3 weeks out from first comp - tips?

Alright guys.

Im 3 weeks out from my first PL comp.

Just wondering if anyone has any tips for the next 3 week?

Training? stick with what im doing?

Drop intensity?

Drop volume?

Increase either or both?

Do more singles?

Cheers

what i do before a pl comp

3 weeks out go for max doubles/singles

2 weeks out go upto your openers, make sure they are very comfortable and deep/nice pause etc etc

then a week off

sounds sensible

Cheers

I make sure I am lifting heavy with lower than normal volume in the preceeding weeks. I always take a week off before. If well within the weight limit then carb up a day or so before the comp. If over then start cutting down a little on food.

Cheers, Ill drop the volume down, go for a few heavy singles this week, next week ill drop down to openers and make sure im not going to scratch on the day.

Not sure i wont to have a total rest week prior, maybe just a few light reps with some lighter assistance work thrown in.

Finally got my hands on a belt ive been waiting for for a month. so need to get that worked in somehow too. lol

O happy days.

seriously, dont train at all the week before, the benefits are physical and mental. By taking a week off you'll be fully recovered physically and mentally you should be gagging to lift.

Make sure you choose openers that even on a s**t day will be piss easy, always choose easy openers

ok, ill bow to your superior knowledge on the rest week then.

Ill have a think about my openers then. Was thinking along the lines of

Squat 150-155 (best 170 without belt, would like to think i could PB with a belt on.)
Bench 110-115 (best is 130 but 110 is eeeeaaasssy)
Deadlift 200 (again, no belt best is 220. been doing alot of plate lifts recently to help me get it off the floor, so that with a belt id like to think i could PB by 5-10kg's)

sounds like sensible openers.

Opener: This should be easy, good day bad day you will get it

2nd Lift: something solid to push towards a decent total, you should have to start working now.

3rd: something thats going to push the boundaries abit, you should really have to put everything into this.

IMO its better to leave the comp with 9/9 lifts knowing that maybe there was a little left in the tank rather than fail something you thought you'd get.

Cheers Paul.

Ill bare that in mind.

That may have worked for you, but I know plenty of lifters for whom this would be the worst advice possible.

Horses for courses.

I never train the week before.

On the day mate most important thing is that you enjoy it.

Try not to change owt (diet, sleep etc.). The more comfortable you feel with what your doing the better you're likely to perform. If you wanna use the belt then get practicing with it asap. Thats my advice anyroad.

I agree that it is a case of 'what works for you'. I DO train the week before, 3 short sessions, 1 per event and only lift light but think about technique and especially the set-up so I come away with a positive feeling and feel mentally ready. I usually have the last session about 3 days before the comp so it still feels relatively fresh. Seems to work for me.