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Post by Riley B on May 28, 2015 10:32:49 GMT -5
I will be moving to brandon in the fall for university and need to find somewhere to train.
Need to be able to drop weights, use chalk, etc.
I have found one gym that I can do that but they only have the huge 45 pound bumpers that you can only put 4 on each side.
I am really serious about the sport and plan on going to ipf worlds in the coming years so I don't want to have to quit my training because I can't find a gym
Thanks in advance!
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Post by petey on May 29, 2015 0:17:03 GMT -5
U should never drop weights. Ymca is fine.
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Post by Riley B on May 29, 2015 11:06:58 GMT -5
U should never drop weights. Ymca is fine. That doesn't work for the way I train. And I don't "drop weights" I just don't out them down lightly. I'm going after 3 Canadian records this year and 1 unnoficial world record. It's not like I am weak and don't know what I'm doing. |
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Post by Harv on May 29, 2015 12:16:14 GMT -5
You may be able to buy the 4 100 pound plates that the MPA used to use if they are still around.
Just add them on to the bumper plates.
Contact Brock
Harvey
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Post by ryankolesar on May 31, 2015 0:53:45 GMT -5
What class are you in?
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Post by McLifter on Jun 2, 2015 15:12:09 GMT -5
Riley, the other posters are correct in the fact that you should not drop weights or put them down without control. That being said, I can see that you have goals for your lifting career but let's start off with your first contest. I do not recall meeting you at one of our MPA Meets as of yet. You will need to compete locally first and achieve the qualifying standard to go to the Regional Championships (Westerns or Easterns). You could set CPU/Canadian Records at that level or at the Nationals next year in Regina (once you have achieved the National Qualifying standard for your age group and weight class).
If you are finish in 1st Place at Nationals you will then have the opportunity to represent your Country and take a crack at a World IPF Record on the World stage. So you see it is a process and a progression in competitive level that helps to prepare you for the larger stage and tougher competition. Some lifters get there faster than others.
I do know that there are some good gyms in Brandon that you could access since there are some strong bodybuilders and the odd powerlifter there. Perhaps the University would be your best option from a cost perspective. In any case being respectful of the equipment and the facility you are training in goes a long way to getting a helping hand.
Brock Haywood
MPA President
IPF Category I Referee
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Post by Riley B on Jun 2, 2015 18:11:26 GMT -5
Riley, the other posters are correct in the fact that you should not drop weights or put them down without control. That being said, I can see that you have goals for your lifting career but let's start off with your first contest. I do not recall meeting you at one of our MPA Meets as of yet. You will need to compete locally first and achieve the qualifying standard to go to the Regional Championships (Westerns or Easterns). You could set CPU/Canadian Records at that level or at the Nationals next year in Regina (once you have achieved the National Qualifying standard for your age group and weight class). If you are finish in 1st Place at Nationals you will then have the opportunity to represent your Country and take a crack at a World IPF Record on the World stage. So you see it is a process and a progression in competitive level that helps to prepare you for the larger stage and tougher competition. Some lifters get there faster than others. I do know that there are some good gyms in Brandon that you could access since there are some strong bodybuilders and the odd powerlifter there. Perhaps the University would be your best option from a cost perspective. In any case being respectful of the equipment and the facility you are training in goes a long way to getting a helping hand. Brock Haywood MPA President IPF Category I Referee Hey Brock I have already emailed you before and you said there will be a meet this fall. So I will be doing that and then you said westerns will be in December where I will have a shot at breaking the national records. So I will also be attending that as well. As for dropping weights, this is the 1st time I have seen or heard of powerlifters who are "quiet" when deadlifting. Every high level powerlifter I watch does not control the decent during heavy working sets. Getting in contact with that gym if I could bring my own plates to put on the ends of the bumpers currently. Hopefully all goes well. Thanks |
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Post by Riley B on Jun 2, 2015 18:14:56 GMT -5
Will probably end up competing in 83 this year but will be competing in the 74kg class until the end of 2020 (last year as a junior) as I am still a ways away from being 163 bodyweight lean. The reason I am probably competing in the 83 this year is because I'm taking advantage of my teenage years to gain strength. |
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Post by medusa on Jun 6, 2015 14:10:44 GMT -5
There are a few of us down at the Y. Its ok but they will pitch a hissy fit if you use chalk in there.
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Post by Riley B on Jun 10, 2015 15:13:10 GMT -5
There are a few of us down at the Y. Its ok but they will pitch a hissy fit if you use chalk in there. How can you deadlift heavy or do deadlift volume without chalk? |
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Post by DR. HOOK on Jun 10, 2015 22:17:43 GMT -5
Hook grip or strong hands. Do you do any grip training?
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Post by medusa on Jun 11, 2015 0:31:17 GMT -5
I don't train grip specifically but I do hangs daily, two handed and single hand. I do use liquid chalk, not as good as the real thing but it helps. My DL is pretty crappy right now and as far as volume I go until I cant hold it any longer.
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Post by Riley B on Jun 11, 2015 7:09:47 GMT -5
Hook grip or strong hands. Do you do any grip training? No I Havnt ever needed to. I can pull like close to 95% of my max without chalk because I have huge hands. But if it's hot in the gym and my hands are sweaty then you can forget about that. |
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Post by ryankolesar on Jun 13, 2015 9:52:12 GMT -5
Liquid grip works almost as well as normal chalk (goodlife allows liquid grip, but doesnt allow chalk), it turns into chalk anyways once it dries on your hands. In a way I like it better because it feels like it forces you to really grip the bar harder and not rely on chalk. I've actually been thinking about trying hook grip. I've never had a problem with my grip ever on a deadlift, but it would make sure you are perfectly balanced and would eliminate the risk of a bicep tear. JP Cauchi, the 2x 66kg junior world champ uses hook grip almost exclusively in training and he deadlifts over 600lbs.
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Post by daoblen on Jun 13, 2015 11:42:59 GMT -5
I have used chalk in the Kenaston, Regent and McPhillips GLs. Liquid chalk is a good alternative to use when places take exception with the good stuff. I know a few guys that have used rosin (used for violin bows) to pull some really heavy weights, it's even less "messy" than liquid chalk.
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