My USAPL Louisiana States Meet Results

[LSU1]

I competed in my first full powerlifting meet this past weekend. Previously, I competed in a non sanctioned bench only meet, lifting raw.

I lifted as a raw lifter in the 198 weight class, weighing in at 188 lbs. My goal for the meet was to total 1200+ raw and just to have as much fun as possible.

I ended up going 8/9 and totalling 1245, and placing 4th in the raw division. Honestly I was a bit surprised that I would place 4th with that total, but it is a testament to the excellent lifters that competed that I placed as I did.

We had some fantastic lifters in the 198 class, and all of them had great days, including myself. I think the winner totaled 1570, which was nothing short of an amazing performance.

Overall it was an outstanding experience. The meet directors did a great job, and all of the lifters were very supportive and made it a really great environment to lift in.

My next goal is to compete again sometime in the next 12 months and increase my total to 1400 or more.

After my experience, I would recommend anyone at any strength level to compete, just to experience how fun it is. Even the guys who were just starting out were getting great support and had an extremely positive experience.

ALL that out of the way, here is the vid.



Thanks for reading.

[Torrtrefireto]

Its crazy how big some guys deadlifts are from their squat.
My first meet my squat was bigger than yours, and bench was much bigger....but you out totaled me by almost 50 pounds! ****in good deadlifters man....

Congrats on a positive experience in your first meet. Did you forgo your last bench attempt? I kinda lost track.

[LSU1]

Ha yea my dl is my best lift. My bench was a disappointment. I have done 315 in a bench only meet before. I also need to improve my squat which is why I'm starting smolov in a couple weeks

thanks man. Edited to add that yes I did miss my 3rd atempt at 305 at lockout. Lame

[sheepyd]

Awesome work buddy!

Great first meet.

[LSU1]

Awesome work buddy!

Great first meet.

thanks man

[endymion88]

someone totalled 1570 in 198s. wow that's an elite raw total :P i'm waiting for the day i can do that.

[LSU1]

someone totalled 1570 in 198s. wow that's an elite raw total :P i'm waiting for the day i can do that.

Actaully, it was 1540. And the guy was coming off of hernia surgery from what I understand.

The competition was rough this meet to say the least!