Preparing for Your First Powerlifting Meet

[MerovBit]

Preparing for a powerlifting meet takes more than getting stronger I’d focus on practising commands, planning attempts and getting comfortable with the competition setup I think the biggest goal is to arrive prepared, stay calm and enjoy seeing what your training has built.

[Axa_PeakPhysique]

Practising the commands beforehand is something I’d definitely recommend you don't want those little details catching you off guard on meet day.

[AD91]

I’d rather open with a weight I know I can lift confidently than risk bombing out early.

[Mike_mike]

Keeping a training log has helped me understand which lifts are reliable specially when I'm feeling tired.

[Gymlife7]

Anyone else get nervous before testing a heavy single? I feel like learning to manage that pressure is part of the process.

[Rock Builds]

Don't underestimate sleep during meet week I feel so much better going into a heavy session when I've had a few good nights of rest.