Alpha Progression Podcast: Krafttraining, Muskelaufbau, Ernährung #103 – Alex Pürzel: Powerlifting und Bodybuilding kombinieren
Feb 14, 2021
Join Alex Pürzel, a European Champion in deadlifting and owner of Dust Gym in Vienna, as he shares his journey in the world of powerlifting. He discusses the art of blending bodybuilding with powerlifting, emphasizing muscle growth alongside strength gains. Alex dives into the importance of movement analysis for injury prevention and optimal performance. Listeners will learn about common pitfalls in powerlifting, the significance of cardio in training, and get personal anecdotes about his own challenges and insights in the sport.
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Success of Movement Analysis
- Alex Pürzel and his gym have conducted about 5000 movement analyses in three years.\n- Since that, their club recorded almost zero injuries by anticipating problems early.
Muscle Mass Drives Strength
- Focus on muscle mass as it strongly correlates with maximum strength.\n- Strength also depends on genetics and muscle attachment but can't be changed like muscle mass can.
Technique and Weak Muscle Training
- Keep perfect technique and base your training weight on this, not ego.\n- Use targeted hypertrophy exercises for weak muscle groups alongside main lifts.