What are your current goals? Where are your numbers currently?
What are your current goals? Where are your numbers currently?
I've been competing for a few years, with a two year break during Covid. I'm at
- Squat: 380 lb (172 kg)
- Bench: 270 lb (122 kg)
- Deadlift: 424.4 lb (192.5 kg)
I've actually gotten weaker since I hit those numbers last October due to some back tweaks and time off for a trip, but I'm hoping to match those squat and deadlift numbers and get a 127.5 kg bench (281 lb) at my meet on the 23rd.
Longer term, I have my eyes on 405 lb (183 kg) squat, 315 lb (142 kg) bench, and 500 lb (227 kg) deadlift.
How about you?
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Currently my lifts are 405/275/455 in lbs, and I'm currently moving down a weight class from 82.5 to 75. My best lifts in a meet are higher than that, but a back injury and burnout took me away for a while. I kept lifting the entire time, but more for health than for 1RM.
Now I'm back at it and would like to get back to my pre-injury numbers (around 20 lbs on squat and bench, and 60 or so on deadlift). After my back injury, I switched to sumo and a more narrow squat stance, which helps not aggravate the injury, but I'm definitely not as strong with my modified positioning. It's been a pretty long journey to even get to where I am now and I'm not in a hurry to hit PRs, but it would be nice to see another one some day.
I feel you. I have an SI joint issue that flares up a couple times every year that sets me back every time. I have a meet on the 23rd and my squat and deadlift are both going to be 20-30 lbs weaker than last time.
I have another one in February where I’m hoping my numbers exceed my previous records. If I just meet my previous numbers I’ll be happy.
Injuries are tough. They're almost guaranteed in this sport and most of them are fine and go away with some planning and rehab, but recurring injuries are just the worst. My lower back and left leg have never felt the same since mine, and I doubt they ever will.
Good luck on your meet, if it's anything like my experience they tend to go better than expected - but I like to keep my expectations low so I can be pleasantly surprised if things turn out well.