DaPack..Fighting Age One Day at a Time

January 29th, 2025 (Wednesday)

Bench;**Pause
4 sets 2 reps 185lbs, 200lbs, 215lbs, 225lbs

Bench;
1 sets 2 reps 245lbs, 260lbs, 275lbs, 290lbs

Bench;
1 set 1 rep 305lbs**Feeler
1 set 2 reps 315lbs

Rack Pulls;**Peg 3
2 sets 5 reps 275lbs, 315lbs
2 sets 3 reps 365lbs, 405lbs
1 set 2 reps 455lbs
1 set 1 rep 500lbs

Definitely could have comp benched 315lbs today. Gives me a little hope that if it is great meet day and everything is clicking right might have a shot at 319lbs. De-load for squats and was going to do machines but after doing some reps on pendulum/ hack my right knee was hurting. Sunday was fine doing box and no issues today. It may sound weird but thinking ME rack pulls are causing the issue. When I PRd my rack pulls my right knee hurt a little after just like today. Would like to get a couple more rack pulls in before the meet but will keep it at 365lbs or less. After the meet and when my right knees feels good going to do ME rack pulls again just to see if it hurts so I can find the root of the problem.
 
dapack said:
January 29th, 2025 (Wednesday)

Bench;**Pause
4 sets 2 reps 185lbs, 200lbs, 215lbs, 225lbs

Bench;
1 sets 2 reps 245lbs, 260lbs, 275lbs, 290lbs

Bench;
1 set 1 rep 305lbs**Feeler
1 set 2 reps 315lbs

Rack Pulls;**Peg 3
2 sets 5 reps 275lbs, 315lbs
2 sets 3 reps 365lbs, 405lbs
1 set 2 reps 455lbs
1 set 1 rep 500lbs

Definitely could have comp benched 315lbs today. Gives me a little hope that if it is great meet day and everything is clicking right might have a shot at 319lbs. De-load for squats and was going to do machines but after doing some reps on pendulum/ hack my right knee was hurting. Sunday was fine doing box and no issues today. It may sound weird but thinking ME rack pulls are causing the issue. When I PRd my rack pulls my right knee hurt a little after just like today. Would like to get a couple more rack pulls in before the meet but will keep it at 365lbs or less. After the meet and when my right knees feels good going to do ME rack pulls again just to see if it hurts so I can find the root of the problem.
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Nice work on the bench! Rack pulls too!
 
Everything firing hard; keep playing it smart as you work your way through this peak! You want to be as prepared as you can for the meet without showing up hurt - that’s how you make your best total. Usually that means saving the really big one for meet day, when it actually counts.
 
February 1st, 2025 (Saturday)

Bench;**Comp
11 sets 1 rep 170lbs, 185lbs, 200lbs, 215lbs, 230lbs, 245lbs, 260lbs, 275lbs, 290lbs, 305lbs, 315lbs

CGBP;**Red Should Saver, 1.5 boards
4 sets 3 reps 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 240lbs

Flat Dbl Press;
3 sets 13 reps

Seated Dbl Press;
3 sets 13 reps

Seated Triceps Ext;
3 sets 13 reps

Push Downs;
3 sets 13 reps

Pretty stooked about the comp today. Was as the gym with the crappy bench setup and 3 days post ME doubles. Bench/ deads are coming along great and doing their thing but I have been extremely disappointed in squats this prep. Have 2 heavy squats left, tomorrow being one, and would love to hit close to 440lbs for last heavy. Hoping for 410 to 415 tomorrow but at this time really not expecting much. Plus side is being sick the other week and knees hurting this week a nice sort of long de-load.
 
dapack said:
February 1st, 2025 (Saturday)

Bench;**Comp
11 sets 1 rep 170lbs, 185lbs, 200lbs, 215lbs, 230lbs, 245lbs, 260lbs, 275lbs, 290lbs, 305lbs, 315lbs

CGBP;**Red Should Saver, 1.5 boards
4 sets 3 reps 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 240lbs

Flat Dbl Press;
3 sets 13 reps

Seated Dbl Press;
3 sets 13 reps

Seated Triceps Ext;
3 sets 13 reps

Push Downs;
3 sets 13 reps

Pretty stooked about the comp today. Was as the gym with the crappy bench setup and 3 days post ME doubles. Bench/ deads are coming along great and doing their thing but I have been extremely disappointed in squats this prep. Have 2 heavy squats left, tomorrow being one, and would love to hit close to 440lbs for last heavy. Hoping for 410 to 415 tomorrow but at this time really not expecting much. Plus side is being sick the other week and knees hurting this week a nice sort of long de-load.
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Took the 315 today!
 
dapack said:
February 1st, 2025 (Saturday)

Bench;**Comp
11 sets 1 rep 170lbs, 185lbs, 200lbs, 215lbs, 230lbs, 245lbs, 260lbs, 275lbs, 290lbs, 305lbs, 315lbs

CGBP;**Red Should Saver, 1.5 boards
4 sets 3 reps 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 240lbs

Flat Dbl Press;
3 sets 13 reps

Seated Dbl Press;
3 sets 13 reps

Seated Triceps Ext;
3 sets 13 reps

Push Downs;
3 sets 13 reps

Pretty stooked about the comp today. Was as the gym with the crappy bench setup and 3 days post ME doubles. Bench/ deads are coming along great and doing their thing but I have been extremely disappointed in squats this prep. Have 2 heavy squats left, tomorrow being one, and would love to hit close to 440lbs for last heavy. Hoping for 410 to 415 tomorrow but at this time really not expecting much. Plus side is being sick the other week and knees hurting this week a nice sort of long de-load.
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Damn dude! Nice work and 315 that’s awesome!
 
February 2nd, 2025 (Sunday)

Session #1
Squats;
SBD Sleeves
1 set 5 reps 185lbs
1 set 3 reps 225lbs
1 set 2 reps 250lbs
3 sets 1 rep 275lbs, 300lbs, 325lbs

Pioneer Heavy Wraps;
4 sets 1 rep 350lbs, 375lbs, 400lbs, 425lbs

Session #2
Leg Press;
10 set 13 reps

Machine Preacher Curls;
5 sets 13 reps

Hit 425 like I wanted to but a little disappointed on how hard it was. Goal for this meet is 434.5 at least, PR, and right now just not feeling it. Will find out in 10 days about when I take my last heavy. Squats the last 2 meets under preformed and again seems the case. Will switch things up next prep and little and see what happens.
 
dapack said:
February 2nd, 2025 (Sunday)

Session #1
Squats;
SBD Sleeves
1 set 5 reps 185lbs
1 set 3 reps 225lbs
1 set 2 reps 250lbs
3 sets 1 rep 275lbs, 300lbs, 325lbs

Pioneer Heavy Wraps;
4 sets 1 rep 350lbs, 375lbs, 400lbs, 425lbs

Session #2
Leg Press;
10 set 13 reps

Machine Preacher Curls;
5 sets 13 reps

Hit 425 like I wanted to but a little disappointed on how hard it was. Goal for this meet is 434.5 at least, PR, and right now just not feeling it. Will find out in 10 days about when I take my last heavy. Squats the last 2 meets under preformed and again seems the case. Will switch things up next prep and little and see what happens.
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Congrats on hitting the 425 hard or not still some serious weight!
 
I take my final heaviest squat, ~3 weeks out before the meet. My last real squat around 10 days out is like my last warmup weight.

Not sure how close the meet is, but the numbers say now that you’ve done 425 you should be able to taper down and hit up to 441 at comp. You don’t need to squat any heavier. Probably just one more around 385-405, then something like a 350, then maybe a very light one if you need another touch (depending on days til meet).

You have to actually shed fatigue over the final few weeks to peak. This is why accessories typically become a few bloodflow things and work volume falls through the floor (with only intensity handled prioritized).
 
Hyde said:
I take my final heaviest squat, ~3 weeks out before the meet. My last real squat around 10 days out is like my last warmup weight.

Not sure how close the meet is, but the numbers say now that you’ve done 425 you should be able to taper down and hit up to 441 at comp. You don’t need to squat any heavier. Probably just one more around 385-405, then something like a 350, then maybe a very light one if you need another touch (depending on days til meet).

You have to actually shed fatigue over the final few weeks to peak. This is why accessories typically become a few bloodflow things and work volume falls through the floor (with only intensity handled prioritized).
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Real question here, with that big of a drop off leading up to a meet (what % off your comp weight do you aim for?) you don't ever find you lose momentum or the "feel" of handling something that heavy? I know I'm not nearly in the same position, but just a few weeks off from handling heavier weights on bench and I find I struggle to get back to it after dropping down for reps for a few weeks.
 
Segansational said:
Real question here, with that big of a drop off leading up to a meet (what % off your comp weight do you aim for?) you don't ever find you lose momentum or the "feel" of handling something that heavy? I know I'm not nearly in the same position, but just a few weeks off from handling heavier weights on bench and I find I struggle to get back to it after dropping down for reps for a few weeks.
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There’s a few things to consider here: strength/absolute weights being lifted, the bodyweight & therefore conditioning of the lifter, and the frequency the lifter normally exposes themselves to intensity.

Bigger weights, bigger bodies, and less frequent training all mean a longer recovery curve from peak intensity exposures in the final block, to benefit from supercompensation. Also, the more neurologically demanding a lift, the longer it will take to recover. The heaviest deadlift should be taken furthest out, bench closest, and squat somewhere in the middle of them. Sumo can generally be done a tad closer than conventional, because again, neurological cost/spine use is less.

You mentioned bench - most people need to handle at least 90% of their contest attempts very close, within a week or two. But deadlifts, most people will actually compromise their performance if they take their heaviest pull less than 2 weeks from a meet.

These are generalizations; you have to experiment and listen to your body/learn from observation. But delayed transformation/super compensation is pretty well-documented by the soviets. Lift big, rest while maintaining skill with tapered weights, lift bigger. We don’t stop lifting, just lift lighter. Most people do not consider 90 & 80% weights to be light, but they are compared to 100%.

Increased neurology from steroids will also help retain motor patterns better. An enhanced male with 20 years of lifting doesn’t need to practice the way a young woman who’s been doing this one year would to execute at a high level of skill.
 
Hyde said:
I take my final heaviest squat, ~3 weeks out before the meet. My last real squat around 10 days out is like my last warmup weight.

Not sure how close the meet is, but the numbers say now that you’ve done 425 you should be able to taper down and hit up to 441 at comp. You don’t need to squat any heavier. Probably just one more around 385-405, then something like a 350, then maybe a very light one if you need another touch (depending on days til meet).

You have to actually shed fatigue over the final few weeks to peak. This is why accessories typically become a few bloodflow things and work volume falls through the floor (with only intensity handled prioritized).
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I agree with squats. Looking back when I hired a coach for a meet the last squats was before the last deadlift. Got me thinking, specially after last meet, is that I need more time to recover from squats than deadlifts. Had planned on around 11 days out for last squat but definitely will go with your suggestion. Monday will just look for a solid rep around the range you suggested.
 
Segansational said:
Real question here, with that big of a drop off leading up to a meet (what % off your comp weight do you aim for?) you don't ever find you lose momentum or the "feel" of handling something that heavy? I know I'm not nearly in the same position, but just a few weeks off from handling heavier weights on bench and I find I struggle to get back to it after dropping down for reps for a few weeks.
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Usually for deads/ squats within 25lbs and bench around 10lbs of my goal. Seemed to work in the past but learning quick that what worked in the past may not necessarily work now.
 
February 5th, 2025 (Wednesday)

Deads;
3 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 275lbs, 300lbs
6 sets 1 rep 335lbs, 370lbs, 405lbs, 440lbs, 475lbs, 495lbs

Lat Pull Downs;
3 sets 13 reps

Seated Rows;
3 sets 13 reps

Stiff Arm Pull Downs;
3 sets 13 reps

Face Pulls;
3 sets 13 reps

Hit my goal and would consider today a tad under an average lifting day. Last set was hard but never in doubt so feeling pretty good about that. 17 days out so that is a wrap for deads and taking @Hyde suggestion a wrap for squats too. Couldn't get bench in so might swing in tomorrow just to do some regular bench for singles one last time before the meet. Talked to my wife the other day about adding in another meet, 8 weeks after April, and she seemed not to mind but wonder if this was every going to stop. Told her I am on a roll and just trying to squeeze the most out of this while I can. If I do the June meet definitely will be my last meet until December. Have to wait until mid-March before I can put in for the time off so time to think about it.
 
Striking while the iron is hot, it isn't easy to keep the fire burning at all times now. However once the fire is stoked you might as well get as much out of it as you can.
 
Nicely done. There’s definitely something to be said for leaning into things when they’re progressing well. The trick is, the extension needs to be modest. You don’t want to be greedy, just capitalizing on what you’ve built while you still have it.
 
February 6th, 2025 (Thursday)

Bench;
1 set 5 reps 185lbs
1 set 4 reps 205lbs
1 set 3 reps 225lbs
1 set 2 reps 245lbs
3 sets 1 rep 265lbs, 280lbs, 290lbs
1 set 4 reps 275lbs

OHP's;
1 set 5 reps 95lbs
1 set 4 reps 115lbs
1 set 3 reps 135lbs
1 set 2 reps 155lbs
2 sets 1 rep 170lbs, 180lbs

New warming up was going to be one of those days so just focused on getting a decent pressing day in. If everything goes right Sunday, 13 days out, will be my last heavy comp and if an off day will push it to Wednesday. Based off previous lifts really think 319 is possible on a great meet day and now just need to decide how to approach it. Usually I like to do 7.5kbs (16.5lbs) jumps for bench so that would make it look like this: 286, 302.5, 319. One thing I am have doubts about is for me and my strength 302.5 to 319 is a big jump and could be hard to judge if it is truly possible. My 2nd option is opening up at 291.5 and hitting 308 on the 2nd. 319 for bench is all that matters and if I decide it is not possible will not take a 3rd attempt and would be happy walking away with 308 over 302.5. Leaning toward the last option right now.
 
dapack said:
February 6th, 2025 (Thursday)

Bench;
1 set 5 reps 185lbs
1 set 4 reps 205lbs
1 set 3 reps 225lbs
1 set 2 reps 245lbs
3 sets 1 rep 265lbs, 280lbs, 290lbs
1 set 4 reps 275lbs

OHP's;
1 set 5 reps 95lbs
1 set 4 reps 115lbs
1 set 3 reps 135lbs
1 set 2 reps 155lbs
2 sets 1 rep 170lbs, 180lbs

New warming up was going to be one of those days so just focused on getting a decent pressing day in. If everything goes right Sunday, 13 days out, will be my last heavy comp and if an off day will push it to Wednesday. Based off previous lifts really think 319 is possible on a great meet day and now just need to decide how to approach it. Usually I like to do 7.5kbs (16.5lbs) jumps for bench so that would make it look like this: 286, 302.5, 319. One thing I am have doubts about is for me and my strength 302.5 to 319 is a big jump and could be hard to judge if it is truly possible. My 2nd option is opening up at 291.5 and hitting 308 on the 2nd. 319 for bench is all that matters and if I decide it is not possible will not take a 3rd attempt and would be happy walking away with 308 over 302.5. Leaning toward the last option right now.
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I like the looks of the last option as well
 
February 9th, 2025 (Sunday)

Sqauts;
4 sets 3 reps 205lbs, 225lbs, 250lbs, 275lbs
1 set 1 rep 300lbs

Pioneer Heavy Wraps;
3 sets 1 rep 315lbs, 340lbs, 365lbs

Don't know what happened today but this was hands down one of my worst squats sessions since I can remember. I almost failed the last set, part of being out of position and the other just wasn't there today. Plan was to open at 379.5 based of last Sunday's 425. Will see come tomorrow if it is just a squat thing or overall thing going on. Plan tomorrow is last heavy comp and do deads around 405-425. Going to try just 365 again on Wednesday, 10 days out, just of confidence. 365 should not be difficult at all and should be able get at least 5 reps on a good day.
 
Once you start hitting the big pulls and squats in a peak, it can be tough to hit 90+% the next week sometimes from the fatigue. Or the RPE will be higher, and that’s okay. It should be - it means you are set up to taper down and get recovered by the meet.

You should be able to always hit that 365 though like you said, but I expect you will just fine.
 
February 10th, 2025 (Monday)

Session #1
Bench;**Comp
8 sets 1 rep 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 245lbs, 265lbs, 285lbs, 300lbs, 315lbs

Deads;
4 sets 2 reps 225lbs (DE)
6 sets 1 rep 275lbs, 315lbs, 365lbs, 405lbs, 425lbs

Session #2
Flat Dbl Press;
3 sets 13 reps

Seated Dbl Press;
3 sets 13 reps

Seated Triceps Ext;
3 sets 13 reps

Push Downs;
3 sets 13 reps

Everything went as planned today which makes me happy since know now just have a squat issue going on. Thinking about some of what @Hyde wrote going to change my plans for the meet but still think 319 is possible. Bench this prep is a lot better than last and felt my only way of proving it was to hit 319 but the more I thought about I realized is another way. Last meet hit 313.5 but that was on my 4th attempt so goal this meet is to hit it on the 3rd and if there is something left will try for 319. Will open up at 130.5kgs (287.1lbs), chipping state record and 2nd will be 137.5kgs (302.5lbs) and will assess from there. By the rules should be allowed to chip a record on the 1st attempt so that should not be an issue. Deads have been pretty much set for awhile now at 200kgs (440lbs) and then 215kbs (473lbs). Should put me in a position if everything goes right for 227.5kgs (500.5lbs) if it is a good meet day.
 
Glad I made it home in time to catch your meet updates! Your numbers are looking phenomenal, can't wait till you throw down!
 
If you have hit 315 with a pause twice now, 319 is in the bag (unless you’re sick or something radical on meet day). Even 2% increase from the peak at comp would have you good for another 3kg/6.6lbs.
 
Hyde said:
If you have hit 315 with a pause twice now, 319 is in the bag (unless you’re sick or something radical on meet day). Even 2% increase from the peak at comp would have you good for another 3kg/6.6lbs.
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That is what I am hoping for. Bench is the most important lift for me this meet and would love to hit 319.
 
February 12th, 2025 (Wednesday)

Squats;
1 set 5 reps 185lbs
1 set 3 reps 225lbs
1 set 2 reps 250lbs
1 set 1 rep 275lbs

Pioneer Heavy Wraps;
4 sets 1 rep 300lbs, 325lbs, 350lbs, 375lbs

Bench;
1 set 5 reps 185lbs
1 set 3 reps 225lbs
1 set 2 reps 250lbs
2 sets 1 rep 275lbs, 300lbs
1 set 4 reps 275lbs

Squats moved how I feel they should at this point so happy to rebound off of Sunday's disaster. Could tell there still is a decent amount of fatigue going on but in 10 days should be good to go. With a meet 8 weeks after really not wanting to give 100% unless the is a chance at a PR but cannot see that happening with squats, 434.5. Decided will settle with 418 while not giving 100%, depending on how the meet plays out and this should be attainable. Plan for now on attempts is 363, 390.5 and 418.
 
You’re ready bro, looking good. Just focus on sleep, hydration and nutrition from here forward as best you can. And don’t sweat all the inevitable imperfection! I just mean that when you can, go to bed early, try to keep your water with you, prioritize food as best you can.

All the hard stuff is done, just a bit more practice, but now you’ll begin shedding that fatigue so that the weight moves right when it counts. It doesn’t even matter how you feel then - only how the bar moves on meet day!
 
Hyde said:
You’re ready bro, looking good. Just focus on sleep, hydration and nutrition from here forward as best you can. And don’t sweat all the inevitable imperfection! I just mean that when you can, go to bed early, try to keep your water with you, prioritize food as best you can.

All the hard stuff is done, just a bit more practice, but now you’ll begin shedding that fatigue so that the weight moves right when it counts. It doesn’t even matter how you feel then - only how the bar moves on meet day!
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Pretty jammed with stuff outside the gym so not going to worry to much if I miss a day or two lifting. Sleep has been bad so need to focus on that until the meet.
 
February 16th, 2025 (Sunday)

Squats;
4 sets 3 reps 205lbs, 225lbs, 250lbs, 275lbs

Deads;
4 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 275lbs, 315lbs, 350lbs

Bench;**Comp
5 sets 1 rep 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 245lbs, 260lbs

Nice and quick light workout. Squats have been really disappointing and went back an looked at my log and spread sheets. The meet I hired a coach were I PRd my squats and the meet I pulled out because I was sick about 14 months ago was my best preps. Couple things stand out and one is I was doing about half the work for those meets than I have been doing now. The other was my reps were pretty steady at 5 up until the last 2 weeks before I took my last heavy. 8 weeks until the next so def going to change things up and readjust how I have it laid out.
 
Some good observations there.
 
If more work simply worked better, CrossFit athletes would be strongest. Even bodybuilders use greater volumes of work than powerlifters, but obviously cannot match them pound for pound. Powerlifting is all about the RIGHT amount of the right work!

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Hyde said:
CrossFit athletes
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jack of all trades, master at none. Some of the strongest deadlifts I saw from top tier xfit athletes in their prime was still only around 500+. Of course they'd follow that with 20 ring muscle ups, but they'd never win a competition against a gymnast either.
 
Hyde said:
If more work simply worked better, CrossFit athletes would be strongest. Even bodybuilders use greater volumes of work than powerlifters, but obviously cannot match them pound for pound. Powerlifting is all about the RIGHT amount of the right work!

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Thinking where I got myself in trouble was trying to peak and build at the same time. Off season it works but learned peaking it does not. Trying to accomplish 2 things at the same time was not a good decision.
 
Dustin07 said:
jack of all trades, master at none. Some of the strongest deadlifts I saw from top tier xfit athletes in their prime was still only around 500+. Of course they'd follow that with 20 ring muscle ups, but they'd never win a competition against a gymnast either.
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Makes total sense. Think with a few adjustments can get back on track
 
January 19th, 20w5 (Wednesday)

Quick update. Just been relaxing and trying to get good sleep. Weight definitely is not were I want it to be, 188lbs. Was 184lbs on Saturday before I decided to do a couple days of high carbs. Was thinking a couple pounds but seems I was running lower carbs than I thought. Yesterday started really low carbs and tonight will do a cleanse. If everything goes right should be no worse than 185lbs tomorrow morning. Making 181.5 no matter what will not be hard but was hoping only to make small adjustments to make it. Going to have to sweat a little.
 
dapack said:
January 19th, 20w5 (Wednesday)

Quick update. Just been relaxing and trying to get good sleep. Weight definitely is not were I want it to be, 188lbs. Was 184lbs on Saturday before I decided to do a couple days of high carbs. Was thinking a couple pounds but seems I was running lower carbs than I thought. Yesterday started really low carbs and tonight will do a cleanse. If everything goes right should be no worse than 185lbs tomorrow morning. Making 181.5 no matter what will not be hard but was hoping only to make small adjustments to make it. Going to have to sweat a little.
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Keto diet with no salt today & tomorrow, the cleanse tonight, a nice hot epsom salt bath Friday and you’ll be ready for weighins 👍
 
Hyde said:
Keto diet with no salt today & tomorrow, the cleanse tonight, a nice hot epsom salt bath Friday and you’ll be ready for weighins 👍
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That is the plan. Could tell at work being without carbs yesterday is kicking in. Lethargic all day and weighed what I did when getting home as in the morning. If things go right a couple baths before leaving Friday morning and all is good.
 
dapack said:
That is the plan. Could tell at work being without carbs yesterday is kicking in. Lethargic all day and weighed what I did when getting home as in the morning. If things go right a couple baths before leaving Friday morning and all is good.
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If you switch to distilled water tomorrow (Thursday) and consume at least 2 gallons, you’ll strip electrolytes even faster. You wouldn’t think on paper it makes much difference, but it adds up & you can tell - it’s like the more you drink, the thirstier you become. It never slakes your thirst.
 
Hyde said:
How are things progressing? Weighins tomorrow at 9am local?

Good luck; you got this!
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Weighed in at 180lbs, super easy making it. So far worst meet based of last heavies. Squats was the same as last meet and that was raw, 412.5. So based off last heavy and being wrapped this time, pretty bad. Bench treated me to the same and did not take 3rd attempt. Finished at 302.5. Just chilling until deads so praying that can hold true to last heavy taken. Not doing June meet decided. Think maybe my body reached the threshold plus aches and pains in joints. Have stuff going on too 6 to 5 weeks next meet so plan moving forward for next is to truly recover and get to were I was about 3 weeks ago.
 
Back home and overall the worst meet I have had. Form seemed off all day and will load some videos but on bench 1st attempt touch way to high and 2nd attempt to low. Side note, been a long time since the pause was that long on bench for me. Since no 3rd watched with wife the other lifters and seemed their pauses went super quick. Wouldn't have made much of a difference but seemed weird how long mine were. For deads bar kept drifting forward even though was aware and focusing on it. Deads 1st attempt was 440 and felt way heavier than it should so decided to go for 462 on 2nd and call it a day after that. 2nd attempt, 462, was actually hard even though the video might say different and in the end got red lighted for not getting shoulders back on one knee being soft. Couldn't call it a day after that so went for it again on the 3rd and before the lift had doubts there was even energy left. Again, hard to tell on the video but 3rd attempt, same weight, moved extremely well and actually felt light and was a breeze. Guess the one bright spot is my body finally decided to wake up on the last attempt of the day. 4 out of the next 8 weeks before the next meet are light/ de loads so again goal is to preserve strength and recover.

Bench 1st

Bench 2nd

Deads 1st

Deads 2nd
 
2nd bench video does seem like an excessive pause, in the sense that the bar was motionless right away so she should have not hesitated. In practicality, if you watch the clock, it was 1 second, so not excessive. But that second is a long one!

Sorry to hear it went so poorly man. Did you get all your bodyweight back after the cut, back up to 188+?
 
Are you saying that 2nd deadlift video didn't count? Untrained eye here, but I don't see it. Makes me think I will really need to get someone to assess my form as I lead up to my first meet.

Anyways, sorry it didn't go as you had hoped - but still, congrats for competing and kicking it strong!
 
Hyde said:
2nd bench video does seem like an excessive pause, in the sense that the bar was motionless right away so she should have not hesitated. In practicality, if you watch the clock, it was 1 second, so not excessive. But that second is a long one!

Sorry to hear it went so poorly man. Did you get all your bodyweight back after the cut, back up to 188+?
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Was 190lbs when I got home. Haven't weighed yet for today but probably pretty high from all the carbs. Good thing is next meet will mostly likely be 198lbs so weight will not be a factor. Pause was long but in the end would have not made any difference. Odds were at some time would have a meet like this so hopefully will be awhile before it happens again.
Segansational said:
Are you saying that 2nd deadlift video didn't count? Untrained eye here, but I don't see it. Makes me think I will really need to get someone to assess my form as I lead up to my first meet.

Anyways, sorry it didn't go as you had hoped - but still, congrats for competing and kicking it strong!
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Hard to tell with head on video but it was a good call. No complaints overall with the judging for me.
 
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