Powerlifting and cutting to make weight

anttkd

I compete in under 69kg powerlifting
I train at 74kg, I’m 70.1kg with 3 days to go
My protein is 150 carbs very low
If I can’t be under hot bath I’m doing and never done.
Woukd losing 1kg be easy with water cutting a few hrs before comp
Then I have to maintain this weight as a week later I have nationals.

JBanx256

do you have morning-of or 24 hour weigh-ins?

Chieflrg

Water loading/cutting should be started a week or so before a meet so it doesn't effect performance and for a successful cut.

I'd assume it's a two hour weigh in since you would be cutting up to the comp. I wouldn't recommend dehydration a few days out or low carbs for most lifters unless a record is on the line or you plan on winning a bid to worlds. Even then I would go other routes first.

If I misunderstood your words and it's a 24 hour, you prob can get away with losing 1kg but, I would be concerned about performance and recovery issues. What importance is this meet to make weight? Do you have experience dropping this weight with these tactics?

It would be reasonable to compete at current weight and start water loading for nats after completing in upcoming meet. Might consider salt manipulation for nats as well.