Your first ever comp?
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| paul_richards |  | ... | 28-02-2013 @ 12:17 |
 I personally prefer the stiffest possible. Member 158, 3110 posts SQ 170, BP 107.5, DL 222.5500.0 kgs @ 67.4kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 28.02.2013 @ 12:17 PM by paul_richards How did you get on? Probably last I think, but PBed in DL and Squat. What did you learn from it? That a comp brings out the best, the buzz gives you more strength, makes you conform properly to a set of rules, no room for half baked lifts Did it influence your training post competition or did you carry on as before? Yep, couldnt wait to get in the gym and train for the next comp Did anything else about you change (diet/tactics/programming/rest periods/mentality)? Train hard and stick at it | ||
| 93hopkinsonr | | ... | 28-02-2013 @ 13:34 |
 Mr.Potato deadlift Member 2675, 4630 posts SQ 300, BP 200, DL 300800.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | My first comp was the GPC British Qualifier last March. I won my group in the 82.5kg teens. It was nothing like I expected as everyone was so supportive and willing each other on and helping one another out. However I trained only 2 days before and I learnt that rest days are a must before comp if you wanna perform at your best haha. I also learnt that I'm in this sport for life! | ||
| Ross_Harkins | | ... | 28-02-2013 @ 16:45 |
Cleverer than YOU Member 1228, 1046 posts | First ever comp was raw, back in 2002 weighing 80kg, squatted 150, benched 110, pulled 220. First equipped 2003 same bodyweight, squatted 200, benched 135, pulled 260. Enjoyed it wanted to do more, never had injuries, could train like hell, unlike now. | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 28-02-2013 @ 17:00 |
 Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22044 posts | In 2004 my training partner organised a small local strongman comp and there was an under 15 stone class, which I won (out of 5 competitors), although the weigh-in was relaxed and I think I was the only person who did actually weigh under 15 stone! I don't count this comp though because of the own kit advantage. I learnt that my strongman strength is much better than my powerlifting/gym strength. | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 28-02-2013 @ 17:18 |
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22044 posts | I did a little bit of powerlifting before I did strongman, so my first ever strength sports comp was actually a powerlifting comp I did in 2003 (I think) - without even training for it. Think I did 150/120/212.5. I was pretty much just training front raises and good mornings in my garage and had never trained squats. | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 28-02-2013 @ 17:29 |
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22044 posts | My 2nd strongman comp was a little one at the gym - "Colchester's Strongest Man" - in which I came 4th out of 6. What I'd consider to be my first PROPER strongman comp was a novice one in Bexleyheath in 2005 which had 37 competitors. They said they were scoring everybody in the first event (log) and then just the top half in the other events. I got 4 reps on the log, but ended up with 0 points overall  | ||
| jonboy | | 1st ever comp | 28-02-2013 @ 18:15 |
Member 1276, 132 posts SQ 280, BP 200, DL 363843.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq | 1st comp was a charity comp 4 help 4 heroes, swindon in june 2010, 4weeks strongman training than straight in, fcukn loved it truck pull, never done it b4, put the harness on inside out, stood up and walked wv it and just pulled thru biceps, finished it but fcuk wt a burn, teq well sorted now o/h medly 3x80kg log and 2x90 axle, 50 dumbell 1 on each arm, thought how can u press 50 on 1 arm so no dumbell 4 me, funny how easy it is after learning it properly farmers hold 100kg each hand, just picked up and found my happy place, 1st in this event 1min47 hussafell stone 130kg , learnt quickly not to have to high up on chest, mid table stones and yoke cancelled due to s**te weather but loved it and many more comps since placed 17/31  | ||
| JackRevans | | ... | 28-02-2013 @ 18:21 |
 'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | Gbpf north west last December. Got every lift 3 whites and deadlifted my lifetime goal of 250kg, needless to say tgat is nolonger my lifetime goal! I learnt that powerlifting is more about being against your self and supporting each other. The most enjoyable bit (other than breaking my own personal records) was seeing people who are supposed to be competitors being really helpful and supportive. | ||
| JackRevans | | ... | 28-02-2013 @ 18:23 |
'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | Wayne_Cowdrey said:I did a little bit of powerlifting before I did strongman, so my first ever strength sports comp was actually a powerlifting comp I did in 2003 (I think) - without even training for it. Think I did 150/120/212.5. I was pretty much just training front raises and good mornings in my garage and had never trained squats. How did you get that good from just front raises and GMs and what made you decide on those 2? Bit of a strange combination | ||
| shortandmighty | | ... | 28-02-2013 @ 18:48 |
Aiming for a 250 squat by the end of 2012 Member 1989, 3168 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 270650.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | My first comp was last March at Results novice comp. I came fourth despite being about the 2nd lightest there. What did I learn? That I am rubbish at yoke  Strongman is full of really good, supportive people and the level of support from complete strangers is fantastic.Did it influence my training? Yes, it made me more focused and exposed areas of weakness that I needed to work on. Did anything else about you change (diet/tactics/programming/rest periods/mentality)? Yes, in both good and bad ways. I started taking things a bit too seriously after placing so well in a first comp against bigger competitors and started to lose some of the enjoyment. It also made me realise how much a little mistake can cost against other competitors. | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 28-02-2013 @ 19:13 |
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22044 posts | JackRevans said: How did you get that good from just front raises and GMs and what made you decide on those 2? Bit of a strange combination Genetics and belief in what I was doing maybe? Shoulder press used to bother my spine before I got into strongman and developed a strong trunk, so I just did front raises... for singles GM seemed like a decent enough strength movement. I wasn't taking training at all seriously. | ||
| JackRevans | | ... | 28-02-2013 @ 19:53 |
'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | Wayne_Cowdrey said: Genetics and belief in what I was doing maybe? Shoulder press used to bother my spine before I got into strongman and developed a strong trunk, so I just did front raises... for singles GM seemed like a decent enough strength movement. I wasn't taking training at all seriously. How times have changed | ||
| Rodger | | ... | 28-02-2013 @ 20:23 |
 salad dodger *missing* Member 1805, 10367 posts SQ 215, BP 121, DL 240576.0 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq | VinnyJones said:How did you get on? What did you learn from it? Did it influence your training post competition or did you carry on as before? Did anything else about you change (diet/tactics/programming/rest periods/mentality)? I did the first champions of the future comp at osg in 2011. I came 6th was pleased. I was first person to get a rep on the car deadlift but came 3rd or 4th in that event. I Learned to not go into a comp with a s**te log press, also learned to not dick about on slippy sandbag loading and not try to retack too often during stones. Nothings really changed aprt from my hair has grown back | ||
| shaunclegg | | ... | 28-02-2013 @ 20:25 |
 The official olympic weightlifter of SB (juniors) Member 495, 3531 posts SQ 201, BP 137.5, DL 200538.5 kgs @ 69kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 28.02.2013 @ 20:26 PM by shaunclegg i clean and jerked 27.5kg and came 4th out of 6 in a under 12's weightlifting comp in '98i learnt that weightlifting is hard but rewarding. think that was the year i tasted my first potnoodle... that was a good year... mostly. | ||
| VinnyJones | | ... | 28-02-2013 @ 21:58 |
 Who said it's hardcore? Member 3896, 847 posts SQ 265, BP 150, DL 320735.0 kgs @ 128kgs UnEq | Some really cool stories here guys! Feeling a bit nervous but putting no pressure on myself. So long as I beat the strongman event lifts I did last week, I'll be happy. | ||