It's a good aspiration to have. I started too late unfortunately... still, you never know... though I don't compete or take it that seriously, but I'm glad you're sticking to the drug free route. 
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I'm sure you will be going the way you are. Life gets harder when you are in the open category then easier again when you hit the old peoples groups 
Ha ha, thank you all. But then again I could be a little weed telling you lies! But honestly, feel free to check out my training log on MP for some sort of evidence (no videos yet though).
Yes, that is one thing that I am really not looking forward to - the open category (lol, I have to start competing first, hopefully going to one a week sunday). Will have to REALLY bust my nuts once I've hit 24... either that or sulk in a corner somewhere.
Pretty sure that my squatting is down to having a massive backside. In which case, I wonder how much jennifer lopez can squat? lol
I think most people believe that they started powerlifting too late. I keep thinking "if only I started when I was 16, imagine what I could have achieved". At the end of the day, as long as we do what we can, does it really matter?
Yes, that is one thing that I am really not looking forward to - the open category (lol, I have to start competing first, hopefully going to one a week sunday). Will have to REALLY bust my nuts once I've hit 24... either that or sulk in a corner somewhere.
Pretty sure that my squatting is down to having a massive backside. In which case, I wonder how much jennifer lopez can squat? lol
I think most people believe that they started powerlifting too late. I keep thinking "if only I started when I was 16, imagine what I could have achieved". At the end of the day, as long as we do what we can, does it really matter?
Indeed. As long as you keep achieving your personal best then that's all you can ask for!
I'm sure you will be going the way you are. Life gets harder when you are in the open category then easier again when you hit the old peoples groups
As long as you avoid comps with people like this...
http://www.wimwam.nl/wimvanweenen.htm
Ok was as bit bored and decided to work out (or at least make a spreadsheet that works out) the Wilks coefficient for the top 20 people.
For those who don't know, the Wilks formula is used in a lot of lifting federations to work out the "best lifter" across all weight categories.
FF, give me a shout if you want me to forward you the details.
For those who don't know, the Wilks formula is used in a lot of lifting federations to work out the "best lifter" across all weight categories.
FF, give me a shout if you want me to forward you the details.
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Squad's? Sounds kinky 
Oh that's cool! At least I haven't changed position! Yeah send the details it might be more fun to do it that way.
Yeah send the details it might be more fun to do it that way.Changed, but no change in position, (also typo fixed)
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"The Wilks Coefficient or Wilks Formula is a coefficient that can be used to measure the strength of a powerlifter against other powerlifters despite the different weights of the lifters. Robert Wilks is the author of the formula."
Basically a modified power:weight ratio
Basically a modified power:weight ratio
Man of Honour
You missed me out Freefaller, you no love me? 
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You missed me out Freefaller, you no love me?
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Of course I do Sweeti... erm I mean Steedie!
x"The Wilks Coefficient or Wilks Formula is a coefficient that can be used to measure the strength of a powerlifter against other powerlifters despite the different weights of the lifters. Robert Wilks is the author of the formula."
Basically a modified power:weight ratio
Correct. It evens up the bias towards lighter lifters that a basic Lb4Lb ratio gives
Cheers for your replies, Morba.
I don't know if it is just a spot of jealousy going through me (it would appear as though he has the biggest bench in the UK (when compared with the BDFPA) after all, so no surprise), but I'm not sure that an equipped lift should be down with a bunch of raw lifters? Maybe we should have separate boards?
I don't know if it is just a spot of jealousy going through me (it would appear as though he has the biggest bench in the UK (when compared with the BDFPA) after all, so no surprise), but I'm not sure that an equipped lift should be down with a bunch of raw lifters? Maybe we should have separate boards?
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