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  1. S

    Which Federation

    I competed in my first novice comp over the weekend and had a blast, didn't realise how fun they day was going to be. Now I've tasted it, I wouldnt mind trying some real comps and as I've never really looked into it, there are obviously a lot of federations to choose from. My coach on the day...
    • Snoochies
    • Thread
    • blast capo choose coach competed comps day federation federations fun gpc helped hey join jump keen looked lot masters mate mind novice preference tas weekend
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  2. S

    Novice comps for Shits and Giggles

    Thinking of trying a comp at the end of the year just for the hell of it and I don't know why really, just think it would be cool to say I did it. Won't come close to being on the podium but guess it gives you a goal to work towards and you can get a total marked off then go try and beat it...
    • Snoochies
    • Thread
    • beat close comp comps cool day don end goal guess hell king novice podium reason shi shits thi thinking total won work year
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  3. showdownhero

    General Power Lifting Discussion

    Hey guys, There's a novice power lifting comp in Bundoora next month, do you think it would be worth throwing my hat in the ring? https://www.facebook.com/events/1621554364621103/
    • showdownhero
    • Thread
    • 103 110 215 436 6462 bundoora comp discussion eve events ext facebook general guys hat hey lifting mon month novice power ring throwing url worth
    • Replies: 97
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  4. Kyle Aaron

    Podcast interview with Markos

    Blake has done a little interview with Markos, who used to post here as PTC. He talks about the journey from building trade to garage gym to ProRaw and all the rest, and the growth of PL in Australia - we now get more people at novice meets than we used to have at national competitions...
    • Kyle Aaron
    • Thread
    • aus australia building desert grow growth gym interesting interview journey meets national novice people post ptc rest rude sitting sti talks trade true words work
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  5. J

    Rack Package Help

    Been trailing through prior posts here and elsewhere. Really useful, but thought I would start a new (and first) post to see if I could help narrow down my options/get some advice. Had a year off lifting for health issues, but now want to get back into it. Fed up with the crowded gyms so...
    • jakc
    • Thread
    • adjustable advice ausbb bars based fitness full grow happy heal health home important list makes novice powertec program racks start strength things train training year
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Workout Equipment
  6. T

    PTC Sumner Park- Novice Push/Pull comp

    https://www.facebook.com/tuffnutzperformance88 All details for this comp can be found on the above link Entrys - email ptcsumnerpark@gmail.com or call 0448822954 I dont come on here often, so dont message on here
    • TNP
    • Thread
    • 295 call comp details don email facebook found gmail message novice park ptc pull push tuff url
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  7. S

    Is CAPO a waste of space?

    We've got an untested Fed - GPC and a tested Fed - P.A. So is CAPO redundant?
    • Stiffy
    • Thread
    • capo choice comp competi competing discuss gpc interested interests lifting log novice number powerlifters prefer ptc pushpull reasons sig sign site space throw today waste
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  8. TrentZor

    “Fortitude” Novice and improvers 3 Lift Competition PTC Sydney

    Event - “Fortitude” Novice and improvers 3 Lift Competition When – 15th February 2015 (Sunday) What - This is an raw and open event. Anybody can enter. Wrists wraps/Knee wraps are allowed. You do not need to be part of ANY Fed to compete in this event. Where - The event will be held at PTC...
  9. spartacus

    Wodonga slaughtehouse novice comp 26 Oct. 2014

    https://www.facebook.com/683705898377374/photos/a.738444892903474.1073741830.683705898377374/738445252903438/?type=1&theater
  10. A

    At what point did you not consider yourself as novice anymore?

    At what point did you realize you're no longer a novice lifter?
  11. P

    PTC Canberra July Novice Comp Results

    We had our second 3 lift meet on Sunday July 27 at PTC. We had 38 lifters all up and a great day was had by all. You can see the full results and a brief write up on the PTC website. http://www.ptccanberra.com.au/blog/2014/7/28/july-27-novice-meet-report-results The next novice meet will be...
  12. TrentZor

    “Redemption” Novice and improvers 3 Lift competition - PTC Sydney

    Event - “Redemption” Novice and improvers 3 Lift competition. When - 13th July 2014 (Sunday) What - This is an raw and open event. Anybody can enter. Wrists wraps/Knee wraps are allowed. No lifting singlet is needed. Shoes and knee length socks must be worn on the day Where - The event...
  13. Danimal

    PTC Perth Novice PL Comp - Feb 16

    Info on Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/386115888189472/
  14. P

    PTC Canberra Novice Push/Pull Saturday 25 January 2014

    The first meet for PTC Canberra was a huge success. I expected 10-15 lifters and maybe a bit of a crowd. Morning of the comp people continued to arrive topping out at 37 lifters. The meet ran smoothly thanks to the help of Trent and the PTC Sydney crew who came down and helped with spotting...
  15. P

    PTC Canberra Novice Bench Press & Deadlift Comp

  16. Fuzzy

    Fuzzy's 3 Lift Novice Comp - Adelaide, February 1 2014

    Adelaide finally has a strength gym located just west of the city. I am putting on plenty of novice comps as well as GPC competitions. Feel free to add on facebook or ask questions here https://www.facebook.com/FuzzyPowerGym Looking to get your first experience on the platform in a friendly...
  17. TrentZor

    “Tenacity” Novice and improvers 3 Lift competition.

    Event – “Tenacity” Novice and improvers 3 Lift competition. When - 19th January 2014 (Sunday) What - This is an raw and open event. Anybody can enter. Knee wraps are allowed. Where - The event will be held at PTC Sydney. Unit 51/2 Railway Parade Lidcombe 2141 Weigh in - 9am-10:30am LIfting...
  18. tom bro

    PTC Gold Coast Novice comp - November 3rd

  19. A

    Ausbb Novice Workouts First 2 months

    Your mission , should you choose to accept it So a bloke has never been to the gym. What workout should they use for the first couple of months, and how strong should they try to get?
  20. A

    Ausbb Novice Workouts First 4-6 months

    Your mission should you decide to accept it , is to make a novice workout for at least the first 4-6 months of training. The novice has spent the first few months learning the basic lift and form and has a good gym habit for the first 4-6months what workout should the novice use to start...
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