Well, i am a 24 year old guy, 5’11" of height and 230lb of weight. Im be doing powerlifting training for the past 7 months and i have actually got good results. right now my PRs are 360lb-260lb-390lb(i know that those are really low for a guy of my size) i have the goal to, in a long term, reach a competitive leven.
But my question is, if for a guy of my age and with no avobe of the averange genetics, is posible to some day with dedication and hard trainning hit 660lb squat and deadlift and 440lb for benchpress on raw competition?. I really apreciate your honest thought on that matter. I want to know if my goal of be a pro lifter is still posible of is it better focus my energy on other things.
You’re 24. Many powerlifters can continue to compete at a high level into their late 30s or even 40s. So you have a lot of time to reach those goals. Take it slow, be consistent, and don’t hurt yourself and there shouldn’t be a reason that you can’t hit those numbers eventually.
one has to compete to be competitive. Sign your ass up for something and get some shit going. Don’t be the guy sitting behind a keyboard asking if they are “good enough”. No one here can answer that and it shows a lack of drive from you if I may be blunt about it. Get out there and kick some ass, and have FUN doing it!
one has to compete to be competitive. Sign your ass up for something and get some shit going. Don’t be the guy sitting behind a keyboard asking if they are “good enough”. No one here can answer that and it shows a lack of drive from you if I may be blunt about it. Get out there and kick some ass, and have FUN doing it!
Every one is average when they start. Some suck slightly less or more than others but, consistency, hard work and being determined will get you as far as possible. Who knows what your capable of until you try it.
absolutely. And I would hardly start judging your genetics after only 7 Months of serious training.
Strengthdawg is right though, go compete. Who cares where you finish? At least you can say you had the stones enough to get out there and give it a shot. Not to mention you will probably meet 10 guys who are more than willing to help you out and take you under their wing. Network and find guys who are at where you want to be. Surround yourself with people better than you and you will soon find your own skills catching up quickly.
Those numbers require an extraordinary amount of work to hit. They would be considered ‘elite’, and nearly internationally elite at your current weight. Rare air for sure. But people do it. As Alpha said, you have no idea what your genetics will and won’t allow. Only 1 way to find out…
As long as you’re willing to be heavier, at least 220, preferably 242 class for your height, then yes. You’re basically where I was at (well, my bench was higher at the time) and I’m at a 335 bench, 450 squat (no belt, no wraps), 500 deadlift (no belt), in about 25-26 months of lifting at 6’ 200. Those numbers would be higher if I was willing to gain more weight, but I’m not.
i am a 40 y/o competitive fullpower lifter,i was stronger at 30 y/o than at 20, i am stronger now at 40 than i was at 30,and i believe that i will be hitting PRs in the big 3 for atleast another decade, maybe more, so my point is quit planting seeds of doubt in your head and get as strong as you can for as long as you can and enjoy the ride brother!
[quote]serial lifter wrote:
i am a 40 y/o competitive fullpower lifter,i was stronger at 30 y/o than at 20, i am stronger now at 40 than i was at 30,and i believe that i will be hitting PRs in the big 3 for atleast another decade, maybe more, so my point is quit planting seeds of doubt in your head and get as strong as you can for as long as you can and enjoy the ride brother![/quote]
That’s pretty cool. What’s helped you stay injury free enough to be able to have this kind of continued success?
I ask because my shoulder has been a constant issue for me and at 27 I already have to think of creative ways to work around it.
[quote]serial lifter wrote:
i am a 40 y/o competitive fullpower lifter,i was stronger at 30 y/o than at 20, i am stronger now at 40 than i was at 30,and i believe that i will be hitting PRs in the big 3 for atleast another decade, maybe more, so my point is quit planting seeds of doubt in your head and get as strong as you can for as long as you can and enjoy the ride brother![/quote]
That’s pretty cool. What’s helped you stay injury free enough to be able to have this kind of continued success?
I ask because my shoulder has been a constant issue for me and at 27 I already have to think of creative ways to work around it. [/quote]
Shoulder injuries suck … i already had a been through 3 shoulder impegment injuries before i was even 18
i have been really blessed with a major injury free lifting career, i say blessed because im a chronic overtrainer and almost always lift heavy, i have done hard physical labor all my life and always had good nutrition and by that i mean north carolina countryboy soul food:)i believe that these things have alot to do with me still being able to continue to get stronger, and at my age a little chemistry doesn,t hurt either;)