Thanks a lot for taking the time to write that out.
The Magic Cha Numbers come out like this:
S 160 / 175 / 190 (lbs: 353 / 386 / 419)
B 100 / 110 / 120 (lbs: 220 / 243 / 265)
D 190 / 205 / 220 (lbs: 419 / 452 / 485)
Quite similar to the percentages but definitely more "natural" numbers.
Quote:
Originally Posted by cha59
I wish I had noticed sooner that you're doing a meet soon because maxing out on reps is not the best way to put up big numbers in a meet. I like to figure out my openers and goals as far out as possible.
Just for perspective, I mostly wanted to join this meet because it's at my own gym and I think I can hit some pretty good numbers from my usual weightlifting training. I don't really have any powerlifting goals, although I obviously enjoy moving big weights.
By which I mean, even if I had 12 weeks to prepare, I would probably not throw everything overboard just to have the absolute highest meet result ever.
Quote:
Originally Posted by cha59
I looked at your last squat and DL video. What are your 1 rep PRs for each of those?
My all-time PRs both date back to halfway 2017. I squatted 190kg (419) at a training camp and pulled a relatively easy 210kg (453) conventional on a random day with a friend.
I had a 1yr+ hiatus from training after that and am now at similar strength levels as I was back then.
I also pulled 218 (480) sumo once back in 2015 when I did more deadlifting.
Quote:
Originally Posted by cha59
When warming up, do not do more than 1 rep with any more than 65 - 70% of your 1 RM goal.
Little confused here. Are you saying 1 rep TOTAL? Or 1 rep per set?
If my squat 1RM goal is 190kg, 70% is 133kg.
Does this mean I do a single at ~130kg and then jump straight to the 160 opener?
Quote:
Originally Posted by cha59
With all that in mind, pick your 100% #s. Pick your openers. Warm up so that you hit your opener for 1 rep, then jump to your 1 RM. Dont make that jump bigger than your jumps in warmups.
I go straight from the opener weight to the 1RM on the test day? What about the 2nd attempt?
If there is no 2nd attempt, that means I'd go 130 160 190?
Jesus, that sounds scary. Haha.
Quote:
Originally Posted by cha59
Hopefully that all makes sense to you. Let me know if you have any questions.
Absolutely does. I will follow your advice! Thanks again.