Powerlifting

[SRS13]

On the 1RM, what is a good way to test that out? ie after you have stretched, warmed up etc how many sets, what weights should you do before you try and hit the 1RM or doesnt it matter?

I tried bench on Monday but I 'think' I did too many sets first?

60x12

80x10

100x6

110x4

120x1 - this was the 1RM effort - spoilt by a spotter who jumped in at the first sight of struggle, despite being told not to!

Cheers.

Been a while but finally managed to work out some 1RM's;

120kg bench

165kg deadlift

110kg squat (no comments lol)

Decided my starting weights on the PPP are going to be;

130kg bench

180kg deadlift

120kg squat

I figured that if I go through the program and it becomes too much on a certain week I will drop to the lower weight program for that week and do the weights stated there. I didnt want to start too low and not gain much overall improvement on the PB.

So started the deadlift PPP yesterday and was OK. Lower back feels it today. Today off and tomorrow chest.

[TTT]

Week 9 is what beat me..

[SRS13]

Yes I read that last time you posted it (i'm sure it was you) and checked week 9 of the programs back then.

Looking at them now, I reckon I will struggle but there is 9 weeks between now and then so hoping to be stronger by then!

[NickR33]

lifted at PTC today... running basic PPP in lead up to GPC states

aiming for a 200kg squat, 125kg bench press and 240kg deadlift

[SRS13]

lifted at PTC today... running basic PPP in lead up to GPC states

aiming for a 200kg squat, 125kg bench press and 240kg deadlift

Squat and deadlift are great. Bench is a bit low compared to them, any reason? What do you weigh again?

[TTT]

good luck Nick.

I'm hoping for 200 squat, 110 bench and 230 dead.

I believe the squat is doable, bench I've done many times but shoulder is painful, dead might be a struggle.. we'll see.

[markos]

Squat and deadlift are great. Bench is a bit low compared to them, any reason? What do you weigh again?

A competition bench is done with a pause on the chest, bum on the bench, feet cant move

Many that have lifted at my novice comps are stunned how much they lose when they have to it properly

That will be a great total Nick at sub 90kg, 565kg at your first States is great. Max did 462.5kg at his

Very different to a gym lift

[SRS13]

Get it. I don't think I could do 120kg with a pause at the bottom.

[Trozzle]

Get it. I don't think I could do 120kg with a pause at the bottom.

I've tried my 1RM "properly"...I still managed it, but my god did I nearly do an asplode.

[SRS13]

lol what weight?

[Trozzle]

95kg. I've never actually tried more than that. This was at 73kg bodyweight, so not too horrible.

[rev210]

Many that have lifted at my novice comps are stunned how much they lose when they have to it properly

Although it's sometimes a downer first time you try, once you learn how to do it properly it eventualy helps you lift more. Most people don't drive through their feet etc.

Edited January 17, 2013 by rev210

[markos]

Oh, I agree. Max's PB is 155kg paused, he's never tried more touch and go. In fact he pauses all his reps now

Gym lifters drop over 10kg when they try to pause, some drop another 10 when they have to touch there chest

[NickR33]

Squat and deadlift are great. Bench is a bit low compared to them, any reason? What do you weigh again?

yes... I suck at bench press

about 87-88kg at the moment

thanks Markos, as long as I get over 550kg I'll consider it a success

[SRS13]

I weigh 82kg so it shows how far behind I am at squats and deads. Makes sense as even though I have been training for 13 months, I have only really trained legs for 6. I'll get there... eventually!

[markos]

dont train "legs", do squats

[TTT]

because they cure cancer and pissweakness

[Husky33]

but they're hard

[Trozzle]

Squats even help keep you regular. Great supplement to fibre in the diet LOL

[TTT]

but they're hard

Stop doing them on Bosu balls