The Official Powerlifting and Strongman Family Appreciation Thread: Part XIX

[arian11]

i feel as though if I were an elite level lifter such as that, or even jesse norris, I would check that list so often and be on top of my medications

but it is no surprise to me that these things happen, some people can sometimes (or even all the time) be so absent minded, so i am glad that they can be lenient in these specific types of scenarios -- or maybe i'm naive

The recent failures tend to be lifters who are competing at the international level for the first time or getting a WADA test for the first time. USAPL IMTs can be different than USAPL OMTs and can be different than WADA tests in what they test for. So even though a lifter may be elite in the numbers they can hit and pass all their USAPL tests, they can still be a rookie in the IPF process and have been taking something the whole time that is on the WADA prohibited list that they weren't tested for. That's why USAPL is trying to do more WADA tests to catch the lifters taking prohibited substances before they hit the IPF level and cost USAPL money and possible suspension. WADA tests are quite expensive though so that money needs to come from somewhere.

[arn710]

If you don't even get a ban from being on them you have to wonder why they're even on the list.

If you had ever used albuterol, you would understand why its on the banned list

Its the same type drug as ephedrine

[Larfleeze]

If you had ever used albuterol, you would understand why its on the banned list

Its the same type drug as ephedrine

Just looked it up, I'm actually on it (i know it as salbutamol). Good to know i need a TUE as my asthma is exercise induced and I chug it after wrapped squats/deadlifts when I can't breathe for chit.

Has a different effect on normal folk I'm guessing.

[mccloudlw]

Long shot but... Is any one at this NASA meet in Denver? My training partner and coach weren't able to make it and my wife got called into work. I'm here all alone. I might be forced to socialize with strangers that share the same interests.

[dang111]

Long shot but... Is any one at this NASA meet in Denver? My training partner and coach weren't able to make it and my wife got called into work. I'm here all alone. I might be forced to socialize with strangers that share the same interests.

When is it? Last NASA meet I was at was a couple years ago.

[NeverEnough89]

When is it? Last NASA meet I was at was a couple years ago.

im guessing it was yesterday. He didn't update the thread after every lift so I'm guessing he made a friend.

Everything is so quiet, reebok record breakers, and Raw Nats. Masters Equipped worlds too, no?

[NorthStrong]

Yeah lots of big meets coming up soon. Exciting times. CWS looking super strong RN.

Also I suck at not competing lol...I was planning on taking a lot of time off competing, then doing my next meet in June. Now I might do one on Decmber 3rd, and then a single ply meet at the end of January fuar.

[mccloudlw]

im guessing it was yesterday. He didn't update the thread after every lift so I'm guessing he made a friend.

Everything is so quiet, reebok record breakers, and Raw Nats. Masters Equipped worlds too, no?

Yes it was yesterday. I finished third in 275.5. I was pretty dissapointed with my 530 kg total, but had a blast and learned a lot about the nuances of different feds. I missed my third squat for moving my foot before the rack command (I don't see it on video, but two judges got me) and my final deadlift after getting caught up on my singlet and hitching (debatable again, but two judges agreed) over it.

Looking for at least 590 kg at 110 kg/242 lbs next March with lifts clean enough that there's no room for questioning.

[Medley44]

Yes it was yesterday. I finished third in 275.5. I was pretty dissapointed with my 530 kg total, but had a blast and learned a lot about the nuances of different feds. I missed my third squat for moving my foot before the rack command (I don't see it on video, but two judges got me) and my final deadlift after getting caught up on my singlet and hitching (debatable again, but two judges agreed) over it.

Looking for at least 590 kg at 110 kg/242 lbs next March with lifts clean enough that there's no room for questioning.

What was your overall impression of NASA? I'm doing my first meet with them in ~8 weeks and just curious. Also good effort, sounds like you learned a lot.

[SPFjudge]

Yes it was yesterday. I finished third in 275.5. I was pretty dissapointed with my 530 kg total, but had a blast and learned a lot about the nuances of different feds. I missed my third squat for moving my foot before the rack command (I don't see it on video, but two judges got me) and my final deadlift after getting caught up on my singlet and hitching (debatable again, but two judges agreed) over it.

Looking for at least 590 kg at 110 kg/242 lbs next March with lifts clean enough that there's no room for questioning.

That's every fed.

[mccloudlw]

What was your overall impression of NASA? I'm doing my first meet with them in ~8 weeks and just curious. Also good effort, sounds like you learned a lot.

Overall very good. It was well organized and moved much smoother than some larger events I've been to put on by other feds. Some of the regulations were super lax, but I don't think it took away from the experience.

That's every fed.

Right, right. That wasn't one of the nuances. Things like... knee wraps legal in raw divisions, heels must be flat and firmy planted for the duration of bench, compression shorts/shirts were legal under garments, head bands were legal, thumb loops on with wrist wraps was legal, and the head ref called cues for some of the super green lifers--coming from USPF and USAPL those were all very odd to me. Moving your feet before the rackcommand is bad everywhere.

[Daemonium]

Now in western Canada. A whole lot of nothing here, but lots of powerlifters apparently.

308smk where u at

[dang111]

Yes it was yesterday. I finished third in 275.5. I was pretty dissapointed with my 530 kg total, but had a blast and learned a lot about the nuances of different feds. I missed my third squat for moving my foot before the rack command (I don't see it on video, but two judges got me) and my final deadlift after getting caught up on my singlet and hitching (debatable again, but two judges agreed) over it.

Looking for at least 590 kg at 110 kg/242 lbs next March with lifts clean enough that there's no room for questioning.

You lift in Denver? What gym? I'm up in Boulder but get down to RMLC 1-2x/week.

[mccloudlw]

You lift in Denver? What gym? I'm up in Boulder but get down to RMLC 1-2x/week.

I split my time between Longmont and Firestone depending on work schedule.

[NorthStrong]

Now in western Canada. A whole lot of nothing here, but lots of powerlifters apparently.

308smk where u at

Miss u already

[Newbtime]

ask a guy who pulled 495x2 no belt easy something



strength coming back and lower back is not being a *******

[wollo7]

ask a guy who pulled 495x2 no belt easy something



strength coming back and lower back is not being a *******


[img]http://i.imgur.com/7drHiqr.gif[/ig]

[TheIronAsylum]

ask a guy who pulled 495x2 no belt easy something



strength coming back and lower back is not being a *******

whats your secret my lower back is flaming

[happylifter]

Got 2m thps allowed 2.5m so ordering a new set was just wondering if it's worth trying others if so what ones am I looking for

[Newbtime]

whats your secret my lower back is flaming

Bw side bends - also side ish front bends, 5x20
Cobra prone pose 5x20





Stretch @ 1:27
also sort of exaggerated bulgarian split squat with the rear leg angled outward


59 sec stretch


t12-l1 minor disc space narrowing
l1-2 mild disc bulge
l2-3 mild disc bulge
l3-l4 mild disc bulge
l4-5 mild disc bulge

l5-s1 6mm grade 1 retrolisthesis of s1 in relation to l5, superimposed disc portrusion - cause of my problems

I had numerous doctors refer to the protrusion as a herniation, I was sent to a surgeon - he told me i'd need surgery within a decade. 5.5 years later, minimal problems. Hard to tell I even have a problem, especially after getting back into the gym.


Moral of the story is get 2nd opinions, stretch correctly... I went on lifting for years with symptoms but I just thought it was part of the game - it wasn't. Asymetrical tightness causes probs over time

[martin_mathers]

Got 2m thps allowed 2.5m so ordering a new set was just wondering if it's worth trying others if so what ones am I looking for

Pioneer. The shipping is probably insane though. What about SBDs or Metal?

[arian11]

ask a guy who pulled 495x2 no belt easy something



strength coming back and lower back is not being a *******


[img]http://i.imgur.com/7drHiqr.gif[img]

Why beltless?

[dang111]

Stephen Manuel posted a pic on his IG of him getting new SBD wraps. Pls be going equipped...

[Newbtime]

Why beltless?

Because I switched back to sumo and I'm a shallow, hallow moron that believes emulating yury belkin is the answer 2 the gains.














Too lazy to get my belt out of my car & 13 mm sux on hands down squat.

[arn710]

Too lazy to get my belt out of my car & 13 mm sux on hands down squat.

Too lazy to carry my belt to the gym crew

[notforeveryone]

learned my lesson pulling reps in a tight deadlift suit. i used to be able to put the straps on myself, but this time i needed help.

popped my right trap bad last thursday. nasty strain is nasty.

trying to qualify for nationals at a meet on halloween. might just be able to hit minimum total despite injuries. smh.

[308smk]

Now in western Canada. A whole lot of nothing here, but lots of powerlifters apparently.

308smk where u at

Eyy bb welcome to the west

Super busy harvesting right now for another month or so. I'll be back training/working on the road again this winter so I'll be around.

[invain]

Too lazy to carry my belt to the gym crew

My wife had my belt in her car for about 2 months so I pulled and squatted beltless for several weeks out of pure laziness. I actually really liked it and feel stronger now because of it.

[Newbtime]

My wife had my belt in her car for about 2 months so I pulled and squatted beltless for several weeks out of pure laziness. I actually really liked it and feel stronger now because of it.

Lazyness makes you stronger.

I'm taking this and running with it.

[JRMoore82]

learned my lesson pulling reps in a tight deadlift suit. i used to be able to put the straps on myself, but this time i needed help.

popped my right trap bad last thursday. nasty strain is nasty.

trying to qualify for nationals at a meet on halloween. might just be able to hit minimum total despite injuries. smh.

Stay safe.