Join date: Jan 2007
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Posts: 5036
I'm getting more pictures in a few days from people that were there but here's my Squats, Deads, and Meet Write Up
Meet went pretty well. I weighed in at 214lbs. Went 7/9
Squats
1. 540lbs - Good Lift
2. 575lbs - Good Lift
3. 610lbs - Good Lift
Bench
1. 370lbs - Good Lift
2. 405lbs - No Lift, So close to locking out
3. 405lbs - No Lift, Gassed
Deadlift
1. 590lbs - Good Lift
2. 635lbs - Good Lift
3. 660lbs - Good Lift
I totaled 1640lbs, which puts me at Elite, in hindsight I need to make smaller weight jumps in my Bench attempts because had I did 390/395 for a second, I would have totalled at least 1655 which would be the Elite Total for the 275's and I'd have it as a 220er... oh well, there's next meet to do that. Very pleased with my results and looking forward to the next one in March.
Join date: Jan 2007
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Posts: 5036
Monday: 60min treadmill
Tuesday: Upper Body Conditioning: 30min of Battle Ropes
Wednesday:
a. Chins- bw (215) x7, x6, x6
b. Meadows Rows- 4x10
c. Seated Face Pull- 3x15
d. Close Grip Pulldown- 3x10 drop 1x10 drop 1x10
Taking it easy this week and start experimenting with different assistance exercises for my next training block. I've talked with Stronghold about having an 8 week offseason and not focus on meet prep until New Year's where I'll be getting ready for another meet come March.
Join date: Jan 2007
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Posts: 5036
frankjl wrote:
Boy you strong! I saw your other log, do you follow a block periodization scheme? Do you have any other good / bad experiences with others?
I do follow a Block Periodization scheme, I prefer it best for where I'm at now. I did do "Westside" and Sheiko, but Block is the only programming that consistently adds 5% to each of my lifts each time I use it for meet prep.
Here are all the photos from the meet... Powerlifting literally brings the worst possible looks for oneself lol
Looks like it brings out the worst possible squat form for some people too.
I'm actually embarrassed to say that I train alongside some of those that have that kind of "Squat" form, huge eye opener and makes me grateful that I had an excellent coach that taught me right.
Join date: Jan 2007
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Posts: 5036
Week 7: Day 4
Warm Up:
Power Clean - 3x2 205lbs
1. Deadlift -
415x3
475x3
535x6
2. Incline Bench -
180x5
210x5
245x5
3. Leg Curls - 4x10
4. HS High Row - 4x10
5. Prowler - 20min of HIIT
I felt my low back go weird after the 6th rep of final set of Pulls, so I cut my planned 8 reps. The strength is there, but I'm frustrated that I didn't hit my goal. I have to remember it's a lifetime pursuit of strength.
