Hey All,

There is going to be a power lifting competition in May at the gym we work out at. It will be myself, pwolf66, and mduble all part of the event.

It will be a percent type event, but my personal goal is the total pounds moved. I have some lofty goals for myself, but I think I can make them. Here are the numbers I hope to get out:

Squat 400
Bench 275
Deadlift 245???
Current weight is 245

I do not work deads regularly, so I hope to at least do body weight. Only time will tell. I just know I am big time psyked for this.

Laser

Sounds cool- You know, if you got comfortable with doing deadlifts, you should be able to do way more than 245- You squat 400. Add some weight to your deadlifts, and you'll break 1000 pounds between all three lifts.

Unfortunately I will be limited in my squat to about 250 or so. Could probably grunt out 450 if I could go heavy between now and then but I can't

Deadlift I'm shooting for 450 so we'll see

Bench I hope to be around 315, I should get there.

Paul

Good luck you guys! Can't wait to see the results.

Unfortunately I will be limited in my squat to about 250 or so. Could probably grunt out 450 if I could go heavy between now and then but I can't

Deadlift I'm shooting for 450 so we'll see

What's up with the squats? Why can't you go heavy with them, but you're shooting for 450 with deadlifts?

how exciting!!! the next bench press comp in my gym right now is on the 24th of april!!! i SHOULD be sent home before then but well see i guess......good luck guys and be safe out there.......

ORIGINAL: cpl

Unfortunately I will be limited in my squat to about 250 or so. Could probably grunt out 450 if I could go heavy between now and then but I can't

Deadlift I'm shooting for 450 so we'll see

What's up with the squats? Why can't you go heavy with them, but you're shooting for 450 with deadlifts?

Still having issues with the C7/T1 area of my spine and can't vertically load that area with out support, i.e can't put a lot of weight on the bar during a squat.

Paul

Sorry to hear it- I remember you posting somewhere else about it now... What's the word on that anyway? Any time frame on a full recovery, or is that something you're going to have to deal with long term?

Well, I would love to get the deadlifts up, but I just have not been working it. I am making an effort to work them in now, so I will have to see how it goes. I would love to hit 1000 lbs.

Laser

Very cool. Seems like a lot of people are finding local competitions. That is pretty sweet!

I just started deadlifts. Man.. that is some intense stuff. I'm thinking of backing down the weight until I get used to it. I was shooting for cpl weights but no way. Straps do help but I'm afraid that if I do not work up to it, I'll be down for the count.

I'm okay on squats and bench but deadlifts.. that is just something that I wish I did earlier. Although stiff leg deadlifts have helped a lot with strengthening the lower back.

There is going to be a power lifting competition in May at the gym we work out at. It will be myself, pwolf66, and mduble all part of the event.

I will of couse expect a full write up.

You know we wil let you know all the juicy details.

Well, my deadlifts went OK yesterday, I just need to focus on proper form. We were informed yesterday that the event would run like a standard event, in that there will be no pads, gloves, or straps. I tried my squats today without the pad, and under the scrutiny of the gym manager, with great success. The bar felt fine and I even raised my working weight to 325. I think 400 will be solid for the event, maybe even 425.

More to come.

Laser

Pwolf66 and myself were doing 1 reps with deadlift and I was successful with 295. I guess I was selling myself a little short on this one. I guess my new goal for the competition will be around 315-325. I think a have a real shot at 1000 lbs for the 3 lifts.

Laser

Not a bad goal to shoot for- I figured you were selling yourself short. I'll be breaking the thousand pound mark myself soon.

Well I think it is a good goal for me at this stage. My weight is between 242-244 right now so that would put me at around a 4:1 ratio. I know that there will be people that smoke that ratio, but as a recovering Hostess-posterboy it works for me.

Laser

...News Flash...

New one rep on Deadlifts: 315. I have still not effectively worked on this exercise, so I am quite encouraged as to my potential for the event. I may give the 405 mark a try on squat tomorrow. We shall see.

Laser