Active glutes will mean your hamstrings aren't having to fight to stabilise your hips, so they'll stop being tight. Candito 6wk (haven't run it myself, but some friends have and they all saw great results, it is hard as shit though) Greg's Bulgarian Method (the only program to actually make my squat feel comfortable, so cheers to that) 20. Powerlifting will help you a lot in BJJ, but BJJ will not help you in powerlifting at all. Reposition hands closer and squeeze traps, rhomboids, and shoulders. It is possible to be strong and [running] fast at the. I can't find anything that explains what exactly that membership fee goes towards. usually, people don't call themselves _____ players unless they play actual league games of some sort, and the same applies here. for weightlifting you could have 2 or 3 simple platforms and some good bars with some colored plates, and some boxes Meaning; LWU: Literatur in Wissenschaft und Unterricht (German: Literature in Science and Teaching) LWU: Local Water Utility (Local Government and Shires Associations; New South Wales, Australia) LWU: Lithuanian Workers' Union (trade union) LWU: Land Warfare University: LWU: Longwood University (Farmville, VA) LWU: Logical Work Unit Powerlifting and Realistic Expectations. 1arm3dScissor • 9 yr. This means there is likely only one person on the planet capable of this feat of strength. ago. All open American Records must be tested. The chase is better than the catch. Day 7: Long slow distance run. Thus far my squats are feeling stronger, especially with the rep work. Would love some advice from some experienced lifters. The other, we can ignore technique, within reason, as long as they are safe and lifting within the rules, and we can load it with heavier weights. Also keep in mind that things like percentage of 1RM aren't really "objective" measures. I'm currently running my second cycle and I'm on week 2. These lifts are usually all-time world records. Call of Duty: Warzone Hollow Knight: Silksong Watch Dogs: Legion. There are some individuals that have successfully crossed over, but they are the exception. Eblien M | 805kg | 120kg | 462. I'm quite minimalist in my workouts. Current gym max 415 / 285 / 465 (sq/bnch/dl). 5. Beginners who just want to get in shape are being told to lift in a specific way to gain advantage against rules in a sport they barely know exists. Only really have time for one solid leg session per week in this training cycle, so the 5x5 heavy day works. It doesn't mean you have to ref, it is just a good way to learn the rules and the sport. I need something that can factor in weird exercises so I can input a custom exercise, and then factors in sets, Reps, and RPE, all while making sure I stay within the limits of the Prilepin Chart to not overtrain. Meal 4 Whatever i want pretraining, 1400-2000 calories. You get more work done (3x a week frequency) without spending every waking day in the gym. Their next step up is the heavy. Took 225 as an easy opener, Then jumped up to 240 which is the first video in the post and finished with 247. There can be a two-flight. KotakuInAction is the main hub for GamerGate on Reddit and welcomes…Right around the 2005-2006, equipped/geared lifting was huge. poler_bear • 8 yr. Advertisement Coins. But if you want to lift heavy ass weight and be the top dog, generally the heavier body weight the better. ago. Compete at 242. 1 / 3. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Practice lifts with commands. The work that can lead to fatigue can be helpful as per seen in programs where you intentionally over-reach followed by a strategic deload. Other "cons" for me would be flexibility, recovery time, and high caloric dieting. Week 7: 4 x 4 (55% of 1-RM) Week 8: Deload (50% of 1-RM) Week 9: 4 x 3 (75% of 1-RM) Week 10: 3 x 2 (90% OF 1-RM) This is a basic program to allow you to progress quickly. On a single Exercise: German Volume (10x10) on front squats with 45-60 seconds rest or Back squat to 100 reps as fast as possible with 30-90 seconds rest During one summer I trained twice a day on most days (was in the gym 10-11 times a week, took sundays off): doing powerlifting in the mourning and bodybuilding type stuff in the eveningPowerlifting and bodybuilding focus on singular goals. In your case, this may not work. · Ed Coan had four of the deadlift records. 20. I have been 6 months out from powerlifting due to the pain, he said it may take 1-2 years to completely heal ASSUMING the pain does not relapse. UHF (9wk preferably, but 5wk works too) Candito 6wk (haven't run it myself, but some friends have and they all saw great results, it is hard as shit though) Greg's Bulgarian Method (the only program to actually make my squat feel comfortable, so cheers to that) The IPF was the original and only powerlifting federation in the early 70's. AMRAP: As Many reps/Rounds as Possible. Nearly everything that is complained about with regard to an individual lift or a lifter's performance is an inconsistency in applying the rules that ALREADY exist. Don't put your complaints on media, and trash the refs or the Fed. the meta for women is drastically and quickly growing/changing due to the sport becoming more popular and attainable for women specifically in the last few years. The GZCL Method, widely popularized and shared on Reddit, has been highly regarded as one of the best frameworks designed for use by powerlifters,. The -125s, -140s and +140s were unimpressive at nats, and a lot of the lifters in the 110s should have been put in a common weightclass. Crossfit basics - bumper plates, can definitely use some of the strongman equipment listed above. That these exercises are the ones that will make climbing stairs easier, carrying loads easier, etc. The goal is to re-enforce that bench press is a test of strength. Marisa India is a world class power lifter in the 52 kg class at 5’ tall. It's the only lift where previous knee procedures don't affect me in some way, which means I can do it pain free much more often than squat or deadlift. There can be a two-flight. eh, for professional lifters at the top of the sport, they're sortof right. Powerlifting "physique" really just comes down to body fat. ago. How is any adult training on bench and not putting up more than 100 pounds a single time? Perhaps I just didn't know the disparity between male and female upper body. Several reasons. 249 comments. Gym numbers: Your Squat is better or equal than 58%. I went from 330lbs to 190lbs. But looking at it from a purely raw powerlifting improvement perspective, here is what I do not agree with. This is a 2. Lwu was butter. I enjoyed the program's focus on full-body workouts throughout the 16 weeks, and variation of different 4 week blocks to provide slight differences in main lifts. . That these exercises are the ones that will make climbing stairs easier, carrying loads easier, etc. 05 before bed. mbovenizer • F | 312. Personally though I think having a dedicated training crew is the most optimal. Join. So I figured I should make a video about it and maybe it would directly be of benefit to a powerlifting community that I think is one of the best- if not the. Powerbuilding is a combination of two training methods: powerlifting and bodybuilding. Strength can be represented by moving the atlas stones, power represented by the keg toss. This is a sub for the sport of powerlifting. 2. This rerun of the first week felt more difficult compared to the first run of the. In a nutshell. A good example can be seen in strongman competitions. The eccentric portion of the bench press is the descending movement. At 6'5" and 215lbs, I have a lean figure. Inspired by u/oakleypowerlifting's post showing the distribution of men's max bench press I decided to make similar charts for all lifts and totals for both men and women. This is a relatively cheap hobby and quality gear lasts many years. ago. honestly, just go compete. In both blocks you'd do one of Competition Pause Bench, 2 Count Pause. PreparationProof3500 • • 2 yr. loldansaid • 6 yr. Both blocks had bench press or a close variation each workout. In which case a longer torso (or a longer femur). Previously, I ran gzcl programs a lot (UHF, JnT 2. I cycled to the gym for 3 years straight with a 35min distance each way, meaning I spend 70min on my bike additionally to my normal powerlifting training. 1. WS is a form of conjugate training done by those who Louie trains, but conjugate is a periodization philosophy that can be done differently than what. Row machine on bench and over head press day 12 mins and farmers carries on deadlift day same sets as prowler. Cross one leg over the other while maintaining hands on the ground trying to keep shoulders down. Week 2 the same rep scheme with a 7%. 1:1,000,000,000 – This is a ‘one in a billion’ lift which means just a few people in the entire world have ever achieved this feat. 4 Days Out: Same as Day 5. 6x National Champion, Zack McCarley, AMA Post Qs here. Most powerlifting hypertrophy blocks are more off season, and people will run them then move into a strength/peaking phase. IPF Points are stupid and new Wilks is far too controversial to say the least. March 18, 2016. A 1500 pound 3-lift total is a huge accomplishment, and will be hard to beat at most local, natural powerlifting meets. This applies regardless of the lifter's total, since Wilks is determined by (total / (weird polynomial thingy that factors in bodyweight)). In person coaching is definitely worth it. Gzcl is. Open Powerlifting DOTS Data, Graphed. Now I can't say what you really need to do to be labelled as a "powerlifter" but from this logic any person could just go compete once and be a powerlifter while somebody who has been lifting for years, is much stronger, and has the right. Your strength levels land you in the top 1% of humanity. Ohio Power Bar (Stainless Steel), $425 USD. a powerlifting gym. Squat: 5x275 / 5x320. [deleted] • 9 yr. Never squatted until a few years after when I was already like 20 years old. The-Kahuna • 6 yr. March 18, 2016. Some days it was hard to eat enough. SS is not a long term programOimChimes • Enthusiast • 1 yr. I was supposed to take this year easy but so far I've done the full pro raw meet at the usapl summer showdown, the pro equipped deadlift at the same competition, the NAPF championships in Canada, got invited to bench nationals and another NAPF meet in brazil, I am doing Raw Nationals in October and then probably Maryland states as well if I can. Niyonnie • 6 mo. DOTS seems generally the most approved of when new coefficients have been discussed in the past. Common Powerlifting terms for beginners. Think exorcism arch and ridiculously wide sumo deadlift. Some people say biological sex doesn't exist. I did my first powerlifting meet 11 months ago (Aug/2013) with a total of 460kg which when I started actually training properly. For an advanced lifter, adding 50 pounds is much harder, so he has to get stronger and bigger to continue to progress at a steady pace. You focus on strength, on becoming indestructible. The relevant constraints for these internal forces are the rate of bond formation and release, which have nonzero time constants. Su Dajin (169 lbs, China) squatting 572 lbs x2 who is China's C or D squad. i will say that doing do sprints thinking they will give you an appreciable amount of muscle or raw strength gain. Also u/mattgoldsmith, Best Belts have single stitching whereas Inzer has double stitching and their rivets look different. I started eating more, and in the process, I’ve gained 8lbs or more of pure muscle. Squatting to the depth at which the hamstrings are resting on, or touching, the calves. Haha I love Bruckner 8! So happy that someone made a classical playlist. Members Online my absolute best deadlift set to date - 405 x 5 @ 168lbs, hopefully it counts since i wasnt to deadlift from the floor :/Feet flat on the floor for bench. If I'm getting your meaning correctly - Week 1, you would perform the lifts or variants of the lifts using 5-8 reps and a 5% fatigue drop. 1. I remember some APF Senior Nationals that had 200+ lifters. I've been lifting weights for a year now and more strength-oriented for half a year. 1 Day Out: Drop all sodium at 36 hours out. I’m super uncoordinated, so I find powerlifting chill but the Olympic lifts are hard for me to do well. For LW we have found 332 definitions. ago. They aren't claiming that all power lifters juice, but are claiming that the top guys do, and that at the same height as them, natty lifters will never get the same LBM. From there, they recover and are ready for the meet. The record now is 300lbs higher than it was a decade ago. No. Powerlifting is about lifting the most weight within the confines of the rules be in geared or raw. Scoop some nut butter into smoothies. plug your numbers into a wilks calculator to see where you stand. bench: wave 40-60% for 10-20 sets of 3-5. Some of the east coast meet directors are salvaging the meets/planning new ones to help get lifters on the platform, and the Emrich's (South Carolina) and Spohrers (North Carolina) are working with Steve to make North Americans happen, hopefully it does so lifters' training doesn't go to waste! 11. Got into PL a couple of years later, and am going to do my first comp in August, just a couple of months before turning 35. After listening to something by Rip where he told a guy abouy 6'5 that " a competitive lifter your height is likey going to weigh 300lbs and have a 60 inch chest", i figured i need to atleast get up. . Most are white, conservative men. Heavy, heavy partials does miracles to build tendon & ligament strength, bone density, and gives a great CNS overload response. These are the cues that seem to do the trick for me! The tighter the set up, the lighter the weight feels and the easier it will be to get through the set! Week 2: 4x3@95%, rest four days, 3x2@97%. Just because your lifts are going up it doesn't mean you're training in an optimal manner. 140kgPowerSmith • 7 yr. For someone who is thinking. ago. It seemed like there was a lot of interest in seeing that data plotted up so here you go. Athletes who utilize a powerbuilding framework for their training don’t stubbornly limit themselves to one set of goals or. Go at least 3 times a week and make it part of your life. Raw lifting is actually new, not the other way around. @galejaime got 1st place yesterday! She’s 64 years old w/ a metal plate in her lower back and neck is fused. Word though, the usapl meets near me are fun to watch but hella stressful to lift in because the director never tells competitors what platform is which. 7kgs. The Bulgarians are known for using very specific training in weightlifting, for example. Light hammer curls superset with front raises for 4-5 sets. x5 -> 345 lbs. In my own experience, and me loving RPE/RIR autoregulation, I found great success with the powerlifting AI template. I don't think he's telling you to stop. DEC 2010 Link. To me, strength is the limit of what you can move/lift, while power is how explosive you can be while applying your strength. 132+66=198 ounces. all play a role of course, but much less important one than genetics. Very Strong. Lastly, I externally rotate my feet against the floor. 8. No point in over thinking things at this point. Have set 13 State records (only two are still standing) and been to Nationals twice. ; What does LW mean? We know 332 definitions for LW abbreviation or acronym in 8 categories. I ran Calgary Barbell's 8 week program into my meet last weekend. x4 Bench: 315 lbs. If you've followed points 1 and 2, it. So a lot of the training is higher weight and lower reps, but you should still vary your training and go through hypertrophy blocks. (Kind of like bjj and judo). "Best. Flights are the smallest group of lifters who will lift together every round. 6. You can use last week's numbers to calculate a reasonable idea of what to lift this week. When you have the time to cycle, do it. This is a literal requirement – eg: with 51 competitors, 6 tests must be done. This was the first time I used RPE consistently and I tend to overshoot by 0. i. Hi guys! Just wanted to ask what you would advise someone who is currently switching from PL to Olympic Weightlifting. add 10kg more and think hmmm why not use these new sniffing salts i kid you not it was like a flashbang omg my head was kalaas and my ear was ringing for an hour bose and eyes in ruins I don't really get the argument of gear not being a true test of strength. No. Usapl its 85 dollars for a meet llus a 40 dollar annual membership fee. Love my bodybuilding brothers and sisters <3; I'll join you guys someday <3. Powerlifting actually does mean it has to be heavy for you. 5 hours as well. It's also open 24/7 if I opt in for my own key. ago. Jacked and Tan 2. My own critiques would include the lack of proper SFR-management on different exercises relating to the same muscle/specificity category, e. greatslyfer Team Reem • 8 yr. Your actual max changes on any given day, so that "70%" on paper likely isn't actually 70% on the day. Weigh-in Day: As little as possible. ago. The other, we can ignore technique, within reason, as long as they are safe and lifting within the rules, and we can load it with heavier weights. 3x20 leg press has been my one secret that trainers hate. 400 is world class? Powerlifting is a hobby. Us as powerlifters we need more muscles to become stronger! Anyways to my fellow powerlifting bretherins whenever you get injured be sure to use machines and do. There's different ways to move that weight, like bench, but you get 3 chances to lift as much as you can. Fast twitch type 2 fibers have a greater growth potential than slow twitch. In an out of the gym sense, it's feeling lethargic and tired, but not necessarily due to lack of sleep. 533 kg and for men's equipped bench it is 24. There are many possibilities for set rep schemes with that layout. Powerlifting Weightlifting Sports. 3 vs 2. Man, shut the fuck up. Most sane people are still asleep by the time you'll be done with your session. Both sports take a long time to recover from (both require a lot of recovery time) meaning you will not be able to get in a lot of sessions per week in both sports so your strength will suffer or your BJJ technique will not progress as fast. SS is not a long term program OimChimes • Enthusiast • 1 yr. 5 hours more sleep a night than you will micro managing your training to the exact kilo, or rpe. The only problem is if your powerlifting and competing you will have somewhat lacklustre cardio. This thread is archived. But the body adapts to the stresses we place on it over time, so long as we progress those. x3 (over under) I made the switch to Powerlifting AI after my first general strength block of Powerbuilding, because I had a meet planned for Feb 2021. Low impact shit that only stresses what you want it to. I tried one of those normal Nike ones people use for football that covers the front teeth and had a hard time getting enough air in. That's just not true. 1. For example, 7 sets x 3 reps at a lower percentage. season cut down on most accessory work (to help manage general fatigue) and use Frisbee as your accessories/GPP. Sometimes going in and getting the work done in a timely manner is almost always more important. 0, the first 6 week cycle on repeat. Well if you take a 3" Best Belt and claim it's Inzer, then they may notice since Inzer doesn't make 3" belts. Arsenal F. slightly less, and your points are negative. Stop powerlifting. POWERLIFTING Progress from Powerbuilding to Powerlifting: Squats: 450 lbs. Since his height increases by a factor of 2, his weight will scale up by a factor of 8, since 2 3 = 8, and he'll end up weighing 800lbs. That was the absolute worst (or best since it's an example) of hitching I've seen in a long time. Powerlifting belts tend to be quite thick if you buy a quality one. I prefer to work over the course of months between light work and heavy work. 490K subscribers in the powerlifting community. 2. 3. Full body is superior for most people. As a more realistic example, imagine that I'm the magic man. . Intensity block is the same, just with 1-4 as the rep scheme. but. Basically any name you've heard of in bodybulding, powerlifting, strongman they probably shouldn't be running a mile+ but that doesn't mean you shouldn't. Get pants with the longest inseam possible. From the USAPL: “USA Powerlifting requires all Meet Directors to drug test a minimum of 10% of the competitors participat-ing in every sanctioned event. I think you've got it backwards. Leading-Fun8041. Finished with a 515kg and 371 Wilks total. 74m. My reasoning for all this is if your that much into health/fitness even if its only the strength part your interested in if your lifting numbers aren't that great its kind of pathetic to not. I tend to explain that I like lifting for the most weight possible. The Real Housewives of Atlanta. It's such a niche thing, but it seemed so appropriate to me. I have a bunch of stuff I can add, too. Weighed in at 82. I see a lot of contridicting writing about eating and powerlifting. Bench and Deadlift, you can significantly modify by manipulating leverage to reduce range of motion and take sometimes a fairly large element of strength out of it. Usapl its 85 dollars for a meet llus a 40 dollar annual membership fee. There's a reason that men and women are separated in the first place: men obviously have an advantage, especially in upper body strength. But at the same time, many people could use a. Get a scedule that works for you, it dosen't need to be powerlifting, maybe bodybuilding suits your goals more. I've never had a coach in the conventional. Lifting heavy ass shit is also my favourite way to vent when distressed :)It started with a meeting on March 1, 1997 between the current US affiliate, the USPF, the organization then known as the American Drug-Free Powerlifting Association (ADFPA). These deadlift specialists bench and squat, are a lot of the times not up to par with their deadlift. Then I would stand in front of the bench, unrack the bar and perfrom my rows. All World Records must be tested. I know a guy that is legit 7 feet 2 inches and I know a guy that's 5ft5. The OpenPowerlifting project aims to create a permanent, accurate, convenient, accessible, open archive of the world's powerlifting data. example workout 1: 355# for 10 singles. for men's classic 3-lift, if you weigh about 15. If you go by that definition, then Sheiko's beginner programs will not count as powerlifting novice programs as well As u/arceushero said, just milk it as much as you can and move on. I had been lifting (Bro curls and push ups)/running (2-4 miles at a crack) for about 5 years and was in pretty good shape out of school but just finished 2 years of residency and was very out of shape. The elbows should not be pointing directly in the direction of. Powerlifting is more than a sport, it's a mentality. C. Nobody at the meet is going to laugh at you or anything. Same thing. Powerlifting is checkers oly lifting is chess. Everyone watches the old royce gracie videos and thinks that even a purple belt @ 140 lbs will submit a 230 lb athlete with a few months of learning the basics (how to prevent an arm bar etc). Height represents intensity (weight) and width represents volume. The relevant constraints for these internal forces are the rate of bond formation and release, which have nonzero time constants. ago. I did the Reps to Failure program, with the standard powerlifting type rep scheme for the primary movement each day, and the hypertrophy rep scheme for the secondary movement. add 10kg more and think hmmm why not use these new sniffing salts i kid you not it was like a flashbang omg my head was kalaas and my ear was ringing for an. 300 wilks is a decent score, 350 is pretty damn good, and 400 is pretty much world class. 3. Sumo will make your conventional stronger if you train it a cycle. Generally break up training into 4-6 weeks of volume, 6-8 weeks of strength building, and 6 weeks of peaking. 4 lbs over 5 days out seems like what I'd want. I'd like to thank this subreddit for the overall atmosphere and helpful tips, some of you have messaged. If you're worried water loading won't be enough you can also cut back on your carbs 2 days out. The_Amp_Walrus • 2 yr. 600 is good. There are a few programs on here. This is a simple calculator for people who do RPE-based training. They do not move physically closer but they scrunch up my foot to form a better arch. 80%-90% maxes for reps, or just going for maxes in general. I regularly drink 4L/day and drink 11L on the high day and it has. That's enough sciencing for them for one day. Train both strength and technique. Once you have weighed in, I strongly suggest having. That's not a sport suffering, that's a sport succeeding. Unrack, two steps back. Browse the list of 118 Powerlifting acronyms and abbreviations with their meanings and definitions. 5 - 1 RPE. I believe it's mostly training though train hard and you'll see results. We will be inviting all ages in the raw and equipped divisions, full power and bench only. It kinda acts as a secondary fuel tank, ATP being the primary one. PH3 is a wonderful program and I actually ran the first week again with some changes in the accessories. Progress Post: from 58kg to ~75kg at 1. This is so true. Most popular Powerlifting abbreviations updated in November 2023. Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise Blog Careers Press. xiaon • 7 yr. ago. Now that you're looking at ridiculously long pants, find the smallest waist size that fits your thighs. It is very rare where a lifter/coach will win using this tactic. Does anyone know what "LWU" means? I've been seeing people caption their bench press videos with "LWU -insert weight-", like "LWU 385x2" Anyone know. Directions 2 and 3 can very quickly ruin your life, and will almost. MechanicalHorse • 6 mo. Suits were originally promoted for safety, and later people took advantage of it to get a higher total. plug your numbers into a wilks calculator to see where you stand. 2. Training in the 1-5 rep range you'd. In my order its gotta be: *Straps *knee wraps *belt ( I don't own one) *wrist wraps (don't own any) Etc. Strongman basics - should have axles, 1-2 logs, stones and platforms, tires in various weights, farmers handles, sleds, anything else is a bonus. On average, female:male PL records lags behind WL female:male by 10%. Powerlifting is a sport where you try to lift the most weight possible, for just a single rep. I took a few years off from specific focused strength training to do mma and more athletic things. I mean, there's just more weight on the bar, other than that it's the same shit. • For the purpose of fairness across timezones this thread works on a 20hr cycle and as such may sometimes appear twice on the same day. This has not failed me yet with any of my athletes. What does LW Stand For in Internet Slang, Chat Texting & Subculture ?. 357 kg, and. G5 yeezy 350 are realy good for the price but I would go with lw for 700’s. 5 kg PR over my gym best and a 10 kg PR over my meet best. If they compete on Sunday, Monday is the squat, Wednesday is bench and Thursday is the deadlift, and 80% for the starter for squat. opened at 97%, second @ 103. Please look for. You can see my numbers I hit in a meet about 2 months ago in my flair. sprinting and jumping primes your body to get good at going 0-100 which is useful in all three powerlifts. theNightblade Powerlifting • 12 yr. The arched position actually better activates your lower pecs. Similar to an arch in benchpress where the traps are planted and scapula pull toward the feet and the feet push up towards the traps. Commit to a meet. 474K subscribers in the powerlifting community. It is a new, fun, necessary sounding type of fitness, that makes people believe that this type of working out will help them live better, stronger, every day lives. effective immediately there will be no Approved List of apparel, i. Height represents intensity (weight) and width represents volume. I made good progress on nsuns. 2lbs bench, and 260lbs deadlift. Those that started BJJ after/while doing powerlifting, did you notice a significant drop in PRs, and generally feel weaker? Is there a good balance…Started adding powerlifting to my normal gym routine around 2 years ago. Thanks bro - I have PK 700v2 and they’re super nice. Don't feel like you have to train with other people every single session. ago. So for the first few weeks, you may need to just use a standard 20lb bar or dumbells. org. These lifts are usually all-time world records. As a sport, it's very simple to learn and pick up. for strongman you could add a log, a yoke, some farmers handles, and maybe an atlas stone or two. 2: Powerlifting is fractious, and we don't have a single unifying body that covers the scope of events and permutations of the sport. Cons: You will not be as awake as you could be. In an out of the gym sense, it's feeling lethargic and tired, but not necessarily due to lack of sleep. Just because you can lift a lot doesn't mean you can lift a lot properly. Edit for clarification: BF% isn't the only difference. Moving Forward: I want to compete in a powerlifting meet as soon as I bring my numbers up in my lifts a bit more. ATG – Abbreviation of “ass to grass”.