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 Bitten by the Powerlifting Bug!
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Mudworx Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 214) |
posted April 04, 2000 10:45 AM
  
I have been a bodybuilder for 5 years and have never even thought about powerlifting until I went to my local gym last week and watched a contest that was being held. I am now dying to enter my first contest! I know that powerlifters tend to be much stronger than the average bodybuilder. I am 5' 10" and weigh 195 pounds. My squat and deadlifts are not that strong but I can flat bench 308 pounds for 3 reps. Am I going to have to get a little stronger or do you think I should enter now and try my luck? IP: Logged |
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oversized Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 170) |
posted April 04, 2000 01:34 PM
sure what the hell go give it a whirl. Its a lot of fun i know that i am addicted. I know for me, the only thing that will take me out of powerlifting is a major injury other than that i will compete forever. Warning to you, it becomes very addicting after you do your first meet. As you know just like BB it takes a lot of hard work dedication, and commitment to get the most out of it. Good luck and I want to welcome you to the powerlifting world. IP: Logged |
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POW Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 154) |
posted April 04, 2000 04:34 PM
I completly agree with you mud, I had my first compertition in the middle of March and came first in the 67.5 kg class. It is hard work and we had a rigerous training routine 7 weeks gefore the comp. The next one is in Bath in May so I am in traing again now. Its good fun and all the people you meet are friendly and help you. You can pick up tips from the masters at comps. Maybe I will see you at one someday. Keep traing. NJC IP: Logged |
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POW Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 154) |
posted April 04, 2000 04:35 PM
I completly agree with you mud, I had my first compertition in the middle of March and came first in the 67.5 kg class. It is hard work and we had a rigerous training routine 7 weeks gefore the comp. The next one is in Bath in May so I am in traing again now. Its good fun and all the people you meet are friendly and help you. You can pick up tips from the masters at comps. Maybe I will see you at one someday. Keep traing. NJC IP: Logged |
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Mudworx Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 214) |
posted April 05, 2000 09:06 AM
Thanks for the advice guys and well done POW on your recent success! I have read that most successful bodybuilders have done powerlifting at some stage of their careers; Arnold & Franco Columbu among the best examples. They say that they never would've been able to achieve the muscular density they attained without power training! The throught of competing in powerlifting really excites me and it should benefit my bodybuilding too. I'll keep you posted! IP: Logged |
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MONSTROSITY Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 219) |
posted April 09, 2000 10:03 AM
IF YOU WANT TO COMPETE CHECK OUT SOME OF THE POWERLIFTING FORUMS http://goheavy.com/forums IP: Logged |
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studcj Amateur Bodybuilder |
posted April 17, 2000 12:21 AM
You really wouldn't think it, but experience does help. Go for it bro. Helps you make goals for next contest too. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Snapper55 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 6) |
posted June 09, 2000 02:50 PM
how low do you go when squatting in powerlifting competitions. I squat 415 (max) but I dont know if, during competitions, you go as low as I do. My ass comes as close to touching the ground as possible...some say its bad on the knees, but thats what I get tested on during pre-season, so thats how I train...I was just wondering if powerlifting squats go as far down as possible, or to parallel, thanks IP: Logged |
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POW Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 154) |
posted June 10, 2000 03:09 AM
Just below paralell Snapper 55. This is the requirement for a good squat from the referees. Goiong to low will put excess strain on your knees, and in the long run weeken them. POW ------------------ IP: Logged |
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