STEVE POWELL - TRAINING LOG

[Harv]

Steve
Think what you are doing is great.
From the gym I know you do a lot of stretching so your comments on them would help.
Think type,when and how you cycle creatine should be added.
The amount of protein you take in and calories per day would help.
Any thoughts on pre and post workout nutrition.
Any switching that you do pre contest.
Comments on cardio training.
Harvey

[McLifter]

Excellent stuff Steve. It is good to see you posting your workouts. I'm sure that we all can learn when we share especially the more successful lifters.

Brock

[Rehband]

Looking forward to following your thread there Steve, excellent insights so far.

[thebruce]

Impressive record Mr.Powell,nice to see you sharing your training etc. Thanks.

[Snowdaddy]

Thanks Steve for posting your training log. ;D

[Gary Lacoursiere]

Holy crap, I'm a wimp. I don't lift that much in any five of my workouts combined! Very impressive, Steve!

[thebruce]

Congrats on the PB`s nice.
Glucosamine with chondroitin,might give that a go I have been dosing 4 grams of just glucosamine 2x a day and it sure helps. I have read that the combo is more effective just more expensive.

[Snowdaddy]

Well said Steve. I'm not a National champ or National record holder but the secret to success in powerlifting is indeed consistency. This is the primary reason for my garage gym. I don't have hours of operation to deal with or holidays. My gym is open 24 / 7, I can use chalk, I can swear, I can play loud music, I can strip down to my underpants to get into my gear, I never have to wait for equipment, and I never have someone ask me, "How many sets do you have left?".
Thanks Giving this year I knew I would be stuffing my face with turkey. A few heavy squats before the feast made me feel much better about my gluttony.
I remember Mr and Mrs McLifter telling me about Christmas morning training. Now thats hardcore! Consistency is the key.

[Rehband]

Good Show Steve

[Ed]

Nice benching Steve, you must have had Jeff sweating watching you go for his record.

[thebruce]

Congrats on the BP records. It is nice to see someones hard work pay off like that.
And speaking of hard work that last WO you moved a lot of weight.
As for your earlier comment about consistency I have to say my biggest problem is over training, I tend to grind it out to much and struggle with the concept of leaving a little gas in the tank at the end of most WO. Apparently 53 year olds need to keep the volume of individual training sessions down to enable enough frequency to progress over time.
Any way I appreciate seeing how you manage your volume frequency and assistance work

[Ed]

Steve don't let the all the politics get you down, you have the most passion and dedication to this sport than anyone I have ever met. I would like to see you go to Worlds next year and bring some hardware home.

[McLifter]

Perhaps Steve you are just experiencing some of the midlife blues?

The CPU EC is working at making drug testing relevant and viable to the CPU lifters and organizers. As you may or may not know there are huge costs that make it difficult to have enough meaningful testing procedures done in order to keep those that would cheat honest.

The weight class thing has taken everyone by surprise. However, the new weight classes have Qualifying Totals that are in line with the pre-existing ones. There may be a decision soon about the standards for the vacant records in the new weight classes.

Thirdly, you are at the top of your game. You have demonstrated that you are competitive Nationally and Internationally. Next year the Master's Worlds are here in Canada and you and Annette could make up part of the M1 CPU Team. Think of the motivation to medal in your home country in front of your fellow Canadians? Steve, you may be suffering from a little burn out but I don't think you are done by a long shot. That being said, it is your decision to make. I just don't think that you should pull out when you have attained such a high level of competitiveness and you still have some room to improve, annnnnnnnnnnd there is the possibility of a World Medal for you on home soil. Think about it!

Brock

[Kelly Coubrough]

Steve,

Thanks for taking the time to come out and watch the meet yesterday. Your support was greatly appreciated!

Take some time to think about next year. Looking at the World Masters results over the last few years, you have the capability of winning the whole thing in a landslide if you put your best lifts together. (regardless of whether the weight class is 100 or 105)

Lifting in a World Championship in your home country is probably a once in a lifetime opportunity. Wouldn't it be great to post an 875kg total and come home with a gold medal after all those years of hard work?

When you are 70 and sharing stories with your grandchildren, you won't want to look back and say I wish I had lifted at the World Masters in 2011.

Best regards,

Kelly

[thebruce]

Based on numbers you are one of the strongest lifters in the province.
Seeing you at meets with your family and that your wife and you are both competitive is quite an inspiration.
Seeing both of there with your kids and how they are part of all that you do is great.
Lots of guys act tough and mean to get psyched up, I have seen you hand your wife the baby go suit up listen to the IPOD for a couple minutes and go get it done. I admire that.