Archive for April, 2015
5-3-1 Cycle#3/Week#1 Overhead Press
Posted: April 27, 2015 in Training JournalTags: 5-3-1, Overhead Press
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5-3-1 Cycle#3/Week#1 Bench Press
Posted: April 27, 2015 in Training JournalTags: 5-3-1, Bench, Bench Press
Meet Video – 2015 APF Big Iron Iowa & Nebraska State Championships
Posted: April 15, 2015 in AnnouncementsTags: Bench Press, Big Iron Gym, Deadlift, Meet Results, Squat
My 2nd Powerlifting Meet Results
Posted: April 14, 2015 in AnnouncementsTags: Big Iron Gym, Meet Results, PR
Here are my results from the 2015 APF Big Iron Iowa and Nebraska State Powerlifting Championships:
Squat – 3 for 3 – Final Attempt: 501.5 lbs (227.5 kg)
Bench Press – 2 for 3 (Missed 352.7) – 2nd Attempt: 336.2 lbs (152.5kg)
Deadlift – 3 for 3 – Final Attempt: 523.6 lbs (237.5 kg)
Full Power Total – 1,361.3 lbs (617.5 kg)
These lifts got me 2nd place in the 242 lb Raw Men’s Division.
Here is how these numbers compare to my 1st Powerlifting Meet at the SPF Rick Hussey Tribute Meet:
Squat – 402.3 lbs
Bench Press – 325.2 lbs
Deadlift – 451.9 lbs
That makes for a 99.2 lbs increase on Squat, 11b increase on Bench Press, and 71.7 lbs increase on Deadlift for a 181.9 lb increase to my total. I did this in 7 months! I feel very good about how my training is coming along. New goals have been set and a new training cycle has been started. I can’t wait to compete again! (Videos will be posted later.)
Well…I am just putting the finishing touches on packing my meet bag for this Saturday. I am excited for my 2nd experience at a meet. Main goals for this meet: 1) don’t bomb out, 2) hit at least 2/3 on every lift, 3) beat 1st meet total. (This shouldn’t be hard. My planned openers already do this.), and 4) HAVE FUN. Secondary goal: 1) PR on all 3 lifts. The way I have planned my lifts, my total should be close to 185 lbs over my 1st meet 6 months ago. I will post my planned lift numbers later today or tomorrow. Stay tuned!
5-3-1 Cycle#2/Week#4 Deadlift
Posted: April 8, 2015 in Training JournalTags: 5-3-1, Deadlift, Meet Prep
Felt good. Form is working better. Last training session before the meet.
5-3-1 Cycle#2/Week#4 Bench
Posted: April 7, 2015 in AnnouncementsTags: 5-3-1, Bench Press, Meet Prep
Good start to deload week. Felt strong. Shoulders felt good. Feeling like I am finally finding a way to keep my body tight and actually use my legs on bench. Last bench session before the meet on Saturday.
Heavy Hammer Gym 