if i wanted to start powerlifting....

pecs=sexs · 05-13-2006, 09:53 PM

what would be good numbers at 198lb or 220lb class?. right now im 22 and can probably do 405 bench maybe more?? 475-500 squat and 450 deadlift. these are estimations based on what i maxed a while ago and what i was working out with compared to what im working out with right now.

**Jayhawkk** · 05-13-2006, 11:14 PM

Hell if you're lifting numbers like that then you should probably be already competing or giving advice instead of taking it

CDONDICI · 05-14-2006, 12:45 AM

Bench is great, but you will really need to work on getting your squat and dead closer to the 600 mark esp in the 220 weight class.

Kish · 05-14-2006, 12:45 AM

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what would be good numbers at 198lb or 220lb class?. right now im 22 and can probably do 405 bench maybe more?? 475-500 squat and 450 deadlift. these are estimations based on what i maxed a while ago and what i was working out with compared to what im working out with right now.

Check the US powerlifting websites for records and lift totals, I'm nearly 40 and in my weight class (180) bench Pa. record is 408, not sure on other lifts, I did see a 535lb bench in the open class at 165, that is a ton of weight at 165. Your numbers seem good, it's all a matter of roid testing in the events you enter. If you are clean and others are not you may look like a weakling...it's that ridiculous, all the hard work we do and the juicers show up and blow your lifts out of the water. I've done it both ways and gotten beat when I was clean by guys that said they never touched real gear and their arms were 19" ripped and I looked scrawny....good luck and keep us posted, Kish

BigCasino · 05-14-2006, 12:49 AM

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what would be good numbers at 198lb or 220lb class?. right now im 22 and can probably do 405 bench maybe more?? 475-500 squat and 450 deadlift. these are estimations based on what i maxed a while ago and what i was working out with compared to what im working out with right now.

You could do well. With those numbers though it seems like your deadlift should be higher? There are several good powerlifters here who could help you figure out what is competitive: guyfromkop2, Beelzebub, Exnihilo, Poobah, etc.

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pecs=sexs · 05-14-2006, 02:45 AM

thanks for the posts. yeah my deadlift should be higher but my grip sucks. i just started working on it so hopefully it will go up soon. i was thinking of trying a competition out later this summer. need to find where one is but ill keep yall up dated.

**Basso** · 05-14-2006, 03:03 AM

2xBW bench, 3xBW Squat/DL will be competitive in most meets. Your pretty close to those now, like others said if you get your lifts up around 600 you'll do well. When I lifted at 198 I totalled in the mid 1500s and won most of the meets I entered.

DL can win meets, if you get your DL way up you can be behind and then stomp everyone at the end. You can go into DL 100lbs back, pull 650 and all of a sudden you win!

pecs=sexs · 05-14-2006, 08:29 AM

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2xBW bench, 3xBW Squat/DL will be competitive in most meets. Your pretty close to those now, like others said if you get your lifts up around 600 you'll do well. When I lifted at 198 I totalled in the mid 1500s and won most of the meets I entered.

DL can win meets, if you get your DL way up you can be behind and then stomp everyone at the end. You can go into DL 100lbs back, pull 650 and all of a sudden you win!

its always nice to know you can pull that much. just becuase of the situation you were talking about. it seems that if i could get my bench to about 450 squat to about 600 and dead to 600 i could do decent.

**Basso** · 05-14-2006, 08:43 AM

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its always nice to know you can pull that much. just becuase of the situation you were talking about. it seems that if i could get my bench to about 450 squat to about 600 and dead to 600 i could do decent.

I wouldn't even worry about your bench to much, 405 is going to be a good lift in comp, 45lbs doesn't get you much in a meet, where 300lbs on your squat/DL completely changes the scenery! What fed do you plan on doing a meet? If you know, you should look into the rules, especially for gear, if you go to a comp that allows double ply and your going raw, you'll get blown out of the water. Are you training with a shirt, suit now?

pecs=sexs · 05-14-2006, 10:24 AM

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I wouldn't even worry about your bench to much, 405 is going to be a good lift in comp, 45lbs doesn't get you much in a meet, where 300lbs on your squat/DL completely changes the scenery! What fed do you plan on doing a meet? If you know, you should look into the rules, especially for gear, if you go to a comp that allows double ply and your going raw, you'll get blown out of the water. Are you training with a shirt, suit now?

no im just raw right now. i just like to see that high number on bench. ego thing. yeah my main concern is squat and dead right now though. i have no idea what fed im going to do just started to think about powerlifting this past week im doing some research right now. but what do yall think is the best fed to get into?

Kish · 05-14-2006, 12:02 PM

Pecs try www.usapowerlifting.com a good site to get acquainted with some of the numbers...some are ridiculous...good luck

pecs=sexs · 05-14-2006, 12:59 PM

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Pecs try www.usapowerlifting.com a good site to get acquainted with some of the numbers...some are ridiculous...good luck

thanks. these numbers are with gear right?

guyfromkop2 · 05-14-2006, 01:02 PM

you've got some good numbers right off the bat. ever try any gear?

and any number you see are equipted lifts. unless it's the 100% raw fed.

pecs=sexs · 05-14-2006, 01:41 PM

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you've got some good numbers right off the bat. ever try any gear?

and any number you see are equipted lifts. unless it's the 100% raw fed.

nope never used any gear. ive always just went raw. i did a couple comps when i was about 15 but everything i entered was raw. i wouldnt know what gear to get so i just stay raw.

guyfromkop2 · 05-14-2006, 01:58 PM

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nope never used any gear. ive always just went raw. i did a couple comps when i was about 15 but everything i entered was raw. i wouldnt know what gear to get so i just stay raw.

find yourself a gym with some plers in it, where are you from?

pecs=sexs · 05-14-2006, 02:03 PM

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find yourself a gym with some plers in it, where are you from?

right now i go to UNC chapel hill so i live near campus. got one more year left.

guyfromkop2 · 05-14-2006, 02:29 PM

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right now i go to UNC chapel hill so i live near campus. got one more year left.

there are A TON of plers in north carolina, you could probably find a gym really easy with some world class lifters in there. makes a huge difference in training. if you're interested in finding a gym let me know and i can probably help you out. i know a couple guys down that way

pecs=sexs · 05-14-2006, 02:56 PM

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there are A TON of plers in north carolina, you could probably find a gym really easy with some world class lifters in there. makes a huge difference in training. if you're interested in finding a gym let me know and i can probably help you out. i know a couple guys down that way

that sounds great. but i wrestle for unc right now. so before i can start going to a gym i have to finish my last year of wrestling. so if i can just get my numbers up by myself then by next summer i should be ready to jump into powerlifting full force.