What is the best way to get strong?

[Bill Findlay]

I mean, besides heavy compound movements with free weights?

TIA,

Bill

Hey Bill,
getting strong is a very specific journey. What do you want to get strong for will depend on what exercises will get you there.

Well common diffinition of strength is low reps.
So look through the upper levels and see which exercises you can do in low ranges.
If you can do 10 pull ups it may not do much for strength, but if you can do only 3 than it's more strength oriented exercise.
But again tell us what you need to get strong for and we'll try to make you a good routine.

[koltz]

There are two factors in strength:
Neuro efficency ,
The width of your muscle (when white fibers are better)

The first is the main differance between peoples strength while the secund is usually only good for filling T shirts as much as body weight training is concerned.
I belive motivation , visilization , confidence and frequent training with high speed reps , and soem low reps as well as isometrics are they key , you should also sleep and eat like a bear

[Bill Findlay]

Thanks to those who have responded. I want to break into powerlifting, that is why I need to get strong.

[Antaeus]

I want to break into powerlifting, that is why I need to get strong.

Don't get strong because you want to get into powerlifting, get into powerlifting because you want to get strong.

I want to break into powerlifting, that is why I need to get strong.

Don't get strong because you want to get into powerlifting, get into powerlifting because you want to get strong.

So you are asking what kind of bodyweight exercises will best prepare you for power lifting?

[Bill Findlay]

I want to break into powerlifting, that is why I need to get strong.

Don't get strong because you want to get into powerlifting, get into powerlifting because you want to get strong.

So you are asking what kind of bodyweight exercises will best prepare you for power lifting?

Yes.

[Celcius]

Traditional power lifting is three compound techniques.
Bench press
Dead lift
Squat

For bench press, the following BW will be helpful.
Push ups, Planche variations, Shoulder presses, Dips and pull ups. Yes pull ups, they will teach your shoulder girdle the proper position for safe bench press.

For Dead lift- Good mornings, Superman, Hyper-extensions, Half-Bridges,
One leg Good mornings, Reverse Good Mornings.

For squat- Bodyweight squat, Bodyweight jump squat, All kinds of lower body plyometrics, and One leg squats.

Don't forget to train your abdominals as well, those will protect your back on the heavy lifts.