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07-03-2006, 03:58 PM
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articles for training with squat suit
I'm currently training for the Belgian PL championships and since most competitors will use a squat suit or other PL gear, I decided to buy a squat suit too. But I don't really know how too train with this. any advice or articles that may help?
thx
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Bench press: 135kg - 297lbs (training)
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07-03-2006, 04:06 PM
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Lots and lots of info on preparing for a powerlifting meet at elitefts, check out their powerlifting articles.
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07-04-2006, 08:05 AM
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anyone/anything else? those are mainly about bench shirts
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Max lifts:
Squat: 195kg - 429lbs (training) ..seriously outdated..
Bench press: 135kg - 297lbs (training)
Deadlift: 190kg - 418lbs (training)
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07-04-2006, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by igunick
anyone/anything else? those are mainly about bench shirts
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Maybe you'll like this one.
The Circa-Maximal Squat Phase by Jim Wendler
Elitefts is your place if you are going to compete in a powerlifting meet. You've just got to be willing to sift through their extensive library to find exactly what you need. |
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07-08-2006, 07:10 AM
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EliteFitness would probably recommend lifting raw until you build up to heavier lifts.
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07-08-2006, 08:35 AM
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Do you have specific questions? If so, what do you want to know?
Eric and I have lifted in quite a few meets, so if there's something specific we can probably help you out.
Stay strong
MR
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07-08-2006, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ryan122185
EliteFitness would probably recommend lifting raw until you build up to heavier lifts.
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I used to think that exact way. But judging by most of the stuff ive read on elitefts, gear is used more for saftey then anything else. So with that in mind, if your going to compete in it you may as well do some training in it. |
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07-08-2006, 05:19 PM
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safety for when you are benching 400 and squatting 500
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07-08-2006, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ryan122185
safety for when you are benching 400 and squatting 500
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there's no number for saftey. |
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07-08-2006, 05:57 PM
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What kind of suit are you wearing? In what federation are you competing? Both of these factors are going to affect how you train.
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07-10-2006, 04:54 AM
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I bought my suit from a friend, he got to big for it. It's a metal viking squatter and I'll be competing in GPC. I just got my suit today, seems a little big though. Basically I just want to know how and when to train with the suit and when to train raw.
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Max lifts:
Squat: 195kg - 429lbs (training) ..seriously outdated..
Bench press: 135kg - 297lbs (training)
Deadlift: 190kg - 418lbs (training)
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07-10-2006, 06:07 AM
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A suit either fits right, or it doesn't. If it feels a little big, it is. If it feels way too tight, it fits right.
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07-10-2006, 06:58 AM
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yes I know, It was kind of a guess, according to the size chart I need somewhere between size 46-48, this is a 48. I'm gonna look for someone who has a size smaller and try to trade them or something.
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Max lifts:
Squat: 195kg - 429lbs (training) ..seriously outdated..
Bench press: 135kg - 297lbs (training)
Deadlift: 190kg - 418lbs (training)
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07-10-2006, 07:03 AM
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or I can try to gain more weight 
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Max lifts:
Squat: 195kg - 429lbs (training) ..seriously outdated..
Bench press: 135kg - 297lbs (training)
Deadlift: 190kg - 418lbs (training)
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