bench press comp

[neoteny]

anyone know when the next bench press comp is coming up in the south east?

[Phil R]

what fed are you lookin at lifting in

[neoteny]

dont mind and dont know - just want to get somewhere with benching

[Rob Thomas]

Do you want drug tested or non-tested?

[neoteny]

its not a problem for me, im clean

[Kendrick]

There's a BWLA bench comp in Colchester on 29th Oct. Equipped and Unequipped.

[Phil R]

There's a BWLA bench comp in Colchester on 29th Oct. Equipped and Unequipped.

here is the link
http://www.hamiltonsfitness.co.uk/abench06.htm

[neoteny]

was gonna go for that one, got the form, but want to get my lift done proper before i go there, that way i dont make a pratt of myself!

anyone else going

[cuntos]

Don't postpone it mate, just go along and you'll find someone to help you as long as you aren't too shy. Open really light (maybe 120k? )and play it by ear. I've got mates who have been going to compete in powerlifting/strongman/bodybuilding "next year" for about ten years!

[Rob Thomas]

I second what Cuntos says. I went to my first comp by myself but met loads of people there including Justin, Chris Jenkins, Dean Bolt, Adrian Davies and came away buzzing. Just do it and get the first one under your belt and you'll be hooked.

[Mike Adams]

Don't postpone it mate, just go along and you'll find someone to help you as long as you aren't too shy. Open really light (maybe 120k? )and play it by ear. I've got mates who have been going to compete in powerlifting/strongman/bodybuilding "next year" for about ten years!

I'd echo cuntos post.
I have one bloke in my gym who's exactly like that .. always next year.
There's no better way of getting experience than entering a comp. Don't worry about whether you feel ready or not ( I always have doubts as to whether I've trained well enough coming up to my comps). Make your first lift easy and then the skies the limit after that. U'll get a real buzz getting lifts passed in a competition environment by the judges. Your confidence will grow which in turn will up your lifts/totals. Go for it and enjoy it :)

[Phil R]

good advice ther lads
so go for it i am sure no one will look down at you or think you are a prat...
have a go coz i am sure you will enjoy it

[neoteny]

As well as ill be the smallest there - might get trodden on!

*squish*

[neoteny]

Will fill out the form today and send it off.

[Mike Adams]

good advice ther lads
so go for it i am sure no one will look down at you or think you are a prat...
have a go coz i am sure you will enjoy it

Agree with Phil on this. Every comp I've been to whether competing or just spectating; the newer lifters or novices always get loads of extra encouragement from everyone. Doesn't matter what u lift, it's the fact that you've got the guts to go up on the platform and have a go. Powerlifting feds in general want to get people interested in the sport not turn them away from it.
Our very own Johnny Wildboar (hope u don't mind using u JW) is a good example. He had a fantastic first comp in Birmingham, went out there gave it his all, got the crowd behind him and looked like he was thoroughly enjoying himself ... brilliant. And it was really entertaining for us spectators to watch.

[neoteny]

Thats cool

I dont get any supports from mates or family - too dangerous blah blah, then theres the 'can you lift if you are deaf' rubbish!

I suppose they will have to come up with a system where commands are used, does someone tell you when to lift etc?

Also what am i expected to wear at the comp in colchester?

[RichEllis]

if its a BWLA comp im pretty sure you won't get a signal to press up from your chest. You will get a start and a rack command though.

I had my first comp at the uk open the other week and people really do go out of there way to help you out buddy. Everyone has been in the position of being a newbie and all want to help out...especially the guys with loads of experience.

Best of luck and enjoy it mate.

Oh, you will need a leotard to lift in regardless of whether you are raw or equipped. they are not expensive, Andy B will likely have some in stock...

[Phil R]

if you are deaf then the ref will give you a visual comand all you will need to do is let them know at the weigh in.
so what are you waiting for join up and lift

[Boar]

its perfect mate, enough time to prepare but not too long so you can talk yourself out of it !!!

nice easy forst bench and bosh !! your up and runnin

[neoteny]

who is andy b?

[RichEllis]

Andy Bolton. He sells Inzer kit.

[neoteny]

does he have a site?

[Rob Thomas]

does he have a site?

Here you go mate.
http://www.powerliftinguk.com/content/Inzer_Equipment

[neoteny]

Thanks

[minimalbench]

Im going to be there. Its a good place to start honestly. If you see i very small looking 18yo in the 75kg class, thats probably me.

[neoteny]

no problem - he he

[Funky_monkey]

i want to go, but not sure if i can because thats the same day as my sisters wedding i think :'(
hope to hit some numbers in my shirt.

[neoteny]

id rather do a comp than a wedding!

[Funky_monkey]

my brother in law says yeh i can go for it, but my sister is worrying that i'll be late. i'd rather lift than go to my own wedding. i not registered so looks like i won't be going. just started a new routine and will try my max in around 2 months. might take a week off in 4 weeks then try a max to see where i am.

[cuntos]

As long as you don't keep making excuses not to compete mate, you will be fine. What I mean is... of course you must go to your sister's wedding, but you also must get your name down for a comp ASAP and let your family etc know that you are not available on that date. You'll love it!

[neoteny]

my name is down

[Funky_monkey]

cuntos - i've done 4 comps already, one of which was the british. i'm a lanky guy with long arms but due to back problems i'm trying to be a bench specialist, while doing some upper back and leg work to try and maintain my deadlift as much as i can.

[neoteny]

Good luck with that mate