Well I got an itch to start powerlifting again! I will be following training set up by Frank! My BW is around 235. I want to do my first comp some time summer 2009have never trained with anything more than a belt and I want to compete in gear so that will be a change as well. Never done box squats, speed any thing or any band work. Oh hot damn this is my jam lol its gonna be fun.
stats as of right now
Bench- 335
Squat(No belt)- testing today guessing 455
Dead (no belt)- 485
Total- 1275
So I have a ton of work to get to a 2000 lbs total. It will be done
Please feel free to cretique and give advice when needed.
Thanks
Ray
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Does anyone know if UPA is a doubly ply fed? Only meets I can find that are within a 6 hour drive are USPL or UPA........USPL is IPF rules UPA i cant find
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Yep, double ply, monolift. open back shirts too. Good fed i hear, really well ran meets.
also, USPF now has a d2 division which is multiply. They are affiliated with the GPC which is where i am competing in 2 weeks here.. the only rule difference between the D2 and UPA is that for D2 your bench shirt has to be closed back.
ok sorry for all the newb questions if i was going to buy something this week ie squat suit or bench shirt then get the other for christmas which would u suggest
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Id go for the squat suit first. bench shirts are a real bitch to learn and will give you a bad opinion about gear hahaha
the suit will add more lbs to your squat. what suits are you considering? I think im pretty similar to your size so i could maybe give some advice on sizing.
Depending on where you are taking your weight, the 48 could work. I wanted a 48 when i was lighter. But I think you would have a hell of a time getting on a new unstretched 48 at 235.
register for fortified-iron.com and check out the classifieds. i get alot of my stuff from guys on there, you can really save alot of money. if its double-ply gear it usually lasts pretty well so it can be worth it.
I just looked quickly, didnt see a 50pro squatter, but i did see a 50 ace squatter for 130.. that may be a little much though.
nah.. i have a 50 ace. it took some getting used too ill give it that. Really got to be able to withstand the pressure in the hole. While you are learning it you could keep the straps down for a while.
The ace suit has a ton of support, for sure, its one of the best suits on the market. But its not insane if you dont add breifs + wraps.
Yeah ive had that problem before. I often drive 3-4 hours (each way) to train on the weekends because of that.
You just need to find one training partner, and use a power rack (incase you really miss a bench/squat) and you will be fine. I just train with my girlfriend 90% of the time. She helps me get my gear on when needed and gives me lift offs and such.
Its not ideal, but you gotta get it done somehow.
Im sure there is a group of powerlifters around you somewhere.
1 ton here I come........
if i was going to buy something this week ie squat suit or bench shirt then get the other for christmas which would u suggest
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