Has anyone else had a look at the YouTube channel “Powerlifting To Win” and the dude’s program reviews? They’re really comprehensive and insightful. I think he’s done about ten or so reviews, including the Texas Method, RTS, Smolov/Smolov Jr., Westside and Sheiko (see vid). Seems like a great resource for inquisitive novice or intermediate lifters.
What are your thoughts on the channel’s reviews?
Massive amount of information about powerlifting and the program reviews are really good for a noob like me to read. I think he has about 15 program reviews on the website and also his own beginners/intermediate program.
I was busy cleaning and making lots of meals yesterday and went through 3-4 of the videos. I think its pretty good stuff for the novice intermediate. I definitely didn’t agree with a number of things he said about 531 and westside though.
I watched 531 and Sheiko’s programs because thats where I have experience. He was pretty spot on as far as pro’s and con’s. On 531 he states up front, correctly that Jim was designing a “post powerlifting” program with more focus on conditioning than strength. He then critiques the program as a powerlifting program, critical of the low volume, slower progress etc. I thought that was sort of funny.
He does a simular thing with Sheiko. He states that the numbered programs werent intended for anyone/everyone but then critiques them for everyone. He thought that progress would would be limited by the sub-maximal percentages for more advanced lifters. I had thought the point of all the volume in Sheiko was to progress while limiting injury potential, and that it did a great job of that.
Also, maybr broscience on my account, but i thought Sheiko creates huge work capacity making lower volume/higher intensity programs more effective because the recovery ability was extended by the brutality of Sheiko’s volume.
I watched 531 and Sheiko’s programs because thats where I have experience. He was pretty spot on as far as pro’s and con’s. On 531 he states up front, correctly that Jim was designing a “post powerlifting” program with more focus on conditioning than strength. He then critiques the program as a powerlifting program, critical of the low volume, slower progress etc. I thought that was sort of funny.
He does a simular thing with Sheiko. He states that the numbered programs werent intended for anyone/everyone but then critiques them for everyone. He thought that progress would would be limited by the sub-maximal percentages for more advanced lifters. I had thought the point of all the volume in Sheiko was to progress while limiting injury potential, and that it did a great job of that. Also, maybr broscience on my account, but i thought Sheiko creates huge work capacity making lower volume/higher intensity programs more effective because the recovery ability was extended by the brutality of Sheiko’s volume.
Not retarded but not particularly good either. But you have to give him credit for trying something constructive.
I like how he reviews his own program. To his credit, though… it’s more descriptive than selling or, worse yet, presenting it as neutral.