The Official Powerlifting and Strongman Family Appreciation Thread: Part XIX

[YourGunShowTix]

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.



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.

Or, if you have a good gym with a larger than average strength community, they can charge almost $100 for the three meets they hold per year and still fill up three months ahead of time even with the generous cap on number of lifters allowed.

[NorthStrong]

Petr Petras is looking super strong right now. Haven't seen anything from him in years since that big total in like 2012 or something but he is really coming back strong...

445kg squat here.

http://www.********.com/petr.petras....3847070083467/

[Frankdaddy]

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

Lmao, I can only hope. I'm still working on depth. I can't be a good squatter with people second guessing if my **** is good or not .

[dang111]

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.

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

I started with a "regular fit" super cent, i.e. two sizes up from the tightest fit (competition size). I'd say it's worked out pretty well. I got it tightened a little bit once before my first meet then got it significantly tightened before my second. Couple guys I know who got into gear around the same time have done the same thing and it's worked out fine for them too.

Agreed with ARoth, bench shirt took me longer to learn and I'm still not even close to being very proficient in it. If you already have access to an F6 or Fury I'd start with that otherwise if buying new maybe a regular katana.

NorthStrong what size suit did you try? I saw your vid on yt, looked a little tight lol. For reference I started with a 46 super cent at about 6'1" 225. I've had it taken in to where the legs are probably around the 40-42 size and straps around 42.

[dhale0895]

I started with a "regular fit" super cent, i.e. two sizes up from the tightest fit (competition size). I'd say it's worked out pretty well. I got it tightened a little bit once before my first meet then got it significantly tightened before my second. Couple guys I know who got into gear around the same time have done the same thing and it's worked out fine for them too.

Agreed with ARoth, bench shirt took me longer to learn and I'm still not even close to being very proficient in it. If you already have access to an F6 or Fury I'd start with that otherwise if buying new maybe a regular katana.

NorthStrong what size suit did you try? I saw your vid on yt, looked a little tight lol. For reference I started with a 46 super cent at about 6'1" 225. I've had it taken in to where the legs are probably around the 40-42 size and straps around 42.

A bit lazy to multi quote but thanks for the info everyone, really looking forward to getting a suit and a shirt and giving it a try. I'll definitely be going F6 for shirt, a bit torn between a spartan or a super cent for the suit. Is the price difference worth it for the super cent in terms of longevity?

[SPFjudge]

A bit lazy to multi quote but thanks for the info everyone, really looking forward to getting a suit and a shirt and giving it a try. I'll definitely be going F6 for shirt, a bit torn between a spartan or a super cent for the suit. Is the price difference worth it for the super cent in terms of longevity?

They'll both last a while the thing is the spartan is a great suit for beginner but it won't be long until you want to jump in the super cent. So to skip having to buy both just go with the super cent.

Also not sure what shipping to canada looks like but there's a few things for sale in the USAPL Gear swap group on FB.

[Rags85]

Strained my right side oblique doing who the hell knows what. Can't squat or pull at all without some form of discomfort. Going to go to the gym and see if I can find any machines that I can use pain free. Worst possible timing, my ER style rack was just finished and is due to ship this week, and I was just about to start a new training cycle.

[dang111]

They'll both last a while the thing is the spartan is a great suit for beginner but it won't be long until you want to jump in the super cent. So to skip having to buy both just go with the super cent.

Also not sure what shipping to canada looks like but there's a few things for sale in the USAPL Gear swap group on FB.

That's pretty much exactly how someone explained it to me. Yeah, you can start with a different suit but you'll quickly want the super cent anyway, so might as well start there.

[dhale0895]

That's pretty much exactly how someone explained it to me. Yeah, you can start with a different suit but you'll quickly want the super cent anyway, so might as well start there.

Good to know, thanks fellas. Ill look into the FB group while I'm at it

[NorthStrong]

What kind of a Titan suit would be comparable to an Inzer Hardcore? Superior / Spartan?

[SPFjudge]

What kind of a Titan suit would be comparable to an Inzer Hardcore? Superior / Spartan?

None really. The hardcore is a stretchier material than any of the titan suits.

[JRMoore82]

Is it best to get used to equipped lifting one suit/pies at a time??

I'm trying to get wraps down first. Making sure I'm not overthinking it as it seems even with squat suits you have to learn it piece by piece (straps down/straps up)

[NorthStrong]

I started with a "regular fit" super cent, i.e. two sizes up from the tightest fit (competition size). I'd say it's worked out pretty well. I got it tightened a little bit once before my first meet then got it significantly tightened before my second. Couple guys I know who got into gear around the same time have done the same thing and it's worked out fine for them too.

Agreed with ARoth, bench shirt took me longer to learn and I'm still not even close to being very proficient in it. If you already have access to an F6 or Fury I'd start with that otherwise if buying new maybe a regular katana.

NorthStrong what size suit did you try? I saw your vid on yt, looked a little tight lol. For reference I started with a 46 super cent at about 6'1" 225. I've had it taken in to where the legs are probably around the 40-42 size and straps around 42.

I'm 5'10, 229 in that video, and that suit is a 42.

I just took some measurements too. My legs are 28.5" and my hips at the biggest point are 45".

I think the hips on that suit are just a lot too small for mine.

For my first suit, even if I end up with like a Centurion, I would still like it to be loose enough so I can get it on and off by myself easily enough, which should also make it a bit easier to learn.

For anyone that knows - the only difference between a Katana and Super Katana is just the thickness of the material right? Same as the Cent / Super Cent?

After getting good with my F6, would it make sense to get a Katana, then an SK, or just jump to the SK?

Also I noticed that Blaine was using an SK for a long time then just switched to a regular Katana at the Arnold where he hit his 885. Kinda weird.

[dang111]

I'm 5'10, 229 in that video, and that suit is a 42.

I just took some measurements too. My legs are 28.5" and my hips at the biggest point are 45".

I think the hips on that suit are just a lot too small for mine.

For my first suit, even if I end up with like a Centurion, I would still like it to be loose enough so I can get it on and off by myself easily enough, which should also make it a bit easier to learn.

For anyone that knows - the only difference between a Katana and Super Katana is just the thickness of the material right? Same as the Cent / Super Cent?

After getting good with my F6, would it make sense to get a Katana, then an SK, or just jump to the SK?

Also I noticed that Blaine was using an SK for a long time then just switched to a regular Katana at the Arnold where he hit his 885. Kinda weird.

I can take some measurements tonight if you want a basis for comparison but if you're looking for an easier to get on and use suit I'd go with the 46. Can always get it tightened.

Katana/SK/LCC SK have the same material but the collar is different. Regular Katana doesn't have a reinforced collar. SK has the reinforced collar, and the LCC has a lower cut reinforced collar that's sewn into the seam at the start of the sleeve. Super cent/cent are same material but super cent has an extra seam built into the hips (308/Judge correct me if I'm wrong on any of this).

Pretty sure Dan said Blaine switched to the regular katana because he was having issues touching in the LCC SK.

[SPFjudge]

Is it best to get used to equipped lifting one suit/pies at a time??

I'm trying to get wraps down first. Making sure I'm not overthinking it as it seems even with squat suits you have to learn it piece by piece (straps down/straps up)

if wraps take more than a couple workouts to get used to, you're over thinking it. NS did pretty good first time in his shirt.

[SPFjudge]

I can take some measurements tonight if you want a basis for comparison but if you're looking for an easier to get on and use suit I'd go with the 46. Can always get it tightened.

Katana/SK/LCC SK have the same material but the collar is different. Regular Katana doesn't have a reinforced collar. SK has the reinforced collar, and the LCC has a lower cut reinforced collar that's sewn into the seam at the start of the sleeve. Super cent/cent are same material but super cent has an extra seam built into the hips (308/Judge correct me if I'm wrong on any of this).

Pretty sure Dan said Blaine switched to the regular katana because he was having issues touching in the LCC SK.

spot on

[ShortDave]

I'm 5'10, 229 in that video, and that suit is a 42.

I just took some measurements too. My legs are 28.5" and my hips at the biggest point are 45".

I think the hips on that suit are just a lot too small for mine.

For my first suit, even if I end up with like a Centurion, I would still like it to be loose enough so I can get it on and off by myself easily enough, which should also make it a bit easier to learn.

For anyone that knows - the only difference between a Katana and Super Katana is just the thickness of the material right? Same as the Cent / Super Cent?

After getting good with my F6, would it make sense to get a Katana, then an SK, or just jump to the SK?

Also I noticed that Blaine was using an SK for a long time then just switched to a regular Katana at the Arnold where he hit his 885. Kinda weird.

I got a Metal Jack suit, fly out to Calgary and see if it fits. You may as well skip single ply and just cheat all the way from the very beginning

[NorthStrong]

I can take some measurements tonight if you want a basis for comparison but if you're looking for an easier to get on and use suit I'd go with the 46. Can always get it tightened.

Katana/SK/LCC SK have the same material but the collar is different. Regular Katana doesn't have a reinforced collar. SK has the reinforced collar, and the LCC has a lower cut reinforced collar that's sewn into the seam at the start of the sleeve. Super cent/cent are same material but super cent has an extra seam built into the hips (308/Judge correct me if I'm wrong on any of this).

Pretty sure Dan said Blaine switched to the regular katana because he was having issues touching in the LCC SK.

TY Fam, yeah your measurements would be helpful just as a comparison.

if wraps take more than a couple workouts to get used to, you're over thinking it. NS did pretty good first time in his shirt.

Wraps are easy. Also that's the nicest thing you've ever said.

I got a Metal Jack suit, fly out to Calgary and see if it fits. You may as well skip single ply and just cheat all the way from the very beginning

Need to learn how to cheat a bit before cheating a lot.

[dang111]

Is it best to get used to equipped lifting one suit/pies at a time??

I'm trying to get wraps down first. Making sure I'm not overthinking it as it seems even with squat suits you have to learn it piece by piece (straps down/straps up)

Meh I did wraps once, I think for a single set of 4-5 at 315, before I started in the suit. I'd say just get a suit and wear the wraps every time you're in the suit, incrementally tightening them each workout as you get used to it. I think I also did one workout straps down then the rest with straps. Granted I started with looser straps but it still made a difference.

[JRMoore82]

Cool. Thanks for pointers. Will start saving up meow.

[SPFjudge]

Cool. Thanks for pointers. Will start saving up meow.

Again, get on the usapl gear swap group on fb. Also search around on powerliftingwatch.

On fb there's a rageX and a super katana for $75 that would fit you.

Bunch of stuff on the PLwatch: http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/classified-ads

ebay: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...sPageName=GSTL
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...sPageName=GSTL

[breathinglife]

Petr Petras is looking super strong right now. Haven't seen anything from him in years since that big total in like 2012 or something but he is really coming back strong...

445kg squat here.

http://www.********.com/petr.petras....3847070083467/

About time he started lifting again.

Honestly, I believe he's capable of giving Lilliebridge and Malan a run for their money on total if he gets in tippy-top shape.

[Larfleeze]

I've been starting to really hate deadlifts lately, feel like the more I pull the worse I get at it.

[SPFjudge]

I've been starting to really hate deadlifts lately, feel like the more I pull the worse I get at it.

[NeverEnough89]

I've been starting to really hate deadlifts lately, feel like the more I pull the worse I get at it.

squat 4x a week and pull 1 time or every other week. That's what I have done for the past 3 months. Think I pulled 13 times this whole prep. See if I hit a PB this Saturday at the meet.

[NorthStrong]

Pretty interesting thing I just noticed, looking at the IPF Raw Worlds videos and their views.

Both the 83kg and 120kg+ class have about 40 000 views, whereas the rest of them are like anywhere from 5000 - 20 000.

This means that head to head competition and large men are the best to watch. Waow who'd have thought lol.

Also, anyone have any thougts on ESM and the World Strongman Deadlift Champs this weekend?

Shaw just explained in a recent video that you don't get to pick your attempts at all, and it's a rising bar starting at 400kg, jumping to 420kg, to 440kg, to 465kg for a new WR. After the 465 it's a massive ****ing jump up to 500kg.

Basically I think Benni, Eddie, and Jerry Pritchett will all pull 465, Thor and Loz and Big Tel might be able to pull 440 but I can't see them going higher than that.

For the actual strongman contest the next day I'd probably put my money on Thor.

[Hamzzza]

honestly I'd like to see a 480 pull as well tbh, doubt we'll see a 35kg all-time record breaker

[arn710]

I think Eddie will be the only one to get 465 and then won't attempt 500

It would be awesome to see 3 1k+ pulls though

[NorthStrong]

I think Eddie will be the only one to get 465 and then won't attempt 500

It would be awesome to see 3 1k+ pulls though

Really? I would be very surprised if he was the only one to get it.

The way it should be done is have it go up to a new WR, then after that let the guys who hit 465 choose their own next jumps.

[michael_xyz]

Eddie will attempt 500kg even if he failed 300kg.

He's hyped up 500kg a lot and everyone wants to see it happen. I really doubt he can pull 500kg but I'm pretty certain he will attempt it even if 465kg is a massive grind. The viewers want it. He quit his job and has put a lot of time into advertising and marketing himself so he is basically forced to attempt it.

ESM will be awesome. I should really go one year.