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DianaB · Joined: 05 Jul 2007 Posts: 714

So today I participated in our provincial championships for power lifting. I made the Nationals, which will be held next spring. Here is a few vids from the day.
Squat 90kg (198.4 lbs)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAtFjNOn_i4
LOL @ the sloppy knees wraps, I was rushed to get on the platform

Bench 50 kg (110 lbs)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD8yQUyj-1g

DL 105 kg (231.5 lbs)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUCIOWgYmbE

Total 245 kg (539.9 lbs) at 60kg, Masters I, belt and wraps only. It was a fun day. Next week I start a new training cycle and my next meet will be late January at the Niagara Open. I need to set some new goals Very Happy

Boss Man · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject:

WELL DONE. You should be very proud of yourself. You're a brilliant rolemodel to other women.

swanso5 · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:38 pm Post subject:

great vids, i was about to post something about how you and chris went

here's what i cans ee if you care:

squats - seem to break at the knees first rather then the hips, it looks like you could sit back more...the 75kg one looks easy though so probably just the heavier wt

bench - bar travel path seems to be straight down rather than a small arch to sternum and back over shoulders, may harm shoulders long term

deads - bum rises a little forst but a great lockout...need more speed off the floor though

great though, i hope chris has some

vamp · Joined: 01 Jan 1970 Posts: 762

Diana, great job. Look like the deadlift was a tough one but you pulled it off! May I ask what weight class you were it?

cheers

DianaB · Joined: 05 Jul 2007 Posts: 714

Chris didn't show.
Vamp I compete at 60kg (132) but I weighed in light at 130. Last meet I came in at 132 on the nose, I was a half pound heavy Saturday night so I did a bit too much water. It's a fine line. Normally I train at 134-136 so it's not a big drop and my performance doesn't really take a hit for it.
The DL was not hard, I am slow off the floor. I forgot to point my toes out so I left 10kg on the floor there. By the time I got to the third attempt, I was too tired to put any effort into it. I knew I had my totals by then too.
Next meet is 8 weeks. I will try for Class II, 272 kg (600 lbs). I need to add 60lbs onto this meets totals.

swanso5 · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:16 am Post subject:

do you do any speed work?

any personal bests from it?

katiesuarez · Joined: 07 Feb 2007 Posts: 366

Great job, Diana! Very Happy

I am so jealous. Your deads are more than twice of what I'm lifting! Embarassed

Boss Man · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:04 pm Post subject:

Dob't worry about that Kaite. Time and patience can make it happen for you too Smile

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You should always be proud of your efforts too.

vamp · Joined: 01 Jan 1970 Posts: 762

wow, your DL is impressive, almost 2x your weight! I'm only repping 295 and weight in at 235 lbs. I'm getting a little scared D! LOL.

Honestly though, you are doing awesome!!

cheers

DianaB · Joined: 05 Jul 2007 Posts: 714

My DL is the weakest link. I have a friend who pulls 3 plates for reps at 123 lbs. She is also Masters I. For my age and weight, I am just below average for a raw lifter.
Swanso, the squat was a 40lbs meet PR and a 10lb PR, meaning I did 190 in the gym and 4 weeks ago I did 160 in a meet. The DL is a 10lbs PR, both meet and gym. Bench is a 5lb meet PR.
Katie, just keep at it, I haven't suffered from any health issues or injuries and I know you've had your share. Anyone can get strong, you just have to keep plugging away at it. I've got a ways to go too.

swanso5 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:24 am Post subject:

what's next then D?

DianaB · Joined: 05 Jul 2007 Posts: 714

Next is a meet at the end of January, it's an open meet so anyone can participate. I'm doing it for the experience and because some of my friends are participating as well.
I will start another round of Sheiko on Monday. This week I'm just doing some recovery stuff. I forgot how hard it is to count to 15 for reps. This round of training is going to be very challenging because I'm working a lot at the gym and I have my graphics business still.
But I'm kinda looking forward to the pain.

Boopster · Joined: 08 Jan 2007 Posts: 144

Congratulations DianaB! You Rock Wink

Keep up the great work. You are an inspiration for all women Very Happy

Aitrus · Joined: 01 Jan 1970 Posts: 40

Nicely done =) Best of luck on your next comp!

Mystik · Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 66

Nice stuff. Very impressive. Very Happy