Weight lifting competition

[Eric1987]

How would I find out when they are in my area? And what kind of lifts do they do and what should I expect for someone around 160lbs?

 

[miked8c]

Powerlifting Watch | Covering the World of Powerlifting

In the left hand column you can see meets organized by state.

 

[Eric1987]

What is single ply? And what kind of weights could I expect people to throw around in the 165 weight class?

 

[miked8c]

Its all dependent on your area man. If you live in a city or some other densely populated area chances are there will be a good turnout with some strong dudes.

The 165 class would be something like:

Bench 250
Squat 315
Deadlift 355

If you can put up those numbers than you wont get blown away by the competition and could stand a good chance. Again, it is all dependent.

 

[Eric1987]

Holy crap those numbers own mine. Looks like I wont be going this year! I live in vegas btw.

 

[ChrisUlrich]

Holy crap those numbers own mine. Looks like I wont be going this year! I live in vegas btw.

Well I would compete at 165 since I am 168lbs.

Benched 245 x 1
Squatted 365 x 1
Deadlifted 395 x 5

Those are numbers I have done within the last year. Bench most recent. I hurt my knee so my deadlift and squat took a little hit.

Knee was hurt from hockey btw, NOT from lifting!

 

[miked8c]

I used to skate myself, sucks when your trying to lift heavy while playing hockey 4 days a weak.


You have solid lifts.

 

[Eric1987]

Why is everyones bench press low? I used to be able to rep 245 but only squat and deadlift 225.

 

[bayoumuscle21]

You should always be able squat way more than you bench

 

[Eric1987]

My squat is like 185 max right now and my bench is like 225.