[quote]VTBalla34 wrote:
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.[/quote]
You going to the Border Battle w/ me? Late March, I think.
5 NASA meets, 2 Usapl all raw in the past 2 and a half years.
squat : coming along
bench : decent not great
Deadlift : crap
Question ? Why aren’t more people answering this call out? Are you telling me that out of all the people who give out advice on the powerlifting forum and this is it?
[quote]T2725 wrote:
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.
[/quote]
One of the best post on here in a long time.
[quote]bulldog9899 wrote:
[quote]T2725 wrote:
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.
[/quote]
One of the best post on here in a long time.[/quote]
I agree!
I haven’t competed yet, though I want to. I have no friends that like lifting and I don’t know anyone that competes. I just train in my garage by myself. Training partners come and go, the only consistent one was my brother but he’s going to school six hours from here.
At 180 I’ve managed 365 squat, 265 bench and 405 deadlift, but I’m hoping to get some some real training partners and a real system going eventually so I can compete. Until then I’ll just keep truckin’ it in my garage while all my family members talk about what an obsessive wierdo I am.
[quote]chazdaman wrote:
I haven’t competed yet, though I want to. I have no friends that like lifting and I don’t know anyone that competes. I just train in my garage by myself. Training partners come and go, the only consistent one was my brother but he’s going to school six hours from here.
At 180 I’ve managed 365 squat, 265 bench and 405 deadlift, but I’m hoping to get some some real training partners and a real system going eventually so I can compete. Until then I’ll just keep truckin’ it in my garage while all my family members talk about what an obsessive wierdo I am.[/quote]
Having training partners isn’t a requirement to compete. If you go and compete you might find some
[quote]greystoke wrote:
[quote]bulldog9899 wrote:
[quote]T2725 wrote:
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.
[/quote]
One of the best post on here in a long time.[/quote]
I agree![/quote]
QFT.
So those of you who have yet to compete in their first PL competition and talk about getting stronger, need training partners etc, just join a fed and sign-up for your first competition.
JFDI
-You need to start somewhere and there is no time like the present.
-You need to learn your craft - the rules, how to lose weight, the round system, timings of when to put your gear on, strategy etc
-It makes you stronger (mentally & physically!!)
-It’s fun
-You will learn a HUGE amount
-You will make some great friends
-Don’t expect to set the world on fire!
-Don’t avoid competing againt lifters who will beat you - this will hold you back!
-Learn to win graciously and be magnanimous in defeat! If someone out totals you, it does not mean they are taking something illegal or are a genetic freak!!
PLing is a great sport and I have had the privilage to meet and in a few instances, compete against some of the worlds greatest lifters. What I learnt is that these lifters are not only great lifters, but GREAT human beings also.
[quote]Kalle wrote:
[quote]chazdaman wrote:
I haven’t competed yet, though I want to. I have no friends that like lifting and I don’t know anyone that competes. I just train in my garage by myself. Training partners come and go, the only consistent one was my brother but he’s going to school six hours from here.
At 180 I’ve managed 365 squat, 265 bench and 405 deadlift, but I’m hoping to get some some real training partners and a real system going eventually so I can compete. Until then I’ll just keep truckin’ it in my garage while all my family members talk about what an obsessive wierdo I am.[/quote]
Having training partners isn’t a requirement to compete. If you go and compete you might find some[/quote]
Obviously, but who would go to their first powerlifting meet completely alone?
[quote]chazdaman wrote:
[quote]Kalle wrote:
[quote]chazdaman wrote:
I haven’t competed yet, though I want to. I have no friends that like lifting and I don’t know anyone that competes. I just train in my garage by myself. Training partners come and go, the only consistent one was my brother but he’s going to school six hours from here.
At 180 I’ve managed 365 squat, 265 bench and 405 deadlift, but I’m hoping to get some some real training partners and a real system going eventually so I can compete. Until then I’ll just keep truckin’ it in my garage while all my family members talk about what an obsessive wierdo I am.[/quote]
Having training partners isn’t a requirement to compete. If you go and compete you might find some[/quote]
Obviously, but who would go to their first powerlifting meet completely alone?[/quote]
I did, last December, and had a great time and met a lot of great new people. Just tell the meet director you are new and ask him to introduce you around. You might be surprised by how friendly and supportive everyone is.
[quote]chazdaman wrote:
[quote]Kalle wrote:
[quote]chazdaman wrote:
I haven’t competed yet, though I want to. I have no friends that like lifting and I don’t know anyone that competes. I just train in my garage by myself. Training partners come and go, the only consistent one was my brother but he’s going to school six hours from here.
At 180 I’ve managed 365 squat, 265 bench and 405 deadlift, but I’m hoping to get some some real training partners and a real system going eventually so I can compete. Until then I’ll just keep truckin’ it in my garage while all my family members talk about what an obsessive wierdo I am.[/quote]
Having training partners isn’t a requirement to compete. If you go and compete you might find some[/quote]
Obviously, but who would go to their first powerlifting meet completely alone?[/quote]
How far are you from Charlotte?
I have two meets under my belt, I’m an M1, USAPL Raw lifter, in the 220s or 242 class. I started training for PL on my 40th birthday, and had never deadlifted more than 135 lbs. in my life. I totaled 1066 in my first meet and 1246 in my second and hope to keep improving my total.
[quote]chazdaman wrote:
[quote]Kalle wrote:
[quote]chazdaman wrote:
I haven’t competed yet, though I want to. I have no friends that like lifting and I don’t know anyone that competes. I just train in my garage by myself. Training partners come and go, the only consistent one was my brother but he’s going to school six hours from here.
At 180 I’ve managed 365 squat, 265 bench and 405 deadlift, but I’m hoping to get some some real training partners and a real system going eventually so I can compete. Until then I’ll just keep truckin’ it in my garage while all my family members talk about what an obsessive wierdo I am.[/quote]
Having training partners isn’t a requirement to compete. If you go and compete you might find some[/quote]
Obviously, but who would go to their first powerlifting meet completely alone?[/quote]
I’m about to
As a local meet whore, whenever I meet a new person who is competing alone, I do whatever I can to make sure that person has a successful and fun meet. DO IT!
[quote]Big Bencher wrote:
I want to know Fed’s and some numbers.
I am fine with newbies posting numbers but you better be training like a lifter.
I am seeing a lot of posts that lead me to believe that some people are just guys/girls who lift a bit of weight. This is a Powerlifting Forum! Get busy. I like people who actually compete. I am not happy to see posts of how many chin ups you can fucking do!
I am more than happy to help a new lifter but this thread has become a bit of a joke.
BB[/quote]
I compete on occasion (but you already knew that BB).
Squat: 197.5 kg
Bench: 140 kg
DL: 207.5 kg
All in the CPU (Canada’s IPF affiliate). Squat and bench were in gear, deadlift was raw. Competing as a light 82.5 kg lifter.
[quote]Big Bencher wrote:
I am seeing a lot of posts that lead me to believe that some people are just guys/girls who lift a bit of weight.
BB[/quote]
First thanks for starting this thread. After thinking about it for awhile and looking over a few different post . Im seeing what your meaning.
Competing for the first time in March. I’ve only got gym lifts under my belt but I’m looking to go 455/350/600 in the raw 275 weight class
Hey BB… you already know this, but… started powerlifting 2.5 years ago as rehab after a serious auto accident.
BB’s better half and Meat talked me into competing, and glad I listened to them… love it!
Competed 3 times RAW, 2 in the CPU and one unsanctioned (Police/ Firefighter meet)… Masters (44 yrs old) at 275.
First meet was a push/ pull… If I remember correctly my bench was 355 and deadlift was 620…
Second meet was also a push pull… bench was a 365 and deadlift was 635…
Third meet was a full 3 lift meet, I think my squat was 500… and then I bombed on bench…
Now getting ready for the 2011 season 
[quote]bunny7568 wrote:
Hey BB… you already know this, but… started powerlifting 2.5 years ago as rehab after a serious auto accident.
BB’s better half and Meat talked me into competing, and glad I listened to them… love it!
Competed 3 times RAW, 2 in the CPU and one unsanctioned (Police/ Firefighter meet)… Masters (44 yrs old) at 275.
First meet was a push/ pull… If I remember correctly my bench was 355 and deadlift was 620…
Second meet was also a push pull… bench was a 365 and deadlift was 635…
Third meet was a full 3 lift meet, I think my squat was 500… and then I bombed on bench…
Now getting ready for the 2011 season
[/quote]
and who do you have to thank for the 620 pull and the blown eyes? Okay you pulled it but we told them to put it on the bar