165 Weight Class

[NeoSoul]

I was looking to go into my first meet sometime in the near future, i was wondering what would be some respectfull lifts for someone who will compete in the 165 class, not looking to place any records or place first, just wanna work twards some decent numbers, gain some experience.

Much thanks

 

[GEEK2FREAK]

power cleans, dead lifts, abs, and normal chest, back, arm exersizes...but stay flexible or workon getting flexible....these helped me out tremendously while i was wrestling

 

[genarr3]

What are your numbers now?

You could pick up an issue of Powerlifting USA and check the results of meets in your area.

 

[TheProject]

Genarr's right, if you want to see numbers.

More importantly, get in there and do a meet. The experience is valuable, regardless of what you lift.

 

[super_rice]

i'd like to know... how do you stay up to date on these meets? i'd like to get in on stuff like this, may be fun

 

[NeoSoul]

Thanks for the response guys.

I'm in canada so i looked around at some canadian powerlifting sites, found some numbers, gives me something to work twards.

super_rice-check out www.powerlifting.ca theres probably other sites but that was the first one i typed in.

 

[genarr3]

Thanks for the response guys.

I'm in canada so i looked around at some canadian powerlifting sites, found some numbers, gives me something to work twards.

super_rice-check out www.powerlifting.ca theres probably other sites but that was the first one i typed in.

Keep in mind that the average lift will vary wildly depending on the size of the meet and who shows up. I'd highly suggest you go to a meet in person, it's the only way to really know what's up.

 

[Vectork39]

hey i'm currently in that weight class, what kind of numbers are you throwing up now?

 

[NeoSoul]

Thanks for all your responses genarr and the project

I'm gonna go to a few meets, check it out then go out for a few.

Vectork-these are my numbers so far

Squat-270-maxed last week
Bench-210
Deadlift-280

My not be the greatest numbers but i'm pretty proud of them, my bench is my weak spot, which i'm working on, i'm also sitting at 171 pounds right now, may be lower once i hit the bathroom .

 

[DaveTSI]

your 21 right?, id say you have a bit of work to do. not bad lifts but, to be competitive i think you need to add a good amount of lbs to your lifts. 165 class their are some strong mofo's. guys your size and age are benching alot more than you dead. not trying to be a dick or discourage you, but keep at it bro!

im 20 and 185lbs-squat 545x2 and bench 355shirted and i dont think im anywhere near ready for a comp.

 

[Jneves]

I would work your numbers up before you enter a comp. I'm weighing in at 143 and everything but my squat is a bit higher then yours. My current plan is to keep working on my strength and gain a little more solid weight and check out a few local comps.

I think the best advice I've gotten is to go to a few local meets and ask all the questions competitors/judges will stand to get some experiance, and then enter a meet when I think I'm ready.

I will enter a comp when I know I am not going to finish dead last even if I'm having a bad day so I don't get my confidance knocked down to much. If I don't do great I'll take it as a chance to gain valuable experiance (powerlifting isnt all that different then all other sports, experiance will pay off) But if I'm having a great day I might just place.

my final advise from everything I've seen is keep an eye on all the results in your area, the bigger events can bring out freaks that make you feel totally worthless (not in there attitude but ability) Start slow and work your way up.. cofidance, strength, and experiance will all add up

 

[genarr3]

your 21 right?, id say you have a bit of work to do. not bad lifts but, to be competitive i think you need to add a good amount of lbs to your lifts. 165 class their are some strong mofo's. guys your size and age are benching alot more than you dead. not trying to be a dick or discourage you, but keep at it bro!

im 20 and 185lbs-squat 545x2 and bench 355shirted and i dont think im anywhere near ready for a comp.

Bro give it a try. You've got a good squat and that is going to set you apart from the big benchers. And like I've said, it's all about who shows up.