Changing weight classes

[InclineDBPresss]

Yo guys,

I am currently 190-195 in the morning, 195-200 at night. I am doing my first meet in 3 months and training with Sheiko for it. I think I will come into the 198 class with 375/265/485 which will get me to "Level 3" and be a +20/15/30.

My bodyweight hasn't been below 180 since last summer, however the next class down is 181. Has anyone made a big weight class switch like that? I'd definitely place better but it'd have me dieting for at least 8 of the next 12 weeks.

Maybe something I should just look into after the meet?

Thanks

[ChecksandGiggles]

It's your first meet. Just do it as you are.

[Torrtrefireto]

Don't do it

No reason to lose weight (and therefor almost certainly a little strength) unless you are trying to win a huge competition or break a legit record

[InclineDBPresss]

True. Thanks I will just stay under 198

[Retardo-pex]

Yo guys,

I am currently 190-195 in the morning, 195-200 at night. I am doing my first meet in 3 months and training with Sheiko for it. I think I will come into the 198 class with 375/265/485 which will get me to "Level 3" and be a +20/15/30.

My bodyweight hasn't been below 180 since last summer, however the next class down is 181. Has anyone made a big weight class switch like that? I'd definitely place better but it'd have me dieting for at least 8 of the next 12 weeks.

Maybe something I should just look into after the meet?

Thanks

If it was something like 5 lbs and under I'd so go for it but since it is a first meet, you are +20 lbs and you probabaly aren't out to break any records there is really no reason to drop weight.

[rancid_theclash]

Yo guys,

I am currently 190-195 in the morning, 195-200 at night. I am doing my first meet in 3 months and training with Sheiko for it. I think I will come into the 198 class with 375/265/485 which will get me to "Level 3" and be a +20/15/30.

My bodyweight hasn't been below 180 since last summer, however the next class down is 181. Has anyone made a big weight class switch like that? I'd definitely place better but it'd have me dieting for at least 8 of the next 12 weeks.

Maybe something I should just look into after the meet?

Thanks

Where do you get the level 1,2,3 & 4 numbers from...I've looked but couldnt find it

[simp3204]

Where do you get the level 1,2,3 & 4 numbers from...I've looked but couldnt find it

He rolled the dice.

[Drew23]

If your weight is that inconsistent (anywhere from 190 to 200) then don't try to do anything with it, just weight what you weight. If you are really around 190 in the morning all the time, it's a pretty easy jump to 181.

[BombDonald]

I used to drop from 193-195 down to 181. That really sucked. Personally, I wouldn't cut much unless you have at 12-24 hour weigh-ins, even then it doesn't matter that much unless it is for specific competitive purposes.