Week 9 - Day 3

MOCK POWERLIFTING MEET - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2013

Squat #1: 385
Squat #2: 405 PR
Squat #3: 425 - Missed

Bench #1: 285
Bench #2: 305 PR
Bench #3: 315 - Completed lift, but red lighted for not waiting for "press" command. I'll chalk it up as a training PR.

Deadlift #1: 405 - Missed due to grip. Not sure why seeing that I hit this for an easy set of 5 a week prior.
Deadlift #2: 440 - Missed due to grip.
Deadlift #3: 440 - Used alternating grip, so not a PR.

Total: 1150

Since I was having grip issues on the deadlift, which I've never had before, I knew I had more in me. So, being determined to set a PR, I continued to pull a few more times after my final attempt.

Deadlift #4: 445, double overhand, PR
Deadlift #5: 465, double overhand, PR

Here's a quick video synopsis of today's session.

All in all, it was a good day. Set training PR's on all lifts and I learned how to approach my next powerlifting meet, so I avoid making same the mistakes. Looking forward to the next 6 weeks of training.

USAPL Massachusetts and Rhode Island Powerlifting Championships, Johnston, RI

BW = 195 lbs.
Competed in 90Kg (198lbs) Raw Open Class

Squat
Attempt 1 = 365
Attempt 2 = 380 PR
Attempt 3 = 395 PR

Bench Press
Attempt 1 = 265
Attempt 2 = 280 Tied PR
Attempt 3 = 300 PR

Deadlift
Attempt 1 = 385
Attempt 2 = 405 PR with Double-Overhand Grip
Attempt 3 = 435 PR with Double-Overhand Grip

Total = 1130
Placing = Last.

Had a great time at this meet! This was my first full meet and went 9 for 9. I couldn't have asked for anything more.