[GqArtguy]

Originally Posted by 410klaWK

So my questions are:

1) What can someone who has never done any real SM type work before do to prepare for a competition?

Given your time constraint, not much. A trap bar deadlift simulates a car deadlift much better than a regular bar. If you want to train your rowing skills, get on an ergonomic rower and learn to row with your entire body, but if you can row something heavy with a knotted rope or something that would be great.

The rest of the events are best trained with implements, otherwise, just carry some heavy objects in your hands and get used to it. If your conditioning sucks, maybe some car pushing would be useful.

2) What are the standard rules on these lifts?

Depends on the competition. Ask your promoter.

3) How well does SM and PL training cross over with each other?

Two different sports with different rules. They do have some carry to each other, but if you want to be good in either sport, you have to specialize and train how you need for your sport.