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| Pompy |  | New to this - bit of help please. | 20-05-2009 @ 18:46 |
 My opinions have run their course Member 694, 3112 posts | Hi, Just joined the board... changing my plans from muscle to strength. I would like to compete maybe in a year or so who knows, depending how things go. I just have a question or two if anyone can help. What exactly classes as 'equipped'? For example I sometimes us a belt for squats and deadlifts (but not straps), does that class as equipped, or is it just bench shirts etc? What kinds of totals are required for novice competition? I have seen it written that 500 is a decent starting total. My stats currently are; 24 years old. 90kg. S160kg D205kg B125kg Cheers any help is much appreciated. | ||
| dr_hazbun | | ... | 20-05-2009 @ 18:53 |
tabbouleh and fattoush salads were very refreshing Member 267, 8548 posts SQ 220, BP 165, DL 250635.0 kgs @ 90kgs Eq | those are unequipped lifts if you only use a belt. You are also allowed wrist wraps (not straps). Equipped lifting incorporates suit, shirt and knee wrap usage. | ||
| Pompy | | New to this - bit of help please. | 20-05-2009 @ 18:54 |
My opinions have run their course Member 694, 3112 posts | Thanks for that. | ||
| ozzie | | ... | 20-05-2009 @ 19:08 |
 in the RAF not black sabbath Member 595, 516 posts SQ 170, BP 132.5, DL 230532.5 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq | 500 would be a good start for the under 90kg cat mate, out of interest i looked up online some time ago and for under90kg youd need a 520 kg total to qualify for British, but thats minimum so to be competitive at national lever would be alot more but for club level 500 qould be a good start for sure, theres no reason why you can compete if you aint got a 500 total tho. start competing when ever you want, all the experience you get is good experience | ||
| PorkPie | | ... | 20-05-2009 @ 19:13 |
 Do hugs, not drugs. Member 136, 712 posts SQ 380, BP 242.5, DL 330952.5 kgs @ 110kgs Eq | With those totals, you should arrange to compete straight away. You will love it and gain tons of knowledge and enthusiasm from the experience. Powerlifting is a great sport and is blessed with a supportive and friendly community of lifters. More than that though, if you ponce about talking about competitions you never actually do, I will track you down like a dog and slaughter you and your family without mercy. | ||
| Pompy | | New to this - bit of help please. | 20-05-2009 @ 19:14 |
My opinions have run their course Member 694, 3112 posts | Ah right - cheers for that Ozzie, didn't want to enter a competition and end up looking a tool, although that will probably happen anyway! I haven't really trained for strength up until now, apart from trying my 1RM's for fun/ego. So I am hoping that with a bit of power specifics they will go up. | ||
| Boar | | ... | 20-05-2009 @ 19:14 |
 Nothing left in the tank. Member 5, 25563 posts Administrator | great stuff mate !! mabie find a local comp and go have a watch ? or jump straight in ! doesnt really matter what your lifts are (although yours are good) mabie find a gym where powerlifters train and barge in !! | ||
| Pompy | | ... | 20-05-2009 @ 19:16 |
My opinions have run their course Member 694, 3112 posts | PorkPie said: With those totals, you should arrange to compete straight away. You will love it and gain tons of knowledge and enthusiasm from the experience. Powerlifting is a great sport and is blessed with a supportive and friendly community of lifters. More than that though, if you ponce about talking about competitions you never actually do, I will track you down like a dog and slaughter you and your family without mercy. Nah trust me I am not one of those to go on and on about something and never actually follow it through. I will track down some proper powerlifters and get my form checked first though. Thanks for the reply. | ||
| Pompy | | ... | 20-05-2009 @ 19:18 |
My opinions have run their course Member 694, 3112 posts | Boar said: great stuff mate !! mabie find a local comp and go have a watch ? or jump straight in ! doesnt really matter what your lifts are (although yours are good) mabie find a gym where powerlifters train and barge in !! I think watching would be a good idea, my experience of powerlifting and strongman is limited to say the least. | ||
| PorkPie | | ... | 20-05-2009 @ 19:18 |
Do hugs, not drugs. Member 136, 712 posts SQ 380, BP 242.5, DL 330952.5 kgs @ 110kgs Eq | Are you from Portsmouth? They are a couple of good lifters down your way - Dean Bowring, Monica and John Porter, Nick Rees. I'll try and find out where they train for you. | ||
| Pompy | | New to this - bit of help please. | 20-05-2009 @ 19:21 |
My opinions have run their course Member 694, 3112 posts | That would be excellent - I work/train in Portsmouth during the week, most weekends I am in Doncaster. Bit of a trek I know! | ||
| Boar | | ... | 20-05-2009 @ 19:23 |
Nothing left in the tank. Member 5, 25563 posts Administrator | LOL, doncaster to portsmouth !! bonkers !! you'll make an excellent powerlifter  | ||
| Pompy | | New to this - bit of help please. | 20-05-2009 @ 19:26 |
My opinions have run their course Member 694, 3112 posts | Yeah it's like having a split personality, but I get the best of both worlds. Major downside is trying to get a meal at motorway services for less than £200. | ||
| ozzie | | ... | 20-05-2009 @ 19:46 |
in the RAF not black sabbath Member 595, 516 posts SQ 170, BP 132.5, DL 230532.5 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq | Pompy said: Ah right - cheers for that Ozzie, didn't want to enter a competition and end up looking a tool, although that will probably happen anyway! I haven't really trained for strength up until now, apart from trying my 1RM's for fun/ego. So I am hoping that with a bit of power specifics they will go up. no worries lad, im going for a 205 dead lift next week lol hope i get it now so many 90kg lifter on the site haha | ||
| barrienelson | | ... | 20-05-2009 @ 19:50 |
Too important to be messed with Member 557, 83 posts | South Yorkshire Open Unequipped Powerlifting Championships is on at the gym above The Forresters Arms pub in Adwick-le-Street, Doncaster on 6th June. Lifting will start at 11 a.m. Why not pop along and have a look. There'll be about 40 or more lifters having a great time. Some new to it, some old hands. Presentation of trophies and food and drinks downstairs in the pub after the lifting. It's a great day out. | ||