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Just wanted to see if there were any powerlifters in the forum (people who actually compete, not guys that tell everyone how much they can bench IN THE GYM). Thoughts about how it has helped or hindered strength gains?
I compete in the APF, looking to compete next in July. I've used cbl while prepping for a few meets before and my training always seems to go well. I'm currently working with Brian Carroll on my training and I know my next meet will bring huge pr's
Hey I've competed for a few years, but training to do a BB comp later in the year. However I'm going through strength phase at the moment, and all my training partners still tell me i lift like a PL lol… anyway, i'm finding the diet works amazing for strength. Smashed out some massive squats the other night (1hr long warmup – foam roll, some light plyo stuff etc) and didn't start lifting until 7pm. this was all fueled on coffee, steak and oils. plus an epic backload the night before. its amazing how strong i feel.and even if you start getting hungry (which is usually the case) i know the carbs are only minutes away!actually, i feel so good lifitng this way i have started thinking how i would eat pre comp when i do get back into PL. maybe come into a comp carb free, and start taking in carbs around bench time so you're not completely depleted by the time you get to the DL. thoughts?
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Awesome. I'm a big admirer of Brian Carroll. As for starting a comp carb free, I guess if you've already had good results with it, go for it. I would definitely get some carbs in before DL as that's where most people run out of steam.
Just wanted to see if there were any powerlifters in the forum (people who actually compete, not guys that tell everyone how much they can bench IN THE GYM).
Haven't competed-YET- but I Powerlift, and I don't tell anyone how much I lift lol...
Thoughts about how it has helped or hindered strength gains?
So far so good... still getting PR's here and there in my training. I have a log in the Density Bulkers area. I need to get better with posting my stuff I guess.
I do and have been competing for nearly 12 years. Just did a meet yesterday… Women's pro/am. I actually squatted in the morning having only had coffee and cream, but definitely ate lunch later.Feel free to shoot me any questions u might have regarding making weight, putting weight back on, what to eat meet day, etc.Oh, I've been doing CBL for over a year and Kiefer prepped me for this meet.
I sincerely hope you ate the burger and fries in front of every other competitor with a smile on your face and grease dripping down your chin as they watch in horror.
I also compete. Not as much anymore but still compete at least once a year.
I do and have been competing for nearly 12 years. Just did a meet yesterday... Women's pro/am. I actually squatted in the morning having only had coffee and cream, but definitely ate lunch later.Feel free to shoot me any questions u might have regarding making weight, putting weight back on, what to eat meet day, etc.Oh, I've been doing CBL for over a year and Kiefer prepped me for this meet.
Hi Julia, How did the meet go last week? I would be very interested to hear how you structure your diet during the day of the comp and also in the days leading up to the meet. I'm actually training to do a BB comp later this year, but i'm in the middle of a strength phase, and i've actually never been stronger so i'm looking at hitting a meet while the strength is there!Generally meets here in aussie start around 10-11am and you finish up around 4-5pm depending on numbers. If you don't mind me asking, how do you space out your meals across a 6hour meet?And regarding the day before, I'm assuming if you don't need to drop weight you Backload as usual?But what if you need to drop 2kgs or so, the backload is just going to pull in carbs and water... do you do a massive backload a few days before and then go Ultra low carb with minimal training and play with water intake? i'd be interested to know.And congratulations on your success in the PL world!!Thanks, Alex
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I'm thinking about coming out of retirement. I powerlifted from 1990 – 2002 competing in local and state meets at 220 and 242. From 2002 – 2008, I trained in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. In 2008, I had a bad pec tear when I got caught in an arm bar and the guy fell backward holding my arm. I missed several weeks of work and hung up Jiu-jitsu after that. I lost a lot of weight and strength and have been slowly working my way back.
I do and have been competing for nearly 12 years. Just did a meet yesterday... Women's pro/am. I actually squatted in the morning having only had coffee and cream, but definitely ate lunch later.Feel free to shoot me any questions u might have regarding making weight, putting weight back on, what to eat meet day, etc.Oh, I've been doing CBL for over a year and Kiefer prepped me for this meet.
Hi Julia, How did the meet go last week? I would be very interested to hear how you structure your diet during the day of the comp and also in the days leading up to the meet. I'm actually training to do a BB comp later this year, but i'm in the middle of a strength phase, and i've actually never been stronger so i'm looking at hitting a meet while the strength is there!Generally meets here in aussie start around 10-11am and you finish up around 4-5pm depending on numbers. If you don't mind me asking, how do you space out your meals across a 6hour meet?And regarding the day before, I'm assuming if you don't need to drop weight you Backload as usual?But what if you need to drop 2kgs or so, the backload is just going to pull in carbs and water... do you do a massive backload a few days before and then go Ultra low carb with minimal training and play with water intake? i'd be interested to know.And congratulations on your success in the PL world!!Thanks, Alex
Thanks Alex! First of all, the meet went pretty well. Making weight, strength, refeeding, was all right on target. The only issue I ran into was that my left SI got jammed up, so I had to scratch my third bench, and lower my deadlifts openers. Soooo, while I didn't hit the numbers I wanted to, I still achieved my third elite total (3 different weight classes). So, I can't complain.The meet this past weekend lasted about 7-8 hours, so I can share my experiences. My appetite isn't very good on meet day because of nerves, so while Kiefer had originally suggested bacon, eggs and hash browns, I couldn't stomach it.... And since I normally train in the morning fasted (with just coffee and cream), we decided to just stick with that. My refeeding the day before had given me enough to get me through at least the first half of the day.I did sip on some recovery drink (with maltodextrin) before squats. Energy was fine and strength was there. Around midday I had a burger and fries... A good burger, not McDonald's. Graham crackers and more recovery shake.If you don't need to drop weight, then you could continue to backload as normal. I had to weigh in the day before and then I had a big refeeding all day... Eggs, bacon, hash browns, bananas, burger and fries, dessert, and lots of creatine throughout the day. If you're dropping a couple pounds, then I would probably go ultra low carb until you weigh in. Then refeeding the rest of the day. I have done water manipulation in the past and while it's not terribly hard, it's a crap shoot as to how you're going to feel. That's one thing Kiefer and I talked about, was the difference between water manipulation and going ultra low carb. Going ULC, Kiefer would know exactly what was going to happen the next day.
Hey Julia, congrats on the another elite total. What would you suggest for a IPF lifter having to weigh-in the morning of the meet and lift in the first flight?A lot of considerations has to be made when usually training in the afternoons and competing 2 hours in the morning after a weigh-in.I'm an Exercise Phys with a MS in nutrition. I've heard about the CBL book and decided to get it. I agree with all of the info except the waiting in the morning to take advantage of the Growth Hormone response for fat burning. I'm in Day#8 and energy levels have been getting lower during workouts, but I know they will return and after 10 days average. Thanks for your time,Ron FullerPS. I've been ranked #2 because David Ricks has been number #1 in the single ply 198 class for the last 30 plus years!
Hey Julia, congrats on the another elite total. What would you suggest for a IPF lifter having to weigh-in the morning of the meet and lift in the first flight?A lot of considerations has to be made when usually training in the afternoons and competing 2 hours in the morning after a weigh-in.I'm an Exercise Phys with a MS in nutrition. I've heard about the CBL book and decided to get it. I agree with all of the info except the waiting in the morning to take advantage of the Growth Hormone response for fat burning. I'm in Day#8 and energy levels have been getting lower during workouts, but I know they will return and after 10 days average. Thanks for your time,Ron FullerPS. I've been ranked #2 because David Ricks has been number #1 in the single ply 198 class for the last 30 plus years!
Thanks Ron! If you only have a 2 hour weigh-in, I would first of all, know what foods will settle well with you. Personally, I would probably do a recovery drink with malto or dextrose or something and creatine, ripe bananas. If you can stomach something like eggs, bacon and hash browns, then go for it. But I don't have much of an appetite. Are you on day #8 of backloading or day #8 of the prep phase?? My energy stayed high for my workouts. do you do coffee/cream/MCT's in the morning? do you train in the morning?
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