The Supertotal Is A Really Dumb Idea (For Competitors)

I made programs in the past which aim to get someone better at numerous objectives. For example, my Megatotal program aims to get someone good at powerlifting, weightlifting, and strongman all in one program (basically general strength). On the same line, the Supertotal describes training for both powerlifting and weightlifting.  

When I put out these hybrid programs, the target audience is really recreational lifters. In my Megatotal program, I do not accept lifters to actually go compete in powerlifting, weightlifting AND strongman. These hybrid programs are just for enthusiast who like variety and novelty in their training. 

The reality is, using these hybrid programs as an actual COMPETITOR is really fucking stupid. Chasing two goals in one strength program SEVERELY limits your progress in each individual endeavor. ie. training for the Supertotal will severely limit your progress in weightlifting AND powerlifting, compared to if you trained each sport individually. You won't have enough room in the program to train the weightlifting movements hard, AND you won't have enough room to train the powerlifts hard. Basically, you will be shit at both sports. Of course, you can still make progress, but it will be painstakingly slow and inefficient progress. 

So my suggestion for anyone who wants to train the Supertotal (or any hybrid strength program) is to just choose one endeavor and work hard on it. 

PS: When you see people online who have a big Supertotal, they are most definitely on steroids. I made this post assuming you are not on steroids. 

~ Prem