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n1ck		Newbie to Powerlifting needs help	12-03-2011 @ 20:19
I don't have a plunger ! Member 2187, 334 posts SQ 155, BP 117.5, DL 190 462.5 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 12.03.2011 @ 20:23 PM by n1ck Hi all,I'm very new to this game and would really like to have a go at competing if I can, how good/strong do you need to be to qualify for a competition? Any help would be great!! Cheers.

dan302		...	12-03-2011 @ 20:42
i shy away from hard work Member 549, 2761 posts SQ 250, BP 132.5, DL 282.5 665.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq	if its an open comp there is no qualifying weight, just have a go, my first comp i was one of the weakest guys there but its about having fun and gaining experience, everyone will be really supportive whether you squat 50k or 250k, it doesnt matter, just read up on the rules etc and give it a go!

dan302		...	12-03-2011 @ 20:44
i shy away from hard work Member 549, 2761 posts SQ 250, BP 132.5, DL 282.5 665.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq	if i remember rightly my first comp was 130/75/190 in the 90 class but i learnt loads, make sure you technique is up to the standards of the fed you are going to lift with (depth on squats, pause on bench, no hitch on deadlifts etc) and learn to lift to commands

n1ck		...	12-03-2011 @ 20:52
I don't have a plunger ! Member 2187, 334 posts SQ 155, BP 117.5, DL 190 462.5 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq	dan302 said:if its an open comp there is no qualifying weight, just have a go, my first comp i was one of the weakest guys there but its about having fun and gaining experience, everyone will be really supportive whether you squat 50k or 250k, it doesnt matter, just read up on the rules etc and give it a go! Thanks, I'll get my self registered with the BDFPA and give it a go!!

nitsua19		...	13-03-2011 @ 15:10
Member 1262, 347 posts SQ 180, BP 95, DL 213 488.0 kgs @ 77kgs UnEq	dan302 said:if its an open comp there is no qualifying weight, just have a go, my first comp i was one of the weakest guys there but its about having fun and gaining experience, everyone will be really supportive whether you squat 50k or 250k, it doesnt matter, just read up on the rules etc and give it a go! what are the best novice open comps?

Gubernatrix		...	13-03-2011 @ 19:33
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130 305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq	n1ck said: Thanks, I'll get my self registered with the BDFPA and give it a go!! Good luck! You don't have to qualify to lift in a BDFPA regional and as others have said, everyone is supportive of new lifters, doesn't matter what you are lifting. Your regional rep should be able to give you advice about the competition itself, rules, correct clothing etc (you will need the right kit). Here's a post I wrote a couple of years ago about my first powerlifting meet, which was BDFPA. Have a read, it could be useful!

dan302		...	13-03-2011 @ 19:41
i shy away from hard work Member 549, 2761 posts SQ 250, BP 132.5, DL 282.5 665.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq	nitsua19 said: what are the best novice open comps? it depends where you are, i did a couple of local ones (sc**thorpe-north midlands open and doncaster-south yorkshire open) but really get in touch with the secretary for your area


sprange67		...	14-03-2011 @ 13:08
Member 1858, 170 posts SQ 285, BP 157.5, DL 302.5 745.0 kgs @ 98.9kgs UnEq	Hi Nick Where are you in the country. The BDFPA is having its un-equiped national comp this coming weekend in Bournmouth, which I would totally recommend dropping to see whats going on Cheers Steve

n1ck		...	18-03-2011 @ 07:06
I don't have a plunger ! Member 2187, 334 posts SQ 155, BP 117.5, DL 190 462.5 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq	sprange67 said:Hi Nick Where are you in the country. The BDFPA is having its un-equiped national comp this coming weekend in Bournmouth, which I would totally recommend dropping to see whats going on Cheers Steve Hi Steve, I actually live in bournemouth, I did pop in and have a look for a couple of hours I wish I had taken part, sorry it took me so long to reply.

n1ck		...	18-03-2011 @ 07:09
I don't have a plunger ! Member 2187, 334 posts SQ 155, BP 117.5, DL 190 462.5 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 18.03.2011 @ 07:41 AM by n1ck Gubernatrix said: Good luck! You don't have to qualify to lift in a BDFPA regional and as others have said, everyone is supportive of new lifters, doesn't matter what you are lifting. Your regional rep should be able to give you advice about the competition itself, rules, correct clothing etc (you will need the right kit). Here's a post I wrote a couple of years ago about my first powerlifting meet, which was BDFPA. Have a read, it could be useful! Thanks, I'll have a look at you post, nice to know there is plenty of support on here. Great post and very helpful!!

sprange67		...	18-03-2011 @ 10:45
Member 1858, 170 posts SQ 285, BP 157.5, DL 302.5 745.0 kgs @ 98.9kgs UnEq	n1ck said: Hi Steve, I actually live in bournemouth, I did pop in and have a look for a couple of hours I wish I had taken part, sorry it took me so long to reply. Looking forward to it, cant wait . Will be great to see a new face there, give me shout if your about and have any question etc.... Not that I've been doing it long myself

n1ck		...	18-03-2011 @ 15:23
I don't have a plunger ! Member 2187, 334 posts SQ 155, BP 117.5, DL 190 462.5 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq	sprange67 said: Looking forward to it, cant wait . Will be great to see a new face there, give me shout if your about and have any question etc.... Not that I've been doing it long myself Hi Steve, You going to the championships this weekend? (19th-20th) I'm going to go and watch some of the lifting on Sun afternoon.

sprange67		...	18-03-2011 @ 16:24
Member 1858, 170 posts SQ 285, BP 157.5, DL 302.5 745.0 kgs @ 98.9kgs UnEq	Hi Nick Yup, lifting Sunday, in the 100kg group, but I may slip in to the 110 as I'm close on weight. You wont miss me, I'm the gobs**te prior ro lifts, a bad habit that I hate :-S

n1ck		...	18-03-2011 @ 16:25
I don't have a plunger ! Member 2187, 334 posts SQ 155, BP 117.5, DL 190 462.5 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq	sprange67 said:Hi Nick Yup, lifting Sunday, in the 100kg group, but I may slip in to the 110 as I'm close on weight. You wont miss me, I'm the gobs**te prior ro lifts, a bad habit that I hate :-S Hi Steve, I'll try and get down and say hello. Good luck!! What's your surname?

sprange67		...	18-03-2011 @ 16:47
Member 1858, 170 posts SQ 285, BP 157.5, DL 302.5 745.0 kgs @ 98.9kgs UnEq	n1ck said: Hi Steve, I'll try and get down and say hello. Good luck!! What's your surname? Sprange

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