PL Competition Prep

[artificialaspirations]

Is there a proper way to prepare for a PL competition?

For instance, how many rest days needed before the comp?

When should one switch from 5s or triples/singles?

Any thoughts, ideas and experiences appreciated.

 

[bblazer]

When I used to do it, I would deload about 10 days prior. Sort of like how a marathoner cuts back mileage before the race. Keep your sets and reps the same, just use about 70% of the weight you used to. Then don't lift anything for 2-3 days before the comp.

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[moya]

i dont deadlift at all for about 10 days before... the rest like bblazer says..,

 

[Big_BK]

Yeah alot of guys won't pull and take about a week off prior to the comp. I do the same thing for strongman.

 

[artificialaspirations]

OK. Thanks guys. I have a week vacation already scheduled before this meet so I may not be lifting at all for 7-10 days. Is this ok if I go a bit conservative with the weights?

 

[the_alcatraz]

God luck bor. Please keep us posted and let us know how it goes.

 

[ExtraMile]

yeah and get some videos!

 

[bblazer]

Just keep it lighter than you would and you'll be fine. No lifting 2-3 days before.

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[moya]

what meet you doing?...
ill be doing wabdl worlds oct 31...

 

[artificialaspirations]

nothing like that. Its a local gym pull off not sanctioned but will have judges etc. Something low pressure to get my feet wet.

 

[artificialaspirations]

bummer. My low back is still strained and I won't be able to get a deadlift workout in before my vacation which will put me at 3 weeks without DL. I don't want to take a chance and set myself back. I have a deload happening on wednesday which will give me almost 10 days rest. Much needed. Thanks for the help and support and I will keep you posted. I look forward to finding a full power meet in 2010 and giving it my all. Until then, I can work on getting stronger to help my chances.

 

[ExtraMile]

bummer. My low back is still strained and I won't be able to get a deadlift workout in before my vacation which will put me at 3 weeks without DL. I don't want to take a chance and set myself back. I have a deload happening on wednesday which will give me almost 10 days rest. Much needed. Thanks for the help and support and I will keep you posted. I look forward to finding a full power meet in 2010 and giving it my all. Until then, I can work on getting stronger to help my chances.

its not so bad bro some PLers take 3 weeks off from deadlifting before the meet!