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neilronaldsonIconNeil's Powerlifting Journal18-08-2014 @ 09:27 
Member 5364, 11 posts
SQ 220, BP 172.5, DL 220
612.5 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq
Hi All,

My names Neil, I'm 30 years old and have now competed in my first 2 powerlifting competitions this year.

My background is gymnasctics which I competed in competively up to the age of 16 and since then I have continued to be involved as a coach and judge.

I took up powerlifting training at the beginning of 2014 after a long lay off from training. There was no reason for this I just got bored with training and needed something to keep me focused.

My results so far are as follows:


Cheshire & Lancashire Championships 2014

B/W - 108.6
Squat - 150
Bench - 127.5
Deadlift - 180

Total - 447.5

All England Championships 2014
B/W - 112.5
Squat - 185
Bench - 140
Deadlift - 200

Total - 525

My next competition will now be the NW Championships on the 30th November and I aiming to get as close to a 600kg total as possible.
FinchIcon...18-08-2014 @ 10:23 
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Gonna outlive my opposition !!
Member 123, 4038 posts
SQ 202.5, BP 135.0, DL 232.5
570.0 kgs @ 117kgs UnEq
Nice lifting yesterday and a good improvement from your first competition.
525 to 600 would be a large jump though in three months.
neilronaldsonIcon...20-08-2014 @ 19:43 
Member 5364, 11 posts
SQ 220, BP 172.5, DL 220
612.5 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq
Back to training tomorrow after a few days rest.

Going to give 5x5 a go so will report in my sessions how I get on.
neilronaldsonIconFirst session since the All England Championships21-08-2014 @ 21:16 
Member 5364, 11 posts
SQ 220, BP 172.5, DL 220
612.5 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq
Post Edited: 21.08.2014 @ 21:17 PM by neilronaldson
Barbell warmup:

Upright row
Military press
Squats
Good mornings
Deadlift
Bent over row

Squats
70kg x5
100kg x5
120kg 5x5 (2 minutes rest between sets)

Bench
90kg 5x5 (2 minutes rest between sets)

Bent over row
50kg 5x5 (90 seconds rest between sets; felt a bit too easy)
neilronaldsonIcon...24-08-2014 @ 12:48 
Member 5364, 11 posts
SQ 220, BP 172.5, DL 220
612.5 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq
Barbell warmup:

Upright row
Military press
Squats
Good mornings
Deadlift 
Bent over row

Squats
60kg x5
80kg x5
100kg x3
120kg x3
125kg 5x5 (2 minutes rest between sets)

Military Press
50kg 5x5 ( 90 seconds rest between sets, felt too easy)

Deadlift
50kg x5
100kg x5
130kg x5
neilronaldsonIconToday's session26-08-2014 @ 19:37 
Member 5364, 11 posts
SQ 220, BP 172.5, DL 220
612.5 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq
Barbell warmup:

Upright row
Military press
Squats
Good mornings
Deadlift 
Bent over row

Squats
70kg x5
100kg x5
130kg 5x5 (2 minutes rest between sets)

Bench
60kg x5
100kg 5x5 (2 minutes rest between sets)

Bent over row
60kg 5x5 (90 seconds rest between sets)
neilronaldsonIconToday's session28-08-2014 @ 22:02 
Member 5364, 11 posts
SQ 220, BP 172.5, DL 220
612.5 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq
Barbell warmup:

Upright row
Military press
Squats
Good mornings
Deadlift 
Bent over row

Squats
70kg x5
100kg x5
135kg 5x5 (2 minutes rest between sets)

Military Press
60kg 5x5 (90 seconds rest between sets)

Deadlift
60kg x5
100kg x5
140kg x5
neilronaldsonIconToday's session31-08-2014 @ 16:31 
Member 5364, 11 posts
SQ 220, BP 172.5, DL 220
612.5 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq
Barbell warmup:

Upright row
Military press
Squats
Good mornings
Deadlift 
Bent over row

Squats
60kg x5
100kg x5
120kg x3
140kg 5x5 (2 minutes rest between sets)

Bench
60kg x5
90kg x5
100kg 5x5 (2 minutes rest between sets)

Bent over row
70kg 5x5 (2 minutes rest between sets)
neilronaldsonIcon...14-10-2014 @ 12:31 
Member 5364, 11 posts
SQ 220, BP 172.5, DL 220
612.5 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq
Been a bit quiet on here recently. Training for the NW Championships is in full swing with 6.5 weeks left to go.

I've managed to squat 190kg last night and hoping to get up to my gym PB of 200kg very soon.

I've also benched 147.5kg at the weekend so everything is slowly fitting into place.

I'll find out on Wednesday where my deadlift is up to and then plan out from there the rest of my training.
neilronaldsonIconNW Champs - 29th November 201426-11-2014 @ 19:44 
Member 5364, 11 posts
SQ 220, BP 172.5, DL 220
612.5 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq
All the training is now finished... Not quite up to my goals set but here's what I'm hoping to lift at the weekend for my opening 2 lifts:

Squat
Lift 1 - 200
Lift 2 - 210

Bench
Lift 1 - 150
Lift 2 - 160

Deadlift
Lift 1 - 190
Lift 2 - 200

These are all lifts I have hit the gym since the All England Championships so I'm confident I will get these.

The 3rd lifts will all be PB attempts but I'm hoping to finish with a total around 580.
neilronaldsonIconNW Champs 201429-11-2014 @ 23:09 
Member 5364, 11 posts
SQ 220, BP 172.5, DL 220
612.5 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq
So a good comp today...

Squat
200 - Pass
210 - Pass
215 - Pass and a PB

Bench
150 - Pass
160 - Pass
165 - Fail

Deadlift
190 - Pass
200 - Pass
205 - Pass and a PB

Total - 580 (new total PB)

All in all a very pleasing day.

I've now set my targets for 2015

Squat - 250
Bench - 180
Deadlift - 250

Watch this space!
neilronaldsonIcon...11-12-2014 @ 11:02 
Member 5364, 11 posts
SQ 220, BP 172.5, DL 220
612.5 kgs @ 116kgs UnEq
Since my last post I've not trained much and enjoyed a bit of a rest... need to break the cycle quickly though before it gets to January and I have become a couch potato!
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