I need some opinions on an upcoming powerlifting meet guys...

[slobberknocker]

There's a free USAPL meet at a prison here in mid November, and another one at the same place in February. I thought it would be neat to compete in both of them, just as a personal way to test my own progress.

I don't have a belt, suit, or shirt, and I don't have much money right now. I can't decide whether I should buy the equipment or not. Powerlifting is not the main focus for me, football is. This would just be my own personal test. With that in mind, do you guys think I should get some equipment for the meets, or just lift completely raw?

 

[pwr_machine]

I have one trophy that I display. It's from a similar meet. It was a great experience! The guys were talking trash and trying to scare me as I entered the gate. But once we were on the platform, we were there for the same reason. I gained their respect and they gained mine. Sorry that was off topic from your original question. Keep in mind that you will have a great time...raw or with lifting gear.

 

[t3c]

its at a jail???

do they let the inmates lift? lmfao

Just compete raw if its your own personal test.

make sure you watch who spots you on those deep squats LOL

 

[slobberknocker]

I think they'll have equipment tec. A guy named Beetle Lowe is in there and I think he squats 1000 lbs. I doubt that's raw, lol.

 

[t3c]

damn.

I keep thinking about the TV show OZ when i think about prison. I guess its not that bad if they have lifting gear

 

[MrTrap]

Just lift raw. That way you can tell how much you improved your strength. When you add equipment, there is improvement in how you use it over the first couple meets. Spend the money on food instead.

Traps

 

[slobberknocker]

Just lift raw. That way you can tell how much you improved your strength. When you add equipment, there is improvement in how you use it over the first couple meets. Spend the money on food instead.

Traps

Good point.

 

[sinjinsmythe33]

bring a few cartons of lucky strikes, the brand of choice at graterford.