By this time next week I will know if I have trained hard enough, smart enough, and deserve a new meet PR, and new world record. I will be competing @ the SPF Ironman Classic in Cincinatti, OH.
I got my opening bench of 735 done and set 10 days ago. This will be the most rested, most healthy, and I believe the most prepared I have been for a comp in recent history. For the last 2 years I have had some sort of nagging injury or illness for every meet, but not this one. Low back tightness is all I gotta work on.
I am hoping to open with 735, and take 760 on my 2nd. If the 760 goes clean, I will take 780 for a 3rd. If by a small miracle that goes well I will attempt a 4th with 800..... The 3rd and 4th attempts have never been done by anyone over 50 - anywhere, any weight, any fed, EVER.
Now, if I can just stay calm and rest the next week. I wanna lift so bad right now I can't stand it!!
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02-23-2013, 06:43 PM #1Registered User
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If I can just relax for 7 days til my PL meet! New record coming!
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02-23-2013, 07:01 PM #2Old Man Yelling at Cloud
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Good luck man.
You amaze the hell out of me with your lifts.Insta: flexjs
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Spring Supremacy 2018 - 620/345/615 @ 50 yrs old
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02-23-2013, 07:09 PM #3Registered User
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Good luck to you. I can't even fathom benching that much!
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02-23-2013, 07:17 PM #4~~~~~~
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Best of luck David.
Where the mind goes the body follows.
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02-23-2013, 07:52 PM #5Registered User
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Mr. Wiggins I can't even understand that amount of weight. I do however understand the amount of work, dedication, devotion, love of sport, blood, sweat and tears you've given to get to this point. Best of luck to you.
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02-23-2013, 07:52 PM #6Yes.....I'm that wrestler
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Had to do a double-take and make sure I saw the weights correctly. You're a beast brotha. Best of luck.
Who oversees the overseers?
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02-24-2013, 03:41 AM #7Hungry
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I would luv to make the meet Dave, but dressing up like a penguin for local charity event,,well, its good for the wife and I..
But my thoughts are with you and I wish you the best of luck! Give'em hell big man!400# Bulgarian bicep curl
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02-24-2013, 05:14 AM #8Kicking sarcopenia's azz
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Dave, you lift in a different universe.........................best of luck my friend.
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02-24-2013, 06:42 AM #9Bored
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Cheering for you!!! Knock em dead.
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02-24-2013, 07:45 AM #10This is my troll acct.
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Best of luck man, keep you mind off it 'till meet day. Go play catch with your son....
Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult...
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02-24-2013, 09:10 AM #11me>you
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x2!Originally Posted by -=FLEX=-
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02-24-2013, 09:14 AM #12Registered User
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Good luck David!
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02-24-2013, 10:36 AM #13Registered User
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Good luck Mr. Wiggins!
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02-24-2013, 11:55 AM #14Registered User
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LOL, thanks for the advice, BUT I don't throw balls prior to a meet..... It tends to mess with my shoulders..... Serious, lol.Originally Posted by mal1ce
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02-24-2013, 12:17 PM #15This is my troll acct.
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Oh, well crap. That was my one good idea....lol.Originally Posted by David Wiggins
Either way don't stress, I'm sure you're gonna kill it.
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147.5/325 | 90/198 | 202.5/446
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02-24-2013, 05:17 PM #16Registered User
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Ill be waiting to see the results. Best to you big guy.
Why do I do this weightlifting thing for the last 34 years with all its ups and downs life has handed me? Because each time I came back stronger. NEVER GIVE UP. Gym life is about more than muscles getting bigger and weights going up. Its wisdom discipline dedication humility you name it.
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02-24-2013, 10:55 PM #17Quitting is not an option
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As with many others here, I hope the next week passes quickly and that you set that world record. Crazy numbers that you move. Enjoy your time at the meet. Looking forward to hearing the results.
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02-25-2013, 02:42 AM #18I grunt
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Just wishing you good luck.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. ~ Thomas Jefferson
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02-25-2013, 06:27 AM #19Cold day in hell
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Good luck Dave, that weight just amazes me.
It's not your beliefs that make you a better person, it's your behavior.
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02-25-2013, 10:19 AM #20Lean Mean Geek Machine
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x3!Originally Posted by ArchAngel'73
Good luck - I'll be anxiously waiting to hear next week how it went! I know you'll do us all proud and hope you hit your goals.Peace: Lift Long and Prosper!
Alamagan Dågan - and proud of it!
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02-25-2013, 10:49 AM #21Registered User
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I would wish you luck, but I know you got this.
Bench 335 x 4, 375 x 1
Squat 455 x 2
DL 495 x 4
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02-25-2013, 02:12 PM #22Registered User
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Thank you all for the confidence and support!
I feel ready. My therapist got my low back to release this morning! So, one less excuse to 800!
LOL, I still have a hard time typing 800.... Maybe soon.
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