Just did an unsanctioned push-pull at my gym this weekend, my first meet.
Benched 275 and pulled 535 at 178. The guys are egging me to come along to a real meet this spring and I plan on going… could be fun!
Started March of 1987. I have competed in the USPF, ADFPA, USAPL, NASA, WABDL and in strongman, IFSA. Best single ply lifts:
Squat: 810
Bench: 551
Deadlift: 716
Total: 1965 I could just never quite put it all together to total elite in the SHW class.
RAW: Wraps and Belt:
Squat: 675
Bench: 501
Deadlift: 716
Total: 1830
I have done 2 meets. APf, bench only…my back is junk.
181, 50-55 age class, 314, American record. This is raw…hoping Santa brings me a shirt.
[quote]biggjames wrote:
Started March of 1987. I have competed in the USPF, ADFPA, USAPL, NASA, WABDL and in strongman, IFSA. Best single ply lifts:
Squat: 810
Bench: 551
Deadlift: 716
Total: 1965 I could just never quite put it all together to total elite in the SHW class.
RAW: Wraps and Belt:
Squat: 675
Bench: 501
Deadlift: 716
Total: 1830[/quote]
Damn dude, that’s a good ass RAW total. Keep it up.
Luke
Went 622-462-727 @210 at RUM last year. Looking to go over 1900 this year.
[quote]CSEagles1694 wrote:
[quote]biggjames wrote:
Started March of 1987. I have competed in the USPF, ADFPA, USAPL, NASA, WABDL and in strongman, IFSA. Best single ply lifts:
Squat: 810
Bench: 551
Deadlift: 716
Total: 1965 I could just never quite put it all together to total elite in the SHW class.
RAW: Wraps and Belt:
Squat: 675
Bench: 501
Deadlift: 716
Total: 1830[/quote]
Damn dude, that’s a good ass RAW total. Keep it up.
Luke[/quote]
Thank you!
[quote]slattimer wrote:
I only lurk-----don’t really post much.
Competed for 12 years, retired and switched to armwrestling 2 years ago.
Mostly just a SHW bencher, typically weighed right around 400----best lift was 905 in double ply.
Raw squat was 725, raw dead was 605. Never did either one in equipment
Competed APF, WNPF, USPF, IPA, SSA, WPO[/quote]
Shawn Lattimer…world class.
165 class, IPF
617 Sq
396 bench
606 DL
All single ply
500/335/635 apa raw this past spring. have done an ssa meet last year. next meet in the spring 2011
After reading through this thread, I would say I’m humbled, but that is not nearly descriptive enough…some awesome totals you guys are putting up! Keep up the great work
I did my first meet in February this year. Weighed in at 275 on the nose and went 500/335/465 for a 1300 total. Next meet is March/April timeframe and I’m hoping for at least a 1500 total, with 550/400/550 being the goal. Still 275.
I was thinking the same thing VT. I wish some of these guys would post more. There are some really impressive people here.
[quote]ajweins wrote:
I was thinking the same thing VT. I wish some of these guys would post more. There are some really impressive people here.[/quote]
agreed…but alot of guys just get sick of internet-toughguy bullshit…Like the OP is sounding all angry, wants to know numbers, feds etc and didn’t even post his own lifts or feds, age or weight class.
[quote]unstable wrote:
[quote]ajweins wrote:
I was thinking the same thing VT. I wish some of these guys would post more. There are some really impressive people here.[/quote]
agreed…but alot of guys just get sick of internet-toughguy bullshit…Like the OP is sounding all angry, wants to know numbers, feds etc and didn’t even post his own lifts or feds, age or weight class.
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i think the tendency on this site is people that are actually strong or knowledgable tend to be ignored or criticized for what they say. you can only have your advice ignored so many times before you just say screw it. people want some over complicated program with all kinds of crazy shennanigans and calcualated bullshit. people want all the answers to any imaginable question before they actually try working out, i would say most questions posted here could be answered by the OP if they would just spend more time under the bar and gain some experience.
i don’t read any articles, i don’t read fitness bullmess, i don’t worry about if i should get a single prong, double prong or lever belt, i just do shit and use my brain to learn from experience.
anyway, don’t mean to side track the thread, i’m actually glad to see people posting in this thread. great job to anyone that competes, it takes balls to get on the platform and have your lifts legitimately passed and not be some bro in the gym talking smack with his quarter squats and ass up assisted benches.
[quote]2-SCOOPS wrote:
[quote]unstable wrote:
[quote]ajweins wrote:
I was thinking the same thing VT. I wish some of these guys would post more. There are some really impressive people here.[/quote]
agreed…but alot of guys just get sick of internet-toughguy bullshit…Like the OP is sounding all angry, wants to know numbers, feds etc and didn’t even post his own lifts or feds, age or weight class.
[/quote]
i think the tendency on this site is people that are actually strong or knowledgable tend to be ignored or criticized for what they say. you can only have your advice ignored so many times before you just say screw it. people want some over complicated program with all kinds of crazy shennanigans and calcualated bullshit. people want all the answers to any imaginable question before they actually try working out, i would say most questions posted here could be answered by the OP if they would just spend more time under the bar and gain some experience.
i don’t read any articles, i don’t read fitness bullmess, i don’t worry about if i should get a single prong, double prong or lever belt, i just do shit and use my brain to learn from experience.
anyway, don’t mean to side track the thread, i’m actually glad to see people posting in this thread. great job to anyone that competes, it takes balls to get on the platform and have your lifts legitimately passed and not be some bro in the gym talking smack with his quarter squats and ass up assisted benches.[/quote]
Great Post
[quote]unstable wrote:
[quote]ajweins wrote:
I was thinking the same thing VT. I wish some of these guys would post more. There are some really impressive people here.[/quote]
agreed…but alot of guys just get sick of internet-toughguy bullshit…Like the OP is sounding all angry, wants to know numbers, feds etc and didn’t even post his own lifts or feds, age or weight class.
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I’ll answer some of the OPs stats since we’re training partners:
M2
165 weight class (now will be slightly lighter with the new weight classes)
CPU (Canadian IPF affiliate)
Best lifts: He’ll have to address since there’s a lot of years to cover 
I think the intent was to draw out the type of people that were drawn out for a show of hands. There is a wealth of experience here that is not often seen for a variety of reasons. I agree with much of what 2-scoops wrote in that many people are looking for all the answers in a magical formula that doesn’t exist. I don’t think they would listen or pay attention to people with the experience here because that experience took years to gain and doesn’t provide simple answers.
About to my first meet in SPF 1/9/10
Done a ton of strongman comps… Will post a total when it happens as what you do in training doesn’t really matter.
Doing my first meet at the end of January.
Best gym lifts: 260/200/350 @ 160ish
[quote]Kalle wrote:
Will post a total when it happens as what you do in training doesn’t really matter. [/quote]
Could not agree more. Wish my sometimes training partners agreed.
I’ve lifted in the WNPF about 4 times, and my latest total at 220 was 450/240/425.
I hope to compete in a USAPL meet, and total 425/270/550 in the 242s. The WNPF allows knee wraps while the USAPL does not.
I made my first post on T-Nation on this thread by posting my lifts. Someone mentioned that these lifters with good lifts should post moe often. As my lifts appear to be above the average posted, I thought I’d throw in my 2 cents worth…
The reasons I have not posted before are numerous, from the huge amount of trash from apparent nobodies, people looking for some magical complex answer and the amount of BS that is posted from self proclaimed experts
So my numbers at 165 are:
617 Sq
396 Bench
606 DL
All done in IPF sactioned meets, single ply suit, walking the weight out of squat stands! Lifetime drug-free.
I’ve trained for 24 years and competed for 18 of those years. Done many standard periodisation routines, Westside, but had the most success with Sheiko. I have had more than my fair share of serious injuries and have worked around them, adapted my training over time to accommodate my now limitations.
From my observations and looking at people numbers:
-Get your head down and train, train and train some more
-Learn what hard work is - I see too many people afraid to strain in the gym. Too many excuses why people can’t squat or deadlift!
-There are NO short-cuts, or magical routines - Rome wasn’t built in a day and you need to pay your dues!
-Don’t skip work-outs - I’m training Xmas day this year as it falls on a training day.
-Have SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time bound) goals. Short, medium and long term. Re-evaluate every 3 months. I can not stress enough the importance or SMART goals.
-Train with people stronger than you.
-If your training partners can’t keep up or have a bad attitude (commitment, arrogant, egotistical etc), get rid of them.
-Competing makes you better!
-Competition exposes you to other lifters outside your gym. New knowledge, other technique styles (good and bad). Ask questions, experiment and LEARN from your (an other peoples) mistakes.
-Train the squat AND bench 2-3 times a week
-Everything works, but nothing works forever.
-Understand your weak points!
-Find a hardcore gym. I travel 20+ miles for mine.
-Be respectful and humble and others will respect you in return.
The IBB and MP Mass programs are interesting, however they are not for people with REAL jobs with the tipical family commitments. I am mid 30’s with a career, family etc and can only train 3 days per week with my other commitments. I saw another thread on the HP Mass program trashing someone because they couldn’t commit to training 6 days per week. Hey neither can I, but it doesn’t mean I’m not serious about training. I have multiple national titles in PL, so it shows you do not need to train full time! This is why I don’t post!!
I would like to see CT publish an article to someone who typicaly trains 3 days per week but using these principles! I have toyed with IBB over 3 days myself with good gains.
CT is a smart guy but his principles are not new, just new names. This is not intented with disrespect for CT but the likes of Hatfield, Simmons, Pavel, Weider, Verkhoshansky (to name but a few) have talked about these principles over the years and should be incorperated into most training so it becomes second nature!!
BUT, to be successful you can not replace sheer hard consistent work, a desire to win, and time over the years.