Abbey = Stronglifts =

[Phedder]

Awesome lifts and massive potential!

keep going, could be Nationals in Wellington (or Classic Champs in Christchuch end-Sept) in your future!

Only thing holding her back is saying yes, already beaten the qualifying totals by a fair bit! Get a provincial champs under the belt and from there it's up to you Abbey, great stuff!

[Monarchking]

Hi.

Im not abby but we are hoping for a 320 total at the provincials in late April.

She wants a 120 squat, and I think its in there.

back on the 5x5 wagon starting next week. Unfortunately I will be working away in chch so wont be able to train with her but have faith the yards will be put in! And will be demanding training updates and videos lol

I dont know much about womans powerlifting, or powerlifting at that but I would love to see abby in competing at the nats!

[Phedder]

Here's the womens results from 2012 Nats:

http://nzpowerlifting.co.nz/wp-content/ ... women1.pdf

Take note that most of those women were competing equipped, and there were no junior females. I'm not sure what class Abbey is in, 63s/72s maybe? But as you can see, a 300+ total, especially raw is definitely up to par.

Here's the results from Classic Nats last year, only 6 women competed but we can see a 300+ total again is very competitive

http://www.sportsground.co.nz/files/sit ... LADCRD.pdf

A lot of potential there for Abbey, keep it up!

[Monarchking]

hey phed where can you find our what numbers you need to qualify for nats?

[teamfatboy]

here ya go

If Abbey's 72kg class, Junior (under 23), then she needs the brown standard. There are two totals, un-equipped (no squat suit or bench shirt) - 237.5, and equipped (with squat suit/ bench shirt) - 280kg.

So, I'd say she's met those totals, and if the Southern Classic counts as a national qualifier event, then possibly the only other thing that might be needed is to register with the regional body - Otago Weightlifting ?

[Monarchking]

here ya go

If Abbey's 72kg class, Junior (under 23), then she needs the brown standard. There are two totals, un-equipped (no squat suit or bench shirt) - 237.5, and equipped (with squat suit/ bench shirt) - 280kg.

So, I'd say she's met those totals, and if the Southern Classic counts as a national qualifier event, then possibly the only other thing that might be needed is to register with the regional body - Otago Weightlifting ?

thanks. one more question. Do you have to be registered with your province (otago weightlifting club) to be able to compete in the NZPF and qualify for the larger events?

[Phedder]

Yep, you'll have to fill out two separate forms for registration. One for the Otago Weightlifting Club, and one for the NZPF. You need to be registered for 3 months before you can participate in any national events, and 6 months before you can set any records.

[Monarchking]

^^ thanks for all the help people

Phed. So once abby has registered(doing it now) She could compete in any events around the country and would be lifting for Otago?

The reason I ask if she was competing in Auckland for some reason and out lifted a current Otago record, would that record be broken?

[Abbey]

Woah!!!! So my first competition at the OAWLA was MEAN!!!!!

It was a pretty awesome experience and gave me a lot of drive to do more.

Thanks everyone for all the lovely comments and support. You guys are awesome! And thanks to MK for updating my journal without my knowledge! Lol

My new goals are to compete at nationals and would really like t try and break some records too. I have a pretty awesome coach (MK) and i really would not have been able to achieve what i have without all his help. He has made everything really easy and i feel like i havent worked really hard to get t where i am so im now prepared to work my butt off and see what beast i can unleash! Bring on the beast! Bring on some heavy heavy weights :shifty:

Does anyone know where i could buy a soft suit from in NZ? Maybe second hand? I am also interested in some knee sleeves and shoes as well if anyone knows of anyone/women selling some women gear or small mens

Anyway thanks again to everyone. Peace out.

[Phedder]

^^ thanks for all the help people

Phed. So once abby has registered(doing it now) She could compete in any events around the country and would be lifting for Otago?

The reason I ask if she was competing in Auckland for some reason and out lifted a current Otago record, would that record be broken?

She'd have to do the provincial champs to get a qualifying total for other higher level comps like North/South Islands and Nationals etc, but yeah she could lift at any comps given she hits the required qualifying total, which won't be an issue I'm also pretty sure you can set pronvincial records lifting elsewhere. I broke the Otago records lifting at the BBro last year, you just have to be registered for 6 months before you can set records.

Does anyone know where i could buy a soft suit from in NZ? Maybe second hand? I am also interested in some knee sleeves and shoes as well if anyone knows of anyone/women selling some women gear or small mens

I think Warren/Old Bull on these forums carries some stock of soft suits, would be worth shooting him a PM. As for sleeves and shoes, unfortunately you'd probably have to order from overseas. You could ask on the Powerhouse forums for anyone wanting to get rid of some shoesThe Gear Shop but it's a small market, especially being female. Knee sleeves aren't often sold 2nd hand as they tend to wear out and smell horrible

[Monarchking]

So ill update abbys jurnal

Provincial build ups

Squatted 105 in training last week and paused 65 today on the bench, although racked it a bit early.

Some back trouble, not 100% and I can definitely can see some weak areas that are going to need built up over the next few months.

Possible lifts at Provincials

Junior u72

95/105/115

55/60/65

117.5/125/140

Possible +20kg total PB

[Monarchking]

1st attempt on 115 was a fail, knees coming in hard, but this rep looked decent enough...

J u72

Otago Weightlifting

[Abbey]

BUILD UP TO OTAGO CHAMPS

competition date : saturday 27th april

Training 17th-19th april

Squat 115x1x2 (first rep i needed help from spotter. 2nd attempt i was fine. small technique error on 1st rep that let me down) PB

Bench 65kgs paused

Deadlift 127.5 kgs

Training 23rd april

Squat 100x2

Bench 55x5 , 60x1 paused

Deadlifts 80x6x3 (explosive)

[OnlyHuman]

Outstanding :clap:

[Monarchking]

117.5kg

140kg

I cant find actual records for the Womans Junior u72 class, Otago, South Island and National 'Classic' class. If any1 can tell me that would be mint.

150 in that deadlift I recon :nod:

[Metu]

definatly get more weight on that deadlift,good work abbey soild showing

[Abbey]

I need to work on my deadlift!!! It feels heavy working up to the competition but then at competition it just feels really light. Which is good. I just need some more confidence to push myself more with my numbers.... so next competition 150kg deadlift here i come. hopefully lol

Thanks for the support

[Abbey]

So things are looking goooooood

I have been experiencing really bad lower back pain (sacroiliac joints??) for about 6 months. It is absolutely horrible! Has affected my squats and deadlifts for far too long. However i have had a good turning point over the last couple of weeks. Have been doing quite a lot of front squats also to help strengthen my core. I have also restructured my squat and i feel great!!!

Bar is sitting lower and i am comfortable with my stance which is a bit wider than normal and learning to keep my feet flat and solid on the ground and pushing my knees out. My major problem was knees coming in and my feet rolling in. So big improvement. I still have lower back pain but i love the foam roller and it helps. I have been focusing on just the sacroiliac joints and i take longer to warm up and i foam roll in between sets too and take my time. Its all coming together and helping lots. Have had some great feedback and help from Monarchking and Metu.

New technique is definitely better. After finding a new comfortable technique for my squat on FRIDAY (!) i maxed out friday,saturday and today and making a pb today. My body responds really well and bounces back quite quickly with my squats. So i am super happy

I have maxed out on my squat for 3 days in a row now and feeling strong and really good. My body has been responding really well so far so I will keep going. I am not on an actual cycle at the moment... i am just "winging" it.... but its working out. Some of these olympic lifters are maxing out everyday! Crazy! I am proud of myself for doing 3 days in a row max squat.... number 4 tomorrow????

Friday

Squat

40x5

50x5

60x5

60x3

60x3

60x3

70x2

80x2

90x1

90x1

Saturday

Squat

40x5

50x5

60x5

70x4

80x3

90x2

100x1

100x1

Sunday

40x5

50x5

60x5

70x5

80x4

90x3

100x3

110x1 No belt PB

I have been doing a lot of core work so am trying to avoid using the belt unless absolutely necessary. I am aiming for 120kg squat with no belt.

Goals for the RAW NATIONALS (U72 Junior) are:

Squat 130kgs

Bench 70kgs

Deadlift 150-160

[Abbey]

Havent posted for a while but this is how im going.... pretty good!!!!

Currently doing the HATFIELD program at the moment. A 12 week peeking cycle. I have one more training session left before i have completely finished... then onto the national comp at the end of this month!!!!

My current PB numbers with my program are:

 

Squat 110x3x3

Bench 65x2x3

Deadlift 140x2x3 

 

Goals for the nationals are :

Squat 130

Bench 70 (not sure how i will go but 70 would be amazing. I would be happy with 65kg +  )

Deadlift 160

 

 

 

 

 

[teamfatboy]

Are you and MK coming to Christchurch ? Awesome... I'm hearing it's going to be a big field.  

According to the info I've got (you could HJP, he has the details), U72 junior raw female National Records are:

Squat 112.5, Bench 70, deadlift 140, total 320.

If you got your goals, that'd give you the records for squat, deadlift and total

 

[Dinahlady]

Are you and MK coming to Christchurch ? Awesome... I'm hearing it's going to be a big field.  

According to the info I've got (you could HJP, he has the details), U72 junior raw female National Records are:

Squat 112.5, Bench 70, deadlift 140, total 320.

If you got your goals, that'd give you the records for squat, deadlift and total

 

Looks like she'd smash that easy!!! 

[Monarchking]

Yeap we will be there. I'll be a spectator/support person and am looking forward till the event. Metu who lifts with us and at our gym will be lifting in the Open M 105s too.

a few strong chicks from Otago all totalling 300+ so should be some competition!

eould be stoked for Abby to hit some PRS, records and qualify for Ocianic in Auckland.!!! 

 

[teamfatboy]

Good to hear, MK..come say gidday - i'll be the geezer in the CD team  

Should be an epic few days, and the atmospher will be off-the-hook.. I'm fairly sure those numbers are solid - I got the details from one of HJP's posts on the 'House forum. 

[Monarchking]

I'm looking forward to it!! Told today I can't get Friday and Monday off work but am working on getting  Friday off to watch some of the bench! But will def be there sat and Sunday. As well as a feed Sunday night  

so those numbers would have to be beaten to be records right? I also think she just scrapes in as registerd for 6months. 

[teamfatboy]

Yep, those are teh numbers to beat - I think there's guidance as to how much you have to beat them by, but it can't be much because there are fractional plates (like 500 grammes per side) which get called-out for record attempts.  

I'd really recommend that you flick Hayden Pritchard (HJP) a message, he'll be able to help with both that and the eligibility question, but you might find http://nzpowerlifting.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/NZPF-Policy-for-setting-NZPF-Records.pdf helpful.