We are familiar with a lot of good programs, don't we? Things like the Juggernaut method or 5/3/1. But not a lot of programs have bodybuilding stuff in them.
It is a good way to reduce stress and keep the trainee focused on the powerlifting part, but we all want to look like we lift. So adding arms training can be a good idea. But also messing with the perfectly balanced nature of programs is a bad idea.
There are ways that you can go about this without getting in the way of the program. Firstly, you can find additions to these programs online. They are written by fans or the program's original author, and they are additional training volume modules you usually add to the end of workout sessions.
So let's make up a dummy workout program session.
Let's say it is called "Tungsten."
Monday
- bench press 5x8
- barbell squat 5x5
- pendlay row 3x12
Wednesday
- deadlift 2x4
- press 4x7
- barbell squat 5x5
Friday
- bench press 5x8
- barbell squat 5x5
- pendlay row 3x12
This is the original version of this program.
After brief online research, you find something called "Tungsten Plus". And it looks like,
- bench press 5x8
- barbell squat 5x5
- pendlay row 3x12
- pull-up 2xAMRAP
- skullcrusher 3xAMRAP
Wednesday
- deadlift 2x4
- press 4x7
- barbell squat 5x5
- barbell curl 2xAMRAP
- lateral raise 4x12
Friday
- bench press 5x8
- barbell squat 5x5
- pendlay row 3x12
- dragon flag 2x5
- calf raise 5x20
You get the idea. Depending on who's written it, it may be just as reliable as the original. If the person who wrote it is not the original author of the base program, you might wanna search for some comments and reviews on it before adopting it.
If something like this is not available, you can have a 15-20 minute arms & abs etc. session after your workouts once or twice a week. But I would attempt this only if my base program is not very challenging, and if at any point I realize that adding volume is messing with my recovery, I would ditch it in a heartbeat.
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