how to prepare for powerlifting meet?

[Frank the tank 456]

in April I would like to compete in a APA powerlifting event. It says that the comp is "drug tested"... How do I plan my next cycle around that? What are they testing for? How do they test? This would be my first official comp. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

The tank

 

[Frank the tank 456]

I'm hoping @insertnamehere and @Docd187123 can chime in here and school me real quick

 

[Docd187123]

I believe the APA has a tested and non-tested division. Register for non-tested and don't worry about it. Don't do a tested division if you're on gear. It's not fair to the other natural competitors.

 

[Frank the tank 456]

I believe the APA has a tested and non-tested division. Register for non-tested and don't worry about it. Don't do a tested division if you're on gear. It's not fair to the other natural competitors.

Thanks for the advice doc. I did not know they had 2 classes. I'm die'n to compete in something. Gotta find me something...

 

[Docd187123]

Thanks for the advice doc. I did not know they had 2 classes. I'm die'n to compete in something. Gotta find me something...

It's what I read online. I don't compete in that fed so I'm not positive. I think if the entry form doesn't mention testing you'll be fine. They should give ppl a heads up.

 

[insertnamehere]

What Doc said - compete in an untested fed.

Powerliftingwatch.com has all the meet dates searchable by state.

 

[Frank the tank 456]

What Doc said - compete in an untested fed.

Powerliftingwatch.com has all the meet dates searchable by state.

Thanks man!

 

[lunk666]

Frank why not just lift open division in a none tested fed? You cant really take numbers off that platform when your lifting against natty guys. There are feds that don't test.

 

[Frank the tank 456]

Frank why not just lift open division in a none tested fed? You cant really take numbers off that platform when your lifting against natty guys. There are feds that don't test.

I'm all about that. I had no idea they had tested and non tested divisions. I'm all about being fair in a comp. I don't know anything about competing. I only know how to pick up heavy weight and put it down
That's why I started this thread so I can get all your guys opinions and insight on the ins and outs of competitive power lifting.
So, what exactly is a fed?

 

[jaymaximus]

Here's a decent begginers article I read awhile back when I decided to make the switch

http://www.elitefts.com/education/n...hing-youll-ever-need-to-know-about-competing/

 

[kaizoku]

Frank if you're still living where I think you are there's a non-tested USPA meet in Dec in Newport, so not too far away. Got a couple buddies competing in that one.

 

[Frank the tank 456]

Frank if you're still living where I think you are there's a non-tested USPA meet in Dec in Newport, so not too far away. Got a couple buddies competing in that one.

That would be sweet! Hopefully the timing would coralate with mine, cuz I'm gonna be back "on" in January. I'm still training for PL rite now. So far so good, however, I like it better when I'm "on"
I'm very interested in this meet bro. Thank you for the heads up.

 

[kaizoku]

Awesome...if you're gonna sign up I'd suggest doing it as soon as you can.
Looks like that one is limited to only 60 lifters.

Would at least be a good start just to get a feel for how a meet goes, what the judges expect, etc, then you can start hitting it hard with gear for the April meet.

 

[Frank the tank 456]

Awesome...if you're gonna sign up I'd suggest doing it as soon as you can.
Looks like that one is limited to only 60 lifters.

Would at least be a good start just to get a feel for how a meet goes, what the judges expect, etc, then you can start hitting it hard with gear for the April meet.

Thanks homie! Much appreciated!