1RM as of 24/10/2015 Squat: 62.5 Bench: 30.5 Deadlift: 90
Goals: To lean out and cut enough weight to make the 63kg weight class for power lifting (Obviously not looking to any comps for a considerable amount of time, but I did only join the club 6 weeks ago)
1RM as of 24/10/2015 Squat: 62.5 Bench: 30.5 Deadlift: 90
Goals: To lean out and cut enough weight to make the 63kg weight class for power lifting (Obviously not looking to any comps for a considerable amount of time, but I did only join the club 6 weeks ago)
Will keep you all updated on my process!
Great numbers, you are stronger than I was when I started! What sort of program are you following?
Great numbers, you are stronger than I was when I started! What sort of program are you following?
Thanks! I don't know where they got it from but my club gave us the program, its a power lifting program anyway.
Day A Squat 5x5 Bench 5x5 Row 3x8 Curls 3x8 Dips 3x8
Day B Squats 5x5 Deadlifts 3x5 OHP 3x8 Close grip 3x8 Pull ups 3x8
Done on a ABA, BAB rotation. I usually skip dips and pull ups at that time though and do them at my gym another time when I can use the assisted pull up and dip machine because I'm weak AF.
I also do a bit of my own accessory stuff a couple of days a week with dumbbells to try even out my awful muscle imbalances between my left and right arm, no specific program for that just exercises people have recommended to me
Thanks! I don't know where they got it from but my club gave us the program, its a power lifting program anyway.
Day A Squat 5x5 Bench 5x5 Row 3x8 Curls 3x8 Dips 3x8
Day B Squats 5x5 Deadlifts 3x5 OHP 3x8 Pull ups 3x8
Done on a ABA, BAB rotation. I usually skip dips and pull ups at that time though and do them at my gym another time when I can use the assisted pull up and dip machine because I'm weak AF.
I also do a bit of my own accessory stuff a couple of days a week with dumbbells to try even out my awful muscle imbalances between my left and right arm, no specific program for that just exercises people have recommended to me
Looks pretty good for now. Once you get a bit stronger though it will get very difficult with that amount of volume, so if I were you I would cut out the other accessory stuff you are doing to make sure you are 100% fresh ready to smash the big lifts.
1RM as of 24/10/2015 Squat: 62.5 Bench: 30.5 Deadlift: 90
Goals: To lean out and cut enough weight to make the 63kg weight class for power lifting (Obviously not looking to any comps for a considerable amount of time, but I did only join the club 6 weeks ago)
Are you a complete beginner , 90 kg deadlift? and your squat is relatively high for a newbie. Anyways , i recently started going to the gym as well , will follow.
Been dabbling in lifting for over a year, was training for a run anyway so wasn't focussing on strength then got lazy AF over the summer. Came back to it in September with lifting being my top focus fitness-wise and can feel my form is miles better than when doing it alone, will get videos up in due course.
So no, not a total newbie, first time my focus has been on lifting and gaining strength though
Lol, guys.. these are her 1 rep max's... it's not that high.
Bro Tip: For Power-lifting, I'd say keep intensity and volume high from rep ranges around 4-8. Your training program seems quite good, [(Squats and deadlifts on the same day is a no no for me)], but I'd prefer to keep pushing and pulling exercises separate from each other (my personal preference).
*Also make sure your form is 100% before trying to go real heavy, you don't want to end up snapping your **** :/
Lol, guys.. these are her 1 rep max's... it's not that high.
Bro Tip: For Power-lifting, I'd say keep intensity and volume high from rep ranges around 4-8. Your training program seems quite good, [(Squats and deadlifts on the same day is a no no for me)], but I'd prefer to keep pushing and pulling exercises separate from each other (my personal preference).
Keep Up The Good-work!
It's powerlifting, you squat and deadlift in the same day when you compete, makes sense to do it in training.
It's powerlifting, you squat and deadlift in the same day when you compete, makes sense to do it in training.
For someone who is six weeks into powerlifting, I don't think she'll be competing any time soon... Gotta ease yourself into it, don't want to cause injuries.
For someone who is six weeks into powerlifting, I don't think she'll be competing any time soon... Gotta ease yourself into it, don't want to cause injuries.
People have done their squats and deadlifts in the same session for decades, it works, it doesn't mean she is rushing into anything or she is risking an injury.
In today's training session we practiced competition calls and setting our openers ahead of the intra club comp next Friday. Given that all the girls lifting about the same as me look a million kilos lighter than me I'm thoroughly expecting to come last, but someone has to!
Openers are going to be: 50/30/80
Very easy lifts but I'll be very nervous and want to sink my openers then see how it goes... Particularly the deadlift I'd love to hit 95.
Did negatives on the assisted pull up machine 3x8 40kg then dips 3x8 33kg after at the gym.
Now going to take it very easy in preparation. I'm thinking just some light lifting Monday, then just plenty of stretching and mobility with some cardio for the rest of the week.