Video of my powerlifting competition yesterday

fluffydogfan · 02-20-11, 08:40 AM

I love sharing my powerlifting videos with you guys, so forgive me for posting another one. You are all so incredibly supportive, and you make me feel proud of myself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SLrFI37jSs

This is video of my powerlifting competition yesterday. I got a 340-lb. squat, 175-lb. bench press and 300-lb. deadlift. I weighed in at the 132-lb. weight class, which means I competed with all the women who weigh between 123 and 132 lbs.

I'm sorry for the terrible video of the squat. The light was awful in the room, but you can see me really well on my bench press and deadlift.

Just for background, most powerlifting meets consist of three lifts: squat, bench press and deadlift. You get three attempts at each lift. If you miss all of your attempts on one lift, you get disqualified from the meet, so you have to have at least one good squat, bench and deadlift to make it through.

There are three judges who watch you lift and determine if the lift was good or not. You need at least two judges to okay your lift to pass. There are a ton of rules and disqualifiers, but the most important thing is whether you complete the lift from beginning to end.

I am not thrilled wth my performance, but I did allright. I think I'm capable of a little bit more.

I've had to lay off high-impact cardio for a few weeks during my training for this meet, but I'm back to my step aerobics vids today, darn it! I just downloaded Cathe's Intensity.

Katie

Lucky Star · 02-20-11, 08:46 AM

Wow, Katie! I can't believe how strong you are; incredible!!!
Thanks for sharing your videos. I always enjoy watching (and being awed by) them.

ldy_solana · 02-20-11, 08:50 AM

u are my new hero!!!

shortie · 02-20-11, 08:53 AM

Wow! just, wow!!!

orphylea · 02-20-11, 08:56 AM

Katie, you are awesome! Congratulations! I loved watching this, thanks for posting.

Have fun with Intensity today!

mel VF · 02-20-11, 09:00 AM

I just watched this with my 4 year old daughter. Very inspiring! My daughter said "Just like she is powerfully strong, I am powerfully strong!" Way to go!

wallace22 · 02-20-11, 09:02 AM

You rock!

fitmommie · 02-20-11, 09:03 AM

Way to go Katie!!!

Sue B · 02-20-11, 09:05 AM

That was fantastic! I'm really awed that you squat more than you deadlift. And no straps!

KarenP · 02-20-11, 09:09 AM

Katie, congratulations on your meet! Such strong lifts. I'd LOVE to see you deadlift with a neutral spine. Think of the long term.

Out of curiosity, how much do you think the suit adds to your bench? How often to you train with the suit?

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02-20-11, 08:40 AM
fluffydogfan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas, TX	Video of my powerlifting competition yesterday I love sharing my powerlifting videos with you guys, so forgive me for posting another one. You are all so incredibly supportive, and you make me feel proud of myself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SLrFI37jSs This is video of my powerlifting competition yesterday. I got a 340-lb. squat, 175-lb. bench press and 300-lb. deadlift. I weighed in at the 132-lb. weight class, which means I competed with all the women who weigh between 123 and 132 lbs. I'm sorry for the terrible video of the squat. The light was awful in the room, but you can see me really well on my bench press and deadlift. Just for background, most powerlifting meets consist of three lifts: squat, bench press and deadlift. You get three attempts at each lift. If you miss all of your attempts on one lift, you get disqualified from the meet, so you have to have at least one good squat, bench and deadlift to make it through. There are three judges who watch you lift and determine if the lift was good or not. You need at least two judges to okay your lift to pass. There are a ton of rules and disqualifiers, but the most important thing is whether you complete the lift from beginning to end. I am not thrilled wth my performance, but I did allright. I think I'm capable of a little bit more. I've had to lay off high-impact cardio for a few weeks during my training for this meet, but I'm back to my step aerobics vids today, darn it! I just downloaded Cathe's Intensity. Katie

02-20-11, 08:46 AM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	Wow, Katie! I can't believe how strong you are; incredible!!! Thanks for sharing your videos. I always enjoy watching (and being awed by) them. __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

02-20-11, 08:50 AM
ldy_solana Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lynchburg,Virginia	u are my new hero!!! __________________ Kassia \m/(>_<)\m/ DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

02-20-11, 08:53 AM
shortie Join Date: Mar 2009	Wow! just, wow!!!

02-20-11, 08:56 AM
orphylea Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio	Katie, you are awesome! Congratulations! I loved watching this, thanks for posting. Have fun with Intensity today! __________________ Patti STS Grad P90X Dropout 18 week CLX rotation finished Currently loving Amy's Drop Sets and Cathe's STS TB

02-20-11, 09:00 AM
mel VF Join Date: Apr 2002	I just watched this with my 4 year old daughter. Very inspiring! My daughter said "Just like she is powerfully strong, I am powerfully strong!" Way to go!

02-20-11, 09:02 AM
wallace22 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Springfield, TN	You rock!

02-20-11, 09:03 AM
fitmommie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fleming Island, FL	Way to go Katie!!! __________________ "Health is a blessing that money cannot buy." - Izaak Walton "Live each moment like it's the last moment in your life." - Jim MacLaren

02-20-11, 09:05 AM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	That was fantastic! I'm really awed that you squat more than you deadlift. And no straps! __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

02-20-11, 09:09 AM
KarenP VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Milky Way Galaxy	Katie, congratulations on your meet! Such strong lifts. I'd LOVE to see you deadlift with a neutral spine. Think of the long term. Out of curiosity, how much do you think the suit adds to your bench? How often to you train with the suit? __________________ Cheers, Karen QUIT SLOUCHING!!!