A Guide To Your First Powerlifting Meet

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  • @matthewvicari6762
    @matthewvicari6762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +296

    9:53
    THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART!
    Don't make excuses, just SIGN UP for a competition! I had a ton of fun at my first competition. It was very inviting and friendly. Many competitors say that they are really competing against themselves, trying to lift more than last time. We were all cheering each other on.
    My best lifts aren't impressive, but now that they are officially recorded in USAPL's database, it gives me more motivation to lift way more next time.

    • @joshuagoodsell5952
      @joshuagoodsell5952 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do I sign up bro I can’t find where on the powerlifting website😭

    • @saiyan1191
      @saiyan1191 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joshuagoodsell5952 I just signed up a couple days ago. Which federation do you wanna compete in?

    • @joshuagoodsell5952
      @joshuagoodsell5952 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saiyan1191 I think it’s called usapowerlifting

    • @joshuagoodsell5952
      @joshuagoodsell5952 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saiyan1191 whatever one would have the most meets

    • @FreshTopEnd
      @FreshTopEnd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do u mean just sign up isn't there like a qualifying standard u have to be able to lift? Or do they just let anyone do it??

  • @alphalphalete2601
    @alphalphalete2601 6 ปีที่แล้ว +777

    Sounded like Thrall said "do not cut weight" but alls I heard is "cut to 74's, you'll be shredded AF"

    • @siddharthkamble5586
      @siddharthkamble5586 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      alphalphalete tbh, powerlifters don't need to be shredded. But if you're are strong in that way, it's good.

    • @Thefunkeemonkee
      @Thefunkeemonkee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Siddharth Kamble it depends on your goals of course. If you just want to compete just because, sure, but optimally you want to compete at an athletic bf %.

    • @Re3iRtH
      @Re3iRtH 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I weigh about 73kg right now at almost 6 foot, competing at a state meet for fun tomorrow. Just hoping for double bodyweight Squat and deadlift as I am tall and skinny. Let's see how this goes :)

    • @OmgDeadForRealz-Channel-Watch
      @OmgDeadForRealz-Channel-Watch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Re3iRtH tbh height isn't a valid excuse.

    • @Re3iRtH
      @Re3iRtH 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@OmgDeadForRealz-Channel-Watch True, but FOR my height.. I would have to weigh a lot more than I want to be remotely strong for powerlifting. For longevity purposes.. I'll rather maintain a 30" waist, great mobility, 10-11%bf, and ~23 BMI.

  • @LexesOHara
    @LexesOHara 6 ปีที่แล้ว +550

    Just had my first meet and placed first! Was so stoked

    • @jaffabaffa
      @jaffabaffa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Lexes O'Hara
      Congratulations! That's awesome👌🏽

    • @GForceIntel
      @GForceIntel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lexes O'Hara I'm following you on Instagram and congratulations.

    • @omarsohal926
      @omarsohal926 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Congrats! What was your total

    • @yeetfeet1878
      @yeetfeet1878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice I have my first meet in 3 days!

    • @Jakamakala
      @Jakamakala 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me but 3 years later!

  • @biblebookclub668
    @biblebookclub668 6 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    You could TOTALLY be a run way model! You've got IT!

  • @noahgraglia1964
    @noahgraglia1964 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    My first powerlifting meet was yesterday and it was great, I won first in my weight class, granted I was the only one in my weight class, someone in my school who was competing squatted 520 easy so that was exciting

    • @dowhatyouwill
      @dowhatyouwill 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So...you're better than me? lol username

  • @purplenadz96
    @purplenadz96 6 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    This helped take the anxiety of competing so much. Would LOVE videos like this. Maybe how to warm up at meets? Like getting adequately prepared for your opener without being fatigued, what to do to keep "warm" in between your attempts etc

  • @aotq
    @aotq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    5:26 love that smile.

  • @OmarIsuf
    @OmarIsuf 6 ปีที่แล้ว +771

    4:04 I am moist

  • @wnuilan4599
    @wnuilan4599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    when the lightbulb comes on from realizing why the company is called "SBD"

  • @piotrdygas5345
    @piotrdygas5345 6 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    my fiance walked on me watching this at 4:02...We are not getting married anymore, thanks Alan!

    • @josephbasile7705
      @josephbasile7705 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      fiance != marriage

    • @Timlaare
      @Timlaare 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Your fiance is in love with Alan after seeing that of course.

  • @Pockeystix
    @Pockeystix 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Terrified to compete but pushing myself to find competitions near me. I was also considering dropping my weight to make a class below me since I'm fairly close, it's a relief to hear you recommend just going for it and reminding us to have fun with our lifting. Thankyou, Alan!

  • @TheMobiledoll
    @TheMobiledoll 6 ปีที่แล้ว +463

    Using the metric system? Have you guys finally come to your senses ;)

    • @boyertb
      @boyertb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Technically we switched to metric in '75... we're just a country of scofflaws though.

    • @GaviRG1
      @GaviRG1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      suske wiske we have always used the metric system for weights

    • @Horus-Lupercal
      @Horus-Lupercal 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Officialy: Metric.
      Properly: Imperial.
      Very aggravating.

    • @kaga13
      @kaga13 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      suske wiske Freedom units still reign unfortunately

    • @naderzein2435
      @naderzein2435 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      suske wiske Its the worst if you're like me. I'm a Civil Engineering student in Canada and since we deal with the US so much we have to learn everything in both sets of units!

  • @darkbloom5385
    @darkbloom5385 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Today's my first day preparing for something similar to a meet. Alan always delivers.

  • @JEatoaol
    @JEatoaol 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Well that’s a good coincidence, first meet tomorrow let’s goooooo

  • @JosephGreenly
    @JosephGreenly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I really thought all the people at the end were gonna do the “TRAIN UNTAMED!” Thing

    • @kristianfagerstrom7011
      @kristianfagerstrom7011 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      THAT's what he's saying. I thought "Tread on time" was a strange thing to say...

  • @tomrulz444
    @tomrulz444 6 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    What's RPE? About to do first meet.
    I think I'm just going to PR on every attempt for all three lifts. By the way, anyone know any good pre-workouts to try? Want to try one that will help me through meet day, which hopefully isn't too long. Hopefully I don't shit myself either as I've cut a lot of weight to be more competitive against these smaller chumps
    Thanks for all help Alan and please leave me some tips to make my first meet a blast!! Oh ya how do I program snatch?

    • @mjpalumberi1
      @mjpalumberi1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      tomrulz444 ask your mom how to program snatch

    • @tomrulz444
      @tomrulz444 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      pberi19k My mom's a total bitch who doesn't understand the intristic knowledge needed to perform the snatch.
      Besides she wasted her life doing bro splits and getting DQ'd from bodybuilding competitions. My other mom left her when I was 4 but I bet my genes came from her

    • @naderzein2435
      @naderzein2435 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      This comment is underrated trolling.

    • @mjpalumberi1
      @mjpalumberi1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nick Winderweedle dude wtf 😂

  • @beckieallaway7656
    @beckieallaway7656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thankyou for this, I feel a lot more at ease for my upcoming competition 💪🏻😇

  • @je1465
    @je1465 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alan thrall is the only channel in which I watch the whole intro . Great videos as always

  • @markotodorovic4559
    @markotodorovic4559 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome of you to put this together and up!I'm sure it helped a lot of people who thought about competing but were insecure about it.Even though I've got 8 meets behind me, I still watched the whole thing.

  • @TSCsREFLEX
    @TSCsREFLEX 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Alan, always on point with these videos. I just yesterday thought about going to a meet. And today you give me all the knowledge I need to know to do it. Thanks for the upload

  • @Blu2233
    @Blu2233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how you post this right after my first powerlifting meet :')

  • @dacenmarus1618
    @dacenmarus1618 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I expected that group at the end to all shout "Train Untamed." Great video. Thank you

  • @PuddintyCat
    @PuddintyCat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent timing for this - By this time tomorrow, my first meet should be finished. Very excited! :) Thanks for the video!

    • @nickwinderweedle6854
      @nickwinderweedle6854 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope your meet went well!

    • @PuddintyCat
      @PuddintyCat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you - just finished - it went well - was a good experience :)

  • @mariusjensen1606
    @mariusjensen1606 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    4:00 best part

  • @nicolaspaixao4825
    @nicolaspaixao4825 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    3:15 what a nice good looking squat

    • @beefy1986
      @beefy1986 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It is a perfect high bar squat. Who says that you can't lift big weights using high bar style. you definitely can.

    • @BigUriel
      @BigUriel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That guys lifts were all bang on textbook form.
      You can tell he doesn't compete in the IPF.

    • @noahnkr1023
      @noahnkr1023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BigUriel he had a no arch close grip bench. Now that’s RAW.

  • @Southernbread686
    @Southernbread686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks. I have a couple meets coming up and ive never done one little nervous about it. Video layed out it simple

  • @frenchfry271
    @frenchfry271 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    that Catwalk was FIERCE

  • @dankmemerdank301
    @dankmemerdank301 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just came home after my first meet. Bench and squat events were kinda meh, yet the deadlift made up for it . I was the only one using conventional , yet 350kg pull felt amazing . Besides dizzyness ;D

  • @thegainsreport8520
    @thegainsreport8520 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg! Thank you so much! This was super helpful!! I’m preparing for my 1st power lifting meet!

  • @Adam-lc6mk
    @Adam-lc6mk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watched this video a few times and my favorite part is the tidbits he leaves at the end about weight cuts...

  • @paulgallagher8582
    @paulgallagher8582 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Doing my first meet at the end of the month, great timing!

  • @langstonbell7072
    @langstonbell7072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Competing for the first time next school year and I’m winning state without a doubt in my mind

  • @stelliumeleven2889
    @stelliumeleven2889 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a mock meet tomorrow at local powerlifting gym! Perfect timing! Thanks

  • @jnatale3
    @jnatale3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best Video For First Meet PERIOD

  • @Set2Wumbo
    @Set2Wumbo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've done two meets already, but watched anyways because I love your content!

  • @00Noontide
    @00Noontide 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I trained untammmed and am ready for my first meet this December! Thanks Allen!

  • @PaigeYesLee
    @PaigeYesLee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an excellent video. Thank you Alan for doing this one!! 😊💪

  • @ChucK_47
    @ChucK_47 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "You know what's a way cooler way of beating everyone? Just getting really strong" fucking words to live by.

  • @Reriiru
    @Reriiru 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That scoring card hit right in the heart, Alan. I am Adam Paul.

  • @quincywells1082
    @quincywells1082 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is exactly the info I've been searching for. I'm seriously thinking about competing.

  • @ThedarklordSauron96
    @ThedarklordSauron96 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid! I'm so hyped for my first meet, hopefully it will be next year

  • @RiKo18
    @RiKo18 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice informative & entertaining video.
    Personally i haven't entered any meet, but this makes it look more interesting and fun.

  • @beegyoshi69
    @beegyoshi69 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gahddamn Luke made that 750# pull look effortless!

  • @alphawolf566
    @alphawolf566 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video.... In IPF sanctioned meets the call for "Platform Ready" is "Bar Loaded" . Greetings from Pakistan

  • @AlexanderJimenezEuan
    @AlexanderJimenezEuan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    EXCELENT VIDEO ALAN! Quality, organized, to the point. Thanks for such amazing content

  • @j.a.6866
    @j.a.6866 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Got my first meet ever, 10/12/19. This video helped a lot!!

  • @Sonofshane1
    @Sonofshane1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    My God! That singlet catwalk... I cannot stop laughing

  • @mattmorisette5314
    @mattmorisette5314 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just asked this question on the Silent Mike channel yesterday. Thanks man.

  • @crazee4590
    @crazee4590 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I literally have my first meet tomorrow, perfect timing 👍

  • @kymkym65
    @kymkym65 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was very helpful and insightful for my first meet. Thank you.

  • @kirkreinoso3313
    @kirkreinoso3313 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate the video, been thinking about trying a power lifting meet, this answers so many questions !!

  • @loriereedy4198
    @loriereedy4198 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video. I'm considering getting into powerlifting. Going to my first meet as a spectator tomorrow. ☺

  • @StrengthFoundation
    @StrengthFoundation 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!! Hoping to do a local meet (near Sacramento) this summer. Thanks for all the much needed info.

  • @philipgeraci9253
    @philipgeraci9253 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this advice! I have my first ever meet coming up in September and was a bit worried on how to warm up

  • @Lift4Christ83
    @Lift4Christ83 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first meet is next Saturday, so pumped!

  • @smartfitness7200
    @smartfitness7200 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    First meet in a week's time. This amped me up!!

  • @OneMoreLP
    @OneMoreLP 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow thank you Alan! my first meet is literally tomorrow. Thank you a crapload!

  • @Roensmusic
    @Roensmusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    ok ive been watching this channel for a while now.. so today i decided to sub, because of that part about the singlet

  • @peachemoji
    @peachemoji 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I'm competing in my first powerlifting meet next month!

  • @ketwanda631
    @ketwanda631 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, very I formative to me,I am preparing for my first meet.🤗🤗🤗

  • @GermanjitRandhawa
    @GermanjitRandhawa 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The information is gold Alan. Thanks

  • @Gingr_Beard
    @Gingr_Beard 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This seems like such a great community to train with. Wish I were close enough to join the gym.

  • @tylerjackson8898
    @tylerjackson8898 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have my first meet tomorrow, great timing!

  • @mostmetal4
    @mostmetal4 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid. Something I'm definitely interested in doing.

  • @joseromero3006
    @joseromero3006 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alan thanks man you always provide some great info. You da man.

  • @solomongarcia5870
    @solomongarcia5870 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks man, my first meet is in April, this helped a lot!

  • @camerongray7767
    @camerongray7767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:46 no way! Those are my exact goals for my first powerlifting comp tomorrow!!!
    150/100/200 what a funny coincidence

  • @socratesanastopoulos3962
    @socratesanastopoulos3962 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple and the point great vid!!!

  • @krdtv1426
    @krdtv1426 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That hair flip 😂😂😂😂 Thanks for always educating us on getting strong the right way.

  • @zXaero4
    @zXaero4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who is that guy at 06:01? Seems to love the camera.

  • @l32w9-r7g
    @l32w9-r7g 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid, good information for new competitors

  • @conanthedestroyer7123
    @conanthedestroyer7123 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    100% right - do not cut weight!!! Compete with what you got.

  • @CJ-111
    @CJ-111 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unmatched content

  • @jakemartinez1354
    @jakemartinez1354 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so informational holy cow.

  • @HackMasterBlaster
    @HackMasterBlaster 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video Alan. I'm considering competing but kinda scared and there is no one around me that competes so this helps

    • @jamesgrant4408
      @jamesgrant4408 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      just go for it. everyone at meets are super helpful and welcoming. ask them all the questions you have. everyone wants to win, but everyone gets cheered on the same. doesnt matter if you lift 10 pounds or 1000, everyone is cheering for you

  • @connorgames6668
    @connorgames6668 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    not only all that. heavy singles will train rate coding, Inter and intramuscular co-ordination, and motor unit recruitment

  • @AeroBiTM
    @AeroBiTM 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    making weight and preping for a powerlifting meet go hand to hand

  • @evagenesiz7802
    @evagenesiz7802 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im 16 yrs and im tryin to compete to a powerlifting comp/meet thanka for advice

  • @franciscomiranda6882
    @franciscomiranda6882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone here competing in Heavy Metal Classic here in NJ 9/25? It’ll be my first one. Kinda excited. Kinda nervous.

  • @michellegallagher383
    @michellegallagher383 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, this was very helpful!

  • @jenniferhoward1972
    @jenniferhoward1972 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips! Great video!

  • @bluetrain69
    @bluetrain69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful video! Thank you.

  • @elvinmingel
    @elvinmingel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good information. Keep up the good work.

  • @josholivares8475
    @josholivares8475 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This helped a lot im really nervous to enter one cuz i have no friends that would compete with me so... ❤️

  • @hammerhead_369_6
    @hammerhead_369_6 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    749 nice deadlift! summo even yuk. I lifted all through school would like to start competing again working on breaking 1500 total first at 215... Oh and over 40 no cartidlige in knees but im getting closer.

  • @thorn7777
    @thorn7777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im watching dis while my squat attempt 2 begins

    • @alexcr4345
      @alexcr4345 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How u doing that during quarantine?
      U got a powerlifting meet on zoom?

  • @tareqhallak8974
    @tareqhallak8974 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video all love ❤️ from Syria

  • @Simon-zu2rb
    @Simon-zu2rb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The singlet modeling should be the intro for all your videos...

  • @Lickmabumbum
    @Lickmabumbum ปีที่แล้ว

    Got my first proper one today 💪

  • @albertbartolome2556
    @albertbartolome2556 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Allan you are a savage bro! Too much sauce!

  • @Fake--Natty
    @Fake--Natty 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant vid. Also props for "The Mask" reference :D

  • @DinKompis
    @DinKompis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    oof my first powerlifting meet is like hosted by my gym and is for the gym members... Just watching this video made me nervous...

  • @majorwhiz
    @majorwhiz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alan, great vid, but I was hoping you would talk a little about the warmup part. You obviously want to get warm and loose but not wear yourself out. How much weight do you warm up with and how many reps? For example, if I plan to d/l 200/210/220kg, what type of warm up weight and reps should I do and how soon before it's my turn?

  • @z1a888
    @z1a888 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Post a powerlifting guide program...please

  • @jessieharo131
    @jessieharo131 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow such timing. Its my first powerlifting meet tommorow😂

  • @suthernsavage5643
    @suthernsavage5643 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid Alan

  • @Coyote0874
    @Coyote0874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I regret not joining powerlifting in high school :/

  • @thomasmosby9150
    @thomasmosby9150 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's good to see his humour is back. Lol

  • @UthinkugotskillsBro
    @UthinkugotskillsBro 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    5 weeks out, could not have came at a better time

  • @triplecap4307
    @triplecap4307 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was fantastic. Thanks.