I will be competing like i said in my first meet on Sunday, i will be in the 220-242 weight class in the 16-17 age class. Its a local meet i belive in maine called the open iron bash. I was wondering what to expect with these kinds of lifts for my class:
bench: 245-275
squat: 295-325
dead: 375-415
those are my opening weights to what i hope to lift close to
my best gym pr’s
bench:265
squat:: 315 (deep ass mofo)
dead: 415x2 (straps, but my grip is good)
thanks for the help if u can
You will probably win your class and you’ll probably be the only one in it. Don’t open too high and bomb out. Just have fun because you have earned this meet after all your hard work. As a general guideline, your opener should be something you could DOUBLE any day of the week, even if you were sick.
[quote]masonator wrote:
You will probably win your class and you’ll probably be the only one in it. Don’t open too high and bomb out. Just have fun because you have earned this meet after all your hard work. As a general guideline, your opener should be something you could DOUBLE any day of the week, even if you were sick. [/quote]
juicy, yeh all my openers will be what i can hit for more than one say bench 245 cuz i can nail that 5 singles in a row
squat 275 or 285 its my easy singles or doubles,
dead somewhere around 375 i think
so i move to the 242-282 weight class to be at my strongest right now im 250 plan on cutting down the 8 pounds, but if no one is likely to be in it i might just eat alot to be my strongest?
thanks for the help and confidence XD
How long before the competition are the weigh-ins? If they are 24 hours apart, you could cut 8 pounds and gain it back easy.
8lbs is quite a bit to cut going into a 2 hr weigh in tbh.
BUT if you do it smartly you’ll be fine. A trick I picked up off Sam Byrd was to cut out all processed food and eat only chicken, peanut butter, whey, yams and tuna for the week before weigh in.
If you’re used to eating shit (ie a lot of unprocessed food) the above should clear out any undigested food you have sitting around in your stomach/bowels, which should net you a small weight loss. From there you’re probably only a crap or whizz away from weight.
What time of the day are you weighing yourself at 250 out of interest?
As for attempts, a nice theory (although I don’t always follow it…) is to pick an opener you can 2x or 3x, a 2nd attempt that’s a 2.5-5lb PR and then a 3rd that’d be a big PR and one you think you can get.
usually in the morning or after the gym, i come in at 247.8 (close enough to 250) but is it worth to cut down if there are not likely to be many ppl in the class?
thanks for the help+
and yes also the weigh ins a re 24 hrs before hand
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/your_first_meet.htm
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/first_meet2.htm
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/first_meet3.htm
The above are the “Your First Meet” articles, written by Mike Robertson. A must read for any powerlifter doing his/her first meet.
As for cutting weight, its not something I’d recommend for a lifter doing their first couple meets. 8lbs on a 24hr weigh-in is not alot but for your first meet (where you will be lifting with little or no competition) it makes little sense and could be enough to hurt your strength.
If its your first meet (& it is) weigh what you weigh, don’t try to cut. Open with something you can easily triple (i.e. not your 3RM) openers are about ‘getting one in’ and assessing the strictness of the reffing. Second attempt about your current PB, third add 5-15lb and go for it.
Remember this is your first meet so all your lifts will be PRs under competition rules. You can’t fail unless you start out too heavy and bomb out. Oh BTW try top take a training partner as you’ll need a handler to run around for you and help psyche you up.
Good luck! Post you results.
[quote]Power GnP wrote:
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/your_first_meet.htm
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/first_meet2.htm
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/first_meet3.htm
The above are the “Your First Meet” articles, written by Mike Robertson. A must read for any powerlifter doing his/her first meet.
As for cutting weight, its not something I’d recommend for a lifter doing their first couple meets. 8lbs on a 24hr weigh-in is not alot but for your first meet (where you will be lifting with little or no competition) it makes little sense and could be enough to hurt your strength.[/quote]
thanks for the advice, i think ill try and pack on a few more pounds then maybe up to 255 or 260, about to read the articles
thanks for all the help gusy
Unless you are trying to hit a specific goal relative to a weight class- set a record, hit a nationals qualifying total or an elite total, I don’t see a lot of point in making weight. True, it’s not that hard to drop 10 (or even 20 lbs) and get it back with a 24 hr. weigh-in. But if you’re justing lifting to hit some legit, judged meet PRs, what’s the point?
Good luck! Post you results.[/quote]
will do, have them up by monday, wicked excited ive actually been shaking at points because im so pumped, i do have some who can hit me and phsyche me up, (i love getting slapped in the face before a big lift no lie) SO PUMPED!!!
[quote]bignate wrote:
Power GnP wrote:
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/your_first_meet.htm
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/first_meet2.htm
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/first_meet3.htm
The above are the “Your First Meet” articles, written by Mike Robertson. A must read for any powerlifter doing his/her first meet.
As for cutting weight, its not something I’d recommend for a lifter doing their first couple meets. 8lbs on a 24hr weigh-in is not alot but for your first meet (where you will be lifting with little or no competition) it makes little sense and could be enough to hurt your strength.
thanks for the advice, i think ill try and pack on a few more pounds then maybe up to 255 or 260, about to read the articles
thanks for all the help gusy
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Not a problem, let us know if you need anymore help. Make sure you post your results!
one more question: how long do i get btw attempts and is there warm up areas so i can get benching ect… with light weight?
also what kind of bar should i expect for deads, the one i have at home is crappy commercial with no grip or give, and i also lift off a matt which sinks down an icnh or two so hopefully the one at the meet will make it easier than what im used too
[quote]bignate wrote:
one more question: how long do i get btw attempts and is there warm up areas so i can get benching ect… with light weight?
also what kind of bar should i expect for deads, the one i have at home is crappy commercial with no grip or give, and i also lift off a matt which sinks down an icnh or two so hopefully the one at the meet will make it easier than what im used too[/quote]
The amount of time between attempts really depends on how many people are in your flight, I would say on average 5-10 minutes… What bar they use for deadlift will depend on the federation where you’re competing. I know that the APF uses the Texas or Okie DL bar.
Should i expect to lift more with these bars compared to my stock bar which seriously has no grip, bend or whip
You may. but there is a technique to it
Do tell plz
I don’t think it will make a difference with those numbers, we deadlift around the same and i had no noticeable improvement.
On the deadlift you will probably get better grip, but the chances of getting any serious whip with a 415lb is low (maybe 5-10lb)…
Good luck either way, keep us updated and hit some PR’s…
Juicy i always love a good grip XD