newbe -- want to compete

[ox boy]

hi all,

Iv been training seriously for about 3 months now, iv only ever messed bout in gyms up untill then.

Im 18 weight roughly 98 kg my lifts are

deadlift 220kg
squat 200kg
bench 130kg

iv never taken any gear only protien and glutamine but most peple dont belive me.

i want to compete but my weight is to high got any tips on weither i should drop body weight or just increase my lifts im currently abour 25% body fat.

[curt]

I would stick at your current body weight possibly slowly cut down but very slowly and go into the 100s...

[P'lingNovice]

Considering you have only been training 3 months and in your own words 'messing about in gym's up until then' the lifts you put down are more than impressive, especially given your age. If you are serious about wanting to improve and compete then you are definately in the right place, the information and advice I have recieved so far on here has been fantastic. Some very knowledgable lads on here !!

[ox boy]

yea im gettin more serious everyweek the gym owner keeps sayin she want me to go down to 12 stone ffs i dont think so! what sorta weight do i neeed to be pulling ?iv got a lil gym comp in november but i wanna kick ass lo

[P'lingNovice]

Ha ha, surely there's no rush, you are only 18 after all, just keep growing and learning, the big numbers will follow... shit I wish I'd started powerlifting at that age, all those wasted years pissing about in the gym with cables and curls.... I could cry !

[Lloyd]

With those lifts and at your age you should pretty much kick some ass straight away!

I would stick at 98kg and just concentrate at lifting the weights before worrying about how much you weigh and what catagory you will be in!

A raw 550kg total would be superb at your age given your level of experience. Something like 250/150/250....concentrate on heavy weights and forget about body fat otherwise you will become another Funky Monkey.

[marcex]

Doesnt 250/150/250 make a total of 650kg? lol :) Fair play m8 u got some very big lifts there! keep it up!

[ox boy]

cheers lads i taken on board all ya advice im aiming for 250/150/250 by november my first lil comp nothin special. just gona take me time to i dont injur myself badly.

[Lloyd]

And I used to be an accountant and cant add up for shite

[goodwinner]

you hit hose targets I want to see the video! Excellent. I am 18 and also weigh 98kg.
And im 215/140/160 so youve got some excellent genes if you only messed around in the gym!

Keep it up and keep a journal. let us all know how your getting on!

[ox boy]

will do mate just gettin lots of greef of the gym owner says in to heavy and wont get anywhere unless i lose loads weight. keeps goin on about some dave gezza recons he is 10 stone (63kg) and can deadlift at least 800 pounds (362kg) and squat that aswell i nt sure bout tht lol

[marcex]

I can garentee (llyod cant count, i cant spell! lol) you that the guys on here no more about their own sport that your gym owner! if the guys on here say compete you should compete! This is a community full of world champions and record holders (I am certainly not one of them!), any advice you receive, accept it with open arms! keep up the good work m8!

marcus

[landrover1]

ox boy; Dont' listen to the gym owner because if you do lose weight then your bench will suffer. It's a bitch but it's true, I would do like Curt suggested above and you'll be much happier. I started out at 95kg and 24.5% bf and am now 129kg at 19% bf so keep getting stronger and the extra muscle you gain will increase your metabolism and help lower your bf at the same time. I feel great at my current weight but I do eat pretty clean though I do so love my dozen donuts on friday night "it's sorta like washing your hair night for girls". Best of luck and stay strong.

[bulldog]

thats cos your used to keeping 25% to yourself in your current job!!! honest guv!!

[van_halen]

After 3 months training I could barely deadlift 100kg or squat 80kg!!!