Competition is what we’re all about

Powerlifting competitions are some of the best times I’ve had lately. Most everyone is super supportive, people come up and tell you how well you’re doing. Everyone is on edge and anxious so this is a natural way for everyone to feel better. There are lifters there of all sizes and shapes. Women, very light men, huge fat men, huge muscular men, small muscular women, large muscular women, etc… you can find all walks usually at a good sized meet. It’s diverse enough to where everyone call feel comfortable in their own niche. And all of you are there for one reason, and you’ve all been training and reading and eating and all the other activities associated with the sport. And a magnificent, ancient sport it is. You can truly feel that you are alive.

I’m not going to go into a whole checklist of what to bring to your first meet, or really even what to expect. I will, however, say that you are going to be at least a little nervous. And that is a ok. Actually, it is fantastic. If you subscribe to my style of training you’ve been conserving your “go-time” energy for this one day. You’ve avoided using caffeine, and heavy metal, and other stimulants before your lifts. But on that day, the day of the meet, all bets are off. Bust out the nose tork, bust out the hard back slaps and get ready to turn on the mental as well as the physical parts of your conditioning. Get ready for a long day that feels great to walk away from.