Jamesxvx Powerlifting Journal

[jamesxvx]

Yeah I definitely hit some more reps than I should have for a max day. I really wanted to put my legs through hell.
I'm mainly a powerlifter, I have a open meet in May that I'm training for. I'm starting to cut for the lower weight class slowly so I don't lose a lot of strength toward the comp. sitting at 175 now, need to get down to 163, which I know can happen.
I actually have the 5/3/1 book, and I've been using the routine for a while now. Thanks for the help MF

[Mini Forklift Ⓥ]

Good luck man, I'm here if you need anything. What weight class are you going to drop down to? What federation is the meet, IPF?

[jamesxvx]

I'm trying to hit the 163 lb class since I'm 175 now with bit of fat to get rid of. Its IPF, Ontario's powerlifting union.

[Mini Forklift Ⓥ]

Sounds awesome mate. You've got plenty of time to get ready, you can even drop down to the mid 160's to train at and lose a couple of pounds the week leading into the meet. That's pretty easy, just water & food manipulation. I'll be following along James MF.

[jamesxvx]

That's what I'm thinking man. If I cut down slow towards the 160s and get my strength up within the weight class I should be a strong contender. I've been following your journal for a while man. Your lifts are super impressive, and your form is spot on.

[Mini Forklift Ⓥ]

I honestly think you will go pretty well. What do you think you would be capable of lifting? Have a look at some results of the guys that are doing well in your class, that way you have a good base point to aim for. I'm looking forward to see how you go, will be your first meet right?

[jamesxvx]

First meet is correct! I'm sitting right now in class II with my lifts, so I'm hoping to boost that up to Class I by may.

[jamesxvx]

MP November 19, 2012.
Barx5
95x5
115x5
125x5
135x5
145x3
145x3
Drop set from 145 down to 115 x 10 reps.
Shrugs
225x10
275x10
315x8
225x10

Shoulder Press DB
45x10
50x10
55x8
50x5
drop set to kill my shoulders down to 20 lbs.

EZ bar curls
Bar + weight
40x10
50x10
55x10
55x8

[jamesxvx]

Bench Day, November 20, 2012.
100 incline sit ups.

Bench
barx10
95x5
115x5
135x5
155x5
175x5
185x4
205x3
225x3 PB (I had a spotter, and honestly this felt light. I'm sure he helped me on the last two reps)
Drop set from 175 down to 145 x12

Face pulls 110x75 reps
Tri Pull downs 45 -60 lbs x 75 reps

One arm rows
75x4x10

Lat pull downs
120x10
135x10
150x8
135x10

DB bench
45x10
50x10
50x8
50x6

[jamesxvx]

Deadlift November 22, 2012

135x5
225x5
315x5
365x5
405x4 Rep PB
I tried for a 450 pull but was done from the 405s. I always go for maxes, I need to stop. haha

Bent over rows
135x10
155x10
165x10
175x10

Good mornings
135x10x3

Cable rows
135x10
150x10
165x10

Hanging leg raises
3x10

[Mini Forklift Ⓥ]

Solid training James, big deadlifts !! What's your PB?

[vegan_rossco]

Hey James! how you doin bud? when is the meet? looks like you'll kill it dude

[jamesxvx]

Hey man, the meet isn't until May of next year. I'm good, squatting today so that will rule.

[vegan_rossco]

ah okay plenty of training before the meet then, enjoy squats bud!

[jamesxvx]

Yeah I have plenty of time before the comp, but I've been into powerlifting for a long time now. Just starting to cut to hit the 73 kg class instead of the 77