Ok guys so I been on these forums for a while…was real serious but more into a bodybuilding aspect a while back…took a big lay off …got into a big problem…things cleared up…back into it for 6 months solid. I have posted recently in alot of different forums…mostly the steroid section.
I do not hide the fact that I took a 3 weeker of anavar about 2 months after returning to the weight room. It helped but not as much as I expected…I feel I could have got the same results without it but I don’t regret it. I’m also young (20) but am generally accepted on the steroid forum due to the length of time I have been on there and my DECENT knowledge base (much better than the average broseff).
Now that I have been back…I’m much more into the powerlifting aspect…and I train totally differently than I did before…I lift with higher intensity and less volume. 4 days a week…still alot of bodybuilding aspects in my training but, I focus a great deal on the main movements…deadlift squat bench. I have been dropping some weight (bodyfat) for aesthetic reasons, and the idea that I’d like to actually get into real powerlifting…and if I were to I’d like to do it at 165lbs. I’m about 170 right now after about a 15lb drop in the past month or so.
20 years old
5’8" - 5’9" (not 100%)
170lbs
deadlift - 405
Squat - 325
bench - 245
I realize my numbers arent the greatest…and although I post in the steroid forum and have planned on using more than just var…all gear I have received aside from the var has been totally bunk. My lifts have taken a little hit since this so called cut has taken place.
I have some good questions for anyone willing to help. 1) When will I be ready to compete…not a time I mean at what numbers? 2) I’d like to get to 165 and maintain weight but gain strength, how is this achieved? 3) What are good entry level meets, I have looked into USAPL Florida for possibly a meet in July 2009? I’m not looking to take any steroids from this point on if that is a question for anyone…I don’t believe in it’s use in a tested sport. Any good training routines specific to strength that I could use…I’m willing to post my current routine for critique (again there are some bodybuilding aspects to the routine as I was generally out of shape 6 months ago).
[quote]bignate wrote:
compete now, u need a base for which to improve from dont worry about numbers[/quote]
Ok…but how do strength athletes maintain weight and gain strength? And are there entry local level powerlifting meets aside from big names like usapl and apa?
[quote]EG wrote:
Don’t worry about cutting for your first meet. Your first meet you should worry about not missing lifts.[/quote]
exactly, and if ur cutting, make sure u drink lots of water and i worked out 5-6 days a week while cutting (loosing about 2-4 pounds week) and still made progress, make sure u eat the right things that will give u energy, pastas ect… also i used energy drinks to spike me up before the gym… but thats just me
I would not say your base is the best at this point .But it is good enough to start entertaining the use of some light gear in your training . Maybe suit bottoms ,knee wraps etc. to get the feeling of gear and handle some heavier loads than what your used to .
Other than than just work on perfecting your form in the comp lifts if you do want to compete .
[quote]bignate wrote:
EG wrote:
Don’t worry about cutting for your first meet. Your first meet you should worry about not missing lifts.
exactly, and if ur cutting, make sure u drink lots of water and i worked out 5-6 days a week while cutting (loosing about 2-4 pounds week) and still made progress, make sure u eat the right things that will give u energy, pastas ect… also i used energy drinks to spike me up before the gym… but thats just me
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Yea my periworkout is decent actually for keeping strength. Before my workout I’ll drink a Spike along with a half cup of oatmeal and a tablespoon of pure honey…about 30mins before. That ussually helps alot with my strength levels. Postworkout I drink a serving of Surge.
the first holw in your game that i see is training partners. is ther a powerlifting gym near you? if so, become a member and get with a crew that has years of experiance. and like someone else said about gear, its very hard to learn gear on your own- so having others who have used it show you is a big help.
also partners are for spotting and support. progress is hard to get if you cant throw on 3 plates(talking about your bench) and just feel it in your hands and how your wrist take that type of pressure. so getting into a p/l gym is very important in more ways than 1. and those guys/gals you end up with will most likely preech a westside template or a variation of it, which is time tested and works…
good luck kid, this sport is small in a way, but its the most addicting thing i do in my life. have fun with it, and failure only makes you more hungry.
[quote]rawdog77 wrote:
the first holw in your game that i see is training partners. is ther a powerlifting gym near you? if so, become a member and get with a crew that has years of experiance. and like someone else said about gear, its very hard to learn gear on your own- so having others who have used it show you is a big help.
also partners are for spotting and support. progress is hard to get if you cant throw on 3 plates(talking about your bench) and just feel it in your hands and how your wrist take that type of pressure. so getting into a p/l gym is very important in more ways than 1. and those guys/gals you end up with will most likely preech a westside template or a variation of it, which is time tested and works…
good luck kid, this sport is small in a way, but its the most addicting thing i do in my life. have fun with it, and failure only makes you more hungry.[/quote]
Thanks man…I shall look into some serious gyms around…I do train with someone…we are both very much into the same style of training but we train at a commercial gym and like you said don’t have the experience in the sport that the older guys in a powerlifting gym could provide.
hell, put up a post on this website just asking if people in your area know of a gym, or train p/l. might find what u need. the place i train at is in a industrail park with no signs or real advertisment. word of mouth is how these places stay afloat.
