Originally Posted by
Bill Anders
Strong work all around, with a few learning experiences sprinkled in. All things considered, especially your last sentence, this was a good+ experience.
re: bench #2 - that's the tough part about these competitions. You just have to take it and roll with it. On the other hand, the judging usually (and I say usually) keeps shenanigans to a minimum.
Those deadlift bars are definitely a feel that we have to get used to. I've only done one meet, and the first time stepping up and grabbing that whippy thing was quite an experience. If I was looking to compete consistently, it would be worth it to buy one. But for now I'll just deal with it on the rare occasional that I run across one.
Recover well and keep at it!