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  1. 10 weeks to first powerlifting meet

    6-23 Me bench worked up to 3 rm with board press which was 205 for 1 set 95x3,135x3,155x3,185x3,205x3 Close grip bp 135x5 for 2 sets , 155x4 for 2 sets Skull crushers 3x12,10,9 70# Military press 3x8,8,10 75# very light work Cable row 3 x12 Good workout today .. No prs but I'm excited to see how...

  2. 10 weeks to first powerlifting meet

    Ha I definitely won't.. I'm at 167 and plan at competing at 165.. And I plan to open with lifts that I know I can complete Dead lift 365 Bench 205 Squat 245..

  3. 10 weeks to first powerlifting meet

    Thanks man! I'm super excited about this meet.. I'm open to any advice you may have

  4. 10 weeks to first powerlifting meet

    Max effort squat day! Had plenty of sleep last night.. Actually 10 hours. So I was very rested for the work out Max effort squats worked up to 185 with bands 1st set I got 4 reps which was a pr with the bands 185# 2nd set 3 reps, 3 set only 2 reps but I was absolutely done after doing the...

  5. 10 weeks to first powerlifting meet

    6-20 Accessory day which is just lats and biceps Started with 4 sets of chins 4x8,6,6,6 Chest supported rows 3x10-15 Close grip pulldowns 4x10-12 Bicep work 9 sets of 8-15 Simple workout just went in and got out. Took about 45 minutes . Now time to rest for squats on sunday

  6. 10 weeks to first powerlifting meet

    6-19 De bench day! Started with de bench press with bands 4 sets of normal grip at 115 plus bands and then 4 sets of close grip at 95 with bands so a total of 8x3 Decided to do some dumbbell rep work because I haven't done any dumbell chest exercises in a while.. So Incline db bench press 55s x...

  7. 10 weeks to first powerlifting meet

    Today I woke up and my body was still sore from my prior workout .. My lower back and shoulders but I still decided to do my deadlifts.. I ended up struggling to hit 315 3 times so I definitely needed more rest but just gotta keep moving forward. 6-18 Deadlift 135x3, 185x3, 225x3, 275x3, 315x3...

  8. 10 weeks to first powerlifting meet

    Well yesterday I woke up late and couldn't really get going in the gym.. But yes deadlifts are my absolute favorite exercise.. I would do them everyday if I could

  9. 10 weeks to first powerlifting meet

    6/16 Me bench day Me bench work up to 3 rm of 205 using 2 boards.. Decided to try 215 .. Without a spotter so I ended up losing tightness in my back and ended up having to roll the bar off of me.. So I decided to finish with 2 sets of 4 at 80% , then 8 reps of 135 Close grip bench 4 x6,5,5,5...

  10. 10 weeks to first powerlifting meet

    Today is Father's Day so I spent time with the family so didn't get to the gym till about 6 pm which is super late for me .. I felt pretty sluggish going into this workout but here we go.. 6/15 Me squats worked up to 2 sets of 185 plus bands for 2 reps .. I was going for a set of 3 but just...

  11. 10 weeks to first powerlifting meet

    Went night fishing last night so didn't get much sleep for my workout today but took some more preworkout that helped me out. Despite the lack of sleep my strength was still good. Today is de bench day 6/12 De bench press with bands 4 sets of 115 x 3 close grip then 4 sets of 115 x 3 ( bands...

  12. 10 weeks to first powerlifting meet

    Thanks man! I'm open to any advice ya have along the way. So today was dynamic effort squat day. I made it into the gym later than usual but took some pre workout (no explode) and it powered my workout today.. De effort squats with bands 8 sets of 2 at 115 with 70 lbs of bands .. Went way below...

  13. 10 weeks to first powerlifting meet

    Decided to log my journey to my first raw powerlifting meet.. It's a small meet that is being held in a local gym here in murfreesboro tn. I am new to powerlifting and will be competing in the 165 lb weight class.. 6/8 Squats with bands worked up to 3rm 185x3 about 240# with bands Speed...

  14. Squat strength

    Thanks man I have been going pretty heavy every workout usually 5 working sets and 3 warm ups sets working sets I would work up to 90% of my 1 rep max.. The only lift that has also gone down is deadlift.. I really think that my lower back is fatigued.. I feel flat after warmups for squats.. Like...

  15. Squat strength

    Hey guys, so I have been training for 4 years now but have only been squatting for a year and a half .. I learned how to properly squat ass to grass and went from there. I literally started from just the bar and increased to 225x 5... I am currently doing a push/pull/leg routine with one day off...
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