My Best Squat Officially 750 Bench 500 Dead 821 at 198. Pulled 811 at 220 ,755 at 181.I wish I had the Knowledge of Cycling workouts before contests that I do know.I actually pulled 880 in 1979 before Worlds in Dayton at 200 bodyweight Left it in the Gym!!!
I have Mixed opinion on Supportive Equippment .I know some helps prevent injury but I think some may go too far.Rule of Thumb is abide by the rules of the Federation I believe.