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TEAM POWERLIFTING COMPETITION

A little bit delayed but heres a little reflection of our clubs first powerlifting competition. The competition was hosted by North west powerlifting (a division of British powerlifting). The novice competition was hosted the day before but sold out within 15 minutes of accepting entries. We had two members (one male and one female), that were hoping to get a place on the novice comp. The reason for telling you this is just to highlight how proud I am of our club. As soon as the announcement was made the group pulled together and offered to form teams for the following day. This is something that both myself and the other founder of our club couldn’t have hoped for more. 

We ended up with a male team and female team.

Each participant only has one lift (bench, squat or deadlift) and the team form the 3.

Results in powerlifting are formed from working out each team members wilks score for their lift. 

The wilks score is based on an equation based on age, bodyweight and the weight lifted. 

The team competition was a mix of experienced and novice lifters. It is a fantastic experience to gain confidence and exposure in powerlifting.

British powerlifting (including the North West division) adhere to the The International powerlifting federation (IPF) rules. The IPF is the main governing body for competitive powerlifting and coaching federation standards. 

With regards to the all power lifts the IPF have a comprehensive set of rules for the athletes to adhere too with regards to the the lifters apparel, attempts and the movement itself. If the movement is considered inadequate, it is classed as a non lift. Here are just a few mainly noted as there were odd non lifts on the day from most teams:

On the Squat you must start erect and finish the same (with the knee’s locked out and standing upright).

On the deadlift you must lock the knees at the top of the lift and lower the bar down (not drop).

You must not Hitch / roll the bar up the legs. 

On the Bench press you must have your feet on the floor, bum, shoulders and head on the bench. 

Also you must lower the bar to the chest and then straighten the arms before finishing the movement.

Wait for the cues - when to lift, lower and rack (no sooner)

Now these rules may sound obvious and simple however when the pressure is on or when fatigue kicks in from the adrenaline.

I would also like to comment on how amazing and fantastic the atmosphere was. All the coaches and other lifting teams along with the volunteers were all supportive and wanting each other to do their best... after all who wants an easy competition? to be the best you have to beat the best.

All in all our team did amazingly well. They didn’t come last or come first but they got plenty of personal best lifts (PB’s).

Everyone at the competition (including our supportive members that came to watch and support), loved the competition. It was such a positive atmosphere and truly brought the best out in everyone. 

From my perspective: 

On the day we set off from our club early and went down in car shares. When we arrived there was a warm up area and we waited with the team for there weigh in. Once the weigh in is done most people have their breakfast and fuel for the lift. 

Our lifters were all prepared and brought food with them (do not rely on food being nearby). Make sure you also bring plenty of water.

I spent most of my time during the competition in the area behind the platform. For our lifters (it was their first time lifting -All bar one). So with this I was surprised that more coaches weren’t back there but for me I wanted to support my lifters and this was greatly appreciated by them. When nerves started to kick in I was able to talk them through, push them to up their weights when they doubted themselves, and give them the odd cue. Feedback from the day: our members really appreciated me being back there to help them focus and encourage. Some responded better to just the odd word, others needed a bit more encouraging, so for me as a coach I felt this was the right thing to do.  At national level only the qualified coaches are allowed back there or in the warm area but in smaller grass routes or team comps most will allow other supporters to be there too. I do feel with some of our more experienced lifters and competitors this wouldn’t be necessary. Many athletes once they have had a few exposures to either competition or high pressure situations will find a method in their warm up and intrinsic coping mechanisms. Eventually identifying the pressure, nerves and adrenaline as a positive state of excitement rather than potentially overpowering nervousness.  

A few more points for anyone looking to compete:

Before lifting you will need to measure your bench and squat rack height.

Don’t over do it in your warm up. This is just as risky as not warming up enough. You will fatigue fast and may find even a modest opener will feel challenging especially under pressure.

Practice your warm up multiple times prior to the competition day and find what works for you. If you have mobility issues/ injuries you may need a little longer on certain area. 

Practice having your lifts spotted how they would be in competition your coaches or other competent lifters. You could even mimic the competition scenario with having 2 observers/coaches side on and in front of the the lift to pass / fail the lift (based on IPF rules).

In some competitions you will have a choice with bench press if you want someone to spot for you or you prefer side or centre spotters.

Don’t forget IPF approved apparel will be needed for most competitions (belts, knee sleeves etc)

No compression tops or assistance clothing.

There is equipped and RAW each have different options for gear that can be used.

High socks needed for the deadlift

No bare feet (pic the best shoes for you, flat or weightlifting shoes - take note of any wedge as their are restrictions on the height of these).

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Powerlifter Leanne clinches medal | Times and Star

Powerlifter Leanne clinches medal | Times and Star

A powerlifter who clinched a silver medal at a regional competition hopes to be a role model for girls getting into the sport.

Leanne Singleton finished second at Fighting Fit’s Christmas Spectacular in Manchester under the North West Powerlifting banner, racking up a 287.5kg total which is the accumulation of her one rep max on bench press, deadlift and squat.

Leanne, 38, struck on…

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Siona's our Commonwealth hopeful

Helensburgh power lifter Siona Garden is “absolutely delighted”  to have been selected to join Team Scotland at the forthcoming Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships.

It takes place at Potchefstroom in the North West of South Africa from 10 - 17 September.

Siona currently holds the Scottish Masters one records in Backsquat, Bench and Deadlift as well as holding several titles in the sport of Powerlifting.

She tells us: “ I started weight lifting to get fitter and stronger as the demands of my profession are very physical (I own a cafe and roast hogs for a living!) And discovered not only that I loved it but that I was actually quite good at it.

“We started comparing the numbers I was lifting with results from competitions and realised that my numbers were competitive, so I started training with a purpose and the intention to compete and I haven't looked back since.

“I was hoping that I would be selected, but when the news finally came through I was floored by the enormity of it.

“I kind of sat there stunned, I just quietly turned to my husband Trevor and said "I have just been selected to join team Scotland in South Africa"  it took a good few minutes to sink in.”

Siona, a mum of three little girls has been raising money for the trip. Costs involved are for things like flights, accommodation, training costs, equipment, physio, airport transfers, entrance fees, drug testing fees to name just a few.

She said: “The trip is self-funded, and taking into consideration numerous factors like flights, transfers, equipment, additional childcare costs, training costs, accommodation to name but a few I reckon the overall end cost is going to be around three thousand pounds.”

If you want to help see https://www.gofundme.com/sionagarden

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The top 20 men to watch at the 2017 CrossFit Games

After excelling in the five-week CrossFit Open in the spring and placing in the top five in the regional competitions in May and June, 40 men and 40 women are ready to compete in Madison, WI, for the title of Fittest on Earth.

Apart from Dave Castro’s cryptic hints, this year’s events are unknown. What’s certain is the athletes will run, swim, squat, snatch, row, and climb well past the point of exhaustion.

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In preparation for the CrossFit Games (August 3-6), we’ve prepared a guide of the 20 strongest male competitors, starting with last year’s champion, going in order of how each finished at Regionals. Check it out.

The top 20 men to watch at the 2017 CrossFit Games

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1. Mat Fraser

Mat Fraser is the reigning Fittest Man on Earth—and not by a small margin. At last year’s Games, he’d already won the competition before the final event even started. A few months ago, he took first in his region. Even though it was by a smaller margin that in 2016, he’s still the heavy favorite walking into Madison.

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2. Patrick Vellner

A former national-level gymnast, and lacrosse and rugby player, Patrick Vellner took third in the Games last year. It was his first appearance, earning him Rookie of the Year. The Canadian is in the same region as Fraser (though their dynamic is less cutthroat than you'd imagine), so he knows full well what to expect.

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3. James Newbury

It took James Newbury five years of competing before he qualified for his first Games, in 2016. He has an impressive athletic pedigree: He's Australia’s Fittest Man (2017), competed on Australian Ninja Warrior, and was a semi-pro rugby player. Oh, and he can deadlift 533lbs.

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4. Tim Paulson

Based out of Ithaca, NY, Tim Paulson is in the North East region with Fraser and Vellner, so he’s used to competing against the best. This is his rookie appearance at the Games, but with one of the strongest performances at Regionals, he’s poised to do well. He can also do 50 triple-unders in 43 seconds.

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5. Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson

Another former gymnast, Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson is perhaps best known for winning Murph, one of CrossFit’s longest, most grueling workouts, at the 2015 Games. That year, he took third overall, so it’s not outlandish to think he’ll make the podium this year.

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6. Noah Ohlsen

Noah Ohlsen is, perhaps, CrossFit’s most star-crossed competitor. Though he’s consistently won the Open and his Regional, he’s never finished higher than 8th at the Games. With a new training regimen in place, he could realign his destiny.

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7. Sam Kwant

Though he doesn't have a beard and shoulder tats, Sam Kwant is an intense dude. At the age of 21, he’s already competed at Regionals four times, and can clean and jerk 345lbs.

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8. Streat Hoerner

Like Fraser, Streat Hoerner has a degree in engineering (industrial). And like Paulson, this will be Hoerner's first year at the Games. He's confident enough that he’s willing to reveal his mistakes, so don’t be surprised if he ends up on the podium.

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9. Brent Fikowski

Last year at the Games, Brent Fikowski struggled with consistency. Of the 15 events, he finished in the top 3 in seven of them (including four first-place finishes) and in the bottom 10 for three of them, mostly powerlifting events. If he’s upped his PRs this year, he’s easily a top contender.

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10. Logan Collins

If Logan Collins can perform at the Games like he did at Regionals, he stands to fare far better than his 31st place in 2016. At 5’7”, 172lbs, Collins is thick yet graceful. Last year, his best event was the handstand walk.

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11. Rob Forte

This is not Rob Forte’s first rodeo. In fact, it’s his seventh appearance at the Games. He finished 12th in 2014 and 35th in 2012, and he’s consistently placed in the top two in his regional (Australia/the Pacific), so it’s tough to predict where he’ll end up.

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12. Zak Carchedi

Last year at the Games, Zak Carchedi mastered the surprise event that bamboozled the other competitors: the pegboard. His first-place time was almost 20 seconds faster than Fraser’s second-place time—though Carchedi finished the Games in 23rd overall.

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13. Josh Bridges

Josh Bridges is one of the strongest personalities in the sport, known for his victory scream at the end of brutal workouts. A former Navy SEAL, Bridges has been doing CrossFit since 2005. This is his fourth time at the Games.

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14. Ricky Garard

Another former pro Australian rugby player, Ricky Garard has the power (510-lb deadlift) and speed (51-second 400m) that you’d expect from such a powerhouse athlete. He’s currently the world record holder in tandem pushups—and this is his rookie year at the Games.

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15. Alex Anderson

Alex Anderson took 11th at the Games last year, winning the squat clean pyramid and taking sixth in the deadlift ladder (he finished at 555lbs). His weakest event was the handstand walk, so if he’s improved his upside-down game, he could easily crack the top 10.

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16. R. Paul Castillo

R. Paul Castillo—not a household name at the Central East Regionals—surprised everyone, especially himself, by winning the competition a few months ago. To pull off another surprising win, the 27-year-old newcomer will have to pull off an even more impressive performance at the Games.

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17. Cole Sager

Four months after Cole Sager started CrossFit, in 2013, he took 13th at the North West Regional. Since then, he’s only gotten faster and stronger, which he proved during “The Separator” event—a torturous chain of handstand pushups, squats, and burpees—at last year's Games.

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18. Jason Smith

In 2012, Jason Smith decided to open a box with his brother, also an elite CrossFitter, in their hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa. Smith has been training there ever since, just missing a ticket to the Games last year with an eighth-place finish at Regionals.

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19. Shane McBride

At 5’5”, 180lbs, Shane McBride is almost entirely muscle, and has the one-rep maxes to prove it: 550 lbs on deadlift, 505 lbs on squat, and 355 lbs on clean and jerk. He even has a sub-2:00 Fran time, showing that his bulk doesn’t necessarily slow him down.

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20. Alec Smith

Another rookie, Alec Smith is hardly unfamiliar with the sport. He’s the younger brother of CrossFit legend Ben Smith, who won the Games in 2015, took second to Fraser in 2016, and placed third in 2013. A former competitive gymnast, Smith may follow in his brother’s footsteps.

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