English Power Lifters??

**English Power Lifter** · 05-09-2005, 04:59 PM

Hi, just wondering if there are any power lifters from England on this forum?

**RJstrong** · 05-10-2005, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by English Power Lifter

Hi, just wondering if there are any power lifters from England on this forum?

I'm not from England, but I am hardcore into powerlifting... just wanted to say "Welcome aboard!"

**English Power Lifter** · 05-10-2005, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by RJstrong

I'm not from England, but I am hardcore into powerlifting... just wanted to say "Welcome aboard!"

Thanks, appreciate it. What are your lifts and any competitions under the belt?

**RJstrong** · 05-10-2005, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by English Power Lifter

Thanks, appreciate it. What are your lifts and any competitions under the belt?

I won the APF Florida States 2003 @ 220 & 2004 @ 242. My best meet as of yet was the APF Southern States Dec 2004... Squat- 804 (365 kilo), Bench- 567 (257.5 kilo), and Deadlift- 722 (327.5 kilo) for a Total- 2094 (950 kilo)... I am currently 1 month out from competing in the APF Senior Nationals June 3-5 2005 up in Detroit, MI... if all goes as planned I am on pace to hit a 2200 total. This is the start of my third year powerlifting, each year I have paced myself at 1 meet every 6 months. So Sr. Nationals will be my fifth meet. I did compete in high school over 10 years ago (bench and clean & jerk). I have always trained with a passion, just at a much higher level of intensity now. Ah... When I start talking powerlifting I tend to get a bit longwinded... enough about me, how about yourself?

**powerbodybuilder** · 05-10-2005, 06:55 PM

Thats some big lifts @ 242lbs RJstrong.

**RJstrong** · 05-10-2005, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by powerbodybuilder

Thats some big lifts @ 242lbs RJstrong.

Thanx my man!

**English Power Lifter** · 05-11-2005, 02:45 AM

Nice lifts RJstrong, hopefully i'll be as strong as you one day. I have my first competition on the 2nd july, which i'm looking forward to. My max lifts are Bench=440lbs (200kgs), dealift=484lbs (220kgs) and squat=572lbs (260kgs). Power lifting isn't as popular as i believe it is over in the states, ashame, but i love lifting.

**English Power Lifter** · 05-11-2005, 02:48 AM

My weight is 225lbs (102.27kgs).

**RJstrong** · 05-11-2005, 06:43 AM

That's some solid lifting! Good luck on your first meet. It's probably safe to say that powerlifting is in your blood now... your a lifer! Don't put too much pressure on yourself, enjoy your meet, and hey maybe you can be the catalyst that helps make the powerscene grow in your neck of the woods!

**English Power Lifter** · 05-11-2005, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by RJstrong

That's some solid lifting! Good luck on your first meet. It's probably safe to say that powerlifting is in your blood now... your a lifer! Don't put too much pressure on yourself, enjoy your meet, and hey maybe you can be the catalyst that helps make the powerscene grow in your neck of the woods!

Thanks mate, hopefully yes.

Like i always say "all things are possible to him who believes".

regards.