spatts said:
So, Hannibal....details? Was anything better or worse than you expected?
Ok...first let me thank AnimalMass, dg21, and VDOP for handing off and spotting. They helped myself and the Okies out ALOT. I also want to thank benchmonster and his family for letting me stay the weekend with them.
1st Attempt 405. Went up suprisingly easily considering I was feeling really weak. Almost forgot to wait for the Rack Command..but other than that, no problem.
2nd Attempt 425. Made a mistake. Didn't stay tight, when the shirt stopped helpin it stalled. Then I VERY SLOWLY locked it out...felt like about 30 seconds.
3rd Attempt 450. Put on my tighter shirt. Took the weight out of the rack, and tried to fight the weight down. My right arm started to move towards my feet, and I couldn't stop it. Landed on my stomach and the spotters took it...thanks again.
As far as the experience, it was a good one. The biggest mistake I made for the day was getting too "psyched" too early. I was ready to lift at about 2pm...unfortunately my first attempt didnt happen until 4pm and by then I was drained. I also need to do something to make sure that allergies are NEVER an issue again on meet day. I felt weak pretty much all weekend. When I was in the warmup area 275 felt heavy(not a good sign). Was REALLY nervous about making my opener.
Some other things that I learned. Once you get under the bar you CANNOT hear shit. I swear in three attempts I never heard a press command. The only other thing that I had problems with was "timing". Keeping track of how many lifters out I was. Knowing when to get my belt on and wraps....and so on.
Most importantly, thanks to my crew. You guys were there in spirit. We get stronger as a team.
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