45 Powerlifting Meets in 45 Minutes

This was a cool workout/challenge I did this morning that I wanted to share

It’s an EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) workout. EMOM, do 1 squat, 1 bench and 1 deadlift. Go until you stop.

I settled on a 300lb squat, 200lb bench and 400lb deadlift for a 900lb total each round.

I used all neutral grip implements. Biggest reason is that they’re all far less technical in set-up compared to the straight bar version, so it meant I could move MUCH faster between movements to be able to meet timing standards. I’d be up to swapping out that bench to weighted dips, but I feel like, even with a loading pin, clipping in and out would take longer.

I’m using the high handles on the trap bar, once again, for faster set-up. Trying to find the balance point with the low handles can get tricky sometimes, and in a rush you can really get hosed. This had a shorter ROM, which I could fix if I wanted to by standing on a platform, but I’m definitely not hurting on the effort front.

Give this a go sometime if your training space can afford. If not, do a push pull instead of a full meet.

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Really impressive.

Could just wear a weighted vest the whole time for extra suck all around.

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Not a terrible idea. Shouldn’t impact the SSB too much.