This series is everything. I'm 26 and competing in my first powerlifting competition Nov 11th!! Soo soon! Not gonna lie, I'm SO NERVOUS. Just watching this video gave me anxiety for the big day! 😨 Regardless, it's so good to have reliable information on powerlifting competitions all in one place! Thank you and keep up the amazing work!!!!!
This series is so awesome! My first USAPL meet is in January, and it's a huge help getting all of this information from someone who I trust and is so entertaining. Also, that clip of you doing the > 400 lb deadlift gets me every time.
Love your vids. getting ready to pick a federation to start powerlifting at 42, and I just have to say this was very helpful I really appreciate you doing this
Did you see the first video? th-cam.com/video/VrlmYnQBJLQ/w-d-xo.html There's a comment about choosing only IPF feds, and I disagree, esp in your case. THESE IPF EVANGELISTS WILL ALWAYS TRY TO GET YOU!
megsquats I've been looking at Sumrall seems to be the better one for me I just like the power that it has but I'm looking into a lot of them I really appreciate the comment though thank you so much
I'm really glad that you take the time to read these I just checked out the strong strong friends website I really like that I really appreciate it thank you so much
I was watching a meet and was super confused about a few calls, so I searched for a breakdown of scoring. This was the first choice, and it was so perfect. Every detail is provided, and in an easy to understand way. Thank you so much!!
Wow! I follow you on instagram , but in an unrelated activity, I decided to google powerlifting, and JSYK you're one of the first results when googling powerlifting!! Inspirational on and off the gram, keep it up, sis
So informative, love this series so much! You should do a video explaining the difference between powerlifting equipment VS. commercial gym equipment. IE. How to rack plates properly, how to use the racks, etc! 🏋🏼❤️
Loosen it ya silly goose! There are plenty of ways to wear it. Some lifters go higher on the rib cage, but I'd play around with positioning on the torso and tightness. Def shouldn't be pinching or hurting ya, but it does take a little while to get used to.
I was lied to by the media and told cereals, fruit juice etc was healthy. I hit rock bottom when I was 672lbs diabetus and could only see my genitol using a spatula to lift my gut and a mirror! 😪 I watched your videos and now I'm 200lbs shredded and can see my genitals again!
Hi, I'm new to this but would like to know if there is a rule about the sort of foot wear . I have what are called Toed shoes,totally flat and are a sport shoe. Also I have to wear a wrist brace when lifting,is that allowed?
Hey Megan I have a question. I was in powerlifting while in high school. I went to state my senior year with pretty good lifts but ever since I graduated two years ago I haven’t lifted since. My question is, is it too late for me to try to get back into things to try to be a powerlifter again? I am almost 20 years old.
Hi meg! How does leaning forward affect whether or not your squat counts as a rep? I lean really far forward in my squat and I was wondering. Or is the only thing that really matters is going to legal depth
megsquats Or you can just make it to an own video. I mean you're a powerlifter so raw nationals should be a big thing, i don't get why you try to extenuate it. Trust me people wanna see a sick raw nats video with you crushing PR's.
Cara Reinhardt It's my hip mobility. I remember when I went through MEPS for the Military. Thery made us duck walk, and the Dr. was upset because I couldn't squat any lower.
I would recommend working with an in-person personal trainer and/or PT and start really light or find variations to start that you feel comfortable with. Prior injuries should be seriously considered before jumping into a competition. If you're dying to compete, there are many bench only competitions that could be a good direction to start with.
Hi megsquats, you girls have it all, good looks, grace and beauty combined with power to outlift the boys, probably you are more intelligent then the boys, paying more attention to technique, preparation, and the mental side to it , i was a driving instructor, on the whole the girls were better.
This series is everything. I'm 26 and competing in my first powerlifting competition Nov 11th!! Soo soon! Not gonna lie, I'm SO NERVOUS. Just watching this video gave me anxiety for the big day! 😨 Regardless, it's so good to have reliable information on powerlifting competitions all in one place! Thank you and keep up the amazing work!!!!!
Thank you friend! You'll have a great time, but the nerves are normal. I get them too :-)
How did that go?
This series is so awesome! My first USAPL meet is in January, and it's a huge help getting all of this information from someone who I trust and is so entertaining. Also, that clip of you doing the > 400 lb deadlift gets me every time.
Thank you! Have fun and good luck at your meet
Love your vids. getting ready to pick a federation to start powerlifting at 42, and I just have to say this was very helpful I really appreciate you doing this
IPF subsidiaries are the only ones. Thank me later :) hav fun good luck!
Thank you so much
Did you see the first video? th-cam.com/video/VrlmYnQBJLQ/w-d-xo.html There's a comment about choosing only IPF feds, and I disagree, esp in your case. THESE IPF EVANGELISTS WILL ALWAYS TRY TO GET YOU!
megsquats I've been looking at Sumrall seems to be the better one for me I just like the power that it has but I'm looking into a lot of them I really appreciate the comment though thank you so much
I'm really glad that you take the time to read these I just checked out the strong strong friends website I really like that I really appreciate it thank you so much
A friend of mine is competing and I’m watching to help support him this was super helpful thank you
I was watching a meet and was super confused about a few calls, so I searched for a breakdown of scoring. This was the first choice, and it was so perfect. Every detail is provided, and in an easy to understand way. Thank you so much!!
I LOVE this series. Thanks for giving us such a complete intro to the rules of powerlifting. Great info for those of us aspiring to compete !! :-)
I'm glad you like it!
Wow! I follow you on instagram , but in an unrelated activity, I decided to google powerlifting, and JSYK you're one of the first results when googling powerlifting!! Inspirational on and off the gram, keep it up, sis
Love this series! So informative for someone who has never been to a meet.
Thanks for this - my first meet is in December, very helpful!
Have fun at your first meet! Hopefully we'll have all the videos up by then to get you prepped and ready :-)
So informative, love this series so much! You should do a video explaining the difference between powerlifting equipment VS. commercial gym equipment. IE. How to rack plates properly, how to use the racks, etc! 🏋🏼❤️
Good idea! I'll start brewing something up
This video is 3 years old but still helped me a lot thanks!
I thought I knew all of those but I didn't actually! Interesting.
Also... meg looks even more beautiful each day
Huge fan of powerlifting and love your channel
Amazing help I've never heard before. Thanks!
Great video I am going to send this to my high school powerlifting team.
I just found you recently! I love this series! Very helpful info! Love this format. You answered so many questions that I have had. Thank you!!
Thanks for your informative generous sharing! Learnt so much!
You are on fire with this series
Thank you so much my meet is in 2 weeks
Loving this series coming from a newbie powerlifter. Thanks Meg!!
THANK YOU! It's been fun to make this one :-)
I have 32 days to prepare for my first competition- this may have just saved me!
🎉❤ great video ! Love Meg Squats ! 💕 info was great ! First meet ever in 2 days . I will not jump the command . 🤣.
Amazing video! Thanks Megsquats! I'm going for my first comp in November! Love your content!
Thank you. I am now ready for my first meet!
Man when i squat with a belt it pinches my fat! It hurts hahaha
Loosen it ya silly goose! There are plenty of ways to wear it. Some lifters go higher on the rib cage, but I'd play around with positioning on the torso and tightness. Def shouldn't be pinching or hurting ya, but it does take a little while to get used to.
Indeed, lose the fat you loose little goose!
Get a belt with a protector. My school belts don't have anything but my belt had a flap which keeps you from getting pinched
I have my first meet in December. Thanks for this useful info!
Love these meggg!!!!
THANK YOU FRIEND!!
I'm not usually a creeper, but those shots of you in the red shirt with the singlet pulled down are incredibly flattering. Great video, too.
Woohoo Strong Friend!!! Go MEG!!!
Really good video to help people new to the sport of powerlifting.
I am training for my first power lifting competition this video really helped
Same! Mines in August! So nervous
@@brookiebiceps4743 mine too is in August good luck ♥️🙏 I am also nervous
@@emmahchihava1019 is it in PA? lol!
Great information!!! Love your videos
How educational. Thank you very much
Really useful video, thanks a lot meg, keep them coming 😊
Super helpful! Thanks, Meg. Also, awesome job on your recent meet PR. 💪🏽💪🏽
100 percent novice with zero comp knowledge. Thank you for the upload :D
It's a girl. What do u expect.
Codey Hanna : Lets see your video then if you are such a pro
Great vid! Thanks for posting.
Great Info,Meg. Thanks
I was lied to by the media and told cereals, fruit juice etc was healthy. I hit rock bottom when I was 672lbs diabetus and could only see my genitol using a spatula to lift my gut and a mirror! 😪 I watched your videos and now I'm 200lbs shredded and can see my genitals again!
Thank you. This helps a lot!!
Thanks for the information mag
im going for my first powerlifting competition today..
Wait Megan you're a Gallagher, ever seen shameless?
She would totally fit in with that Cray Cray family 🤣🤣🤣
my family makes those fools look like the brady bunch.
+megsquats lmfao!!! I am actually not surprised.
I should have known you were Irish. Stop hiding those freckles!
@@Megsquats LOOOOL
Thank you for this video.
Love it meg! Comp in January 💪🏾
Thank you for the great videos! I got invited for training after I did a raw deadlift that was double my bodyweight (165) as a 15 year old
When did you start
@@fireflames3639 a little over a year ago. Its honestly a fun sport I could actually get a scholarship for possibly.
Carl Hamilton what’s your max bench
@@fireflames3639 only 155. My Deadlift was 345. My squat was 175 a year ago. Probably more now
Carl Hamilton keep grinding man you got this
Hey would it be okay if we used this video in our next local USAPL live stream?
Meg is my spirit lifter
Anyone notice Dana Lynn Bailey in the beginning.
Are you going to upload a meet recap?
I don't have anything planned but I do have the footage. You think I should?
megsquats I personally love meet recaps, so yes I would love to see one! This was an awesome video btw 💜
I would love to see a meet recap! :)
uhh...YES.
You have to!! You can't leave us hanging. I don't have instagram lol.
Great video, very informative!
Thank you :-)
:D
Great video ❤❤❤
Thank you!
Hi, I'm new to this but would like to know if there is a rule about the sort of foot wear . I have what are called Toed shoes,totally flat and are a sport shoe. Also I have to wear a wrist brace when lifting,is that allowed?
Well put together video!
And have an experienced knowledgeable handler
We're talking about attempt selection in the next video :-)
Thank you very much!!!
Meg, have you ever lifted in the IPF-Mark Chaillet's Federation?
Sorry, I meant the IPA.
Thanks for this
Hey Megan I have a question. I was in powerlifting while in high school. I went to state my senior year with pretty good lifts but ever since I graduated two years ago I haven’t lifted since. My question is, is it too late for me to try to get back into things to try to be a powerlifter again? I am almost 20 years old.
jason 20!? Too late?! Hell no. Get under that bar and get you some!
This will help me a ton!! Thank you
What would be a good routine to start powerlifting? I've tried to find some workout routines but they're all shit. 😧😧
You are amazing 💗
Meg where did u get “hangry” socks?!?!?
My issue is I don't have the range of motion in my left knee. Surgery a dozen years ago. Is there anything I can do? Aside from push pull competitions
Hello meg,thanks for the video, am new to powerlifting, do you also have powerlifting workout and warm up
I freakin loved this one!!
Thank you!
Hi meg! How does leaning forward affect whether or not your squat counts as a rep? I lean really far forward in my squat and I was wondering. Or is the only thing that really matters is going to legal depth
Why have you not uploaded the meet recap?
Got a few requests to do this, and I'll put something together, perhaps with the next video on attempt selection
megsquats Or you can just make it to an own video. I mean you're a powerlifter so raw nationals should be a big thing, i don't get why you try to extenuate it. Trust me people wanna see a sick raw nats video with you crushing PR's.
THANK YOU!!!
I like seeing old footage of you with dark hair. You looked badass. 💪🏻
Ps eta on vlogs? Your home channel looks great btw 👍🏻
Haha! The good ole days! Thank god my lifts have improved so much. Thank you!
megsquats Confuckngrats! Hate not hearing you swear either. Still, your channel has far exceeded top notch quality 🤘🏼
I saw some one do a bench press with out the big arch,is that legal?
What do you mean by locking out your hips and knees in the squat ??
Standing fully up
Meg when u DL, does holding ur breath help? I never know when to breath!
Rewatching this and just noticing Dana Linn just casually in the background lol
Is this still pretty accurate?
DLB just chillin in the back 0:18
Should have used eddie halls miss for the control the decent of the bar
Thank you! I've added the story as an article to my website, so maybe I'll use his clip in there. Appreciate it!
megsquats np :)
SMASHING!
I want to compete, but I can't get to depth on squat without leaning forward and putting my back in a compromising position.
Kyle Hallaert I have been high bar squatting because I'm trying to stay upright as possible, do to having arthritis on my lower back.
Cara Reinhardt It's my hip mobility. I remember when I went through MEPS for the Military. Thery made us duck walk, and the Dr. was upset because I couldn't squat any lower.
You’re my spirit animal 😻
Serious question: can a woman get breast implants to reduce ROM?
hi this is Florida right?
Not sure I understand your question, but some of the clips were taken at 2017 USAPowerlifting Nationals, in Orlando FL.
I like it u r tips 😘
ya... these are good dude... keep these ：)
Thought bench had a 3sec rule so no momentum an no bouncing off chest
OMG I am in love with your bod, jeezes cryss
2:20 HOLY $hit...
That's Kristen Dunsmore. She real good at lifting things instagram.com/kriis_d/
Am I the only one worried about locking out? I once had my knee cap dislocate and since then I‘m so scared of it dislocating as soon as I lock out
I would recommend working with an in-person personal trainer and/or PT and start really light or find variations to start that you feel comfortable with. Prior injuries should be seriously considered before jumping into a competition. If you're dying to compete, there are many bench only competitions that could be a good direction to start with.
megsquats thank you for the advice! I’ll try and build it up slowly 🙌🏻
Nice belt. : )
Why this channel is still at 195K subscribes??
Looks like i need to spread the 'MegSquat' word around!
Isnt locking out bad for joints???
It's powerlifting, joint health is already compromised lol. Seriously though, not locking out causes more stress inside the joint.
First ♥️
Second!
turd
Matthew Edwards hehe that's me
Thanks buddy
2:50 The Pillsbury Doughboy is very strong.
Deadlifts are your favorite lift??? But...but... What about Squats???
Candito!
Inb4 this gets a *million views*
Wellp it's been 2 months and we're about 3% of the way there...
👍
Had to throw in the Candy Toe crush, right????
Classic
Hi megsquats, you girls have it all, good looks, grace and beauty combined with power to outlift the boys, probably you are more intelligent then the boys, paying more attention to technique, preparation, and the mental side to it , i was a driving instructor, on the whole the girls were better.
How many people have you kidnapped?