BrianBobb
Level 1 Valued Member
I signed up for the October 1st TSC, but now I'm wondering if I should have waited for next April. I signed up for the novice class, and here's where I currently stand with the tested events:
-Pull ups: I'm at 1 neck-to-bar pullup, and it's pretty close to a max effort to get it; I can't get more than halfway up for a second rep right now. I'm practicing singles almost every day, as well as ring rows for extra volume and just hanging from the bar to build up my ability to just hold my own weight.
-Deadlift: My best deadlift is a 285 lb sumo-style pull. I still feel like I'm progressing on this lift, and I'm pretty sure I can crack 300 by October 1.
-Kettlebell snatch: I've been snatching with a 35 lb bell for most of the summer, and started moving up to a 20 kg bell over the past 2 weeks. Left side is stronger than the right; I'm shaky locking out on the right side. I've been doing TGUs and one-armed swings (S&S workout) to strengthen my right shoulder in addition to the snatches.
I signed up for the TSC to have something to aim for and shape my training around, to have the experience of actually going to a competition, and to set a baseline for future TSCs, but looking at these numbers I'm starting to second-guess myself and think that maybe I should have waited until I got stronger. Is there generally an expected "baseline strength" standard for the TSC? I do feel confident that if I do it on October 1, I won't injure myself.
I'm 39 years old, 5'11, 185 lb. I got into strength training about 2 years ago to see if I could use it to get past arthritis-like symptoms throughout my body, and it's worked (most joint pain is completely gone), even if it's been slow going to build up my strength.
I've been reading the forums here for awhile, and have seen a lot of good posts and advice given, so what do you think. Press on to October 1?
Thanks,
Brian
-Pull ups: I'm at 1 neck-to-bar pullup, and it's pretty close to a max effort to get it; I can't get more than halfway up for a second rep right now. I'm practicing singles almost every day, as well as ring rows for extra volume and just hanging from the bar to build up my ability to just hold my own weight.
-Deadlift: My best deadlift is a 285 lb sumo-style pull. I still feel like I'm progressing on this lift, and I'm pretty sure I can crack 300 by October 1.
-Kettlebell snatch: I've been snatching with a 35 lb bell for most of the summer, and started moving up to a 20 kg bell over the past 2 weeks. Left side is stronger than the right; I'm shaky locking out on the right side. I've been doing TGUs and one-armed swings (S&S workout) to strengthen my right shoulder in addition to the snatches.
I signed up for the TSC to have something to aim for and shape my training around, to have the experience of actually going to a competition, and to set a baseline for future TSCs, but looking at these numbers I'm starting to second-guess myself and think that maybe I should have waited until I got stronger. Is there generally an expected "baseline strength" standard for the TSC? I do feel confident that if I do it on October 1, I won't injure myself.
I'm 39 years old, 5'11, 185 lb. I got into strength training about 2 years ago to see if I could use it to get past arthritis-like symptoms throughout my body, and it's worked (most joint pain is completely gone), even if it's been slow going to build up my strength.
I've been reading the forums here for awhile, and have seen a lot of good posts and advice given, so what do you think. Press on to October 1?
Thanks,
Brian