I signed up for my first meet. It's in two weeks. I'm feeling good, and as strong as I ever have. The only problem is, I've been reading up on the meet and it looks like there are a lot of elite lifters going to be there. My numbers are pitiful in comparison (198 raw w/wraps 560/340/~550), and I am sort of not looking forward to this. I know people say not to worry about where you're at, but...but...
lol. I'm just stressing out. Don't even know why I made this thread. My lifts should be good enough for several state records, but those don't mean much of jack sh*t, I know. I am a very self-conscious person, so...
okay.
/end of ridiculous rant.
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04-09-2015, 07:00 PM #1Registered User
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What have I gotten myself into...
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04-09-2015, 07:14 PM #2Fulk of peace
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Lol don't worry about it dude. I just did my first meet and barely eeked out a 1k total in 198 and was surrouded by beasts doing 1300-1500 at the same body weight. I felt really self conscious until I got there, but everyone was really friendly and supportive.
PRs - Sq / B / D / Total
Gym - 425 / 255 / 463 / -
Meet - 413 / 248 / 463 / 1124 @ 220
Meet - 391 / 242 / 468 / 1102 @ 181
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04-09-2015, 07:16 PM #3Registered User & Abuser
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I would think this is how it would be. Everyone's there's to encourage and push each other. It should be a positive experienceOriginally Posted by FunkymonkAW
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04-09-2015, 07:19 PM #4Registered User
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All the above. Just go and have fun. Don't worry about it right now. Get the experience and learn how a meet runs, timing, what to pay attention to, and socialize.
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04-09-2015, 07:31 PM #5Registered User
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I used to do SPF meets in Ohio. I would squat under 500 and a couple of guys from Westside would squat 1000 or more. I remember a few meets didn't even have a raw category so everyone lifted multiply regardless of what you actually wore.
I think powerlifting is different than most other sports in that you can truly compete against yourself. Just break some PRs!
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04-09-2015, 07:38 PM #6Registered User
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i think those are great numbers at 198... especially for a first timer.....Originally Posted by goffer23
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04-10-2015, 01:04 AM #7
Haha I just started powerlifting a fre months ago and don't even total 900 at 205. I can make this thread not someone with your numbers
Good luck and have fun!1st Meet Results: May 14, 2016
Bodyweight: 199.3 lbs
259/187.4/330.7 Total: 777.1 lbs
2nd Meet Results: October 15, 2016
Bodyweight: 178.6 lbs
297.6/198.4/352.7 Total: 848.7 lbs
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04-10-2015, 01:10 AM #8Registered User
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I felt the same way after doing my recent second meet.
My first meet was a local comp with other guys who were 1st timers like me, and I ended up being the 2nd best lifter overall.
In my recent 2nd meet, which was a national comp (here in UK) I ended up 10th out of 16 in my weight class. My total was around 62kg below the winner.
But you know what, now I am more motivated than ever to improve. Much better to compete in high levels competitions, see the best in action, and be inspired.
No point looking down the ladder when you are climbing up!!!Meet PR: 230/ 135/ 262.5 [627.5] (in kgs)
506/ 297/ 578 [1,381] (in lbs)
Weight: 92kg (202lbs)
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04-10-2015, 03:36 AM #9Registered User
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Just don't open too high with your lifts.
You will be even more nervous for the first squat then you are now. Make it an easy one so you don't have much pressure from itPR's
227,5kg squat
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04-10-2015, 05:17 AM #10Registered User
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Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll try to have as much fun as possible. I know most of this stuff is in my head.
I shall go forth and set PRs.
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04-10-2015, 05:39 AM #11Registered User
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those are very respectable numbers for your weight. don't be so self conscious, just go in and do your best.
its not like you can be a top 10 lifter by just walking into your first meet.Best Raw total 1850 at 181 lbs
best comp raw lifts @ 181
squat 710
bench 500
deadlift 670
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04-10-2015, 06:12 AM #12Learn and Lift
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u fuucking kidding me? Those are actually respectable #s. I did my first meet last week and only totalled 1200 raw w/o wraps + sleeves. There were guys there totalling 2000+. It was the best decision ive ever made, so fun. Do it OP, stop being a pu$$y
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04-10-2015, 08:51 AM #13Registered User
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Those are good numbers assuming you are natural and in a tested fed. Stop being a bitch.
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04-10-2015, 09:41 AM #14Registered User
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Good numbers. Would a powerlifting meet really be something you'd want to do if you could win at your first meet? Heck, if I could run in my first marathon and place 1st, or even top 10, I'd think--this sport is a joke!
Unfortunately, that can happen sometimes in PL with tiny meets. I have numbers that aren't a lot higher than yours, and I've won best lifter (both in tested and un-tested feds). It feels good, but what feels even better is going to a meet and seeing guys who are stronger than you, and being inspired to lift more. If I just want to be the strongest person around, I can go to my local gym. There, I'm a big fish in a small pond: no one can outlift me.
The reason we pay for powerlifting meets is so that we can go head to head against other, strong lifters! Enjoy it.637/390tng/615 - belt/wraps, best gym lifts.
600/370/600 - best competition lifts.
575/330/560 - best competition lifts at 181 raw.
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04-10-2015, 09:52 AM #15Registered User
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definitely this, especially with bench, those commands can be a killer...Originally Posted by BosshoggDBB
my first meet ever i missed my first two bench attempts on command mistakes.... most nervous third attempt ever!
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04-10-2015, 02:35 PM #16Registered User
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I'll try.Originally Posted by Daemonium
That's actually a great way of looking at it. And I am looking forward to seeing these guys lift; super motivating. I will therefore stop being a bitch.Originally Posted by breathinglife
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04-10-2015, 04:45 PM #17Registered User
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Looking forward to hearing how it goes. And great thread, lots of ammo to help amp me and my girlfriend up for our first comp this summer.Originally Posted by goffer23
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04-10-2015, 04:50 PM #18
My first strongman meet, I went in knowing I couldn't even press the log I had to do. I watched other guys throw it up and smoke it like they were Cheech and Chong. I was initially nervous about it, then just thought "Why do I care? I'm really only competing against myself." I did manage to clean it and made a few good attempts but it wasn't going anywhere. Took me until the next year to finally do reps with it.
You have good numbers and are going to do well. Just enjoy it.
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