Power Workout Routines?

[fate1918]

So I've been working out for sometime now and I'm not new to being in the gym. That said, I want to start a workout routine using Power lifts to convert strength to power, speed and explosiveness. So I came here because I could use a little help clearing a couple things up.

1) I know the main lifts are Clean and Jerks, Power/Hang Cleans, Snatches, Push Presses(along with speed or jump squats). But how do they all work in together? Does it make sense to do Clean variants if im already doing Clean and jerks, or do the variants bring other important qualities to the table and I should switch it up on different days?

2) What set/rep ranges should i be looking at? I figure the reps shouldnt be very high because i want to be lifting as heavy as I can(at a level where my speed doesnt drop, that is), right? Its going to be intense so doing 3x12 doesnt make much sense to me. Is something more like 5x3 what im looking for? And what about rest inbetween sets, should I let myself recover 100%?

Thanks alot.

 

[tcajim]

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[FunctionalTrain]

That said, I want to start a workout routine using Power lifts to convert strength to power, speed and explosiveness. So I came here because I could use a little help clearing a couple things up.

I just want to set the record straight, and say that you are doing WEIGHTLIFTING. Power lifting is a while different thing, but I understand exactly what you are asking...training for power.

I wasn't new to the weightroom when i got interested in weightlifting either, it just meant changing my mentality. I did a lot of deadlifts and back squats, which was a start, but then to progress into the exercises, I started with basic power movements like high pulls, power cleans/snatches, power shrugs...etc, before I attempted the lifts in their entirety.

Good luck , and you're on the right track.