The Official Powerlifting and Strongman Family Appreciation Thread: Part XIX

[wollo7]

I wish my powerlifting made my dad love me.

[martin_mathers]

My homie Jeremy hitting some big lifts before GPC Nationals on the 10th. Let's see if he can take a shot at Dan's 2210 at 242 WR.

495x4: https://www.instagram.com/p/BG-bUGsqqCK/
804x2: https://www.instagram.com/p/BHTEu4tBO8q/

[CooCooCaChoo]

Finally hit a 315 bench today. Took long enough.

[JRMoore82]

Finally hit a 315 bench today. Took long enough.

Nice job man!

That one took me too long to hit.

Funny thing is after that it's been progressing nicely

[NorthStrong]

[NeverEnough89]

If you were going to put up a platform type setup in a home gym, how would you go about it? Rogue squat stand, and 3x3 Rack. Going to take the carpet out in most of the room if not all and put rubber flooring in a sub section, then platform for the rest.

[zmcdole]

good to know at least some spotters are being paid, and even better to know that some guys who are good spotters are voluntering, I'd volunter too but I've never not competed at a meet in my country, there's only like 1-2 a year so yeah...

In the big meets like nationals or IPL the spotters are constantly watched and consulted if they do something wrong. Anytime the weight goes over 700 on a squat or bench, Alan or Steve will make sure that there are two spotters on each end of the bar. Many times I've seen Steve come out and spot on a big squat or bench. There's rarely a problem with spotters and loaders at the big USPA meets that I regularly attend. LOL, I will admit though that last year at Nationals I think, I was backspotting a guy with around 500 and he stumbled backwards and I tripped trying to catch him and we both ended up on our backs. It was a slow fall and not violent at all, but stuff happens from time to time and the weight can move very quickly when a lifter fails.

I think the best thing powerlifting feds can do to ensure good spotting at meets is to inform their spotters of exactly what they expect of them and exactly how they want them to do it. Even if you're small, weak, never done it before, you can safely spot with 2-4 others with just about any weight if you're told how to do it and what not to do. Paying them helps too.

[Aubelift]

If you were going to put up a platform type setup in a home gym, how would you go about it? Rogue squat stand, and 3x3 Rack. Going to take the carpet out in most of the room if not all and put rubber flooring in a sub section, then platform for the rest.

I'd go with HR2 rack or an ER rack if had had a lot of money lol.

[.aeterna]

Tom Martin totals 920kg @ 99kg bodyweight (560 wilks)

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHXhSXyhYjG/

Savage

[michael_xyz]

^ Awesome. Highest raw Wilks in Britain and highest squat and deadlift too (I believe).

[YourGunShowTix]

If you were going to put up a platform type setup in a home gym, how would you go about it? Rogue squat stand, and 3x3 Rack. Going to take the carpet out in most of the room if not all and put rubber flooring in a sub section, then platform for the rest.

Are you saying you have both or you want both?
I have an EFS 3x3 with weight storage and bar holders on two 4x6 horse stall mats I got from tractor supply. With the bar holders an inch from the wall, I have both mats under the rack and enough mat on either side of the bar it's served as a suitable deadlift "platform" when I lift outside of the rack. This will give you enough room to put something else, like a reverse hyper and/ or GHR, maybe a comp bench if you wanna do that.
Why would you do stands and a rack?

[happylifter]

Tom Martin totals 920kg @ 99kg bodyweight (560 wilks)

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHXhSXyhYjG/

Savage

competed at the same meet tore his hamstring going for 385

Got my 5 plate squat and 3 plate bencg finally

[.aeterna]

competed at the same meet tore his hamstring going for 385

Got my 5 plate squat and 3 plate bencg finally

He injured himself again? Dam, that sucks. I can't imagine what kind of numbers he'll put up if he continues bulking

[CooCooCaChoo]

When did it start costing $100 to register for meets?

[martin_mathers]

When did it start costing $100 to register for meets?

About 3-4 years ago I remember most meets would cost $75 here. High school meets were free (still are). Then after a while Pro meets would still be $75 and Amateur meets became $100 to cover for drug testing I guess. Now every meet is $100.

[wollo7]

When did it start costing $100 to register for meets?

my next meet is $85, and I did this exact same meet last year and it was $45

sadness, and it's not local anymore so I have to buy accommodations

[dhale0895]

Hey fam done a few raw meets and I'd like to train for an equipped meet next year. Any recommendations on some starter squat suits/bench shirts?

[NorthStrong]

Hey fam done a few raw meets and I'd like to train for an equipped meet next year. Any recommendations on some starter squat suits/bench shirts?

we making our single ply debut together or wat?

I just got an F6 and a Spartan Suit, but the suit is too small so I will return it for a correctly sized suit, either a Superior, Spartan, or Regular Centurion.

I think a Super Katana and Super Cent would be too much to start with from what I've gathered by talking to people.

[Aubelift]

Most meet are 50-60$ CAN here.

[dhale0895]

we making our single ply debut together or wat?

I just got an F6 and a Spartan Suit, but the suit is too small so I will return it for a correctly sized suit, either a Superior, Spartan, or Regular Centurion.

I think a Super Katana and Super Cent would be too much to start with from what I've gathered by talking to people.

Maysel bro, January's plenty of time to prep

[ARoth1]

we making our single ply debut together or wat?

I just got an F6 and a Spartan Suit, but the suit is too small so I will return it for a correctly sized suit, either a Superior, Spartan, or Regular Centurion.

I think a Super Katana and Super Cent would be too much to start with from what I've gathered by talking to people.

Unless you have an experienced crew, super katanas may be a little too much to start with. My first gear was a regular katana and an old super cent. I think you're fine with starting with a stock super cent. As long as it isn't crazy tight, it should be fine to learn in. Then you can have it taken in when you're ready.

Personally, the shirt took me a much longer time to feel even remotely comfortable with. So I'd say either F6 or a stock regular katana there.

Have fun and congrats on growing a pair and getting into gear lol

[Doollas]

I'm new to powerlifting can I join your family club here?

[NorthStrong]

I'm new to powerlifting can I join your family club here?

welcome back bruh

[NeverEnough89]

Are you saying you have both or you want both?
I have an EFS 3x3 with weight storage and bar holders on two 4x6 horse stall mats I got from tractor supply. With the bar holders an inch from the wall, I have both mats under the rack and enough mat on either side of the bar it's served as a suitable deadlift "platform" when I lift outside of the rack. This will give you enough room to put something else, like a reverse hyper and/ or GHR, maybe a comp bench if you wanna do that.
Why would you do stands and a rack?

I have both, a Rogue squat stand cause it was 115$ on Craigs, and the Rack because my uncle wanted to build it for me(Machinist). My GF will be lifting with me, and if we don't have to share a rack, all the better.

[Frankdaddy]

Sup guys. I havn't posted in a long time, but i've kinda died off from the forums a little over the years. After having a kid, and getting more into training killed much free time at times. I got invited to boss of bosses, where I will be competing at 242 class in wraps. I am stoked to have got invited for the "pro invitational"

Here is a HUGE PR from last night. Brandon Lilly is doing my programming for bob3, and it's going well. He told me to hit a new 3RM PR, and this was about a 55lb PR for a triple. We are hoping for mid 800 squat at bob3 if I can keep improving my depth on singles. Even though depth wasn't awesome here, but im still proud as **** at the speed of this.

[wollo7]

Sup guys. I havn't posted in a long time, but i've kinda died off from the forums a little over the years. After having a kid, and getting more into training killed much free time at times. I got invited to boss of bosses, where I will be competing at 242 class in wraps. I am stoked to have got invited for the "pro invitational"

Here is a HUGE PR from last night. Brandon Lilly is doing my programming for bob3, and it's going well. He told me to hit a new 3RM PR, and this was about a 55lb PR for a triple. We are hoping for mid 800 squat at bob3 if I can keep improving my depth on singles. Even though depth wasn't awesome here, but im still proud as **** at the speed of this.

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wow those were quick, very nice

what is your current bodyweight?

[Frankdaddy]

wow those were quick, very nice

what is your current bodyweight?

Thanks man. Maybe 243-245 in the morning. I competed in many different classes last year. Started off with a no wrap USPA meet at 210. 2 weeks later 202 (trying for 198) in wraps. 6 months later I dieted down and actually did 198 class in wraps, then did 220 3 months later with no cut. Then did 242 3 months later, and I am going to stick with 242 for now. I've put on a little bit more size (and plenty of fluff) and jsut don't give a **** about my body composition right now.

[SPFjudge]

Hey fam done a few raw meets and I'd like to train for an equipped meet next year. Any recommendations on some starter squat suits/bench shirts?

Welcome to the club. You'll enjoy it.

When did it start costing $100 to register for meets?

When raw lifting disrupted the supply and demand chain. I remember when I start way back in the day, walk ins were more common than the mailed in entries at local meets.

[martin_mathers]

Sup guys. I havn't posted in a long time, but i've kinda died off from the forums a little over the years. After having a kid, and getting more into training killed much free time at times. I got invited to boss of bosses, where I will be competing at 242 class in wraps. I am stoked to have got invited for the "pro invitational"

Here is a HUGE PR from last night. Brandon Lilly is doing my programming for bob3, and it's going well. He told me to hit a new 3RM PR, and this was about a 55lb PR for a triple. We are hoping for mid 800 squat at bob3 if I can keep improving my depth on singles. Even though depth wasn't awesome here, but im still proud as **** at the speed of this.

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Fast. Hope you don't get ****ed over at BOB3 like you did at the charity meet.

[arian11]

When did it start costing $100 to register for meets?

Our Florida meets are still $75 + $2.50 PayPal fee and we have 1 meet a year that is $40 because it's sponsored by Florida Sports Foundation. It's funny though when I hear people complain about how expensive powerlifting is but then I see them sign up for full power, bench only, deadlift only, push pull, junior, collegiate, open and buy the meet shirt.

When raw lifting disrupted the supply and demand chain. I remember when I start way back in the day, walk ins were more common than the mailed in entries at local meets.

This is probably true. A lot of meet directors have to put a cap on their meet and since there is such a demand, they can charge more. Plus now that a lot of it is online, they have to pay transaction fees and sites like PayPal automatically report the income. Previously a meet director could just pocket some of the cash income and not report it.