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KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/07, 06:45 PM I got a new barbell set today...my old set...maxed out at 55lbs with the bar...I was beyond it in my DL so today I went to get a "standard" bar...but that was still to heavy...so I got a 10 lb bar with 100lbs of weight...got it home and together put 60 lbs on it...all smiles...8 reps...no problem...added 10 lbs...8 reps...a little difficult...80 lbs...6 reps rough..but could be done in good form...so I said what the f***...put the whole 100 lbs on there...6 reps good form..after that 6th rep I dropped it and felt like a real power lifter...was awsome. I know to you guys 110 lbs w/ the bar isn't squat...but I started at 20 lbs...I'm thrilled.... Thanks guys...especially you mutt for the "sissy" push:) -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
adalos Posts: 174 Joined: 2006/02/04	2007/01/07, 07:02 PM that's awesome kc. being able to pull over 100 pounds off the floor 6 times is nothing to scoff at. you'll be hitting 200 in no time!
	2007/01/07, 07:14 PM Muttt - looks like KC is gunning for you as well.
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2007/01/07, 07:29 PM The list seems to be growing. Good going, KC! t -------------- I see the words you are typing, but all I read is *click*click*click* Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. - Andy Warhol
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2007/01/07, 08:21 PM Keep up the good gard work! -------------- A little discipline at the table and at the gym might help reduce that belly! Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/01/07, 08:52 PM Wow KC it was not me but your hard work that did it....soon you will get a reg bar and go from there.! Nice freaking job and you are a POWER LIFTER! -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! Warning:Deadlifting going on! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/01/07, 08:53 PM Listen to what you just said... You just said that picking up 100lbs off the ground "isn't squat". 100lbs. How many other women do you know that can say that? We'll have you competing in no time. -------------- Iron and chalk.
	2007/01/07, 08:59 PM congratulations! you can easily do 135lb for reps....standard olympic bar +45s ....
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/07, 09:47 PM I was just telling mutt I wish I HAD gotten the standard bar...was afraid of it. But thanks guys...means alot:) -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/01/07, 09:49 PM Take the other back! -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! Warning:Deadlifting going on! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/07, 09:54 PM nahhhhh....gonna keep it a bit...it doubles as DB too...and I really needed more weight for that...besides...when I got the thing home I told my husband I wanted to take it in the house...if I was gonna be lifting it...I needed to get it in the house on my own...and I couldn't get the box out of the trunck...so I needed help with that...but walked it all the way to my room on my own...so it's already beaten me a little...I need to keep it around...show it who mama is...:big_smile: -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2007/01/08, 11:21 AM Good job, KC! Keep it up, and we'll get you over to the Dark Side yet... -------------- Michael Those who think they know everything, annoy those of us who really do.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/01/08, 11:22 AM Know what we need? A FT Power Lifting Team! -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! Warning:Deadlifting going on! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/01/08, 01:36 PM We're hosting a meet in March, and I don't know where you are KC, but you are welcome to compete. -------------- Iron and chalk.
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/08, 02:10 PM THAT would be fabulous...I'm in texas...but can travel...I wouldn't even know where to begin to train for something like that though. Where would I even start????? -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/08, 02:16 PM What do you say fly...amy.... anybody else wanna do this thing????? help me train?????? -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
msmogreen Posts: 717 Joined: 2006/04/22	2007/01/08, 02:29 PM That's some progress, KC! I'm proud of you. Do you have straps? I find my grip gives out on the SLDL's before anything. Straps make all the difference for me...i.e., am able to do 12 reps vs. 6 (but that's only 85 lbs. not 110!)
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/08, 02:32 PM No...but I got GLOVES...I felt like billy bad a** in my pink gloves!!!! wrestler...IM me some info.... mutt are you doing this??? You'll be there if not right?? What about you kathy...you wanna do this with me????? -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/01/08, 02:41 PM No not the one in march too soo but yes I will be there. Straps are not allowed use a "over under grip" Right hadn faces your body, left faces away or some combo like that. -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! Warning:Deadlifting going on! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/08, 02:47 PM OK...you all have my attention...Iwill miss my triatholon because of injury...so this sounds GREAT.... what are requirements to compete...is there a certain amount of weight you have to be able to do...I'm in completely new territory here guys... -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/08, 02:49 PM mutt....are you in chat????? -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/01/08, 02:51 PM A power lift meet is done from 3 lifts. bench press, squat and deadlift. Each lifter gets a certain number of tried to get each lift done right. there are requriements for each lift (how deep time etc) I am sure steve can shed mor elight onit. You win by getting the biggest total of the three lifts for you weight group -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! Warning:Deadlifting going on! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/08, 02:58 PM eeewww...my squat is ugly...bad form...I lean to far over.. whats the dates...I remember a post about it on here...I'll look for it.. not looking to win...just competeing would be a big win for a ex cardio bunny like myself. -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
shaunbroyhill Posts: 115 Joined: 2006/12/30	2007/01/08, 03:39 PM Grats on all the hard work... I still got years if ever before I could ever think of competing :(
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/01/08, 07:00 PM This sounds pretty dang interesting however March is too close for me I think. Before all this I used to be able to do 150lbs on my DL, last time I tried it was down to 80lbs, but I am sure I could bring that up easily. KC that is excellent progress!! You are doing awesome and I know what a high feeling that is to be able to accomplish something like that, especially coming from a cardio bunny as yourself, i was heavy into running before joining FT and learning there's more to fitness than cardio(years ago). I don't know....I am sensing a challenge here with the women. KC I might have to try and compete with you, hell what does it hurt to try, right? If all else fails, try and try again! -------------- Bettia To be motivated, motivate others!
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/08, 07:32 PM your on bettia!!!!!!...nothing like a healthy competition amongst the women folk... Anybody else in???? but I gotta warn you...I like to win:) Oh...what is it we're competeing for again???:big_smile: -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/01/08, 07:32 PM The powerlifting competition is sometime in March. I'll know exactly when after this weekend. Its a USAPL meet, so you can find rules at usapowerlifting.com. It will be a drug tested full meet, judged by IPF officials. The strongman competition is set for May 12th. I'll post more details in the thread I started for anyone interested. -------------- Iron and chalk.
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/08, 07:38 PM OK wrestler...I'm checking it out...guess it's a good thing I don't do drugs:) -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/01/08, 09:20 PM Damn another trip in March....I will be quite the frequent flyer it seems, Florida next week, Vegas in April & possibly another trip sooner, Delaware in May, Massachussetts in June, California in June and now this... KC, if I cannot make it up there, I will find a way for us to compete or train together whether it be me having someone photograph me doing the DL's o what have you. Oh and ummmm... it will be one hell of a competition then, because I don't just like to win, I WIN! hehe :big_smile: -------------- Bettia To be motivated, motivate others!
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/08, 09:38 PM That sounds like a challenge!!!!!! I just got the OK from the admiral to go!!!!! Now all I need is someone to help me train...I would LOVE it if you could really go bettia!!!!!!:) -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
	2007/01/08, 09:41 PM Easy drive from Albany - I will drive out
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/01/08, 09:45 PM we have the pros here to train us, what more could we ask for right? -------------- Bettia To be motivated, motivate others!
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/01/08, 09:46 PM I call rev, menace, wrestler & mutt...LOL! The shape I am in, I'll need all their damn help! LOL Just kidding... anyone who wants to train a newbie to powerlifting, message me please. SERIOUSLY! -------------- Bettia To be motivated, motivate others!
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2007/01/09, 09:17 AM This all sounds rather interesting....I've been thinking of changing things up a bit for the remainder of the winter/spring before I start training for my Tri's in the summer. Hey, if nothing else, maybe it'll help me reach my goal of 1 unnasisted chin up! I'm not ready to compete, although I just may make the 3hr drive to Rochester for the meet, just to see how it all works and to check out the guys:). So Powerlifters, I guess as a very basic starting point...low reps, high wt focussing on big lifting moves?? 1 day wts followed by 1 day rest?? Anyone want to post some basic starting points for us ladies??
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/09, 09:24 AM YES....here we go...Ok...let us know...i'm supposed to be checking out local stuff here...this is going to be great...we'll have to start booking flights and make room reservations if this keeps up...! -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/09, 09:35 AM So so far we have.. wrestler mutt ka bettia fly me anybody else??? Can't wait for the beginners post.... -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/01/09, 09:47 AM I woudl suggest reading a bit in this forum on westside routines. Going to http://www.elitefts.com/ and reading there. You will want to start very light and get used to the exercises.....mostly you will focus your training on building your weak areas up for each of the three main lifts. Bench-triceps, lats, shoulders Squat-hammies, quads, lower and upper back. DL well the grip and lower back and hammies. You will do the three lifts but more oft will focus on exercises that help in doing them. -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! Warning:Deadlifting going on! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/01/09, 09:47 AM Would love to but I think its too early catch you all maybe next year i ll be ready for a competition. But im rooting for you ladies Get er done:laugh: Keep us posted Im cheering you on can ya hear it.:big_smile:
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/01/09, 10:33 AM Pemdas is competiting as well. At least from what he has told me in person... I'll throw something together tonight, an intro to powerlifting thread. I'll throw together a template while I'm at it. I wouldn't put beginner powerlifters on westside, but mutt is right that EFS is an excellent resource. -------------- Iron and chalk.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/01/09, 10:46 AM I did not say to do WS just to read up on it.....that is all. -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! Warning:Deadlifting going on! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2007/01/09, 11:02 AM Looking forward to seeing the beginner powerlifter thread and thanks for the references mutt, I'll check them out.
msmogreen Posts: 717 Joined: 2006/04/22	2007/01/09, 12:13 PM Straps are not allowed? I have used the grip you're talking about...that doesn't keep my grip from giving out. This is the only excerise I use the straps for and it was the only way I could bump the weight up from 65 lbs. Since the exercise is for hamstrings and has nothing to do with training my upper body, who cares if I use straps? I'd rather straps than drop the bar. ============ Quoting from 7707mutt: No not the one in march too soo but yes I will be there. Straps are not allowed use a "over under grip" Right hadn faces your body, left faces away or some combo like that. =============
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/01/09, 12:33 PM Im some federations for competitions straps are not allowed. I used to use them as well. In one month I went from barely holding 315 for reps to hitting 405. Now when shrugging over 600lbs I donot use them either. Just chalk. However if you are not competeing then by allmens use them. -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! Warning:Deadlifting going on! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/09, 12:38 PM I'm looking forward too....looked some up though....I don't know that I'm as tough as those women... NOT....I can do this!!!!! Especially if it means getting to see all you guys...:) -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/01/09, 12:39 PM Just git r dun! -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! Warning:Deadlifting going on! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/09, 12:49 PM this will seem dumb...bare with me please...what are the belts for????? -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/01/09, 12:51 PM Belts as in a lift belt? that you wear around the lower back? -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! Warning:Deadlifting going on! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/01/09, 02:41 PM wow, this has really grown...very cool! awaiting the beginners thread. :) -------------- Bettia To be motivated, motivate others!
jmknippel Posts: 170 Joined: 2006/02/21	2007/01/09, 02:50 PM Great new pics KC - you look great
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/01/09, 06:01 PM yes mutt...sorry...the one around the waist.. Thanks Joy!!!!!:) can't wait to see the beginners thread..... -------------- \\"If you had one shot...or one opportunity to seize all you ever wanted...in one moment...would you capture it...or just let it slip\\" eminem

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