Lost in advanced programming

[The Mastiff]

I really have no idea what to do right now lol. When I'm not in meet prep and being actively coached, I have no idea how to train in the off season. I found a single off season powerlifting program within Practical Programming... should I just follow that? It seems every other program surrounding powerlifting is a taper, and I would like to use my time between meets to gain good weight and avoid maxing out.

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

Actually......I would avoid maxing out maybe on the main competitive lifts too often, BUT if you have several months of "dead time" during your year (i.e. no meets planned, etc) then a Westside type of routine is a good idea.

For meet specific training, I'm not a fan, but otherwise its not a bad idea.

It gives you time to fuck around in the gym, but still be productive. How familiar are you?