Virtual competition aka the strongest of the weak ones

**EatMyWay2TheTop** · 10-09-2009 04:46 AM

We're having a little challenge with some of the guys keeping a log here; namely Flynn, Mattburns, Brihead and anyone that feels like entering it. We're all pretty much in the same ballpark strength wise, I'd say somewhere around 1200-1350 raw. We'll go for it the last week of November and lifts must preferably be recorded on video.

PS: Word on the street is that Chris Mason is offering a sponsorship to the winner*

*That is of course not true

**tnathletics2b** · 10-09-2009 05:15 AM

When I get done rehabbing my hamstring, I am definitely in...only if I have a chance at the sponsorship though

**brihead301** · 10-09-2009 06:49 AM

I'm lucky if I'm even at a 1000 lb. total, but I'll still get in this.

**Lones Green** · 10-09-2009 06:50 AM

What is the challenge? LOL

3 lift total?

**tnathletics2b** · 10-09-2009 08:16 AM

What is the challenge? LOL

Ah, very true, no parameters are stated...

**Guido** · 10-09-2009 08:35 AM

If it's last week of November I could get in on this. I'm probably around a 1310-1330 raw total.

What are the rules? Belts, knee wraps, wrist wraps allowed? Powerlifting rules, I assume?

**EatMyWay2TheTop** · 10-09-2009 08:55 AM

Yeah I forgot to mention the challenge lol. A 3 lift total. Belts, knee wraps, wrist wraps allowed. Also Im no form nazi but it would be nice to see remotely clean lifts

**Guido** · 10-09-2009 09:07 AM

Nice. I'm in for sure.

**Brian C** · 10-09-2009 09:12 AM

This sounds fun. Im always up for a challenge. At the least it gives some motivation in my workouts. Im in bi tches

**KarlMarx** · 10-09-2009 10:13 AM

Me too. I'm right around that 1200 number. I've never used knee wraps though, maybe I'll give them a try.

If not a sponsorship, how about we at least weasel/beg for a t-shirt?
haha

Chris???

**Cmanuel** · 10-11-2009 01:36 PM

Ill get in on this maybe. I'm going to do a raw meet on the 14th will try to net video there.

I will be in the 181 class, hoping for 1200+

**Tim K** · 10-12-2009 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by brihead301

I'm lucky if I'm even at a 1000 lb. total, but I'll still get in this.

I'm with you... I'll be happy with a 1050 total. I could shoot for the Masters 165 lbs class.

**EatMyWay2TheTop** · 10-12-2009 08:36 AM

Nice to see so many people having interest in it. Lones are you in ? I've watched your log occasionally and you're putting up good numbers that'd be nice to get you entering.

**Chris Rodgers** · 10-12-2009 10:25 AM

I think I will test my maxes with you guys too since I just started my training for an unequipped meet(just belt and wraps). It'll be good to see where I am at anyway.

I know you said you aren't a form nazi, but will you guys be pausing your benches here or just touch and go?

**-JM-** · 10-12-2009 10:45 AM

I am competeing in an unequipped meet on Dec 5th so I will be working up to my openers the week ending Nov 28th. I will use those.

**Tim K** · 10-13-2009 07:12 AM

I did a max on bench last night and hit 265 (used wrist wraps). Failed twice at 275 - once because I didn't maintain tightness and once due to lack of leg drive. Really, I just need to get stronger. I've hit 305 at a BW of 190, but now that I've slimmed down to 175 my bench has suffered. I'm old and short... 43 at 5' 6". I'm coming back from an injury - got bucked off a horse and tore up my bicipital tendon. Right now, on a bad day, I can hit 265 bench, 405 squat, and 385 deadlift. That'll give me a 1055 total - knee & wrist wraps + belt. I gotta a lot of work ahead me!

**Andre518** · 10-13-2009 09:05 AM

I would like to try out. My 1st real meet is Nov8th can I use the videos from that to enter? Good luck and lift strong everyone!

**Cmanuel** · 10-13-2009 09:52 AM

Can we do this in weight classes and not just all for nothing??? Make it a virtual meet.

**Tim K** · 10-13-2009 04:32 PM

We can use a straight Wilks coefficient and not worry about weight classes... Of course, everyone would have to be honest about their bodyweight.

**Cmanuel** · 10-13-2009 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Tim K

We can use a straight Wilks coefficient and not worry about weight classes... Of course, everyone would have to be honest about their bodyweight.

Works for me. Perfect !

**slashkills** · 10-13-2009 05:32 PM

you guys are all stronger than me but ill get in on this

**EatMyWay2TheTop** · 10-14-2009 02:04 AM

Originally Posted by Tim K

We can use a straight Wilks coefficient and not worry about weight classes... Of course, everyone would have to be honest about their bodyweight.

Yeah formula seems the best way to go

**Joe Black** · 10-14-2009 03:03 AM

Originally Posted by EatMyWay2TheTop

We're having a little challenge with some of the guys keeping a log here; namely Flynn, Mattburns, Brihead and anyone that feels like entering it. We're all pretty much in the same ballpark strength wise, I'd say somewhere around 1200-1350 raw. We'll go for it the last week of November and lifts must preferably be recorded on video.

PS: Word on the street is that Chris Mason is offering a sponsorship to the winner*

*That is of course not true

Hey, if you can handle the oprganisation of the competition, we'll definately stump up some prizes for the winners....

I would think it would be a good ideal to nail down the weight classes and people entering by a set date (probably worthwhile having a deadline) and then we know who we're following over the next 6-8 weeks.

Also, drum up a few rules so everyone knows whats expected.

If someone can do that, you'll be happy with our prizes

**Lones Green** · 10-14-2009 03:19 AM

Originally Posted by EatMyWay2TheTop

Nice to see so many people having interest in it. Lones are you in ? I've watched your log occasionally and you're putting up good numbers that'd be nice to get you entering.

I would, but I'm training for a meet right now. Plus I'm a gear whore

**EatMyWay2TheTop** · 10-14-2009 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by Daniel Clough

Hey, if you can handle the oprganisation of the competition, we'll definately stump up some prizes for the winners....

I would think it would be a good ideal to nail down the weight classes and people entering by a set date (probably worthwhile having a deadline) and then we know who we're following over the next 6-8 weeks.

Also, drum up a few rules so everyone knows whats expected.

If someone can do that, you'll be happy with our prizes

Here's what we can do:
- set up 2 or 3 weight classes ( LW & HW or LW; MW & HW)
- get the deadline to Sunday midnight
- get a list of everyone entering it with their BW, best lifts and a link to their training logs if they got one
- ask a couple of pros to volunteer to review the lifts recorded and eventually take a decision if the lift seems illegal (ie a mile high, crazy rebound off the chest, hitching etc...) nothing to drastic but just enough to keep it fair.
- as for the rules I'd say no pause on the chest but if the majority of the lifters entering want one we can do it no problem.

Everybody let me know what you think of the above and if Im missing something and start posting your stats so I can compile it to get something clean and readable.

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