Author Topic: Ripitupbaby's 2009 Powerlifting Log (Read 75195 times)

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #300 on:** May 18, 2009, 04:17:48 AM »

Sunday May 17
Raw Bench
95x5
135x4
155x3
165x3

Shirted Bench
225x3
245x2
245x1
255 dump
255x2 - went 3/4 way on the first one and dumped the second one

Not a good workout at all. I must be saving the good stuff for the meet.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #301 on:** May 20, 2009, 04:27:12 AM »

Tuesday May 19

RAW SQUATS
95x5/3 sets (lots and lots of stretching)
115x5
135x3
155x3
185x2

SUITED SQUATS
205x5 (partials, no wraps)
255x3
275x2
295x2
320x1
365 - unrack, hold

I got my squat suit taken in on the sides, which made a big difference. That sucker is TIGHT, and getting to depth is going to be more of a challenge than I expected. I think the set with 320 was actually my best and deepest set, but damn, it's hard.

The other weird thing for me is how fkn heavy that weight feels for me to squat compared to bench pressing. I can lay on a bench and get under 295 and move it, but when you put it on my back, it feels soooo much heavier like it's driving me into the ground. $:-\$

burn2live · « **Reply #302 on:** May 20, 2009, 06:18:51 AM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on May 20, 2009, 04:27:12 AM

Tuesday May 19

RAW SQUATS
95x5/3 sets (lots and lots of stretching)
115x5
135x3
155x3
185x2

SUITED SQUATS
205x5 (partials, no wraps)
255x3
275x2
295x2
320x1
365 - unrack, hold

I got my squat suit taken in on the sides, which made a big difference. That sucker is TIGHT, and getting to depth is going to be more of a challenge than I expected. I think the set with 320 was actually my best and deepest set, but damn, it's hard.

The other weird thing for me is how fkn heavy that weight feels for me to squat compared to bench pressing. I can lay on a bench and get under 295 and move it, but when you put it on my back, it feels soooo much heavier like it's driving me into the ground. $:-\$

Don't worry Rip, you'll manage it. Looks like it was a good workout for you. I'm sure you've heard this before, but I think a huge amount of squatting is psychological. I tell myself to enjoy the feeling of the weight on my back and the grind out of the hole, that way you get into the habit of wanting more weight, not less, on the bar

powerpack · « **Reply #303 on:** May 20, 2009, 09:34:45 AM »

Quote from: burn2live on May 20, 2009, 06:18:51 AM

Don't worry Rip, you'll manage it. Looks like it was a good workout for you. I'm sure you've heard this before, but I think a huge amount of squatting is psychological. I tell myself to enjoy the feeling of the weight on my back and the grind out of the hole, that way you get into the habit of wanting more weight, not less, on the bar

Agreed.

Luv2Hurt · « **Reply #304 on:** May 20, 2009, 05:20:47 PM »

RipBaby looking strong!

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #305 on:** May 20, 2009, 05:39:42 PM »

Thanks... Yeah, I agree that a large part of squatting is mental. I am trying to conquer that part too. It's a challenge!

I have at least gotten to the point where I don't whine and cry anymore when the knee wraps go on and almost kind of enjoy the pain.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #306 on:** May 22, 2009, 04:22:44 AM »

Thursday May 21 (9 days out)

RAW DEADLIFTS
89x5/2 sets (1 conv, 1 sumo)
119x3/2 sets (1 conv, 1 sumo)
139x3/2 sets (1 conv, 1 sumo)
177x3 (conv)
221x2

SUIT/BELT DEADLIFTS
221x1/3 sets (1 sumo)
241x2
271x1
296x1

I am a little unsure about the deadlift. This was the first time I tried conventional pulling in the suit, and I THINK I am going to go conventional for this meet, just because I don't feel like I have the timing figured out with sumo pulling and need more practice to get my numbers up. I'm still not sure though! Neither one is particularly stellar at this point and I need more practice.
I got the 296, but it got stuck a little on my quads...not a strength issue but I need to powder the shit out of my legs. I think that I am going to start really conservative at the meet, with something like 280 just to get the lift and then try for 300+ on the second and third lifts.

BENCH (Light and fast)
95x5
115x3
135x2/3 sets

ABS
Hanging Leg Raises x10/2 sets
Too tired to do anything else!

Stubborn · « **Reply #307 on:** May 22, 2009, 10:08:54 AM »

With the DL stance you just need to figure out which one you have more confidence in. You may also want to consider which one you will be able to perform more efficiently after all your other lifts. 275-280 seems good to start if your max is around 300.

So you have a 275 bench, 300 DL, and 320 squat? You should hit 900 easy at the meet!

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #308 on:** May 22, 2009, 10:27:50 AM »

Quote from: Stubborn on May 22, 2009, 10:08:54 AM

With the DL stance you just need to figure out which one you have more confidence in. You may also want to consider which one you will be able to perform more efficiently after all your other lifts. 275-280 seems good to start if your max is around 300.

So you have a 275 bench, 300 DL, and 320 squat? You should hit 900 easy at the meet!

Something like that... possibly a little lower on the bench and hopefully a little higher on the squat and DL, but we'll see.
First priority is to get the lifts and get my qualifying total of 760 for Nationals next year...that's one of the reasons I am going to open very conservative on all three lifts!

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #309 on:** May 25, 2009, 06:42:18 AM »

Sunday, May 24
Last workout!!

Basically just trying to get my openers.

RAW BENCH
95x3/3 sets
115x3
135x2
155x2
165x1

SHIRTED BENCH
225x3
245x1 - this one got out of the groove
245x1 - good!

RAW SQUAT
95x3/3 sets
115x3
135x3
155x2
165x1
185x1

SUITED SQUATS
225x3 - no wraps, high squats
255x3
295x1

I prolly should have done a little more with the squat suit, but I just wanted to get a good opening lift and be done with it. The 295 was a good lift and was very deep...I had depth to spare, so that works for me!

Zach Trowbridge · « **Reply #310 on:** May 25, 2009, 07:09:32 AM »

Good luck. Get a nice little deload in and spend some time in a hot tub or get a massage.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #311 on:** May 26, 2009, 04:27:08 AM »

Quote from: Zach Trowbridge on May 25, 2009, 07:09:32 AM

Good luck. Get a nice little deload in and spend some time in a hot tub or get a massage.

Thanks Zach! I've been using alot of Icy Hot on the ole bicep tendons...they are not very happy but they'll survive!

Zach Trowbridge · « **Reply #312 on:** May 26, 2009, 01:30:41 PM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on May 26, 2009, 04:27:08 AM

Thanks Zach! I've been using alot of Icy Hot on the ole bicep tendons...they are not very happy but they'll survive!

There have been times where I'll blow through a container of Tiger Balm in less than a week. I barely notice the smell anymore.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #313 on:** May 28, 2009, 04:31:55 AM »

I went into the gym last night and did some very light work... 3 sets of 3 for each of the lifts at 50-60% of my raw 1RM, plus some stretching.

I'm good to go for Saturday. I feel pretty good except for my bicep tendons, which I know will give me problems, but I have lots of Icy Hot, which I have been using at night all week. I'm getting used to the smell too!

I think I know what my openers will be...we'll just have to see how I feel that morning. The weigh-ins are at 7 AM, so I have to get up at 5 AM to get there.

Luv2Hurt · « **Reply #314 on:** May 28, 2009, 02:54:21 PM »

Good Luck this weekend Rip Baby!! Go and kick some ass

Ripper rocks!

QuakerOats · « **Reply #315 on:** May 28, 2009, 04:03:54 PM »

Quote from: Luv2Hurt on May 28, 2009, 02:54:21 PM

Good Luck this weekend Rip Baby!! Go and kick some ass

Ripper rocks!

i would wish Rip luck but she doesn't need it, she's gonna do awesome.

powerpack · « **Reply #316 on:** May 29, 2009, 07:06:00 AM »

All th best Rip

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #317 on:** May 29, 2009, 05:30:30 PM »

Thanks guys!

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #318 on:** May 30, 2009, 03:37:24 PM »

The meet went OK. I totalled 870 and got the best lifter award. I feel like I could have/should have done better, but I got my Nationals qualification, and that was the goal, so I am pleased about that.

SQUAT
292 - good
314 - good
336 - would have been good but I got f*cked on timing and ran out of time before I got to lift (long story)

BENCH
242 - piece of cake and should have been good, I got called on what I believe were very questionable reasons (another long story)
242 - got called again, this time for touching the bar too low (questionable again IMO)
242 - finally got it, piece of cake
I felt like I had a 260+ bench in me, but I had to do my damn opener three times.

DEADLIFT
252 - just to get my qualification
303 - cake
314 - cake and I was pissed that I didn't really go for it on this last lift. I think I had another 20-40 pounds in me.

Total 870 I think. I'll take it. I wish I had a chance to do that last squat and bench more, but that's the way it goes.

burn2live · « **Reply #319 on:** May 30, 2009, 05:08:02 PM »

NICE work Rip. Look at it positively, you know you have those lifts in you, it's maybe just slight technical errors or judging decisions that held you back. Some day everything will fall into place and you'll manage an even more impressive total. Congrats again!

Stubborn · « **Reply #320 on:** May 30, 2009, 05:18:38 PM »

Very nice work! Too bad about the picky ass judging, but you will tear that total apart next time.

QuakerOats · « **Reply #321 on:** May 30, 2009, 06:55:38 PM »

awesome stuff Lori.

powerpack · « **Reply #322 on:** May 30, 2009, 10:22:04 PM »

well done Lori

Overload · « **Reply #323 on:** May 31, 2009, 12:47:40 AM »

Great job Lori!

USAPL is very strict judging.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #324 on:** May 31, 2009, 06:27:39 AM »

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

Onward to the next one...whatever that may be. I'm not sure yet. I'm pretty sore today though, so I'm obviously gonna chill for a few days.