DaPack..Fighting Age One Day at a Time

You're right that the videos are a little deceiving because you look great in them. Especially the first bench attempt, that moved fast!

dapack said:
Back home and overall the worst meet I have had.
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one of them has to be eventually right? considering the consistency of the last year, how hard you've been pushing, the numbers you've hit consistently, and how good things appear in the videos your bad day is still a pretty damn good day for most guys!
 
Dustin07 said:
You're right that the videos are a little deceiving because you look great in them. Especially the first bench attempt, that moved fast!



one of them has to be eventually right? considering the consistency of the last year, how hard you've been pushing, the numbers you've hit consistently, and how good things appear in the videos your bad day is still a pretty damn good day for most guys!
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Thanks. Time to regroup and hopefully April will be much better.
 
And no injuries, so you can continue to make your next training plan without any hiccups. A day of heavy lifting with no repercussions is a great gift!
 
February 24th, 2025 (Monday)

Bench;
6 sets 5 reps 170lbs, 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 240lbs, 255lbs
1 set 4 reps 270lbs

CGBP;
4 sets 5 reps 135lbs, 155lbs, 170lbs, 185lbs

Flat Dbl Press;
4 sets 13 reps

Seated Triceps Ext;
4 sets 13 reps

Push Downs;
4 sets 13 reps

Felt really good today and guess the one upside to not being at 100% for the meet. This prep will not be 100% mapped out since just trying to get recovered and joints feeling good. Have the reps scheme laid out and basically how I want to approach everything but that is it. Out of the 8 weeks really will only have 4 true weeks to lift hard so holding on to current strength and getting healthy is the goal.
 
February 26th, 2025 (Wednesday)**WTF Just Happened Day

Deads;
5 sets 5 reps 225lbs, 275lbs, 315lbs, 340lbs, 365lbs
3 sets 1 rep 390lbs, 415lbs, 440lbs
1 set 5 reps 460lbs**Rep PR/ Weight for Reps PR

OHP's;
5 sets 7 reps 95lbs

Totally don't understand what happened today but definitely shows the meet, 4 days ago, was a huge off day. Can honestly say the last set wasn't even an ME set since I know there was at least 1 more rep left in the tank. Why couldn't the meet be today? Excited about a huge PR and nice to rebound off a horrible lifting day from the meet.
 
February 28th, 2025 (Friday)

Bench;
5 sets 3 reps 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 245lbs, 260lbs
1 set 5 reps 275lbs

RDL's;
5 sets 5 reps 185lbs

Push Downs;
5 sets 13 reps
 
March 2nd, 2025 (Sunday)

Session #1
Squats;**Cerberus Wraps
5 sets 5 reps 185lbs, 205lbs, 245lbs, 265lbs, 295lbs

Deads;**Conv
4 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 275lbs, 315lbs, 365lbs
2 sets 1 rep 405lbs, 425lbs

Session #2
Leg Press;
4 sets 13 reps

Leg Ext;
4 sets 13 reps

Leg Curls;
4 sets 13 reps

Been about 4 to 5 weeks since my knees felt this good so that is a positive. Still a little pain but definitely improvement since the meet. Only one area to do rack pulls and since it was taken decided to do conv deads. Last meet left such a bad taste in my mouth so if I can get the time off June is back on. Only 7 weeks until this meet and right now I am in no condition to turn around and start peaking with all the aches and pains. Like I said early, this time is all about getting recovered/ healthy again and that way after this meet will be able to peak for the June meet.
 
March 3rd, 2025 (Monday)

Bench;
Pause
3 sets 7 reps 155lbs, 170lbs, 185lbs

Bench;
4 sets 7 reps 200lbs, 215lbs, 230lbs, 245lbs
5 sets 1 rep 260lbs, 275lbs, 285lbs, 295lbs, 305lbs
1 set 3 reps 275lbs

CGBP;**3 Boards
4 sets 5 reps 155lbs, 185lbs, 205lbs, 220lbs

Flat Dbl Press;
4 sets 13 reps

Seated Dbl Press;
4 sets 13 reps

Seated Triceps Ext;
4 sets 13 reps

Push Downs;
4 sets 13 reps
 
March 5th, 2025 (Wednesday)

Deads;**Conv
2 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 275lbs
6 sets 1 rep 315lbs, 350lbs, 385lbs, 420lbs, 440lbs, 460lbs**Conv gym PR

Deads;**Sumo/ Deficit 25lb Bumpers
5 sets 5 reps 225lbs, 250lbs, 275lbs, 300lbs, 325lbs

Bench;
7 sets 3 reps 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 245lbs, 260lbs, 275lbs, 285lbs

2 years ago, actually for this meet coming up, I hired a coach for 16 weeks and was the best money I have ever spent. One thing since than has been in the back of my mind and that is he had me switch from conv to sumo for the prep. The meet actually was one of my most complete meets and added +5.5lbs to my PR but always wondered what if I stayed in conv. Since then always seemed like was getting ready for a meet and plus doing rep PRs is way easier in sumo. Most I repped in conv is 410x3 so when I do make the change will be a ton of PRs coming. After June will be 25 weeks until the next meet, unless I decided to do one in September, and feel that is the perfect stretch to make the change. In the end maybe sumo is my strongest stance but once there is time need to really find out which I am stronger in.
 
March 3rd, 2025 (Friday)

Squats;**SBD Sleeves
6 sets 5 reps 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 245lbs, 275lbs, 300lbs

OHP's:
4 sets 5 reps 95lbs, 115lbs, 135lbs, 155lbs

Push Downs;
4 sets 13 reps

Not the best squat day coming 2 days after ME deads and 2 days before I normally do them. This week is going to be spotting until probably Wednesday. Starting tonight at 7PM until Monday around 10AM I have to fast and Sat/ Sun around 2ish have to do prescription cleanse. Figured better to get squats in today and even chance Sunday doing heavy them even if my stomach feels good. Will see how it goes and will try to get bench work in on Sunday and maybe Monday after I can eat again get some quad work in.
 
I see that you are going to take a break from the meets, seems you have been prepping for the last 9 months. I was going to suggest some time for training not peaking. Sounds like you already have that planned.
 
If you train while fasted, consume significant sodium with your water prior (unless you’ve been directed otherwise), and focus on intensity. You aren’t going to have the gas tank to do enough volume necessary to drive adaptation, so you need to stick to low reps/fewer sets & make them really count.
 
Hyde said:
If you train while fasted, consume significant sodium with your water prior (unless you’ve been directed otherwise), and focus on intensity. You aren’t going to have the gas tank to do enough volume necessary to drive adaptation, so you need to stick to low reps/fewer sets & make them really count.
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That nasty stuff I am taking is loading with sodium. Probably one reason it is so disgusting. LOL
 
March 9th, 2025 (Sunday)

Bench;**Pause
2 sets 5 reps 185lbs, 205lbs
2 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 240lbs
2 sets 2 reps 255lbs, 265lbs
2 sets 1 rep 275lbs, 285lbs

Deads;
1 set 3 reps 225lbs**Sumo
1 set 1 rep 275lbs**Conv
1 set 1 rep 315lbs**Sumo
1 set 1 rep 340lbs**Conv
1 set 1 rep 365lbs**Sumo
1 set 1 rep 385lbs**Conv
1 set 1 rep 405lbs**Sumo
1 set 1 rep 425lbs**Conv

Was about 34 hours fasted when I hit the gym and really didn't think it would effect me the way it did. Plus side is I didn't think lifting was an option today so just went in and had some fun. Really think today both sumo/ conv were equal overall even though my conv needs some work and setup was kind of all over. Since this meet is recovery and get all though aches out before the next going to be put conv in more. Will still pull sumo but at least can get some practice in and should help with sumo lockout.
 
dapack said:
That nasty stuff I am taking is loading with sodium. Probably one reason it is so disgusting. LOL
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salt water is an acquired taste.... lol but since my wife started keeping a gallon of pre mixed salt water in the fridge about a year ago I can say that I definitely reach for it fast when I'm feeling particularly parched. sometimes I'll mix a glass of it with a shot of cranberry juice. I figure two birds with one stone and it gives it a little flavoring.
 
March 11th, 2025 (Tuesday)

Bench;
Pause
4 sets 5 reps 170lbs, 185lbs, 200lbs, 215lbs
3 sets 5 reps 230lbs, 245lbs, 260lbs
1 set 3 reps 275lbs**Pain in left chest

3rd rep of the top set felt some pretty bad pain in the outer part of my left chest and stopped the set. Stripped the bar to 135lbs and messed around with grip width and stuff to see how bad it was. Seems the wider the grip the more the pain so that gives me a little hope. Definitely no pressing until Sunday when I test it again. Hoping worse case have to go light for a couple of weeks but able to get some work in.
 
March 12th, 2025 (Wednesday)

Session #1
Deads;**Deficit 25lb Bumper, Sumo
6 sets 5 reps 225lbs, 250lbs, 275lbs, 300lbs, 325lbs 350lbs

Deads;**Sumo
4 sets 1 rep 375lbs, 400lbs, 425lbs, 455lbs

Rack Pulls;**Peg 3
4 sets 5 reps 275lbs, 315lbs, 350lbs, 385lbs

Session #2
Leg Press;
6 sets 13 reps

Standing Leg Curls;
4 sets 13 reps

Leg Curls;
4 sets 13 reps

Was suppose to be back/ lats for 2nd session but wasn't even going to try so hit some quads/ hams instead. After today now have my doubts how close conv/ sumo are. The top 3 sets of deficits were solid/ hard working sets and then 4 sets later hitting 455lbs in sumo. Last week just went after conv and hit 460lbs so doubt now they are that close. Could be wrong but have my doubts now.
 
dapack said:
March 12th, 2025 (Wednesday)

Session #1
Deads;**Deficit 25lb Bumper, Sumo
6 sets 5 reps 225lbs, 250lbs, 275lbs, 300lbs, 325lbs 350lbs

Deads;**Sumo
4 sets 1 rep 375lbs, 400lbs, 425lbs, 455lbs

Rack Pulls;**Peg 3
4 sets 5 reps 275lbs, 315lbs, 350lbs, 385lbs

Session #2
Leg Press;
6 sets 13 reps

Standing Leg Curls;
4 sets 13 reps

Leg Curls;
4 sets 13 reps

Was suppose to be back/ lats for 2nd session but wasn't even going to try so hit some quads/ hams instead. After today now have my doubts how close conv/ sumo are. The top 3 sets of deficits were solid/ hard working sets and then 4 sets later hitting 455lbs in sumo. Last week just went after conv and hit 460lbs so doubt now they are that close. Could be wrong but have my doubts now.
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You should always do some kind of conventional accessory pulling no matter what unless late in prep, but nothing wrong with staying sumo for comp if it feels better.
 
Hyde said:
You should always do some kind of conventional accessory pulling no matter what unless late in prep, but nothing wrong with staying sumo for comp if it feels better.
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Still undecided at this point what I will pull. Not really doing a peak/ prep for this meet so a lot will depend on what happens in the next few week. Plan on 10 days out for my last sumo pull and at 17 days out will test conv. The sumo will not be ME and looking to stop around 455 to 470 and have it be a smooth/ solid pull. 17 days out if I can pull a smooth 450 to 455 conv and can make 181lb weight class will probably pull conv. My best conv is 473 at a meet and since this meet is not a full on prep would be nice to PR my conv at the meet. If I do sumo not going 100% unless I feel there is a good chance at 500.5.
 
March 16th, 2025 (Sunday)

Session #1
Squats;**Cerberus Sleeves
4 sets 5 reps 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 250lbs

Pioneer Chokers Wraps
3 sets 5 reps 275lbs, 300lbs, 325lbs

Deads;**Conv
2 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 275lbs**Mixing stance width to find what works
2 sets 2 reps 315lbs, 350lbs**Mixing stance width again
3 sets 1 rep 375lbs, 400lbs, 445lbs

Session #2
Leg Press;
6 sets 13 reps

Leg Curls;
6 sets 13 reps

Found my conv stance width and it is pretty wide, almost strongman looking. Felt the best and weight also moved the best. Tested bench and as long as I do pinkie on the ring for the time being should be ok. A little shocked how quickly my left chest got better considering the pain I was in Mon/ Tues.
 
dapack said:
March 16th, 2025 (Sunday)

Session #1
Squats;**Cerberus Sleeves
4 sets 5 reps 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 250lbs

Pioneer Chokers Wraps
3 sets 5 reps 275lbs, 300lbs, 325lbs

Deads;**Conv
2 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 275lbs**Mixing stance width to find what works
2 sets 2 reps 315lbs, 350lbs**Mixing stance width again
3 sets 1 rep 375lbs, 400lbs, 445lbs

Session #2
Leg Press;
6 sets 13 reps

Leg Curls;
6 sets 13 reps

Found my conv stance width and it is pretty wide, almost strongman looking. Felt the best and weight also moved the best. Tested bench and as long as I do pinkie on the ring for the time being should be ok. A little shocked how quickly my left chest got better considering the pain I was in Mon/ Tues.
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How'd it feel going narrow? Curious what the differences were
 
AnfoAjax said:
How'd it feel going narrow? Curious what the differences were
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I always mixing my grip each set. Start with pinkie and work out to max so I am use to it. My strongest width for single seems max for comp but for gym bench middle finger.
 
dapack said:
I always mixing my grip each set. Start with pinkie and work out to max so I am use to it. My strongest width for single seems max for comp but for gym bench middle finger.
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I feel like mine is the same. it took me a year to go from pinky being inside the ring, until I could comfortably hit ring finger or even wider. My heaviest weights/reps tend to be my most comfortable wide grip but I've noticed when I'm setting up for an AMRAP I often bring in my grip a bit, about a fingers width.
 
March 17th, 2025 (Monday)

Bench;**Pause/ Pinkie on Ring
8 sets 5 reps 155lbs, 170lbs, 185lbs, 200lbs, 215lbs, 230lbs, 245lbs, 260lbs
1 set 4 reps 275lbs**Slight discomfort last rep but nothing major

OHP's;
5 sets 3 reps 95lbs, 115lbs, 135lbs, 150lbs, 165lbs

Flat Dbl Press;
4 sets 13 reps

Seated Triceps Ext;
4 sets 13 reps

Push Downs;
5 sets 13 reps

Considering where I was at last week at this time extremely happy with this session. 260 felt normal but the 15lb jump did make a little difference but nothing major for the pain part. 275x4 paused is a solid set for me so happy about that part. Not going to press on Wednesday and if I get into the gym on Friday will probably just do OHPs again.
 
Dustin07 said:
I feel like mine is the same. it took me a year to go from pinky being inside the ring, until I could comfortably hit ring finger or even wider. My heaviest weights/reps tend to be my most comfortable wide grip but I've noticed when I'm setting up for an AMRAP I often bring in my grip a bit, about a fingers width.
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dapack said:
I always mixing my grip each set. Start with pinkie and work out to max so I am use to it. My strongest width for single seems max for comp but for gym bench middle finger.
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I envy y'all who can go wide lol. Going more than 2-3 inches past the smooth just messes up my shoulders and I lose SO much power. The way I bench it relies so much on my back and it's all gone if I go wider

I did this for years and I was stuck in that 350 range. Once I started doing it narrow , pretty much blasted past 350 finally up into the 400s.

I've talked to alot of folks and it doesn't seem to be the case for them, so maybe I'm not benching correctly I don't know
 
AnfoAjax said:
I envy y'all who can go wide lol. Going more than 2-3 inches past the smooth just messes up my shoulders and I lose SO much power. The way I bench it relies so much on my back and it's all gone if I go wider

I did this for years and I was stuck in that 350 range. Once I started doing it narrow , pretty much blasted past 350 finally up into the 400s.

I've talked to alot of folks and it doesn't seem to be the case for them, so maybe I'm not benching correctly I don't know
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when I was younger, like highschool - my 20s, I generally did not bench heavy or do skull crushers because it made my elbow pop so I did a lot of other stuff for chest. Same thing with wide grip and and even incline barbell, it had a really uncomfortable almost tearing sensation in my forward delt but after about 6-12 months of doing a lot of very light volume work with both incline and wide grip it finally just disappeared...
 
AnfoAjax said:
I envy y'all who can go wide lol. Going more than 2-3 inches past the smooth just messes up my shoulders and I lose SO much power. The way I bench it relies so much on my back and it's all gone if I go wider

I did this for years and I was stuck in that 350 range. Once I started doing it narrow , pretty much blasted past 350 finally up into the 400s.

I've talked to alot of folks and it doesn't seem to be the case for them, so maybe I'm not benching correctly I don't know
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Think the most I get is maybe 10lb difference between pinkie and max grip and maybe 1 or 1.5 reps more. Like the idea of training more inside the rings and going to start doing it more often. Not the best on mechanicals but seems a narrower grip would work the chest/ triceps more than say a max grip. Think will estimate about 3 fingers in and work from there to pinkie on the ring. After 4 sets rinse and repeat. One would think if I get stronger in those grips than my middle finger/ max should also increase.
 
March 19th, 2025 (Wednesday)

Session #1
Deads;**Deficit/ Sumo
5 sets 5 reps 225lbs, 275lbs, 315lbs, 340lbs, 365lbs

Deads;**Sumo
4 sets 1 rep 375lbs, 405lbs, 435lbs, 465lbs

Rack Pulls;**Peg 3
4 sets 4 reps 275lbs, 315lbs, 365lbs, 405lbs

Session #2
Lat Pull Downs;
4 sets 13 reps

Seated Rows;
4 sets 13 reps

Stiff Arm Pull Downs;
4 sets 13 reps

Face Pulls;
4 sets 13 reps

Pretty happy with my last pull off the floor considering Sunday's last set of conv was a hard/ light headed rep. Today maybe could have went +10lbs on the deficits to hit the reps too so hitting 465lbs after all that is solid for me. Only 3 pulls left until the meet so next week is deficits for 3 reps so no pull off the floor since will be smoked after deficits. Need to slowing start recovering a little so my last pulls are solid.
 
I think it's interesting to see you doing both sumo and conventional pulling, particularly if you're competing in one stance consistently. Maybe I need to add in sumos too. Plus a good reminder to add back in some rack pulls again.
 
Segansational said:
I think it's interesting to see you doing both sumo and conventional pulling, particularly if you're competing in one stance consistently. Maybe I need to add in sumos too. Plus a good reminder to add back in some rack pulls again.
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After June meet going to focus on conv for sometime just to see which I am truly stronger in. Right now.just trying to get use to them again.
 
dapack said:
Session #1
Deads;**Deficit/ Sumo
5 sets 5 reps 225lbs, 275lbs, 315lbs, 340lbs, 365lbs

Deads;**Sumo
4 sets 1 rep 375lbs, 405lbs, 435lbs, 465lbs

Rack Pulls;**Peg 3
4 sets 4 reps 275lbs, 315lbs, 365lbs, 405lbs

Session #2
Lat Pull Downs;
4 sets 13 reps

Seated Rows;
4 sets 13 reps

Stiff Arm Pull Downs;
4 sets 13 reps

Face Pulls;
4 sets 13 reps

Pretty happy with my last pull off the floor considering Sunday's last set of conv was a hard/ light headed rep. Today maybe could have went +10lbs on the deficits to hit the reps too so hitting 465lbs after all that is solid for me. Only 3 pulls left until the meet so next week is deficits for 3 reps so no pull off the floor since will be smoked after deficits. Need to slowing start recovering a little so my last pulls are solid.
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I'm scared to do deficit sumos lol. Last time I did the bumpers slid both ways and I did the splits with like 400 pounds.

Almost as traumatic for me as using the 10lb plate as a bench board 🤣
 
AnfoAjax said:
I'm scared to do deficit sumos lol. Last time I did the bumpers slid both ways and I did the splits with like 400 pounds.

Almost as traumatic for me as using the 10lb plate as a bench board 🤣
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Someone has to carefully hold that plate when you use it as a board so you keep your teeth! And it’s better to have them hold a 25 with two hands, so they can keep theirs out of the way safely!

You can guess how I’ve learned these things lol
 
Hyde said:
Someone has to carefully hold that plate when you use it as a board so you keep your teeth! And it’s better to have them hold a 25 with two hands, so they can keep theirs out of the way safely!

You can guess how I’ve learned these things lol
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If only we recorded all our fails 🤣

Put a grey filter over it and freeze frame right before disaster
 
March 22nd, 2025 (Saturday)

Deads;**Conv
3 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 275lbs, 315lbs
4 sets 1 rep 350lbs, 375lbs, 405lbs, 430lbs

Could tell how 225lbs moved was going to be an off day. Just wanted to see where my conv where with it be the only thing I was focusing on for the day.
 
March 23rd, 2025 (Sunday)

Session #1
Bench;**Pause
10 sets 3 reps 155lbs, 170lbs, 185lbs, 200lbs, 215lbs, 230lbs, 245lbs, 260lbs, 275lbs, 285lbs

CGBP;
5 sets 5 reps 155lbs, 170lbs, 185lbs, 205lbs, 215lbs

Session #2
Flat Dbl Press;
4 sets 13 reps

Seated Dbl Press;
4 sets 13 reps

Seated Triceps Ext;
4 sets 13 reps

Push Downs;
4 sets 13 reps

Only about 4 hours of sleep so passed on squats today and did bench instead. Started bench about 3 fingers inside the ring and worked up to max grip before starting over with ring finger to max grip. They way my left chest felt a couple weeks ago didn't see recovering this quick.
 
Glad to see things appear to be healing quickly for that tweak! Hitting 90% without issues and some good volume
 
dapack said:
Only about 4 hours of sleep
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man I don't know how you do that. My sleep suffered greatly when I owned that other gym. Between 5am sessions, and getting messages until 1am, my brain felt like it was killing itself. it was an easy decision for me to sell that thing and get out of that lifestyle FAST.
 
Dustin07 said:
man I don't know how you do that. My sleep suffered greatly when I owned that other gym. Between 5am sessions, and getting messages until 1am, my brain felt like it was killing itself. it was an easy decision for me to sell that thing and get out of that lifestyle FAST.
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My days off I get the worst sleep. I get up usually around 3 to 330AM but go to bed around 730ish. On weekends up around 11pm but my body still wants to get up are 4 to 5am.
 
dapack said:
My days off I get the worst sleep. I get up usually around 3 to 330AM but go to bed around 730ish. On weekends up around 11pm but my body still wants to get up are 4 to 5am.
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I am normally pretty similar, although wake up 430am and bed around 8-8:30pm. but I think maybe this cut has me a bit exhausted because Sat/Sun I've noticed sleeping has gone a bit later than my normal 6:30 or 7am lol. sometimes if I sleep an hour later than I had meant to on a weekend I just let myself enjoy it and assume I needed it...
 
March 24th, 2025 (Monday)

Session #1
Squats;**Cerberus Sleeves
5 sets 3 reps 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 250lbs, 275lbs

Pioneer Heavy Wraps
4 sets 1 rep 295lbs, 315lbs, 340lbs, 375lbs

Deads;**Conv
6 sets 1 rep 225lbs, 275lbs, 315lbs, 365lbs, 415lbs, 450lbs

Session #2
Leg Press;
6 sets 13 reps

Leg Curls;
6 sets 13 reps

Amazing what a couple days can do for deads and even after doing heavy squats. Squats continue to disappoint but maybe when I take my last heavy it will work out.
 
dapack said:
April 19th,, 3.5 weeks out.
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Awesome. That’s the same day as our gym’s meet here. It’s USAPL, but we bring our equipment and get the venue so that the head judge can just focus on bringing their impartial judges in. So it’s kind of co-ran.

It’s good because we have a lot of college kids who want a tested meet, so we can make sure they have good local impartial opportunities, without having to be responsible for any excessively strict BS calls lol.
 
Hyde said:
Awesome. That’s the same day as our gym’s meet here. It’s USAPL, but we bring our equipment and get the venue so that the head judge can just focus on bringing their impartial judges in. So it’s kind of co-ran.

It’s good because we have a lot of college kids who want a tested meet, so we can make sure they have good local impartial opportunities, without having to be responsible for any excessively strict BS calls lol.
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Sounds like will be a great meet. Not saying it is intentional always but seen gyms hold meets and their members get the borderline calls. Seen some high squats last meet, quick pauses on bench and even borderline hitching on deads. Really makes no difference in the end for me but seems to be a trend. Would be hard judging someone you know in my opinion.
 
dapack said:
Sounds like will be a great meet. Not saying it is intentional always but seen gyms hold meets and their members get the borderline calls. Seen some high squats last meet, quick pauses on bench and even borderline hitching on deads. Really makes no difference in the end for me but seems to be a trend. Would be hard judging someone you know in my opinion.
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Absolutely. You do not want a quality judge who’s a personal friend judging you; unless you hit it clean as a whistle, they’ll have to redlight you. I’ve had it happen to me, but I am glad because he was an awesome guy & I don’t compete for gifts. I wouldn’t want the integrity of his judging questioned when he did so much for the sport in the area.

This way we can host something close, be a part of planning the dates, but all of the calls are on outside USAPL judges. Then the gym gets a cut of the profits too. And the members who spot/load get to support their friends competing.
 
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