Wrestling season almost over

[Andre_G]

Well my seasons almost over. I have cities at the starting of february, then regionals, and if i place top 2 at regionals i get to go to provincials in march. I will let you know how i do.

Once the season is over there are a few off season tournys here and there i will attend with my friends. I am etheir going to train at my BJJ club or at my local club in the off season.
I want to bulk up to about 230lbs, and then diet down to 210lbs again. I plan starting near mid march, and cutting down near mid may. My question is this. Should i continue with a strength training routine similiar to that of a powerlifter? Or should i stick to a bodybuilders routine to put on more size?
I am now down to 200lbs. I dieted down from 230 to 210 before season started, and through out the season i lost ten lbs. It is hard as hell to maintain your weight while you are wrestling. I was constantly worried about eating the right stuff and i think that was my downfall. I didnt eat enough carbs through out the days.

Anyways what do you guys think about how i should be training in the gym during the off season? Next sept i will hopefully be in university and wrestling for a university team.

 

[liftsiron]

I think that you should stick with a bodybuilding type routine but continue to build your strength by lifting progressivily heavier weights. The reason for this is that bodybuilding not only builds strength, but also builds muscular endurence, which is necessary in wreastling. Bodybuilding also hits the smaller surpporting muscle groups more thourghly, helping you to be more resistant to injury i.e. muscle sprains, strains etc. during dynamic movements.

 

[Andre_G]

I think that you should stick with a bodybuilding type routine but continue to build your strength by lifting progressivily heavier weights. The reason for this is that bodybuilding not only builds strength, but also builds muscular endurence, which is necessary in wreastling. Bodybuilding also hits the smaller surpporting muscle groups more thourghly, helping you to be more resistant to injury i.e. muscle sprains, strains etc. during dynamic movements.

Well my powerlifting routine i have now has high rep olympic lifts in it to build muscle endurance and the supporting muscle groups.
Talking it over with some other friends of mine i have decided to stick with a powerlifting routine for quickness and strength.
Thanks for your input though.