Taking it to the next level(I want to look like I work out).

[Alcoholiday]

Originally Posted by ParanoidAndroid

I hear you on the lifting. I would have honestly considered entering some form of a strength competion(powerlifting, ect.), just because you could legitimately put that on your resume if you competed. But, they are all on saturday, which means I can't do them.

I actually put "running" as a extracurricular, as I have competed and placed in races. Can't hurt, right?

a lot are on sunday as well.

[ParanoidAndroid]

Really? Whenver I've checked, they've all been on sat, or the weigh-in was on sat. I'll look some more, I guess

[Alcoholiday]

Originally Posted by ParanoidAndroid

Really? Whenver I've checked, they've all been on sat, or the weigh-in was on sat. I'll look some more, I guess

well, for sanctioned comps, they usually do a 24hr weigh in. If you're not cutting weight, i'm pretty sure you could just go and weigh in the day of the comp if you talked to the meet organizer, but i'm not sure.

[Alcoholiday]

November 11, 2007 -- 4th Annual Southeastern USA Regional Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships
Location: Miami, Florida
Meet Director: Robert Keller
E-mail:rhk@verizon.net
Telephone: 954.790.2249
On-line App1ication: CLICK HERE

February 23 & 24, 2008 -- 26th USAPL Florida State Open Powerlifting Championships
Location: Radisson Hotel - Miami, Florida
Meet Director: Robert Keller
E-mail: rhk@verizon.net
Telephone: 239.790.2249 [cell]
On-line Application: CLICK HERE
Special Note: The annual USAPL Florida State Meeting will take place on Saturday evening February 23, 2008

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/florida

[bigDman]

Originally Posted by ParanoidAndroid

I used to be like that, till about 3 years ago. I could slack off and do fine. Then, I starting taking AP classes

re the sat, I got a 1570 out of 1600, with a 700 in writing. didn't take the act



I actually studied a lot for AP US, just b/c I loved the course and found it interesting.

I'm pretty much done with my early apps,(just submitted UF), so I'm just focusing on school now--trying to pull off a monster 1st trimester.

what AP course are you taken. And what scores did you get on them. ive found it easy to get by with minimal studying... I guess its just cause I am really good at taking test (2250 SAT and 32 ACT with no studying). I take/ have taken AP computer programing, AP Government, AP Calculus BC (and AB), AP biology, AP US, AP World, AP lit, AP lang, AP psych and AP chem
and the only test I wish I had studied for was Calc BC

I guess its good you study now. Cause I dont think i could if i tried
Might not be the best come college :-P

Originally Posted by ParanoidAndroid

I hear you on the lifting. I would have honestly considered entering some form of a strength competion(powerlifting, ect.), just because you could legitimately put that on your resume if you competed. But, they are all on saturday, which means I can't do them.

I actually put "running" as a extracurricular, as I have competed and placed in races. Can't hurt, right?

I never thought about putting lifting on my apps :-P to bad i finished all of them

[ParanoidAndroid]

Originally Posted by Alcoholiday

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/florida

thanks for the link, I'm considering signing up for the nov. 11 date.

Originally Posted by bigDman

what AP course are you taken. And what scores did you get on them. ive found it easy to get by with minimal studying... I guess its just cause I am really good at taking test (2250 SAT and 32 ACT with no studying). I take/ have taken AP computer programing, AP Government, AP Calculus BC (and AB), AP biology, AP US, AP World, AP lit, AP lang, AP psych and AP chem
and the only test I wish I had studied for was Calc BC

uh...
sophomore year
AP euro-5

Junior year
AP Chem-5
AP Eng Language-5
AP US History-5

Senior Year
AP Bio
AP Eng. Lit.
AP Calc

every AP class I could take in my school.

[bigDman]

Originally Posted by ParanoidAndroid

thanks for the link, I'm considering signing up for the nov. 11 date.


uh...
sophomore year
AP euro-5

Junior year
AP Chem-5
AP Eng Language-5
AP US History-5

Senior Year
AP Bio
AP Eng. Lit.
AP Calc

every AP class I could take in my school.

ahh 5's thats what happens when you study :-P

[RacerBill]

Originally Posted by Kevin T.

Well, you pulled all 5s on your APs, and your schedule isn't a joke if you're taking a fair amount of those. As long as you got a solid GPA and good extracurriculars, you should be in good shape. I wish there was some way to get lifting onto the college apps. Honestly, how many kids do you know our age who actually put an effort like this? I'm not saying I'm perfect, cause I've been on and off in my lifting, but its a good 4 hours a week dedicated to lifting, exercising, mobility work, foam rolling, etc. That's some serious time commitment.

Originally Posted by ParanoidAndroid

I hear you on the lifting. I would have honestly considered entering some form of a strength competion(powerlifting, ect.), just because you could legitimately put that on your resume if you competed. But, they are all on saturday, which means I can't do them.

I actually put "running" as a extracurricular, as I have competed and placed in races. Can't hurt, right?

Very, very true, guys. I believe that learning to put consistent effort into a long-term process is one of the most valuable lessons we can get in life. It's amazing how many adults I see who want instant results with minimal effort in almost anything (my VP at work is one of them). It's ridiculous to see them avoiding anything that they can't accomplish in a week or two.

If there is no "other interests" section on your college apps, maybe you can work the weight training into the essay.

[ParanoidAndroid]

Originally Posted by RacerBill

Very, very true, guys. I believe that learning to put consistent effort into a long-term process is one of the most valuable lessons we can get in life. It's amazing how many adults I see who want instant results with minimal effort in almost anything (my VP at work is one of them). It's ridiculous to see them avoiding anything that they can't accomplish in a week or two.

If there is no "other interests" section on your college apps, maybe you can work the weight training into the essay.

That's what I love about lifting--the challenge, and the fact that it takes a while to get results, which is rare in this age of instant gratification.

Some colleges have a question like "what do you do for fun?". Maybe I can work it in there, not sure if that's really the "right" answer.

[RacerBill]

Originally Posted by ParanoidAndroid

That's what I love about lifting--the challenge, and the fact that it takes a while to get results, which is rare in this age of instant gratification.

Some colleges have a question like "what do you do for fun?". Maybe I can work it in there, not sure if that's really the "right" answer.

You sure you're a HS senior? You're wise beyond your years.

Hmmm... I don't see why you couldn't use it for the "what do you do for fun" question. The people who read those apps are looking for someone who can think outside the box a little and not just say "Wii" or "TV" or a stock answer. Include a little more than just "weight training" -- mention monitoring your progress, learning about training methods, anatomy and exercise science, sharing your log in an online community, and (go for the clincher) achieving a long-term goal. That'll get their notice.

[Kevin T.]

That will definitely be worked into my app. Great ideas, PA and RB!

[Alcoholiday]

i think you should enter the contest.

[ParanoidAndroid]

Originally Posted by Alcoholiday

i think you should enter the contest.

I want to, for sure. Only problem is, I mentioned it to my parents, and I'm not so sure they're gonna let me do it.

10/12/07
Weight:183
Pull Day

Pullups
1x10xBW-wide grip, up 1 rep
1x2xBW+25 ,2xBW-normal
1x5xBW-normal
1x5xBW-chin-up

Cable Seated Row
3x12x90-2 more sets at this weight

Straight-arm pulldown
1x15x7plates
1x17x7plates
1x12x8
1x7x8
^up reps/weight

Preacher Curl
1x10xbar+30
2x8xbar+30

DB Curl
1x8x30e
1x10x25e
1x10x20e

BB Bench Press
worked up t0 195x1

Powerlifting Squat
worked up to..
265x1-10 lb PR

Comments:
-pretty good workout. Stronger on everything, I think.
-had extra time, so did some becnhing/squats.
-squats were pretty good, 265 wasn't that hard, even though I was pretty tired. I'm sure I'm capable of much more, I just need to get the techinique down.
-looking forward to this weekend--I can finally get some sleep.

[Simon C]

Yeah, 265 is easy You\'re probably good for 300+

Originally Posted by ParanoidAndroid

I want to, for sure. Only problem is, I mentioned it to my parents, and I\'m not so sure they\'re gonna let me do it.
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Dang! Anti-powerlifting parents!

Did they give you any reasons why they might not let you do it?

[bigDman]

I say go for the powerlifting competition. If not now than over the summer or once your in college