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| tokar |  | ... | 12-03-2007 @ 17:54 |
 Невыносимо Высокомерный (RIP) Member 11, 965 posts SQ 190, BP 140, DL 255585.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | Rick, I definitely agree with Jim on the dieting front - you could use a competition as an excuse not to diet, but you don't have to. You've decided to lose the weight anyway - I see no reason not to be lifting heavy and competing while trying to lose weight. Maybe you'd do better if you were heavier - but this applies just as much to everyday training as to competing. | ||
| Boar | | ... | 12-03-2007 @ 18:09 |
 Walk your talk Member 5, 25558 posts Administrator | wise words from jim there. grow a pair big fella. big dan is similar - he really enjoys the training n lifting but doesnt seem to want to get round to competing each to their own i guess | ||
| Rick | | ... | 12-03-2007 @ 21:46 |
 I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10035 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator | Well, you went a fair while before competing yourself, Jonny. Jim - I'm not making excuses, I'm giving reasons. Big difference. The salford/sugden meet we were talking about would be a great bit of fun - take a week off from my regular training to rest up and just lift for a craic. This, though, if I'm going to do I'm going to take seriously. And right now that's not what I want to be doing with my lifting - I'm still sorting my basic form and strength out. It's not that I'm waiting until I set the world on fire, because I don't expect to. I love powerlifting, it's made my training far more fun and given me a whole new focus. But I'm not sold on competition. I lift because I love it. | ||
| Boar | | ... | 12-03-2007 @ 22:04 |
Walk your talk Member 5, 25558 posts Administrator | Post Edited: 12.03.2007 @ 22:28 PM au contrairie (little house on the)I decided on the powerlifting route around jan feb last year, befor that i had enjoyed the big lifts but as part as a calorie controlled bodybulding plan diet. BOSH - comp in september 06, less that 24 hours after taking up powerlifting (some timescales have been changed) | ||
| tokar | | ... | 12-03-2007 @ 22:47 |
Невыносимо Высокомерный (RIP) Member 11, 965 posts SQ 190, BP 140, DL 255585.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | Originally posted by Rick... Well, you went a fair while before competing yourself, Jonny. Jim - I'm not making excuses, I'm giving reasons. Big difference. The salford/sugden meet we were talking about would be a great bit of fun - take a week off from my regular training to rest up and just lift for a craic. This, though, if I'm going to do I'm going to take seriously. And right now that's not what I want to be doing with my lifting - I'm still sorting my basic form and strength out. It's not that I'm waiting until I set the world on fire, because I don't expect to. I love powerlifting, it's made my training far more fun and given me a whole new focus. But I'm not sold on competition. I lift because I love it. I think this is totally fair enough. It was only the dieting reason I thought was a little illogical. | ||
| Rob | | ... | 12-03-2007 @ 22:56 |
 Does f*ck all for SugdenBarbell.co.uk Member 1, 7173 posts SQ 182.5, BP 110, DL 205497.5 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq Administrator | Yes, the dieting doesn't make any sense because it's not like you're a bodybuilder going to 5%. Losing weight when you have a lot of excess isn't hard and certainly doesn't mean you can't get stronger simultaneously. However, if your heart isn't in it, it isn't in it. Tokar, I think it will be just you and I competing. Bulk up the 110s!!  | ||
| tokar | | ... | 13-03-2007 @ 08:01 |
Невыносимо Высокомерный (RIP) Member 11, 965 posts SQ 190, BP 140, DL 255585.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | Originally posted by Rob... Yes, the dieting doesn't make any sense because it's not like you're a bodybuilder going to 5%. Losing weight when you have a lot of excess isn't hard and certainly doesn't mean you can't get stronger simultaneously. However, if your heart isn't in it, it isn't in it. Tokar, I think it will be just you and I competing. Bulk up the 110s!! Are you planning to compete in the 100s or the 110s then? How much are you weighing at the moment? | ||
| jimblanchflower | | ... | 13-03-2007 @ 08:14 |
Teabagger for hire Member 54, 237 posts | I am feeling a little guilty now about the harshness of my tone, but I am a great believer in people starting competition as soon as possible. I wish that I had done this. I believe that it brings about the fastest improvements. Having said this, we are always short of spotters and loaders for the NW comps. Do any of you guys who are not lifting want to put yourselves forward? This is one of the competition factors that we are hoping to improve. | ||
| Joni | | ... | 13-03-2007 @ 09:22 |
 left the country satisfied Member 10, 19241 posts SQ 240, BP 150, DL 270660.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 13.03.2007 @ 09:23 AM Originally posted by jimblanchflower... I believe that it brings about the fastest improvements. aint that the truth. In my first comp (edited to add: and the only one so far, lol) i totalled just 520 (190/120/210) - thats not out of reach of from you Rick. But yeah, if your heart is not in it, then fair play. | ||
| Cuddles | | ... | 13-03-2007 @ 09:36 |
 Eat.Cycle.Sleep.Win Member 2, 12511 posts SQ 190, BP 150, DL 280620.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq Administrator | As long as im free id offer my services for spotting/loading. | ||
| Rob | | ... | 13-03-2007 @ 10:30 |
Does f*ck all for SugdenBarbell.co.uk Member 1, 7173 posts SQ 182.5, BP 110, DL 205497.5 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq Administrator | Originally posted by tokar... Are you planning to compete in the 100s or the 110s then? How much are you weighing at the moment? Well as its my first comp I'll just compete at whatever I weigh in at, I'm just concentrating on the experience and getting as close to 500 total as I can. I suspect it will be 110s because I am at least 101.4 at the minute. | ||
| brynevans | | ... | 13-03-2007 @ 13:16 |
 Scotbasher - forever Member 59, 2115 posts | Rick should definitely turn up and have a go, it's a great feeling just to get a total on the board at any event. I'm sure if you have been to any contests before you will know that there's always a supportive atomosphere from the other lifters. It improve your lifting on several levels: It will give you a benchmark to exceed for your next comp, Confirm that you are performing the lifts correctly and boost your confidence for your next competition. Who knows you may even get a cheap plastic trophy for your mantlepiece!!! | ||
| tokar | | ... | 13-03-2007 @ 19:57 |
Невыносимо Высокомерный (RIP) Member 11, 965 posts SQ 190, BP 140, DL 255585.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | Ach, Rick doesn't have to lift if he doesn't want to. But I for one would definitely feel more confident if there were people I knew to be reliable spotting and loading. So thumbs up to that suggestion. | ||
| Rick | | ... | 13-03-2007 @ 22:49 |
I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10035 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator | Post Edited: 13.03.2007 @ 22:52 PM I agree that the dieting reason is completely illogical - but I'm a t**t for excuses when I'm trying to diet!Jim, say what you think, man - I'm not upset at all! I should be ok to do some loading unless I've missed something in the diary (edit or unless you sweet-talking bas***ds talk me into lifting  ). I'm not the best at side handoffs for bench yet - as those at Adlington yesterday will attest - but I'm willing.Bryn - welcome to the board! I've seen you lift a few times. Good stuff. Hopefully by the time I do my first comp I'll be light enough to be beaten by somebody else, rather than you  . | ||
| Alex | | ... | 14-03-2007 @ 01:01 |
 Picca Boo Member 16, 1204 posts SQ 140, BP 130, DL 200470.0 kgs @ 77kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 14.03.2007 @ 01:05 AM I'm up for it. Will still have a s**t total but it sounds like fun.120/105/170 would be nice. | ||