[BRIS] Big Bench in Paradise comp - Ausbb

Sticky · 17-08-2010, 02:31 PM

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Hey everyone.
Now that the nats are done with, its time to look forward to the next comp. For us Brisbane guys, this is the "National Big Bench in Paradise" comp.
It will be RAW and Equipt, with NO need for qualifying total to enter. Its also open to the general public, not just CAPO members. However, anybody that enters must wear a soft suit. Ive seen them going for as little as $35 on some site, Im sure you can find the money

Jeff mentioned that a few people from Victoria will be coming up, so it sounds like it should be a good sized comp.

Quote:

Name : CAPO's ‘National Big Bench in Paradise’

Date: Saturday October 23rd,

Venue: Healthworks West End, 33 Vulture St, West End, Brisbane

Time: Lifting Starts at 1pm, Weigh ins at 10am-12pm

Cost: $35 for CAPO members, $50 for non members.

Also, all entry forms need to be in by Friday October 8th, download a generic entry form from the Capo website, fill it out and post your entry fees and completed forms to:
CAPO QLD
PO BOX 187
Qld 4064

http://www.capopowerlifting.com.au/i...entry_form.pdf

gareer · 17-08-2010, 02:53 PM

I'm keen to come watch, I doubt I'd be any competition but wouldn't mind seeing some people throw up some big weights for sure.

MikeW · 17-08-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gareer

I'm keen to come watch, I doubt I'd be any competition but wouldn't mind seeing some people throw up some big weights for sure.

ditto and ditto.....

PTC · 17-08-2010, 05:54 PM

Okay, I have to step in here.

You guys that are happy to watch and not compete, why?

If only the winner entered comps, we wouldnt have any.

Jeff is an elite bench presser. Do you guys think he started that way?

Do you think he entered his first comp and benched 220kg?

I did a newsletter, explaining that nobody got stronger by watching. Competition is THE best motivator. If you think a lift sucks, enter a comp and train it hard.

If you think you'll wait till you catch up, you never will, trust me.

I can give you guys shitloads of examples of lifters at PTC who never compete because theyre not strong enough, so they wait. Meanwhile, the gap increases.

It takes a lot to organize and promote a comp, I know. I ****ing hate it when lifters say "can I watch". Yeah, thats why I'm organizing it, for you to watch.

Mike and Michael, for ****s sake, get amongst it. Jeff will hold this comp every year. Enter now, set a standard, then come back and beat it.

Max benched 60kg when he first entered a comp, you guys bench MUCH more than that. He's nearly doubled that, you can do the same, but not by watching.

This is intended for all those that figure why enter if I cant win.

Sydney has had no CAPO presence, were trying to change that. Pete is holding a comp soon. Jeff is doing his best, support him now if you wish to get stronger later.

You guys should be grateful to Jeff for holding this comp, I would love to fly up and bring some lifters to compete.

So far he has

Scott
Matt
Michael
Ghosty

I'm off to round up some more

trofius · 17-08-2010, 06:04 PM

am keen as!!

The only thing will be the cost, (it is tight as here just now) will I have to buy a soft suit etc or will the regulations be more relaxed as this is open to the public. Will it be the 24hour weigh in etc also?

It is basically 12 weeks away so it is enough for anyone that wants to enter to focus on a goal lift and train for it..

I will be happy if I can do a comp standard pb at this, that is my goal.

PTC · 17-08-2010, 06:10 PM

That's the attitude Mick

MikeW · 17-08-2010, 06:43 PM

Markos,

Good point...

But I am a weak bastard. I'd probably be the weakest bench in the comp at 90kg odd at present. But then again, if I have that long to plan I could maybe specialise for the period and see if I can't top 100kg. Promise noone will laugh!!!?

Cheers,
Mike

trofius · 17-08-2010, 08:00 PM

PTC · 17-08-2010, 08:02 PM

Nobody EVER laughs at anyone else at comps.

I could only bench 25kg when I started, I have no right to laugh at anyone, and neither does any one else.

Once you go lift, you'll understand. Its not gym members, its lifters.

Unbelievably massive difference

gareer · 17-08-2010, 09:33 PM

PTC your right, thanks for the kick, my hesitation is because I thought it was soon and I still haven't touched a weight in atleast 3 weeks. Once I get back into it I'll have a goal for October 23rd, It's already in my calendar.

17-08-2010, 06:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
trofius Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rockhampton Gender: Posts: 1,830	am keen as!! The only thing will be the cost, (it is tight as here just now) will I have to buy a soft suit etc or will the regulations be more relaxed as this is open to the public. Will it be the 24hour weigh in etc also? It is basically 12 weeks away so it is enough for anyone that wants to enter to focus on a goal lift and train for it.. I will be happy if I can do a comp standard pb at this, that is my goal. __________________ Mick..yes another one there are hundreds here..! Currently 74kg, 173cm ~15%bf, 1 RM: B125, BS150, FS110 D180, MP75, PP80, PC90 6 RM: B100, BS110, FS80, D160, MP60, PP60, PC70 http://ausbb.com/member-training-dia...ys-2010-a.html

17-08-2010, 06:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
MikeW Active Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brisbane Gender: Posts: 1,021	Markos, Good point... But I am a weak bastard. I'd probably be the weakest bench in the comp at 90kg odd at present. But then again, if I have that long to plan I could maybe specialise for the period and see if I can't top 100kg. Promise noone will laugh!!!? Cheers, Mike __________________ Current Lifts: SQ 130 BP 95 DL 167 PPM Current Cycle: SQ 140 BP 100 DL 170 My training log

17-08-2010, 08:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
trofius Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rockhampton Gender: Posts: 1,830	__________________ Mick..yes another one there are hundreds here..! Currently 74kg, 173cm ~15%bf, 1 RM: B125, BS150, FS110 D180, MP75, PP80, PC90 6 RM: B100, BS110, FS80, D160, MP60, PP60, PC70 http://ausbb.com/member-training-dia...ys-2010-a.html

17-08-2010, 05:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
PTC Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Frankston Gender: Posts: 6,725	Okay, I have to step in here. You guys that are happy to watch and not compete, why? If only the winner entered comps, we wouldnt have any. Jeff is an elite bench presser. Do you guys think he started that way? Do you think he entered his first comp and benched 220kg? I did a newsletter, explaining that nobody got stronger by watching. Competition is THE best motivator. If you think a lift sucks, enter a comp and train it hard. If you think you'll wait till you catch up, you never will, trust me. I can give you guys shitloads of examples of lifters at PTC who never compete because theyre not strong enough, so they wait. Meanwhile, the gap increases. It takes a lot to organize and promote a comp, I know. I **ing hate it when lifters say "can I watch". Yeah, thats why I'm organizing it, for you to watch. Mike and Michael, for **s sake, get amongst it. Jeff will hold this comp every year. Enter now, set a standard, then come back and beat it. Max benched 60kg when he first entered a comp, you guys bench MUCH more than that. He's nearly doubled that, you can do the same, but not by watching. This is intended for all those that figure why enter if I cant win. Sydney has had no CAPO presence, were trying to change that. Pete is holding a comp soon. Jeff is doing his best, support him now if you wish to get stronger later. You guys should be grateful to Jeff for holding this comp, I would love to fly up and bring some lifters to compete. So far he has Scott Matt Michael Ghosty I'm off to round up some more

17-08-2010, 06:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
PTC Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Frankston Gender: Posts: 6,725	That's the attitude Mick

17-08-2010, 08:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
PTC Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Frankston Gender: Posts: 6,725	Nobody EVER laughs at anyone else at comps. I could only bench 25kg when I started, I have no right to laugh at anyone, and neither does any one else. Once you go lift, you'll understand. Its not gym members, its lifters. Unbelievably massive difference