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Figured this would be a good time for anyone interested to post their current lifts and what their year end goals are. Maybe help to get focused and dialed in on making some gains in these last 3 months. I figured we can update as any of them hit our goals or get close.
 
will do a bench only contest this year whilst I sort out some back issues that are limiting my back squat.

I did 177.5kg bouncy touch and go a few weeks ago and easily do t & g triples on 160 now. Will therefore look at about 160-165 for my first competition in nearly 20 years. Will weigh about 100 or so. If I can triple 170 t & g then the competition after that might see a 170.

Depending on travel commitments, other disruptions and fixing my back squat, a 2016 three lift comp should be possible for a low 600's total which is A grade. As long as the squat has a 2 in front of it everything else should get me there. If only we could front squat instead. I think 180 bench might happen in 2016. I'm 44 but grading scale doesn't care about age divisions so not sure if there is any point lifting in M1 rather than open.
 
will do a bench only contest this year whilst I sort out some back issues that are limiting my back squat.

I did 177.5kg bouncy touch and go a few weeks ago and easily do t & g triples on 160 now. Will therefore look at about 160-165 for my first competition in nearly 20 years. Will weigh about 100 or so. If I can triple 170 t & g then the competition after that might see a 170.

Depending on travel commitments, other disruptions and fixing my back squat, a 2016 three lift comp should be possible for a low 600's total which is A grade. As long as the squat has a 2 in front of it everything else should get me there. If only we could front squat instead. I think 180 bench might happen in 2016. I'm 44 but grading scale doesn't care about age divisions so not sure if there is any point lifting in M1 rather than open.

incorrectamundo about age not affecting grading,in actual fact a master lifter only has to "have lifted".you have some great lifters in Australia who deliberately choose to go m1 m2 etc.
 
190kg deadlift is about the only thing I want. Most of my other training has been a little derailed due to injuries.
That and a successful cut finishing towards the end of December.
 
incorrectamundo about age not affecting grading,in actual fact a master lifter only has to "have lifted".you have some great lifters in Australia who deliberately choose to go m1 m2 etc.

There is no Masters grading scale in any fed. It's male/female raw/equipped. If I total 600 raw at 105 it's an A grade on the PA scale no matter how young or old I am. For bench-only I think it's 160 for an A grade @ 105 in raw.
 
strength aims out for rest of year as getting fit for aths takes a lot of effort.

Would like to reach 2.60m in standing long jump by end of year. power is bottom line, albeit I have very little these days.
 
There is no Masters grading scale in any fed. It's male/female raw/equipped. If I total 600 raw at 105 it's an A grade on the PA scale no matter how young or old I am. For bench-only I think it's 160 for an A grade @ 105 in raw.

there is so.Australia has no minimum total for a master in order to qualify for events such as the commonwealths or asia/oceanias however its probably not in your best interests to get up there with a 300 total,i think common sense would prevail,you would at least need to be competitive in your category.
I know NZ has a fixed total but its real easy to qualify however that does not mean you will be picked,thats up to the discretion of the selectors.However in terms of gaining team points,i think filling up slots would obviously be to the teams advantage.
 
strength aims out for rest of year as getting fit for aths takes a lot of effort.

Would like to reach 2.60m in standing long jump by end of year. power is bottom line, albeit I have very little these days.

good luck with your fitness goals,i might do the same for a while.id like to get under 90 kgs so when i start power training again i have a bit of room weight-wise to play with.
 
There is no Masters grading scale in any fed. It's male/female raw/equipped. If I total 600 raw at 105 it's an A grade on the PA scale no matter how young or old I am. For bench-only I think it's 160 for an A grade @ 105 in raw.

your bench is most definitely competitive.im not sure what you can pause but it would be over 160 no?
 
there is so.Australia has no minimum total for a master in order to qualify for events such as the commonwealths or asia/oceanias however its probably not in your best interests to get up there with a 300 total,i think common sense would prevail,you would at least need to be competitive in your category.
I know NZ has a fixed total but its real easy to qualify however that does not mean you will be picked,thats up to the discretion of the selectors.However in terms of gaining team points,i think filling up slots would obviously be to the teams advantage.

Check again:

https://powerliftingaustralia.com/qualifying-grading/raw-powerlifting-gradings/

Your grading level has nothing to do with age. Selection for competition is a separate issue.
 
your bench is most definitely competitive.im not sure what you can pause but it would be over 160 no?

My competition form bench is generally equal to the weight I can touch and go for a triple. Also have to allow for missed attempt if the referees don't like me which they wont because I don't get into the "spirit" of competition with all that yelling, face slapping jumping around like a prawn kind of stuff. Plus I fart alot.
 
My competition form bench is generally equal to the weight I can touch and go for a triple. Also have to allow for missed attempt if the referees don't like me which they wont because I don't get into the "spirit" of competition with all that yelling, face slapping jumping around like a prawn kind of stuff. Plus I fart alot.

each to their own,i enjoy watching the pre lift rev ups.you may not be the type to do that and there are guys who are super serene,which is amazing really,i like the full head of steam approach.
 
yes please check again mr semantics

https://powerliftingaustralia.com/qualifying-grading/

i again disagree,grading does in fact have a lot to do with selection for competition.

If I could be an E1 grade I still may not be be selected for an event, but being selected to lift in a competition will not make me an E1 grade. Grades are determined according to prescribed minimum totals.

Masters lifters only have to show up to get selected, and have an incontinence management plan.
 
Masters lifters most certainly do not "just show up" i know in the m1s@93 theres no chance of anyone else being selected due to the incumbents being rated#2 and #4 in the world@m1 according to their totals this year.With only 2 spots per division being available..do the math.Those positions are gone.
You do have the advantage of being a bit of a bench specialist.
 
theres probably a bunch of lifters in their late 30s who cant wait to turn 40 Von,while you fart around and miss another year.im not going because my total sucks,and ill need 3 years at least and probably 5 with my lifestyle to even be anywhere near,whereas you are good enough NOW .lols
 
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ive witnessed my buddy @ 72kg bench 160kg for reps, easy. his best friend who tought us all has done over 200kg @ 105. your not that special von, cause he also squats 300 and deads that if not more.

but keep tooting your own horn buddy, if that makes you feel special.
 
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