Powerlifting Comp for Newbs

[The Jake]

Hi there, I'm thinking of competing in my first meet sometime within the next 12 months. I'm wondering is there a schedule somewhere. Also, does anyone have tips, pointers, recommendations? I'm not looking to smash any world records anytime soon, only my own.

Thanks

- J.

 

[Christian]

Welcome to the Frontpage wpc/awpc. Raw/Single -multi ply fed

Www.powerliftingaustralia.com.au ipf fed

 

[The Hamburgler]

Where do you live?

There is an increase of gym comps popping up here and there, that are outside of the 2 Feds.

 

[The Jake]

Gidday

I live in Melbourne so my goal would be to compete in VIC for now if possible.

At least for my first meet I'd like to compete raw if possible as I don't have any of the gear, have never trained in it and would probably do myself more harm than good.

I've checked the CAPO website before - they don't have a list of national events this year and if you use the calendar on the site its a pain to navigate when all I want to is lookup if/when there are any comps in Melbourne.

Even small, unsanctioned club meets would be nice. I just want to test myself and get my feet wet.

- J.

 

[The Hamburgler]

Most gym comps are raw anyway, and there are very few 'equipped only' comps.

There is going to be a 5 lift comp in Frankston in December.

It involves squat, bench, clean, overhead and deadlift. 12 attempts total that you can use in any way you want.

CAPO only have the deadlift comp to go this year, won't be any 3 lift comps until next year.

Otherwise there is a raw + wraps 3 lift comp in Frankston over the Australia day weekend.

 

[Gingerbread]

Powerlifting Australia has "Nov 27 Victorian Extravaganza - Hawthorn, VIC (Raw and Equipped)"

All goes well i'll hopefully be there.

 

[callan]

Powerlifting Australia has "Nov 27 Victorian Extravaganza - Hawthorn, VIC (Raw and Equipped)"

All goes well i'll hopefully be there.

have u competed yet? sorry if u already told me, i forgot lol
ill be there.

 

[Gingerbread]

It will be my first comp. Don't know where I will be at but i'm just going to get the feel of a comp and have some fun.
We will probably be in the same weight class (If you're still 83KG) just different age brackets.

 

[callan]

It will be my first comp. Don't know where I will be at but i'm just going to get the feel of a comp and have some fun.
We will probably be in the same weight class (If you're still 83KG) just different age brackets.

yeah im still in 83's, you will enjoy it, find out where your at with your total you get and improve on it i love the buzz of a comp, no better feeling.

i got a feeling these are just open comps, so age group doesnt matter.

 

[catastrophic]

Hi there, I'm thinking of competing in my first meet sometime within the next 12 months. I'm wondering is there a schedule somewhere. Also, does anyone have tips, pointers, recommendations? I'm not looking to smash any world records anytime soon, only my own.

Thanks

- J.

If you're in Melbourne do some Googling for either Apollo Gym or PTC Frankston

Apollo/ESP is the best gym in Aus
PTC Frankston is run by some douche who has done nothing for the sport

 

[Gingerbread]

So I know Callan and myself will be at Hawthorn this Sunday but is anyone else from here going to be there?

 

[callan]

So I know Callan and myself will be at Hawthorn this Sunday but is anyone else from here going to be there?

didnt see you at the last comp??

 

[Gingerbread]

I wasn't at the last comp that's why

I'll be at Melbourne Uni this Thursday as well.

 

[callan]

oh hahaha thought u were going

 

[Gingerbread]

Nah that was this comp. I have had this one in my sights since August so before the last Hawthorn comp.

 

[callan]

ohhhh i see

 

[The Hamburgler]

You're a tripper Callan.

 

[callan]

hahahahaha no shit when marduk mentioned the comp on the last page i must of read it wrong or assumed it was the next comp, which at that stage was hawk challenge in september(?).

 

[TGM]

I wasn't at the last comp that's why

I'll be at Melbourne Uni this Thursday as well.

Have you been training there before?

I'll be there on Thurs, but I come late. Either way I'll be at the comp on Sunday.


GL Callan, 180 deadlift is yours.

 

[Gingerbread]

Have you been training there before?

I'll be there on Thurs, but I come late. Either way I'll be at the comp on Sunday.


GL Callan, 180 deadlift is yours.

I was there last Thursday but i'm a newbie