Skeletor Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Well finally did my first comp on Saturday and have to say it was one of the most enjoyable days of my life. Weighed in at 80.7 on the Friday after stressing out because I didn't have any scales so ended up going a little overboard but got back to my usual 84 by comp time. Having never used a mono and only 4 weeks into using wraps I was super nervous and shaking like anything but as soon as I hit that first squat it felt awesome. Bench was shit and left shoulder injury was still there but still hit my target number but failed my third . Misgrooved and thought I had recovered but na lol left side wasn't having it. Wouldn't have mattered anyway because I left my thumb loop on . Deads were sweet and got all 3 planned attempts. The deadlift bar felt awesome. Everyone there was awesome. So supportive of each other even the guys and gals going against each other. Would have to say the old saying of it doesn't matter what you hit in training it's what you do on the platform is crap because other then bench I could have p.rd both squat and probably dead as I hit both equal training p.bs on them. Got to see some huge lifts my Hamish, Dale and Tom as well as one freak of a female which really gets you fired up to do well yourself. The spotters were super encouraging and you just feel like you could go balls to the wall knowing they got you if you fail. Met a heap of the Gym nation team. Pseudonym, Elmo as well as the others. So glad I chose GPC. More relaxed. Music playing etc . Best fed in NZ easy. Absolutely awesome day and can't wait to meet more of the guys at nats. PETN, maccaz, Bruce Al and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 What were your lifts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 10 minutes ago, PETN said: What were your lifts? 240/150/270 jimmybro1, HarryB, maccaz and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realtalk Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 You did so well bro. Was good to meet you too man. You'll kill it in July. Skeletor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 6 minutes ago, Realtalk said: You did so well bro. Was good to meet you too man. You'll kill it in July. Likewise man. Look forward to nats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundsgood Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Such a good performance man, you killed it! I think the reason why you PBd on the platform is because you train with such good form. The old saying about only lifts on the platform counting is sort of aimed at lifters who squat sky high, bounce their benches and hitch their Deads in training. You're the perfect example of why people should train like they intend to lift in comp ? Looking forward to seeing what you can total with a healed shoulder at nats! See you there bang_bang and Skeletor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaz Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Well done bro and stoked you had a good time. See you at Nats ! Skeletor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 22 minutes ago, soundsgood said: Such a good performance man, you killed it! I think the reason why you PBd on the platform is because you train with such good form. The old saying about only lifts on the platform counting is sort of aimed at lifters who squat sky high, bounce their benches and hitch their Deads in training. You're the perfect example of why people should train like they intend to lift in comp ? Looking forward to seeing what you can total with a healed shoulder at nats! See you there Oh yep got ya man. Can definitely agree with that then . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamfatboy Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Well done! To come away from your first comp with PBs is what it's all about. Realtalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 37 minutes ago, teamfatboy said: Well done! To come away from your first comp with PBs is what it's all about. Thanks mate. None were actually p.bs though but equal p.bs to my training ones except bench. Wasn't even planning going to what I did on deads but I'd flown up there so may as well go for record on it. I think the adrenaline and everyone shouting for you really gives you a massive buzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 There are plenty of guys who lift for Instagram and bomb in comp all the time... or can't actually peak for a meet so leave the big lifts in training. Good job not being like that. Going 8/9 or 9/9 usually ensures your first meet is a good one. Smart plan and time for some PBs next time. Fix that shoulder. bang_bang and Skeletor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bang_bang Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Huge lifts mate well done Skeletor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigken1985 Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Huge numbers for your first comp. Well dine Skeletor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 12 hours ago, Skeletor said: Bench was shit and left shoulder injury was still there but still hit my target number but failed my third It was an epic attempt though, mate! I was dead serious about it being a contender for grind of the month, too. Did anyone get it on video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Al Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Total beast as! Skeletor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 6 hours ago, Pseudonym said: It was an epic attempt though, mate! I was dead serious about it being a contender for grind of the month, too. Did anyone get it on video? I'm not sure. Didn't film any of lifts myself . I got a few of the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLm0 Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Great work man. Possibly the strongest first comp ever! Skeletor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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