Thinking of doing a power lifting comp?

[Mike O'Neil]

Well after I stoped fighting the need for competition is still strong. I am thinking about looking into doing a power lifting meet sometime this winter. I just don't want to embarrass myself. I don't have to win but would like to be somewhat competative. I would be looking to do a weight class around 200lbs. I am natural so I would prefer it to be a tested meet. I am just curious where my lifts need to be so that I can be competitive. Anybody with any experience with power lifting comps I would really appreciate any insight you could share.

 

[Oblivian]

What are your lifts at now? You can check meet results in your area on powerliftingwatch.com.

 

[DrBdan]

You might find this thread useful:

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f13/powerlifters-guide-attempt-selection-978250/

You could also check your numbers against this thread:

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f13/sherdogs-strongest-man-2010-new-add-yourself-list-1351061/

 

[pliftkl]

What are your lifts at now? You can check meet results in your area on powerliftingwatch.com.

That was depressing. I wish I didn't live in Texas.


Edit: As I look at the numbers, I think it must have been an equipment meet, because everyone was way ahead of me on Squat an Bench, but right on par with my deadlifts. I think I can safely show up and not be embarrassed.

 

[Sweekaters]

Sign up for a meet and go. There is no need to be competitive. At my first meet I put up a measly 1003lb total in the 242lb weight class. Powerlifting is a great sport because you compete against yourself. Almost everyone is supportive of one another, and you will get a ton of good lifting advice.

 

[yocan]

you learn more when you loose.

you get motivated when you loose


then you win

I didn't win a race for 7 years. then I won NCAAs nothing wrong with it, I got faster/bigger/stronger for 7 years.

 

[MASShole]

Just sign up and do it. You learn more during the competition than you think you will, and everyone will support your efforts because you're stepping up to the platform.

 

[Tosa]

you learn more when you loose.

you get motivated when you loose


then you win

I didn't win a race for 7 years. then I won NCAAs nothing wrong with it, I got faster/bigger/stronger for 7 years.

loose what? What are you loosing?

 

[rckvl]

loose what? What are you loosing?

Tightness bro. Don't want to be lose during a lift, bad stuff happens. Usually you bomb the lift and loose the meet.

 

[pjmeunyc12]

What are your lifts at now? You can check meet results in your area on powerliftingwatch.com.

looking at mike bookers records makes me want to cry:icon_cry2

 

[Mike O'Neil]

Thanks for the help guys. Right now lifts are

Bench 340
Dead- just barley missed 470 today
squat- did 455 3 times last week but they were box squats. I need to work on my form for getting parallel on heavy heavy lifts. I would guess im prob in the low 4s

The problem is I have two screws in my wrist from a failed surgery which messes with my grip strength. So my dead numbers are with straps. Not sure if any comps allow straps. But my wrist might be a limiting factor in my deads

 

[livingdeadmoose]

That was depressing. I wish I didn't live in Texas.

I see you live in Austin, same here. Do you lift anywhere right now?

 

[Mike O'Neil]

You might find this thread useful:

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f13/powerlifters-guide-attempt-selection-978250/

You could also check your numbers against this thread:

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f13/sherdogs-strongest-man-2010-new-add-yourself-list-1351061/

I put my info in the thread think its a few pages from the last. Don't know if I have been added to the list yet

 

[pliftkl]

I see you live in Austin, same here. Do you lift anywhere right now?

Fitness 19 up in Avery Ranch. Horrible gym, but only $10 a month. I'm in the market for a new gym, but it really needs to be Cedar Park or NW Austin.

 

[Origins]

you learn more when you loose.

you get motivated when you loose


then you win

I didn't win a race for 7 years. then I won NCAAs nothing wrong with it, I got faster/bigger/stronger for 7 years.

You didn't win a single race for 7 years and then you won the NCAA championship?

 

[Cratos]

Mike,

If you can lift the bar, you can compete.

No one at the meet will make you feel embarrassed.

Do it. It's a great experience.

 

[yocan]

You didn't win a single race for 7 years and then you won the NCAA championship?

I won NCAAs after 11 years when I was 22. Won my first race after 7. Thats what happens when you swim with one of the fastest clubs in the country for the first 6 years, you get 3rd and its still fast.

Just did the math think I won some duel meet when I was 17 which makes it six years.

Tosa thanks for making fun of my forum grammer.

 

[Tosa]

Tosa thanks for making fun of my forum grammar.

Spelling, not grammar. Don't take it personally, I just can't stand when people write loose instead of lose.

 

[Beable]

Spelling, not grammar. Don't take it personally, I just can't stand when people right loose instead of lose.

*rimshot*

 

[CMACD]

Lol!