Finding Out that the Iron Never Lies
I am starting a new thread here after having just completed my third powerlifting meet. I am 39 years old and have been competing in RAW 90 kg class. My numbers are not competitive to many of you here, but I think there are a few more experienced eyes here than in the Intermediate Lifter Logs, so I'm hoping for some pointers. My old log is here.
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My history:
I didn't start serious weight training until about 22 months ago at age 37. From December 2010- April 2011, I made the following linear progress on SS, PP:
BW 175- 200 lbs
Squat 5 x 205 - 5 x 360 (I found out at 1st meet that I was too high).
Press 5 x 80- 5 x 150
Bench 5 x 185- 5 x 260
Dead 5 x 155- 5 x 350.
I switched to 5/3/1 for 2-3 cycles and found I was making limited progress on bench, press and deadlift but losing ground on squats. I then injured my back for about 2 months and shortly after recovering entered my 1st meet in October 2011.
Meet 1: I squatted 150 kg (and found out I was training too high) benched 125 kg and deadlifted 170 kilos for a total of 981 lbs (445 Kilos) for a coefficient of 5.63.
I then switched to Texas Method and did make pretty good progress until I burned myself out by jumping up volume weights too quickly. In April 2012, I entered my 2nd meet.
Meet 2: Squats 165 kg ; Bench 130 kg; Deadlift 185 kg for total of 480 kilos (1058 lbs).
I then went to a linear style of programming that used lots of backoff sets. I felt I made pretty good progress with this for about 4-5 months. Third meet this past weekend.
Meet 3: Squats 182.5 kg, Bench 137.5 kg, Deadlifts 195 kg for a total of 515 kg or 1135 lbs.
I am now ready to switch up my programming again, as I feel like it's a good time since I won't be competing again until April 2013. As everyone can tell, my weakest lift continues to be my deadlift, so I will try to fix that.
Finding Out that the Iron Never Lies
Interesting. My husband started an isotonic press program last week. I'm curious, so I'll be following along.
He uses two sets of rails and sets the bar between them to avoid the target problem.
Good luck!