Powerlifiting Competition?

[Ryano2005]

Okay well the other day in the gym I was lifiting as I normally would and I had no spotter and benched 315 for a set of 10, well a guy I know real well talked to me about competing in a bench division or meet or what ever and he pretty much said I had to go so I was wondering what to expect, how will this go down, is this seperated by weight class or age or what?

[loki_is_a_god]

the ones i have been reading about, you will be put into weight classes...

[powerliftmike]

You can enter a age division, or just lift open. Weight classes apply. Men and women are separate divisions and also have different weight classes. Are you wanting to bench only in a meet, push/pull, or full power? Do you have any equipment experience? What is your bodyweight?

[Ryano2005]

You can enter a age division, or just lift open. Weight classes apply. Men and women are separate divisions and also have different weight classes. Are you wanting to bench only in a meet, push/pull, or full power? Do you have any equipment experience? What is your bodyweight?

Well im 19 and will be turning 20 in august, ill prolly just be doing a bench meet, and my weight yesterday was 222 and I should be benching over 400 when this all goes down, so im just kinda wondering???

[Ryano2005]

O yea and he said I can use his bench shirt but other than that I dont know about any other equpiment.

[powerliftmike]

Well im 19 and will be turning 20 in august, ill prolly just be doing a bench meet, and my weight yesterday was 222 and I should be benching over 400 when this all goes down, so im just kinda wondering???

Damn man. You should enter a meet asap. You can compete in 16-19 y/o division and get into the 220 class and probably get a state record, or very close to it. If you wait until you are 20 (junior division), or lift in the 242 (what a 222 bodyweight would put you in) you are at a competitive disadvantage.

[Ryano2005]

Damn man. You should enter a meet asap. You can compete in 16-19 y/o division and get into the 220 class and probably get a state record, or very close to it. If you wait until you are 20 (junior division), or lift in the 242 (what a 222 bodyweight would put you in) you are at a competitive disadvantage.

Hey, I apperciate the input and thanks for all your help, do you think I could get close to a state record..... are you serious or you humoring me?

[Doc.Sust]

we need to get you in a bench shirt ASAP!!!! kid if you listen and learn how to use the shirt and we alter your training you will be pressing over 500lbs in the next 3months!!no joke!!!

[Ryano2005]

.................. pm me!!!!

[Doc.Sust]

you have been PM'D

[powerliftmike]

Hey, I apperciate the input and thanks for all your help, do you think I could get close to a state record..... are you serious or you humoring me?

Naw man, Im not bullshitting you. State records vary widely from state to state though (like you could push up the bar and get a record in Montana since nothing has been set). What state you from and I can look it up in WABDL?

[Ryano2005]

Tennessee

[powerliftmike]

Single-Lift Bench Press: Teen Men 16-19
60kg/132 lbs. 104.5 ANDREW ROSE 09/13/03
67.5kg/148 lbs. 314.0 BRANDON LEMING 09/13/03
75 kg/165 lbs 464.9 BRANDON LEMING 11/20/05
82.5kg/181 lbs. 448.4 BRANDON LEMING 08/20/05
90kg/198 lbs. 360.2 JEREMY JONES 08/20/05
117.5kg/259 lbs. 414.3 SETH CARTER 11/20/05

Single-Lift Bench Press: Junior Men 20-25
75 kg/165 lbs 270.0 DON MILLRANY 04/24/04
90kg/198 lbs. 440.7 DAVID MILITANA 11/20/05
100kg/220 lbs. 330.5 MATT BRADFORD 08/14/04
125kg/275 lbs. 507.0 LUKE FOX 04/30/05

Looks like no records have been set in 220 class for Teen 16-19 in TN. Looks like you have a record for sure. BTW, this is from my organization: WABDL

[Ryano2005]

Okay can I set this record in any bench meet or is there a certain 1??? and when do I have to have this done by?? and sorry for bothering you with this but I dont where to begin looking for this information, and I do apperciate it.

[Doc.Sust]

it has to be with that organization all orgnizations have different records.

[Doc.Sust]

if youplan on doing it drug free, check out this site, nd there records, i know they have meets in your area http://members.aol.com/wnpf/index.htm?f=fs

wabdl that mike was talking about , i am not sure if they have meets in tenesee

[Ryano2005]

well currently im not on nothing besides protein shakes so.......... but well what is your all's suggestions? my gym said they would sponsor me if I can show proof witch is in Oak Ridge, Tn so what would be my best bet for this area and thank you all so much for your help.

[curtdawg28]

where you from in tenneseee ? I have friend that have records in spf and 1 other.

[bmg]

im in the same boat. ill be attempting my first bench meet this july. im going to shoot for 525- 550 lbs in the 198 lb weight class.

good luck to you.

[barbndr]

Most important thing to remember about your first meet is just get your first lift in. You'll have 3 attempts. Your first attempt should be something you can do easily (3RM weight would be a good place to start). You also have to be aware as Doc.Sust may have already mentioned that a competition bench is nothing like what you have probably been doing in the gym. If there's a friendly powerlifter in your gym ask him about a competition bench press. The most important aspect is the pause on your chest (the bar must come to a complete stop), feet flat (this varies to feet motionless is some meets), your butt has to stay on the bench among many other things. You want your opening lift to be a weight you can do for 3 reps while maintaining this form. I recommend not using a bench shirt if the meet is soon. It may just throw you off if you are not used to training with it and different organizations have rules as to the types of shirts you can wear.

[Ryano2005]

Sounds good thanks you all, and im oak Ridge Tennessee.

[Ryano2005]

O yea and thanks bmg and good luck to you, jeez 198 pound bench 500-550 now thats impressive, I aint that far yet and doubt I ever will be.............