ahri22
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So just learned my gym is hosting a powerlifting competition in May, and after having a look at the results of some other competitions, I'm of the opinion that I wouldn't make a complete fool of myself if I compete (lol).
So what do you all think would be the best way to prepare?? I've seen LOTS of different programs and plans and stuff. To date I've been messing around with various combinations of sets/reps after reading different things (on the three main lifts). I'm also just getting back into the gym after some time off, so am still working my way back up! (I've also been doing S&S for the past few weeks which has been fun).
Now, a couple of things. 1. I will have to lose weight. Realistically there's no way I should compete at my current weight. By rights, at my height I should be competing in the lowest weight class (47kg) but that's not realistic, so I'm aiming to compete in 52kg weight class (current weight is about 56kg). So I need to be able to cut fat without losing strength (and preferably with gaining some strength too). I know this is a pretty tough call!! However, this opportunity hasn't presented itself before (at least locally... I mean I've looked into competing before, but all the other meets I've seen have been in other cities or interstate, so to see that they're competing at my gym in my town is kinda exciting).
So what do you all think would be the best way to prepare?? I've seen LOTS of different programs and plans and stuff. To date I've been messing around with various combinations of sets/reps after reading different things (on the three main lifts). I'm also just getting back into the gym after some time off, so am still working my way back up! (I've also been doing S&S for the past few weeks which has been fun).
Now, a couple of things. 1. I will have to lose weight. Realistically there's no way I should compete at my current weight. By rights, at my height I should be competing in the lowest weight class (47kg) but that's not realistic, so I'm aiming to compete in 52kg weight class (current weight is about 56kg). So I need to be able to cut fat without losing strength (and preferably with gaining some strength too). I know this is a pretty tough call!! However, this opportunity hasn't presented itself before (at least locally... I mean I've looked into competing before, but all the other meets I've seen have been in other cities or interstate, so to see that they're competing at my gym in my town is kinda exciting).