Ok I just wanted to say thanks for all the support going g I to this competition. It always helps when you're feeling beat up. I would like to thank
@PSL as well as
@~Vision~ for your continued support. Definitely wouldn't be as strong without you guys supplying me with the best gear on the planet. I would say the meet was a success and I learned a lot about how my body reacts to rapid weight loss. I was stronger in April but I was also 20 lbs heavier as well. Getting down to 228 in 3 months was a strength zapper. I basically maintained my strength slightly while losing 20 lbs in the 8 week competition peaking cycle. I think my nerves got the best of me. I was literally about to pass out from being too anxious before each lift. My heart rate was over 150 the entire time I was in line to go on each lift. Way too high. Need to learn how to control my anxiety better. Now at least I got my qualifications for next summer Nationals I have plenty of time to put on some much needed muscle mass from the 18 months of being on deficit over the last 24 months. Will go nice and slow and steady to make sure i don't gain much of any fat. My aprox numbers were
Squat 508
Bench 369
Deadlift 578
My deadlift flew up like it was a warmup with 606 but lost my grip and actually tore
a calus the last attempt with it. So I Jane the strength just need to work on grip strength. I could lift that weight with straps for 5 reps or was so light. Looking forward to training with different equipment now at a powerlifting gym which also has a belt squat as well as pendulum squat. This will save my shoulders and elbows.
Ok so they about it for now. Did a light lat/delts training today and will do legs tomorrow. Most likely stay away from squats and just do belt squats tomorrow with hip thrusts and reverse hypers.
My goals for next summer if we can get sponsors to help pay for lodging and air fair at nationals will be.
Squat 600+
Bench 400+
Deadlift 700+
Last but not least I need to say thanks for continued support from my training partner and wife
@RoidRageWife as none of this would be possible without you. I love you honey!!!