Any powerlifters?

ryan_powerlifter
ryan_powerlifter Posts: 115 Member
in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Looking for people to add on here that have similar goals/interests as mine. I am pretty new to the sport. Just hired my first coach a few months ago. Been training in the lifts for about 6 months. I am hoping to do my first competition next year. Currently cutting down to the 240 weight class. Currently 270.

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  • steveko89
    steveko89 Posts: 2,223 Member
    I train in more of a "powerbuilding" hybrid style but may consider dabbling in competing. There are plenty of us lifting hanging around.
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    @quiksylver296 I was going to tag you in this post. Then I said she will be responding soon! LOL! :D
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    dbanks80 wrote: »
    @quiksylver296 I was going to tag you in this post. Then I said she will be responding soon! LOL! :D

    And @Chieflrg and @PowerliftingMom, and @usmcmp, and @avietvet, and @MissKalhan, and let's see... who else?!?
  • RMaxwell90
    RMaxwell90 Posts: 36 Member
    I too am addicted to ammonia and caffeine! 😉
  • ryan_powerlifter
    ryan_powerlifter Posts: 115 Member
    Good to know there are other powerlifters around on this site.

    @RMaxwell90 I never got into the whole ammonia thing lol.
  • Iron_Muscle_
    Iron_Muscle_ Posts: 5,095 Member
    Right here bro. Lifting iron is my thing
  • RMaxwell90
    RMaxwell90 Posts: 36 Member
    @ryan_powerlifter there's still plenty of time for that lol.
  • maverick4x4
    maverick4x4 Posts: 80 Member
    Powerbuilding. I like that. That kind of describes my 35 years with iron. Never competed in either though, LOL.
  • ginakennelly
    ginakennelly Posts: 1 Member
    I'm a powerlifter got 2 comps coming up this year! Still juggling the right macros to cut a few more kilos
  • jessicalys
    jessicalys Posts: 27 Member
    I too just started powerlifting in October. I'm still cutting a large amount of weight while learning the lifts. I think my first comp will be next year. Everyone add me! I need more PL friends!
  • moogie_fit
    moogie_fit Posts: 280 Member
    Olympic weightlifting here
  • From9five
    From9five Posts: 60 Member
    Started taking PL training seriously in January, hoping to get into my first comp this year
  • PowerliftingMom
    PowerliftingMom Posts: 430 Member
    I just noticed my name was mentioned here about a week ago lol. I just finished deloading today and I'm getting ready for my 10th powerlifting meet Saturday! I'm coming off a shoulder injury and got a 5 lb. PB in squats (255 lbs), a 10lb. gym PR in deadlifting (310) and my bench form is much better this 16 week training block. I'm also working with a new coach and new programming so I'm excited to see the results! Feel free to add me
  • billkansas
    billkansas Posts: 267 Member
    I'm still working on joining the 1000 lb club at age 50.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    PowerliftingMom wrote: »
    I just noticed my name was mentioned here about a week ago lol. I just finished deloading today and I'm getting ready for my 10th powerlifting meet Saturday! I'm coming off a shoulder injury and got a 5 lb. PB in squats (255 lbs), a 10lb. gym PR in deadlifting (310) and my bench form is much better this 16 week training block. I'm also working with a new coach and new programming so I'm excited to see the results! Feel free to add me

    Good luck Saturday, @PowerliftingMom!!!

    My next meet is June 8.
  • CherryChan81
    CherryChan81 Posts: 264 Member
    going for my first meet tomorrow morning... I AM FREAKING OUT!!!
  • Keto_Vampire
    Keto_Vampire Posts: 1,670 Member
    CherryChan81 wrote: »
    going for my first meet tomorrow morning... I AM FREAKING OUT!!!

    Good luck & have fun
  • CherryChan81
    CherryChan81 Posts: 264 Member
    Keto_Vampire wrote: »
    CherryChan81 wrote: »
    going for my first meet tomorrow morning... I AM FREAKING OUT!!!

    Good luck & have fun

    thank you... i am really scared though.. haha...
  • PowerliftingMom
    PowerliftingMom Posts: 430 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    PowerliftingMom wrote: »
    I just noticed my name was mentioned here about a week ago lol. I just finished deloading today and I'm getting ready for my 10th powerlifting meet Saturday! I'm coming off a shoulder injury and got a 5 lb. PB in squats (255 lbs), a 10lb. gym PR in deadlifting (310) and my bench form is much better this 16 week training block. I'm also working with a new coach and new programming so I'm excited to see the results! Feel free to add me

    Good luck Saturday, @PowerliftingMom!!!

    My next meet is June 8.

    Thank you! I had a great meet!!
  • neugebauer52
    neugebauer52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    We had a similar discussion at the gym and the trainer there explained to us really heavy weights how much weight we "lift" every single day, every hour, every minute just walking around a bit. I started with 170 kg (375 pounds) body weight so I "lifted" at least 70 - 80 kg every single step. And I can feel it in my knees all right!
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    There isn't many of us here that are active on forums.

    I started two years ago and I'm currently ranked #1 in USA for one age/weight class in USAPL. Pretty weird.

  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I lift! Not sure if its considered "powerlifting"...I squat, bench, OHP, deadlift, row, pullups, and split squats. I also do a few accessories, not much. Everything is on my own (gym to myself, write my own programming, etc.)
  • Fitcitypt
    Fitcitypt Posts: 5 Member
    I love to lift I’m a trainer. Looking to build friends and network.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    edited March 2019
    DancingMoosie wrote: »
    I lift! Not sure if its considered "powerlifting"...I squat, bench, OHP, deadlift, row, pullups, and split squats. I also do a few accessories, not much. Everything is on my own (gym to myself, write my own programming, etc.)

    You're just training smart, not a powerlifter though.

    Until at the very least you are signed up for a meet, you wouldn't be considered a powerlifter by definition.

    Prepping & competing in front of judges/audience is a different animal.


  • Z_I_L_L_A
    Z_I_L_L_A Posts: 2,399 Member
    Yeah, power lifted for 12 years, quit to raise kids got back into at 46. Got nothing left but a strong upper body. Working my way back to a 500 lb raw bench after shoulder surgery 5 years ago. I'm at 435 lb.now with a 395 lb incline. I'm 52 6'3 265 lb BW. Miss competing though, maybe one more bench competition. Add me, we can swap ideas on training. I'm not scientific, I'm more old school stuff.
  • ZakViv243
    ZakViv243 Posts: 12 Member
    Glad I came across this post! I just started, looking to cut weight though and maybe compete sometime next year!
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    PowerliftingMom wrote: »
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    PowerliftingMom wrote: »
    I just noticed my name was mentioned here about a week ago lol. I just finished deloading today and I'm getting ready for my 10th powerlifting meet Saturday! I'm coming off a shoulder injury and got a 5 lb. PB in squats (255 lbs), a 10lb. gym PR in deadlifting (310) and my bench form is much better this 16 week training block. I'm also working with a new coach and new programming so I'm excited to see the results! Feel free to add me

    Good luck Saturday, @PowerliftingMom!!!

    My next meet is June 8.

    Thank you! I had a great meet!!

    Oh, yeah?!? Any PRs, @PowerliftingMom?

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