1st Comp
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| Carl |  | 1st Comp | 15-08-2007 @ 20:41 |
 Loves rugby league ... Member 13, 14460 posts SQ 230, BP 180.5, DL 262.5673.0 kgs @ 128kgs UnEq Administrator | Aaaahhh im excited and nervous and everything inbetween I'm doing bench and deadlift as there is no squat (BDFPA South West Bench and Deadlift) I've got Singlet Rugby Socks Deadlift Slippers Spare Clothes Belt Chalk Smelling Salts Talc Towel Food Water Bottle or 2 Anything else you can think of? What foods should i take? what about openers, 2nd and third lifts? my best paused bench is 120kg at the end of my last training session, i failed 125, but was after a heavy bench session last touch and go 1 rep max was 130kg 3 months ago i was thinking 115, 125, 132.5 depending on second lift My best deadlift was done 3 weeks ago, was 227.5kg wasnt easy but wasnt a grind i was originally thinking 200 215 230 but then one of the instructirs said if it was him he would go 205 220 then depending on how that goes 232.5/235 But then im thinking i know i can get 230 so should i go 215, 230, 240?? any thoughts?? | ||
| Rob | | ... | 15-08-2007 @ 21:01 |
 Does f*ck all for SugdenBarbell.co.uk Member 1, 7173 posts SQ 182.5, BP 110, DL 205497.5 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq Administrator | Personally I would be a bit more conservative, especially as it's your first comp. By the sounds of it you should still win your category comfortably and probably set records without going for huge PBs. 132.5 on the bench seems a big ask if your best paused one to date is 120 - you make it sound like theres more there but 12.5kg could prove a lot. As for your deadlift, I think your original plan or your instructors plan is best. 240 sounds very optimistic even if you have done 500 and it wasn't all out. Remember competition lifting is a different ball game - you won't know how it affects you personally until the day, some people thrive on it, others don't seem to do as well. Whatever your choices, best wishes and enjoy the day. Is it this weekend? Get some videos! | ||
| Carl | | ... | 15-08-2007 @ 21:07 |
Loves rugby league ... Member 13, 14460 posts SQ 230, BP 180.5, DL 262.5673.0 kgs @ 128kgs UnEq Administrator | its next weekend yea, hmm my bench session tomorrow will decide how thing go, aslong as i only fail because i'm too weak rather than a technical thing, and i'll be happy | ||
| IainKendrick | | ... | 16-08-2007 @ 12:41 |
 some nice relaxing jazz. Member 77, 12599 posts SQ 265, BP 165, DL 280710.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq | Good luck in the push/pull comp this weekend! | ||
| Wogihao | | ... | 16-08-2007 @ 14:14 |
 Has turned into a fucking nobhead - any guesses as to what caused it ?? Member 30, 520 posts SQ 185, BP 160, DL 200545.0 kgs @ 91kgs UnEq | with the lifts why not opener = pedestrian second = challengeing third = PB go for broke. it would be a shame for you to bomb on your first comp. why not get 2 bankable lifts and save the crazy stuff for the last lift. | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 16-08-2007 @ 14:17 |
 Old Age Presser Member 75, 7739 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Good luck, Sivvy. You'll also need a cotton teeshirt to wear under the singlet for the bench (round neck, sleeve half way between shoulder and elbow, preferably plain). I'd normally advocate opening with what you could double on your last training session, but as it's your first comp, I'd suggest opening with the max weight you can do a triple with. Remember the first lift is to register a good lift in the comp - you've still got two more to push the boat out with. Rob's right. You don't know yet if comps give you more or less than in the gym. Don't open too heavy and get a nasty surprise. | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 16-08-2007 @ 14:19 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7739 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | You didn't mention trainers, and you can wear wrist straps and still be unequipped if you want to. | ||
| marc | | ... | 16-08-2007 @ 16:21 |
 Dancing queenfeel the beat from the tambourine Member 84, 2415 posts SQ 225, BP 170, DL 275670.0 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq | make sure you hit qualifying marks, remember its a clap on bench. find toilet you'll be pissing like a race horse nerves on first comp. enjoy yourself, talk to the lads and i will see you next year at the finals. | ||
| Carl | | ... | 16-08-2007 @ 18:29 |
Loves rugby league ... Member 13, 14460 posts SQ 230, BP 180.5, DL 262.5673.0 kgs @ 128kgs UnEq Administrator | martin, doesnt matter what trainers i wear does it?? i was going to wear a t-shirt underneath anyway another thing i found out today is you can fail a lift by stepping over the bar single lift world records are 100kg for bench and nothing has been submitted for the deadlift, but the standard is 192.5 i believe so i think i will have to lift more than that to get the record can anyone confirm this, its the single lift's though, not the full power | ||
| Carl | | ... | 16-08-2007 @ 20:09 |
Loves rugby league ... Member 13, 14460 posts SQ 230, BP 180.5, DL 262.5673.0 kgs @ 128kgs UnEq Administrator | would i get a 4th attempt if i surpass the world record? | ||
| EDCLARKE | | ... | 16-08-2007 @ 20:19 |
 not particularly well educated Member 85, 10988 posts SQ 170, BP 130, DL 260560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | good luck for the comp sivvy! | ||
| tbench | | ... | 16-08-2007 @ 20:21 |
 addicted to bench press, needs help Member 80, 1384 posts SQ 175, BP 160, DL 240575.0 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | Originally posted by sivvy1... would i get a 4th attempt if i surpass the world record? good luck sivvy,im sure you would get a 4th lift if a previous lift was a w,record. | ||
| IainKendrick | | ... | 16-08-2007 @ 20:40 |
some nice relaxing jazz. Member 77, 12599 posts SQ 265, BP 165, DL 280710.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq | I think BDFPA still have a 4th lift rule. BWLA (IPF) don't anymore. | ||
| marc | | ... | 16-08-2007 @ 20:51 |
Dancing queenfeel the beat from the tambourine Member 84, 2415 posts SQ 225, BP 170, DL 275670.0 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq | sivvy mate the records sometimes aren't updated as soon as they should be, also you need three national refs to confirm a record. all info regarding apparell is on the wdfpa site. good luck don't worry too much about records, get your form right and enjoy yourself. its your first comp you don't need any extra worries just lift p.s and don't worry about fourth lifts, threes plenty | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 16-08-2007 @ 21:53 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7739 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Any trainers, mate, as long as they're clean! You can't set a world record at a regional comp in BDFPA, but you can set a British one provided you've been a member for at least 3 months and the referees are suitably qualified. You can get a fourth lift in BDFPA to break a record, including a divisional record at a divisional event. That's assuming your third lift was successful! No fourth attempts in BWLA/IPF since January 2007. | ||