will do a bench only contest this year whilst I sort out some back issues that are limiting my back squat.
I did 177.5kg bouncy touch and go a few weeks ago and easily do t & g triples on 160 now. Will therefore look at about 160-165 for my first competition in nearly 20 years. Will weigh about 100 or so. If I can triple 170 t & g then the competition after that might see a 170.
Depending on travel commitments, other disruptions and fixing my back squat, a 2016 three lift comp should be possible for a low 600's total which is A grade. As long as the squat has a 2 in front of it everything else should get me there. If only we could front squat instead. I think 180 bench might happen in 2016. I'm 44 but grading scale doesn't care about age divisions so not sure if there is any point lifting in M1 rather than open.
incorrectamundo about age not affecting grading,in actual fact a master lifter only has to "have lifted".you have some great lifters in Australia who deliberately choose to go m1 m2 etc.
There is no Masters grading scale in any fed. It's male/female raw/equipped. If I total 600 raw at 105 it's an A grade on the PA scale no matter how young or old I am. For bench-only I think it's 160 for an A grade @ 105 in raw.
strength aims out for rest of year as getting fit for aths takes a lot of effort.
Would like to reach 2.60m in standing long jump by end of year. power is bottom line, albeit I have very little these days.
There is no Masters grading scale in any fed. It's male/female raw/equipped. If I total 600 raw at 105 it's an A grade on the PA scale no matter how young or old I am. For bench-only I think it's 160 for an A grade @ 105 in raw.
there is so.Australia has no minimum total for a master in order to qualify for events such as the commonwealths or asia/oceanias however its probably not in your best interests to get up there with a 300 total,i think common sense would prevail,you would at least need to be competitive in your category.
I know NZ has a fixed total but its real easy to qualify however that does not mean you will be picked,thats up to the discretion of the selectors.However in terms of gaining team points,i think filling up slots would obviously be to the teams advantage.
your bench is most definitely competitive.im not sure what you can pause but it would be over 160 no?
Check again:
https://powerliftingaustralia.com/qualifying-grading/raw-powerlifting-gradings/
Your grading level has nothing to do with age. Selection for competition is a separate issue.
My competition form bench is generally equal to the weight I can touch and go for a triple. Also have to allow for missed attempt if the referees don't like me which they wont because I don't get into the "spirit" of competition with all that yelling, face slapping jumping around like a prawn kind of stuff. Plus I fart alot.
good luck with your fitness goals,i might do the same for a while.id like to get under 90 kgs so when i start power training again i have a bit of room weight-wise to play with.
yes please check again mr semantics
https://powerliftingaustralia.com/qualifying-grading/
i again disagree,grading does in fact have a lot to do with selection for competition.
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