LiE's Log Part 2

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I think you're doing it the right way.

First comps are not about smashing PBs and getting a huge total.

Remember, every lift is a comp PB, which is really all that counts.

I was advised to get 9 good lifts for my first comp, and I think that's what I'd recommend.

Also, listen to what I say now rather than on comp day. When I'm fired up there is a serious danger that I'll suggest being much more aggressive with your numbers :D Dom will be no better either!
 

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The 3rd lift is basically my current PB, which I've done in my gym and on separate days. Took me 2 attempts to nail 200 at the mock meet on squat, and I'll only have 1 try at the comp. However, the 195 that I did this week was comfy.

I'll see how my openers go on Monday.
 
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Yeah, all depends on how you feel on the day i guess? Or do you need to give numbwrs beforehand? Are you training at a different time than usual for the conp? May change things :)
 
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From seeing your lifts recently I'd say your lifts look safe enough. It's one thing to be slightly conservative, but you wouldn't want to miss too much.

I haven't seen your benching actually, but I think you should trust your judgement.

Either way, we can talk about it on the day and make adjustments.
 
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From seeing your lifts recently I'd say your lifts look safe enough. It's one thing to be slightly conservative, but you wouldn't want to miss too much.

I haven't seen your benching actually, but I think you should trust your judgement.

Either way, we can talk about it on the day and make adjustments.

Don't do it LiE, it's a trap! :p

Also, listen to what I say now rather than on comp day. When I'm fired up there is a serious danger that I'll suggest being much more aggressive with your numbers :D Dom will be no better either!
 

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From seeing your lifts recently I'd say your lifts look safe enough. It's one thing to be slightly conservative, but you wouldn't want to miss too much.

I haven't seen your benching actually, but I think you should trust your judgement.

Either way, we can talk about it on the day and make adjustments.

Sounds good. I'll get a video of my lifts on Monday.
 

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All 3 main lifts tonight up to my opener weight for a single and as prescribed by ice, no psyching up aloud :(:p

Started off with lacrosse ball in the knee area and quad/TFL foam rolling (this makes a big difference when squatting). I then did shoulder and pec stretching as usual.

Squat - made sure not to look in the mirror.
BARxlots
60x10
80x6
100x3
120x1
140x1
160x1
170x1 - easy.

Bench - had to share the bench so this took longer than I liked
40x10
60x6
80x3
100x3
120x1
140x1 - no drama.

Deadlift
70x8 (RDL)
100x5
120x2
150x2
180x1
220x1 - jumped to this as I didn't want to get tired.

Pretty happy with everything. Take a look at the video, it has all 3 lifts.

 

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Last day of training tonight before the comp :)

Usual soft tissue and band work before training.

Squats - speed at 50%
Bar
60x8
100x3x3

Paused Bench
Bar
40x10
60x6
80x3
100x2
120x1
137.5x2 - no problems.

Deads - speed at 48%
70x6
100x3
120x3x3
 
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