Georgia State Powerlifting Championships, February 10-11

Videos below are the second squat attempt and the second deadlift.

Lifts:

Squat opener, 259, second attempt 275.6 (new state record M3a, 83Kg), failed third at 292.1

Bench opener 192.9, second attempt 198.4, failed third at 215

Deadlift opener 363.8, second attempt 380.3 (new state record M3a, 83Kg), failed third at 402.3

Total 854.3 (new state record M3a, 83 kg)

I'm very happy with this. For one, I hit all my openers easily. Second, the second attempts were all solid, and the squat and deadlift seconds were state records. Third, I went for it on the third lifts. I got the squat up, but bobbled a little. I had bad technique on the bench; let it down too high on my chest--should have made that weight. The 402 deadlift is just a little bridge too far for now, but it's coming.

I had lots of fun. Training mate Kurt got a new American record in deadlift (attaboy!). Training mates Cathy and Barb had great meets. And I felt like I was in the meet mentally and physically all the way through.

Also a shout to Doc, who had his usual amazing performance!

Thanks, Jeff. Great coaching! And thanks to Josh and his crew: this is a really, really well-run meet.