Local Powerlifting Meets: Getting Involved

[miked8c]

Lately I have been really thinking about getting involved in power lifting. Meets will provide realistic deadlines for me to set goals, they will motivate me to reach certain numbers. I can see them being a huge facet of my training.

I just don't know how to find local power lifting meets. Its not exactly the most accessible sport.

I live just above Cape Cod and below Boston on the coast. How can I find local meets, I am 19 YO(don't know if my age is relevant).

 

[miked8c]

*Crickets*

 

[FlexManning]

Well I second the idea that competing at a meet would be inspirational. Sounds like it'd be a blast, gives you a ton of motivation, and as long as you don't do anything dumb and end up with a horrible injury, you'd find that it would give you a great base for bodybuilding later. (Ronnie Coleman and Arnold did pretty well.)

As far as how to find meets... hmm... I assume you've probably checked around on the net a little which would be the first option, and maybe your local gym could help you track one down. A lot of guys who post on this board are using powerlifting type routines I'm sure they'll eventually chime in. Unfortunately this board's a little slow compared to the anabolics board, I hope it doesn't stay that way.

 

[stevesmi]

i tried to set up something like this at my gym for charity but i got no backing from the owner/manager. people just aren't interested in it i suppose.. it would take a lot of time to organize and stuff and people just want to go to the gym and get it done so they can go back home

 

[_cato_]

Massachusetts Powerlifting | Powerlifting Watch

 

[ExtraMile]

Just google powerlifting federations in your area, there will probably be several each with slightly different rules and joining fees. You could go and watch a few to see how they are run and which fed seems best.