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12-05-2006, 03:23 PM
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So I have less than 2 months to up the DEAD
I have until Jan 27 to get me dead to around 530. Im going to finish my current workout week following a 6x3 sheme, then a few days rest, then I start training. Anyone got any links advice? Its a pretty large number to add to in such short time but I think competing is going to bring out the animal in me.
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12-05-2006, 03:25 PM
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Where are you currently at with your dead? What's your max?
Are you planning on competing raw?
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12-05-2006, 03:28 PM
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wow, thansk for the speedy reply. Currently im at 176, pulled 495 about 3 weeks ago, didnt attempt anymore, had some brutal workouts since. Yes, no belt no nothing, just hoping I still fit in my old wreslting singlet.
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12-05-2006, 03:28 PM
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I know you want to lift raw but you could buy a belt, could easily add 10-20lbs to your deadlift. Besides, belts are still considered raw in meets.
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12-05-2006, 03:30 PM
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Ive never DLed with a belt. Im looking to not spend any extra money seeing how I am a piss broke college kid who is paying for the comp with student loan money. It'll be my frist time ever trying something like this, but I do not want to go in with the mentality of "I just wanna do my best." I want to win. I will train with that mentality.
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12-05-2006, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by igunick
I know you want to lift raw but you could buy a belt, could easily add 10-20lbs to your deadlift. Besides, belts are still considered raw in meets.
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Heh, usually when I say "raw", it's without a suit. But yeah, wear a belt!
BTW, here's a terrific link: Diablo Barbell. Stevey, know you're in Florida and these folks are in Cali, but I've known a couple of these guys and they're good and knowledgeable. Extremely so.
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12-05-2006, 03:32 PM
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Ive never DLed with a belt. Im looking to not spend any extra money seeing how I am a piss broke college kid who is paying for the comp with student loan money. It'll be my frist time ever trying something like this, but I do not want to go in with the mentality of "I just wanna do my best." I want to win. I will train with that mentality.
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If you're going in with the intent to win, you're going to start to getting used to a belt. You use the belt, btw; especially with the deadlift. You "push" into it as you pull. So...find a belt. ASAP. |
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12-05-2006, 03:34 PM
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Checkin it out now, anything specific I can find? The navigation is horrible.
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12-05-2006, 03:35 PM
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They have them at my gym, I guess Ill start using one when i train below 3 reps to get used to it. So push my lower back into it you say?
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12-05-2006, 03:38 PM
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Ill be competing in the junior class(20-23) so I am fairely confident I can hang with my peers. Sicne finals will be over thurs for me, until school starts up again, I will be doing nothing but job searching, training, sleeping and spending time with the gf, who is fully behind me on it. I made the choice to do it last night and really couldnt sleep from excitement about something 2 months away!
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12-05-2006, 03:39 PM
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Also is 530 reasonable in such short time? Or am I setting myself up for injury? I actually met a competing OL at the gym the other day and Ive scheduled a couple sessions with him to learn what I can about competition.
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12-05-2006, 03:40 PM
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Checkin it out now, anything specific I can find? The navigation is horrible.
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Look up at the top of the homepage. There is a link to "Forums" - go there and post this question. Also, a link to "Links" and there's a list of some really helpful places. But do start with the Diablo forums. |
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12-05-2006, 03:41 PM
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Patricia, all I can say is thank you.
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12-05-2006, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSteve
Also is 530 reasonable in such short time? Or am I setting myself up for injury? I actually met a competing OL at the gym the other day and Ive scheduled a couple sessions with him to learn what I can about competition.
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Then before you put down a number in stone, train first with this guy. Another thing, what PL org is putting this meet on? Don't worry so much about "winning numbers", I like to think of meets as places where you set PRs. So, plan on setting a personal best.
As for the belt: no, you push your stomach into the belt. Now, this is a really rough description and I apologize for that, but I'll go and find something more specific for you and post it; it'll be a bit later, I really gotta go and finish up on some homework! 
I'll be coming back to this and I see you have a training log and I'll check that also to get a better idea of where you're at. |
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12-05-2006, 03:46 PM
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Patricia, all I can say is thank you.
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Hey, if I've provided you with good information and have helped, than that's all that matters!
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12-05-2006, 03:49 PM
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12-05-2006, 03:52 PM
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I think you said in your log that you won't do the Strength program in NROL until next year, but you should think about doing it now. Strength 1 added at least 30 to my deadlift in four weeks. I'm nowhere near your strength level, but maybe it could do that for you too.
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12-05-2006, 03:54 PM
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APF! That's going to be the fed of the next meet I enter. Planning on entering one here in Oregon. Very cool. |
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12-05-2006, 03:58 PM
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matthew, I was actually planning on startin that prematurely. Unfortunately i | |
