[quote]Nexxt84 wrote:
I am not a powerlifter but I am considering getting involved in the sport. I am just wondering what “good”/competitive numbers are for someone who weighs between 175-185lbs.?[/quote]
You would be in the same class as I am.
3 year experience
Age: 16
weight: 181 lbs
height: 5’8
Gear: I do both raw and single ply
My squat isn’t the best. Pretty bad actually. I’m hitting 500 for 2 as of yesterday. This is about average in the 181 lb weight class. If you’re in the 600+ then you can keep up above most.
My bench is decent. I was at 405 single ply and raw for a little while. I did unfortunately tear my labrum in my left shoulder that i received surgery for, so I’m not at my best. 405 is actually really good for this class. I have gotten best bench. As long as you’re higher than 315, you’ll do well. (depending on your age) Most bomb out on this lift because they cant lock out or they lift their ass while lifting.
Deadlifting is my best. I am a state record holder in the state of Texas. I broke the record with 551 lbs on my 2nd attempt and broke my own record with 584 lbs. You’ll do well as long as you’re over 525 lbs.
Good luck and I hope this helps. Powerlifting is my life, and I hope you can get into this sport. It really is amazing. Good luck fellow lifter.
[quote]Nexxt84 wrote:
I am not a powerlifter but I am considering getting involved in the sport. I am just wondering what “good”/competitive numbers are for someone who weighs between 175-185lbs.?[/quote]
You would be in the same class as I am.
3 year experience
Age: 16
weight: 181 lbs
height: 5’8
Gear: I do both raw and single ply
My squat isn’t the best. Pretty bad actually. I’m hitting 500 for 2 as of yesterday. This is about average in the 181 lb weight class. If you’re in the 600+ then you can keep up above most.
My bench is decent. I was at 405 single ply and raw for a little while. I did unfortunately tear my labrum in my left shoulder that i received surgery for, so I’m not at my best. 405 is actually really good for this class. I have gotten best bench. As long as you’re higher than 315, you’ll do well. (depending on your age) Most bomb out on this lift because they cant lock out or they lift their ass while lifting.
Deadlifting is my best. I am a state record holder in the state of Texas. I broke the record with 551 lbs on my 2nd attempt and broke my own record with 584 lbs. You’ll do well as long as you’re over 525 lbs.
Good luck and I hope this helps. Powerlifting is my life, and I hope you can get into this sport. It really is amazing. Good luck fellow lifter. [/quote]
Good post
[quote]Nexxt84 wrote:
I am not a powerlifter but I am considering getting involved in the sport. I am just wondering what “good”/competitive numbers are for someone who weighs between 175-185lbs.?[/quote]
You would be in the same class as I am.
3 year experience
Age: 16
weight: 181 lbs
height: 5’8
Gear: I do both raw and single ply
My squat isn’t the best. Pretty bad actually. I’m hitting 500 for 2 as of yesterday. This is about average in the 181 lb weight class. If you’re in the 600+ then you can keep up above most.
My bench is decent. I was at 405 single ply and raw for a little while. I did unfortunately tear my labrum in my left shoulder that i received surgery for, so I’m not at my best. 405 is actually really good for this class. I have gotten best bench. As long as you’re higher than 315, you’ll do well. (depending on your age) Most bomb out on this lift because they cant lock out or they lift their ass while lifting.
Deadlifting is my best. I am a state record holder in the state of Texas. I broke the record with 551 lbs on my 2nd attempt and broke my own record with 584 lbs. You’ll do well as long as you’re over 525 lbs.
Good luck and I hope this helps. Powerlifting is my life, and I hope you can get into this sport. It really is amazing. Good luck fellow lifter. [/quote]
Good post[/quote]
My thoughts are this:
Forget the numbers - do the meet.
I took this step 3 years ago and only managed 110kg/85kg/165kg. Fast forward 3 years and my total is now 175kg/105kg/195kg (bw of 64kg) and a 2 time national champ plus on my way to IPF Classic World Champs in Russia next year. If i had sat in the house and thought too much I would never ever competed. I had to spend the first year getting my arse handed to me but this just hepled my motivation to get better and now I am seeing the rewards and it is the best thing I have ever done.
@BenNeveras - nice lifts all around, no weaknesses. I would actually say that, in comparison to other raw 181’ers, your bench is your best lift, followed by your squat, followed by your deadlift.
I see that the classifications posted were revised this past January. To me, it seems the elite squat and total numbers need to be shifted down one weight class. In the top 198er thread Top 100 198Ibs Raw Class from 2007-Vurrent - Powerlifting & Strength Sports - Forums - T Nation the top 17 are 1635-1840. Maybe its because I am normally looking at competing with 3 of the names on the list.
How far back does PLwatch go? I’d be interested in looking at how these numbers increase over time. Has there been a collective “plateau” or are the gains across lifts and totals fairly consistent?
[quote]mahwah wrote:
I see that the classifications posted were revised this past January. To me, it seems the elite squat and total numbers need to be shifted down one weight class. In the top 198er thread Top 100 198Ibs Raw Class from 2007-Vurrent - Powerlifting & Strength Sports - Forums - T Nation the top 17 are 1635-1840. Maybe its because I am normally looking at competing with 3 of the names on the list.
How far back does PLwatch go? I’d be interested in looking at how these numbers increase over time. Has there been a collective “plateau” or are the gains across lifts and totals fairly consistent?
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The numbers on PLwatch have gone up slightly over time at least since they have been keeping them.
You are just looking at the top totals regardless of federation or drug testing. These standards are specifically meant to be used with the strict feds (ie depth squats, paused benches, etc) and more importantly those that conducting drug testing. So in that top list you posted only 2 of those lifts would be eligible (#11 and #15). It isn’t a perfect system I fully agree but that info does have to be factored in somehow.
The numbers on PLwatch have gone up slightly over time at least since they have been keeping them.
You are just looking at the top totals regardless of federation or drug testing. These standards are specifically meant to be used with the strict feds (ie depth squats, paused benches, etc) and more importantly those that conducting drug testing. So in that top list you posted only 2 of those lifts would be eligible (#11 and #15). It isn’t a perfect system I fully agree but that info does have to be factored in somehow.[/quote]