powerlifting comp tmrw

**heydespo5269** · 05-11-2007, 06:48 PM

I just got invited to do a bench press competition tomorrow, but on very short notice. I'm gunna be giving up about 7 pounds for my weight class, and on top of that my chest is still a bit tender from my workout.....and i have a slight strain.

anyways, i got a lot of crap going against me, but i need some advice.

first off, any way to make myself more ready over night? -funny questino, i know.

and second off, i dont know what to ask for on my attempt. i haven't maxed for about 18 months, and i dont knw what to start at. during my workout, i can do

180,185,190,195 all for 10 reps on flat bench

think you could gauge where i ougghta be

**bbdude** · 05-11-2007, 06:59 PM

first of all, sleep well and have a good breakfast.... no alcohol and use creatine before lifts...

05-11-2007, 06:59 PM

those set weights and reps are similar to my chest on flat...i would ask for something in the 230/240 range.

**heydespo5269** · 05-11-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by justlift32

those set weights and reps are similar to my chest on flat...i would ask for something in the 230/240 range.

you think its a good idea to jump on my bench right now and see where i'm at, or is that unnecessary fatigue

05-11-2007, 07:05 PM

i dunno if one set will kill you for tomm.

GO do it.

my numbers are a little higher than you so im figuring go try 230-240 because i do about 255 2x

**heydespo5269** · 05-11-2007, 07:13 PM

i need one of my friends to come over adn spot me, i dont wanna drive to the gym right now.

**bbdude** · 05-11-2007, 07:23 PM

i dont think u should exhaust ur muscles now.. u are already sore as u mentioned and i would suggest u check tomorrow at the comp... dont check now just tip a weight which u think u are able to lift and do it...

05-11-2007, 07:27 PM

true i forgot you muscles were still sore...better hold up then.

**bbdude** · 05-11-2007, 07:28 PM

so good i saw it then lol^^

**heydespo5269** · 05-11-2007, 08:31 PM

too late- did 265. not really high enough to make a splash at the comp. debating wheter i'm going

**lil_big_junior** · 05-11-2007, 08:48 PM

do it bro, show some sportsman ship which i know u have alot of...go there & enjoy it. no win no lose dont matter, it depends on how u deal with it which will determine who is the true winner...& u got it bro...
go there & enjoy

**heydespo5269** · 05-11-2007, 09:00 PM

right like always lbj. i'm gunna do it. i'll gain something from th experience i'm sure, but i gotta change up my workouts a bit. time to add some more strength and mass.

i always go up about 5 pounds, only when i feel i can comfortably handle a weight for a full 10 reps. do you think i need to go up more often, or is the slow gradual increases of only 5 pounds the best way? (even if that 5lb increase takes a good two or three weeks)