Who Here Powerlifts?

I’ve been powerlifting for 4 years, largely because of people I met through T-Nation. I trained for almost a year and a half at Diablo Barbell in Concord, CA, then when the 1 hour plus one-way drive was starting to get to me, I met Mark “JackAss” Bell and became one of the founding members of Team Super Training in Sacramento, CA.

Mark and I produced the “Never Enough” dvd series that Elite sells and I run the team website and forum.

I’ve squatted 650, benched a sucky 407 and pulled 606 in APF and UPA meets at 220.

For you guys using multiply gear, what sorta carryover’s are you seeing on your squats?? I’ve always been half tempted to get a multi ply suits and briefs and see what I can do!

[quote]Hanley wrote:
For you guys using multiply gear, what sorta carryover’s are you seeing on your squats?? I’ve always been half tempted to get a multi ply suits and briefs and see what I can do![/quote]

I think the monolift and alternative definition of parallel gives you alot of “carryover” too :slight_smile:

Been doing it for a long time, started as a teen and am now a Master. i have two rules, i never comment on others lifter’s gear, fed, depth, or drug use, and i only compete as a master for national Championships or Money.

Have lifted in USPL, AAU, ADFPA, USAPL, and nonsanctioned. Gonna do the ISSA Europa here in Dallas in two weeks.

Time to put on the Big Boy Pants.

[quote]Hanley wrote:
For you guys using multiply gear, what sorta carryover’s are you seeing on your squats?? I’ve always been half tempted to get a multi ply suits and briefs and see what I can do![/quote]

I think that’s very individual and a “try it and see” kind of thing. For example, most of out big benchers are using single ply shirts that they get more out of than double ply.

Some of our single ply lifters have had a rough time transitioning to multiply while others got a big boost. Most of us don’t do full ranges lifts raw that often so it’s really hard to say exactly how much carryover there is.

It would be cool to give it a try, working on strength then we will see where we are at

I am training like a powerlifter for almost a year in the 198 - 220 class.I am training raw.

I get decent carryover, somewhere btwn 100-200 lbs for the squat and bench, gear isn’t crazy tight, and the deadlift I only get btwn 50-100lbs

Last time I checked it’s not parallel in any fed it’s breaking parallel, top of the knee below the crease of the hip, and if everyone in that fed is in agreement then there you go let it be. No need for anyone to bash on anyone, judges give gifts in any fed, even the USAPL so who cares??? I’ve seen some high squats but you have to have a big set of balls to put a grand on your back and try. I think the big problem in multi-ply feds is people are using gear that’s too restrictive for the weights they’re attempting, either go looser or go heavier…

rant over

[quote]scubasteve2105 wrote:

Hanley wrote:
For you guys using multiply gear, what sorta carryover’s are you seeing on your squats?? I’ve always been half tempted to get a multi ply suits and briefs and see what I can do!

I get decent carryover, somewhere btwn 100-200 lbs for the squat and bench, gear isn’t crazy tight, and the deadlift I only get btwn 50-100lbs

cookie_sq wrote:I think the monolift and alternative definition of parallel gives you alot of “carryover” too :slight_smile:

Last time I checked it’s not parallel in any fed it’s breaking parallel, top of the knee below the crease of the hip, and if everyone in that fed is in agreement then there you go let it be. No need for anyone to bash on anyone, judges give gifts in any fed, even the USAPL so who cares??? I’ve seen some high squats but you have to have a big set of balls to put a grand on your back and try. I think the big problem in multi-ply feds is people are using gear that’s too restrictive for the weights they’re attempting, either go looser or go heavier…

rant over
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Thanks for the reply. I was expecting 200+lb to be the expected carryover out of briefs and a multiply suit. I already get approx 130lb out of my single ply suit and wraps, tho I should be getting more.

What gear are you wearing for the deadlifts? I assume it’s sumo? I definately get no more than 30-40lb out of my suit right now, but that’s probably because I suck in it.

My turn to rant now tho :wink:

There is NO WAY you can say that squats in multiply feds are as deep as those in single ply, so regardless of wheter or not they actually break parallel, the numbers will automatically be higher because the squats aren’t as deep.

But as I said, that is regardless of whether or not they break parallel. Breaking parallel is a moot point since the squat is passed. If I was competing in a multiply fed, I’d be squatting to the depth that got me white lights.

As for “it’s ok cos you need balls to put 1000lb on your back”. Yeah, you need balls, but you shouldn’t get a gift just cos you’ve got it out of the racks and back into it again. That’s one of my pet hates that a lot of multi ply guys use when it comes to getting gifts… “oh yeah well lets see you take that much out of the rack”… It doesn’t matter if he got it out of the rack if he didn’t squat it as per the rules!!

Been powerlifting off and on since the late 80’s. Competed in May for the first time in about 7 years and plan to do more in the near future. I’ve lifted in the 148,165 and 181 classes.I have competed in the USPF,WABDL and Sonlightpower federations. I’m considering a NASA meet later this year. Nowadays, I prefer to lift raw although I do have some equipment.

[quote]Hanley wrote:
For you guys using multiply gear, what sorta carryover’s are you seeing on your squats?? I’ve always been half tempted to get a multi ply suits and briefs and see what I can do![/quote]

I have not done a true 1RM belt/wrap squat in about two years, but based on where I end up just fucking around with reps, I would guess I am good for a legit 606- maybe on a blessed day 628. In full gear (Metal Ace and old Boss briefs), I have hit 825.

[quote]Hanley wrote:
scubasteve2105 wrote:

Hanley wrote:
For you guys using multiply gear, what sorta carryover’s are you seeing on your squats?? I’ve always been half tempted to get a multi ply suits and briefs and see what I can do!

I get decent carryover, somewhere btwn 100-200 lbs for the squat and bench, gear isn’t crazy tight, and the deadlift I only get btwn 50-100lbs

cookie_sq wrote:I think the monolift and alternative definition of parallel gives you alot of “carryover” too :slight_smile:

Last time I checked it’s not parallel in any fed it’s breaking parallel, top of the knee below the crease of the hip, and if everyone in that fed is in agreement then there you go let it be. No need for anyone to bash on anyone, judges give gifts in any fed, even the USAPL so who cares??? I’ve seen some high squats but you have to have a big set of balls to put a grand on your back and try. I think the big problem in multi-ply feds is people are using gear that’s too restrictive for the weights they’re attempting, either go looser or go heavier…

rant over

Thanks for the reply. I was expecting 200+lb to be the expected carryover out of briefs and a multiply suit. I already get approx 130lb out of my single ply suit and wraps, tho I should be getting more.

What gear are you wearing for the deadlifts? I assume it’s sumo? I definately get no more than 30-40lb out of my suit right now, but that’s probably because I suck in it.

My turn to rant now tho :wink:

There is NO WAY you can say that squats in multiply feds are as deep as those in single ply, so regardless of wheter or not they actually break parallel, the numbers will automatically be higher because the squats aren’t as deep.

But as I said, that is regardless of whether or not they break parallel. Breaking parallel is a moot point since the squat is passed. If I was competing in a multiply fed, I’d be squatting to the depth that got me white lights.

As for “it’s ok cos you need balls to put 1000lb on your back”. Yeah, you need balls, but you shouldn’t get a gift just cos you’ve got it out of the racks and back into it again. That’s one of my pet hates that a lot of multi ply guys use when it comes to getting gifts… “oh yeah well lets see you take that much out of the rack”… It doesn’t matter if he got it out of the rack if he didn’t squat it as per the rules!!
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I pull sumo and I wear a double ply inzer t-rex, no briefs and it’s a little loose in the hips, if it was tight in the hips I’d probably get more out of it, but harder to get to the bar.

And believe me I agree that if it doesn’t break it shouldn’t get white lights in any fed, and I think USAPL and most single ply lifters are great squatters putting up the weights they do going as deep as they do, and walking out. 1000lbs in single ply walked out is nasty no doubt. Just don’t think there’s a need for all the bickering btwn single and multi, i was thinking about doing a USAPL meet just to do one, I respect what they and the IPF do, just like I respect the IPA, SSA, and APF/AAPF. I’m fortunate enough to train with John Bernor who routinely squats over 1000 almost every week, and whether it’s walked out (which he’s done in the past), in briefs, or a canvas, it’s still amazing to see. We had a 181 USAPL guy squatting with us for awhile who used to do high 6’s low 7’s and that was just as sick I too wish that people weren’t given gifts, it’s bad for the sport.

If you have any gear ?'s Hanley feel free to pm me and I’ll get into more detail with you.

[quote]Hanley wrote:
For you guys using multiply gear, what sorta carryover’s are you seeing on your squats?? I’ve always been half tempted to get a multi ply suits and briefs and see what I can do![/quote]

I also haven’t maxed raw in a long time, but I think I am good for mid 4’s. So I probably get in the neighborhood of 200-250 out of Ace briefs and Metal Pro suit. Shirt, just got my first real double ply, so don’t know yet. Deadlift, not sure because I usually pull conventional raw and sumo geared, but I’d say sumo raw vs sumo geared probably around 100lbs.

Over the past year I’ve gotten into powerlifting at age 38. Been using Jim Wendlers 5/3/1 workout for 3 weeks. Squat and dead hover around 500 and I’ve benched 415(touch and up-no pause). I only use chalk-no belt, suits or wrist straps.
Always did bench and leg press. No squats or deads until recently.

[quote] Matt wrote:
Hanley wrote:
For you guys using multiply gear, what sorta carryover’s are you seeing on your squats?? I’ve always been half tempted to get a multi ply suits and briefs and see what I can do!

I also haven’t maxed raw in a long time, but I think I am good for mid 4’s. So I probably get in the neighborhood of 200-250 out of Ace briefs and Metal Pro suit. Shirt, just got my first real double ply, so don’t know yet. Deadlift, not sure because I usually pull conventional raw and sumo geared, but I’d say sumo raw vs sumo geared probably around 100lbs.[/quote]

Damn. I’m missing a lot of carryover on the sumo’s at least certainly. Is that in a single ply suit sumo??

I reckon with multiply gear and some proper training I might be good for a run at 700… sweet!! I might get a Boss suit and briefs later this year and see what I can do.

[quote]Hanley wrote:
Damn. I’m missing a lot of carryover on the sumo’s at least certainly. Is that in a single ply suit sumo??

I reckon with multiply gear and some proper training I might be good for a run at 700… sweet!! I might get a Boss suit and briefs later this year and see what I can do.[/quote]

No, I pull in a Metal Pro no briefs.

I definitely think you could go 700 in some pimp briefs and double suit out of a monolift.

Come over to the dark side! :wink:

We have cookies.

[quote] Matt wrote:
Hanley wrote:
Damn. I’m missing a lot of carryover on the sumo’s at least certainly. Is that in a single ply suit sumo??

I reckon with multiply gear and some proper training I might be good for a run at 700… sweet!! I might get a Boss suit and briefs later this year and see what I can do.

No, I pull in a Metal Pro no briefs.

I definitely think you could go 700 in some pimp briefs and double suit out of a monolift.

Come over to the dark side! ;-)[/quote]

Haha I reckon it would help my single ply training too tbh.I figure for max carryover I’d need to hammer the top end anyway so that can only help my single ply squat too.

Lulz, I’d rather cupcakes.

My first meet was in 1989. I have lifted in: AAU, USPF, USAPL, & NASA from 198 to 242 (lifetime clean). I have only used single ply gear or competed raw. I have squatted over 3x BW in three different weight classes. Several State, a couple of Regional, and one National(96) title.

My routines have always been strength based splits. Most powerlifters would say I have way to much volume and do to much cardio to be powerlifting based. My goal has always been the Functional/Symmetrical development of the body. Powerlifting meets are a tool and have always given me a deadline ‘so to speak’. Once you pick a meet, send in your money and people hear you’re going to compete, you better ‘walk the walk’ or everyone finds out. On meet day you’re alone on the platform with only the confidence developed from the hard work put in during preparation.

“The cost of sacrifice is small compared to the price of regret”

I have been powerlifting for since may this year. I have done one competition, did it raw. My next competetion i will use kneewraps, belt and wristwraps. Might jump into suits, shirts next year.