Powerlifting 101:

Here's another point made at the last seminar. Let me know what you would add to the list below.

Have you ever shown up at a powerlifting meet only to realize you forgot to bring something you need? It is very common to see a lifter walking around asking his/her fellow lifters if they have an extra singlet or knee wraps on meet day. Many times lifters will show up at weigh-ins without their membership card or paperwork needed for registration. It is very easy to leave home wi...thout things you will need. If you are prone to forgetfulness like I am it may be beneficial to create a Meet Day Checklist.

Below is a partial list of things you may need.
Weightlifting Belt
Deadlifting Socks
Extra Underwear
Sweatshirt
Change of Clothes
Towel
Chalk
Shoes / Slippers
Spare Shoe Laces
Singlet
Food / Drink
Wraps / Sleeves (knee / wrist)
Supportive Suits / Shirts
Cash
Supplements
Kilo / Pound Conversion Chart
Rubber Bands
Music / ear phones
Toilet Tissue
I’m sure you can think of things to add to this list.
With travel plans, meal preparation, potential weight cutting, etc. there are a ton of things on your mind just before a meet. Be as prepared as you can be.
Powerlifting 101 articles are focused on primary fundamentals of powerlifting and are designed to help novice lifters. For more Powerlifting 101 articles visit www. www.naturalstrengthtraining.fit
Keith Payne CSN, CPT, YFS
Natural Strength Training Systems

Pwelifting 101: Handler

Wanted to share one of the topics we covered at the seminar on Saturday. Let me know what you think.
Powerlifting 101: The Handler
Let’s say you have just completed 14 weeks of strenuous training and you are ready to compete in a powerlifting meet this weekend. Here is a little piece of advice that may help you more easily achieve your goals. Assuming you are a serious lifter and are not competing just as a hobby you may want to consider using a Handler. You may ask, what is a Handler? A Handler is a person (in some cases a group of people) who helps you during a contest. If you are competing at a meet your primary reason for being there is to lift. You are there to lift! You need to be concentrating on lifting and not be distracted by other things. This is where the Handler comes in. The Handler accompanies you to the meet to handle all things related to lifting except for the lifting itself. He/She allows you to focus on the task at hand.
Here are a few things a Handler can help you with:
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Wrapping Knees- Handler wraps the lifters knees. He / she should have experience in wrapping the lifters knees many times in advance of the meet.
Loading the bar and Spotting during warm ups- Handler should be knowledgeable of weights needed for lifters proper warm up.
Back Spotter- Handler can back spot on the squats if the lifter prefers.
Lift off or Hand off for Bench Press- Handler should have practiced this many times before the meet.
Carries gym bag etc.- Handler does anything for lifter that prevents undue energy expenditure.
Prompts lifter to warm up / lifting time / meals- Handler pays close attention to the meet announcer and keeps lifter informed about warm up and lifting times. He also makes sure lifters food and supplement intake is done on schedule.
Reports any changes in opening attempts after warm ups.- Handler notifies score table of any changes that need to be made concerning opening attempts after warm ups.
Report attempts to score table- Handler reports next attempts to score table after first and second attempts.
The above list is not all inclusive but does give you an idea of the Handler’s duties.
The Handler is usually one of your trusted training partners who know you and your lifting tendencies very well. Recruiting a Handler can be very beneficial in your powerlifting success. Just remember, the work and sacrifice you devote to being competitive before the meet is enhanced by utilizing a Handler during the meet.
Powerlifting 101 articles are focused on primary fundamentals of powerlifting and are designed to help novice lifters. For more Powerlifting 101 articles visit www. www.naturalstrengthtraining.fit
Keith Payne CSN, CPT, YFS
Natural Strength Training Systems
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FSS Deadlift Clinic at Pro-Fit Gym on June 25th

IBP Squat Workshop 7-2-16

If you are interested in improving your squat this is for you!

ON THIS DAY IN STRENGTH HISTORY

March 11, 1896 Hans Beck won European weightlifting championships.
Hans Beck was also the winner of the second German weightlifting Championship in 1895 and the third German Championship in 1897.


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Special Olympics Fund Raiser

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ON THIS DAY IN STRENGTH HISTORY

Charles Atlas (Angelo Siciliano) Died Dec 23, 1972.

IBP NATIONALS

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On This Day In Strength History

Frank Spellman   August 10, 1948 - Olympic Games: London, England -
Gold Medal (1st place) - 165 Class - BWT 161
259 - 264 1/2 - 336* = 859 1/2*
* New Olympic Records

Great Seminar On Friday!

We want to thank Flex Gym and Frank Beam for hosting the deadlifting seminar on Friday. Had a great time! Also want to thank everyone for coming. It was a fantastic turnout. Hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did.

FSS August 7 deadlift seminar.

We will be conducting a deadlift workshop on Friday August 7 at Flex Gym (noon). Please contact Frank Beam if you are interested.

ON THIS DAY IN STRENGTH HISTORY

Peter George was born June 29, 1929. He was an American weightlifter and Olympic champion of Macedonian descent. He won a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.   Pete George ran up an impressive record in major competition. In addition to his Olympic record, he won five World Championships and was twice runner-up for that title. He also won two Pan American Games gold medals (1951 and 1955 both in middleweight) and was a five-time national champion.

ON THIS DAY IN STRENGTH HISTORY

Vic Boff

Jun 28, 2003 - Vic Boff, Clarence Bass, Clyde Emrich received the Association of Oldetime Barbell & Strongmen Highest Achievement Award.

ON THIS DAY IN STRENGTH HISTORY

On June 27, 1930, Tamio "Tommy" Kono was born in Sacramento, California.  Tommy Kono won a gold medal and set a world record in the snatch at the Olympics that were held in Helsinki, Finland on July 26, 1952.

ON THIS DAY IN STRENGTH HISTORY

John Terpak died June 1, 1993. Terpak was recognized for winning the nationals twelve times, from 1936 to 1945 was a literal decade of victory.

On This Day In Strength History

February 19, 1938 Roger Eells bent pressed 235 pounds with his left hand, feet not together.

Top Five Mistakes You Will See Lifters Make at a Powerlifting Meet

The Top Five Mistakes You Will See Lifters Make at a Powerlifting Meet

 By Keith Payne

 

As a spectator, former lifter and coach I have attended well over a 100 powerlifting meets. I have directed over a 140 additional IBP meets. So, I have participated in one fashion or another 240 powerlifting meets. Over the course of these events I have witnessed the same lifter mistakes being made time after time.

 

I started to name this article The Top Five Novice Mistakes but after further reflection I remember that these mistakes were made by many “veteran” lifters as well. As a meet director you always want to see people have a positive experience and go home encouraged about their performance. Unfortunately, many times lifters have negative results due to lack of coaching, poor knowledge of the rules or being unfamiliar with the flow of a powerlifting meet.

 

Here are the most common mistakes we see:

 

• Not understanding the rules. Having a good comprehension of the rulebook can alleviate the majority of the following mistakes that are repeatedly made at most powerlifting meets. Many Novice lifters fail to have a basic knowledge of the lifting rules. It is imperative that a lifter is well versed on the rules!
  Also, many veteran lifters are not aware of the rule differences between different powerlifting organizations. Many times it is assumed that the rules are the same.
  (Example: USAPL has a start command when benching. IBP does not.)
  Please attend and participate in the rules meeting prior to each meet. Always feel free to ask questions if needed.
   
• Opening with too much weight. Countless lifters have bombed out of meets because they started with a weight that was too heavy. Keep in mind the bar will not be reduced in weight in the case of a failed attempt. So, if the first attempt is missed the lifter must retry the same weight or move up in weight on the next attempt. It is very important to choose a weight that can be comfortably completed.
   
• Not following judge’s commands. Many otherwise good lifts have been declined because of a simple “technical” rules violation. The RACK command comes to mind as the most egregious.  
   
• Apparel Infractions. Lifters have been known to show up to a meet with no understanding of what they are required to wear. They end up rushing around before the meet trying to find a singlet or appropriate footwear. This can ruin a powerlifting experience.
   
• Novice Lifter wearing supportive suit or shirt. It is a sad sight to see a novice lifter who many times has been encouraged by a coach or co-lifter to wear a squat suit or bench shirt when clearly they have not even established any “raw” strength yet. This is ignorant and many times dangerous for the lifter.
   
  Well that is my top five but there are certainly many more mistakes that are commonly made at powerlifting meets. As stated before, we want every lifter to have a positive powerlifting experience. Most of the time mistakes can be avoided by a good understanding of the rules. Also, we encourage all new lifters to find a good mentor. The sport of Powerlifting unlike some other sports is known for an abundance of competitors willing to help other competitors.
   
  Keith Payne
  Executive Director
  Iron Boy Powerlifting

On This Day In Strength History

February 10, 1736 Thomas Topham, then age 26, put on a strength exhibition in Derby, England.

On This Day In Strength History

Herman Saxon died February 2, 1961.

On This Day In Strength History

Louis Uni, known as Apollon, was born on January 28, 1862.