Peaking for Powerlifting

[@NickWright]

Awesome video! That bit about the last week is very helpful! I'll use that method this coming week. Also happy to find my last couple of weeks have been pretty close to what he listed volume and weight-wise which is reassuring since I'm walking fairly blind lol

[@BasementBrandon]

Time for it to pay off this saturday

[@GZCL]

I feel like people don't understand how important peaking for a meet is. An example of this was when I did a meet in October, about 4 weeks or so into a 9-week long training cycle that would end with a peaking phase. At that meet I totaled 1,344, not peaked. Then just 5-weeks later after training properly, and peaking properly, I totaled 1,432 in the same weight class. On your point about opening attempts I wholeheartedly agree. Crush them. Save the very hard lifts for your last attempt. That's where you go all out.

[@BasementBrandon]

Cody Lefever (GZCL) Ditto!

[@gjmjblevins]

Yup, you got it. Blessings

[@whatsyourmax223]

GOD YOU HAVE NO CLUE HOW NICE IT IS TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY KNOWS WHAT THERE TALKING ABOUT. THANK YOU. GOOD VIDEO.

[@gjmjblevins]

Thanks. Blessings

[@BasementBrandon]

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[@Mr_SamuelAdam]

Love the pool cue for a pointer

[@BasementBrandon]

I heard he had a different' one but he broke it through force.

[@MattDoesFitness]

Awesome vid, perfect timing for me too! Thanks man

[@BasementBrandon]

yessir!

[@_lukejsmith]

MOST INFORMATIVE POWERLIFTING PREPARATION VIDEO ON KZbin

[@BasementBrandon]

Glad you liked it.

[@Transfiqure]

been subbed to garrett for a while now, glad to see him get the recognition he deserves on a bigger channel. great video as well, and good on ya brandon

[@BasementBrandon]

Transfiqure paying it forward!

[@duckslayer11000]

Garret has some great info and lifting videos. Everyone can benefit from his no nonsense approach.

[@BasementBrandon]

agreed, he's pretty funny too when he wants to be.

[@MarkMacqueen]

Been subbed to Garrett for a while now, dudes a monster! Really informative video man

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah real informative!

[@jonhaywood]

Wanted to let you know - I used this template almost exactly as you described to peak for my first powerlifting meet this past Saturday. Happy to report that it couldn't have gone better. PR'd in all my lifts and went 9 for 9 on all attempts. Thanks again for the awesome content!

[@BasementBrandon]

nice freaking work

[@jonhaywood]

Thanks man!!

[@fuckeRfuckeR2411]

Garrett is the man. I love his channel

[@BasementBrandon]

same!

[@BusinessAndFitness]

This helped a lot. Will definitely use this as a reference moving forward. Thanks guys.

[@gjmjblevins]

Best of luck. Blessings

[@Sefiroz987]

+Garrett Blevins What about any assistance movement in the peaking phase? (2 week out / 1 week out / comp week) ?

[@gjmjblevins]

Sefiroz987 When I am that close to a meet I cut the assistance work out and spend more time on the comp lifts. Blessings

[@Sefiroz987]

Garrett Blevins I'm really thankful for your reply :)

[@gnodlem]

This was a GREAT video; very well presented information that I will definitely be able to use for my next meet. Thank you very much Garrett/Brandon!

[@BasementBrandon]

Sure thing!

[@TylerH2055]

Garrett channel deserves way more subscribers, guy puts out unreal info

[@BasementBrandon]

agreed!

[@gjmjblevins]

Thanks for the kind words. Blessings

[@mikefrost6127]

Thanks Garret and Brandon, really nice of you to do this!

[@BasementBrandon]

Mike Frost Yessir

[@gjmjblevins]

You are welcome. Blessings

[@WilliamLyons5]

Probably one of the best videos you have put out since I've been watching in terms of content. Awesome stuff!

[@gjmjblevins]

Glad you found it helpful. Blessings

[@BasementBrandon]

awesome to hear.

[@TunnelVisionAthletic]

Garrets got a solid channel, def deserves his shoutout!

[@BasementBrandon]

agreed!

[@SsjStrong]

This helps a lot i have my first Powerlifting meet in February. So it is good to know this ahead of time very informative!!!

[@BasementBrandon]

awesome to hear!

[@AseelSoueid]

This dude knows exactly what he's talking about. Very informative! I definitely want to compete in a powerlifting competition some day.

[@gjmjblevins]

If I could go back and do one thing different in my career so far it would be to start competing earlier. I say go for it. Blessings

[@BasementBrandon]

Glad to hear!

[@AseelSoueid]

Garrett Blevins Very true man, I'll definitely be looking into it thank you for the feedback! Checked out your channel by the way, you're a true beast! You're strength is so inspiring and motivating. Keep up the great work man, i'll be following you along your progress.

[@jdmrider]

I truly did enjoy this video. Having my first meet on 6th of December this will help. Thank you Brandon keep up the outstanding videos.

[@BasementBrandon]

Best of luck!

[@BeardsNBarbells]

Definitely one of my favourites on KZbin!

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@bigschaeff1]

this video is pure gold

[@BasementBrandon]

lots of good info!

[@jayMbodybuilding]

Awesome video, thanks for giving him recognition Brandon he deserves it!

[@BasementBrandon]

agreed!

[@jasonator331]

I'm already a subscriber of Garrett's love his channel and I think it's cool that you are helping him grow his channel Brandon

[@gjmjblevins]

He is a good man. Blessings

[@BasementBrandon]

Paying it forward!

[@ahmedalabdan8108]

Damn Blevins got A LOT of informative videos. Love the ones about powerlifting program. Subscribed for sure! Thanks a lot for sharing this! I really wish that channels like Blevins get more and more subs, because guys like him puts a lot of efforts and they're DAMN helpful for almost everyone!

[@BasementBrandon]

agreed!

[@richardpartin9378]

Excellent, I was actually hoping you were gonna put this info out. Just to let you know Mr. Blevins, you totally fixed my squat with the advice you gave me about squeezing your glutes at the top of the squat. I did that and accidentally keep them engaged all the way into the hole. Just felt amazing. So thanks for that and this video! God bless! Thanks to Mr Campbell also cause this guys deserves all kindz of subscriber gains lol.

[@gjmjblevins]

Glad to hear that it helped. Stay on them gainz. Blessings

[@BasementBrandon]

He's helped me a lot too, wanted to pay it forward!

[@AssassinsGreed00]

Very informative. Great vid. I like these kind of videos, Brandon!

[@BasementBrandon]

Glad to hear!

[@CongoNguyen]

I wish I would've landed on this video when I was 3 weeks out. But it's okay, definitely using the last week tip for my powerlifting meet this Saturday. Thanks for sharing guys!

[@BasementBrandon]

+cuongcongo Good luck dude!

[@euegenejin]

Why didn't this come out sooner! great advice!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks!

[@WallSK1997]

Great , informative video ! I hope Garrett brings the beard back and more videos of course !

[@BasementBrandon]

hah me too

[@hooligan1900]

Awesome video! Garrett explains it so clearly and it's really easy to get it. Thanks a lot!

[@gjmjblevins]

Best compliment I could receive, thanks. Blessings

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah def does, that's why I asked him to do the video!

[@gjmjblevins]

Brandon Campbell Was really worried about letting the big man down, glad I lived up to expectations :) Blessings

[@DawateryHOT808]

this came in like the perfect timing as i am 3 weeks out of my 2nd powerlifting meet of my life, thanks man great info

[@gjmjblevins]

Go kill it. Blessings

[@BasementBrandon]

Good luck!

[@anderswarner451]

he is awesome! I have made a separate application in exel by his knowledge that he has given me! can not thank him enough! increased in all the lift in just 10v

[@gjmjblevins]

Glad to hear the info was helpful to you, stay on them gainz. Blessings

[@BasementBrandon]

awesome!

[@Alvsmondares]

Will definitely use this one day

[@BasementBrandon]

same!

[@fernandorocha4846]

Thank you for this, I come back to this often when hitting plateaus

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@brianmiller7202]

Great video. This is peaking 101, but glad to see you getting this info out there. Subbed to this guy's channel.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@1994KAB]

Very informative, thanks Brandon!

[@BasementBrandon]

Sure thing!

[@CerebralZen]

Wow! Great Video! Subbed. I am going to apply these points to my regular training so I can better structure my PR days.

[@BasementBrandon]

Hope it helps!

[@dustinott1618]

Great video, thanks for this. After seeing your mustache I thought the only "peeking" you knew about was that done through unsuspecting people's bedroom windows.

[@BasementBrandon]

haha only in my spare time.

[@Dippedinblackink]

Saved to my play list, good stuff.

[@BasementBrandon]

awesome!

[@xC4Rbonx]

Great info! Thanks. Will utilize when I decide to do a met eventually.

[@BasementBrandon]

Sounds good!

[@onlycasual1]

Das.fucking.it.mane Garrett deserves much more exposure

[@BasementBrandon]

agreed!

[@raxq]

Great, great vid! Now I need a solid 12-16 week training block and finish it off with this. Quality stuff right here mayne.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for watching!

[@twodiverse]

Really informative video, great job with this video!

[@AdamHamdan1]

Great info. Peaking is something often overlooked. Didn't peak until my 6th meet

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah I'm still struggling!

[@AngateWier]

I like this. This guy makes good videos

[@BasementBrandon]

agreed!

[@ianmcstruthers9937]

Thanks for sharing this Brandon!

[@BasementBrandon]

Sure thing

[@ElefitTV]

Interesting info, strong as heck!

[@BasementBrandon]

Truly impressive.

[@jeremye2928]

Very informative video. Thanks for helping the old man out..we all know his retirement is right around the corner..can't post vids as much.

[@BasementBrandon]

Jeremy E you know it.

[@gjmjblevins]

Got to respect the elders when they ask for help. Blessings

[@BadBandar59]

If your never gonna compete. This might be a good method to train up to a max. Great vid. Thank you. Brandon, still waiting on ur training program.

[@BasementBrandon]

Working on it!

[@pablosoto5199]

Great guy and great info... Heard about him through Ben rice... Good advice

[@BasementBrandon]

ah right on!

[@Wallet03]

Good stuff! Really appreciate the info.

[@BasementBrandon]

Sure thing!

[@ReneUlloa74kg]

Great video! a lot of the stuff he says sounds logical and useful!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-bo5er4hl6j]

Great information! You got yourself another subscriber

[@BasementBrandon]

Ketil Østnor Thanks for checking it out!

[@SBAfitness]

can you make a video on peaking performance in the bedroom/cam shows srs?

[@BasementBrandon]

Still trying to figure it out.

[@zvonimirlevacic9009]

thanks garrett very informative

[@BasementBrandon]

Kopam Nos agreed!

[@JvdPoolchampion]

Great vid, very informative!

[@BasementBrandon]

Glad to hear

[@samwelyjecksen2888]

i liek 2 peak multipel tiems per dai if u no wut am sayin

[@BasementBrandon]

Mo'peaks

[@1bigimpact]

thank you thats a difficult one to teach and you did very well!

[@BasementBrandon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AnabolicAliens]

Love whiteboard style videos.

[@BasementBrandon]

Need to get on that whiteboard level.

[@Steven-nr1yd]

Awesome video!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks!

[@carolynwilliams4481]

The best video ever thank you so much

[@BasementBrandon]

Glad you liked it!

[@PrimalTraining]

Extremely helpful video, awesome channel overall Garret, SUBBED.

[@BasementBrandon]

appreciate that!

[@SmallFry01]

Awesome stuff

[@BasementBrandon]

agreed

[@Data804]

That Thanos Infinity Gauntlet shirt is boss

[@BasementBrandon]

agreed

[@JoeyFTL]

Excellent video

[@BasementBrandon]

JoeyOfBananas appreciate you watching!

[@gnarleypunkroker5]

nice explanation and video man.

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah glad he made it.

[@swyftly7790]

The 3x3 column should be taller....LOL i had to say it. Excellent video Garrett

[@BasementBrandon]

lol

[@VTanimal]

I don't even compete and watched this whole video. Great information

[@BasementBrandon]

Glad to hear!

[@gjmjblevins]

Riveting material wasn't it? Blessings

[@destructormc]

Solid advice

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrbong123]

This is the most informative powerlifting video on KZbin! Do you do online coaching/training??

[@BasementBrandon]

Garrett does.

[@bigtonutz]

thanks Brandon very helpful brother!

[@BasementBrandon]

sure thing!

[@amychaseaussie]

Pastor Gainessssss... Praise gawd hallelujah

[@BasementBrandon]

lol

[@imhassane]

Damn you’ve changed a lot in 10 years

[@BasementBrandon]

I'm not in this video 🤪

[@ashleykissane93]

great video!!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks!

[@richardduplessis1090]

Americans love their jargon. Basically you use your regular basic training to build a broad base of strength (sets of 5 or so), then as the competition approaches (say 4 weeks out), you increase the poundages so you can only do 3 reps. In the last couple of weeks you do doubles. It's basically 'focusing that broad base of strength from a 5 rep lift to a 1 rep lift, and it would be akin to sharpening a point on a stick. That's the principle though there are variants.

[@BasementBrandon]

I'd amend that to people who are interested in strength vs just the blanket "americans."

[@richardduplessis1090]

@@BasementBrandon The jargonised aspect of marketing is definitely an American thing. By analogy 'Psycho babble' originated in California not anywhere else.

[@QuotesIncl]

Maybe he will do pool tutorial too:). Anyways good explanation, i'll introduce it on my strenght days i guess:).

[@BasementBrandon]

haha maybe one day!

[@heloisemoise8179]

Great advice. My question is in regards to the order of lifts for the peak. As it stands, it’s SBD (on their own days) for the over reaching week and the same order for the volume cut week. I’ve heard that the deadlift takes longer to recover from. Should this then be considered to have the sequence START the weeks with the DL as opposed to ENDING the weeks with it? Thanks for helping

[@BasementBrandon]

I like to end the week with deadlifts as you'd be ending a competition with them. So getting a better feel for strength under fatigue is beneficial.

[@heloisemoise8179]

@@BasementBrandon Thanks for the response.

[@kyleandersen5957]

great video, i got into powerlifting about a month ago and am hoping to do a meet in about a year, lots of good pointers and tips in this vid :)

[@gjmjblevins]

Good luck. Blessings

[@kyleandersen5957]

haha thanks brotha

[@BasementBrandon]

Best of luck!

[@kyleandersen5957]

Thanks!

[@NorthStrongSC]

ayy mr blevins in da house!! great video.

[@BasementBrandon]

appreciate it!

[@bromack54]

Beast!!!!

[@BasementBrandon]

agreed!

[@IsaiahNarisma]

what about meet commands? should we be practicing that before we start the 3 week peeking phase? good video!

[@BasementBrandon]

Shikari If it's your first meet it might be a good idea.

[@beastmodebb6755]

Helped out a lot !

[@BasementBrandon]

Glad tp hear!

[@lyn0002]

I wish my squat looked that fast at 90%! Dude is a beast.

[@BasementBrandon]

lyn0002 Yeah def a strong dude!

[@dazzelya]

Solid, good video!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks!

[@jakestiel45]

Garrett, quick question. Using this method would you suggest using your true 1RM for the % or a 95% training max? Thanks!

[@BasementBrandon]

Good question

[@vopham6133]

+Brandon Campbell Hey Brandon, I know this is a pretty old video but is there anyway you can get us the answer to the question? Thanks!

[@BasementBrandon]

+vo Pham best bet is to go ask Garrett on his channel!

[@TheMichaelx]

This video is great

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@CapyBrotha]

Fwaauucking awesome information!

[@BasementBrandon]

Agreed!

[@SvupperZ]

This probably won't get answered, but would you do a general increase in volume and fatigue up until these final two weeks - or would a slight taper/increase in intensity and slow drop of volume+accessories work better?

[@BasementBrandon]

+SvupperZ I think part of it also depends on how the rest of your programming looks.

[@jonatanolsen37]

Do you skip accesories on the high intensity, high volu,me week? Can i do two squat workouts that week?

[@BasementBrandon]

+Jonatan Olsén I don't see a point in adding in more TBH

[@jonatanolsen37]

+Brandon Campbell okay, so just the 3 main lifts for high intensity and high volume, 3 separate workouts for week one?

[@jemag]

Woah, didn't recognize him without the beard

[@shaun0621]

Awesome Video!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks!

[@tommyguns9780]

Nice pool stick bro

[@BasementBrandon]

gains

[@shdyo]

Both spreadsheet links are down, any chance for a new link?

[@BasementBrandon]

Hmm I'm not sure, you can try searching "juggernaut peaking program"

[@raz954]

time to see what i can do, seems like i'm always 2 weeks out haha...

[@BasementBrandon]

ha do it to it!

[@HotdogSosage]

It popped up on reddit, thought its worth mentioning; www.reddit.com/r/weightroom/comments/2maj8q/garrett_blevins_peaking_for_powerlifting/

[@BasementBrandon]

ah awesome!

[@thomaslowe6378]

The only variable he omitted was the length of the rest period between sets as he changed his volume. Can you get that info from him Brandon?

[@BasementBrandon]

Thomas Lowe He's responding to a lot of the comments here, but you can always ask him on his channel too!

[@gjmjblevins]

As much time as needed to be able to be rested for the next set. For me that is 5-7 minutes after an all out set. Blessings

[@emilioxrocha]

Excel spreadsheet gone? Also, may be a stupid question, but any accessory work after the main lifts during the three weeks, or no accessory and just squat bench deadlift?

[@BasementBrandon]

+Emilio Rocha Probably gone b/c it's an older video, but no other accessory work.

[@YpUCLA23]

We have a guest teacher yeaaa

[@BasementBrandon]

Yup!

[@matthewbanks5025]

Hey Brandon do you plan on doing a powerlifting meet?

[@BasementBrandon]

I've done several and plan on doing more.

[@matthewbanks5025]

Do you have any videos of youre meets? I'd like to see them.

[@BasementBrandon]

Matthew Banks Yes, videos of the 3 I did so far this year

[@matthewbanks5025]

Brandon Campbell are they on you're channel? I looked a little bit but didn't find them

[@BasementBrandon]

Matthew Banks Yep, search for "RPS" "Gladiator" and "Massacre" on my channel, should pull each up.