Tag Archives: first meet

Coach Chain

In the last couple of weeks i have been able to revisit some of my old lifting tools and techniques. Like anything i got away from them over time for various reasons, and none of them really all that good. … Continue reading

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Why Bother?

Why bother? I’m lucky in that my wife supports me in most opf my hobbies and undertakings, even if she doesn’t always understand them. But, why bother is a question I get often when it comes to powerlifting and in … Continue reading

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2011 USAPL AZ Schedule

www.usaplaz.com   2011 Event Schedule   Feb 19th Valley of the Sun Push/Pull @Bishops Training FacilityScottsdale,AZ   April 23rd ArizonaOpen @Chandler/Gilbert Community College   July 30th ArizonaStateMeet @TBD   Oct 29th ArizonaFall Meet @Desert Strength Gym Phoenix,AZ

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Peaking for a meet

I have been e-mailing back and forth with a lifter in California who is fast approaching her next meet. She has started to get the pre-meet jitters and was worried about when to get in her last heavy lifts and … Continue reading

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Post Meet Beer Selection Pt 2

after yesterdays post, I got some requests for the response to be posted.  So here you go. I think she is starting to come to grips with this whole first meet thing. -Z “ Re: great advice Best email ever… … Continue reading

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Post Meet Beer Selection Guidelines

This is an excerpt from an e-mail conversation I had recently with someone who is doing her first ever PL meet on July 10th. She has her training under control so I felt it was important to to address another critical factor the proper selection of the post meet fermented carbohydrate recover beverage, a.k.a. BEER! Continue reading

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