APA Battle of the Baddest Open Power Fest

**bigDman** · 08-02-2006, 01:55 PM

As many of you know I am entering my first powerlifting meet on August 19th it is the APA Battle of the Baddest Open Power Fest. It is in Hanover, PA (learn more here
http://apa-wpa.com/battleofthebaddest.pdf) From what I understand it’s a pretty big meet so I was wondering if anyone else on the forums is going or lifting in the meet or if anyone would like to go and/or lift in the meet. It would be cool to meet up, and you could maybe even show me the ropes cause it is my first meet. If anyone is going or plans on going drop me a PM or post here

**powerman2000** · 08-03-2006, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bigDman

As many of you know I am entering my first powerlifting meet on August 19th it is the APA Battle of the Baddest Open Power Fest. It is in Hanover, PA (learn more here
http://apa-wpa.com/battleofthebaddest.pdf) From what I understand it’s a pretty big meet so I was wondering if anyone else on the forums is going or lifting in the meet or if anyone would like to go and/or lift in the meet. It would be cool to meet up, and you could maybe even show me the ropes cause it is my first meet. If anyone is going or plans on going drop me a PM or post here

Don't you have a mentor or someone that is sort of a coach to you that can be with you at the meet?

**bigDman** · 08-03-2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

Don't you have a mentor or someone that is sort of a coach to you that can be with you at the meet?

nope the only person Im sure is coming is my girlfriend and maybe my dad.

**powerman2000** · 08-03-2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bigDman

nope the only person Im sure is coming is my girlfriend and maybe my dad.

That is going to make it more difficult for you then.

You'll need someone to watch the lifter board that lists the order the competitors will be lifting in and it changes all the time because the order always depends on what the attempted amount of weight will be for each attempt at each specific lift. At least they go by weight classes first, but within each weight class the order is set by how much weight you are going to attempt to lift. You may need help also with declaring what weight amount you want each successive attempt to be. For example, after you complete your first squat attempt you'll need to declare what weight you want your 2nd attempt in the squat to be. That will determine how much or how little time you have before your next attempt. Always make you 1st attempt a weight that you know for sure you can lift without any doubt. If you start too high you will not be allowed to go down after missing an attempt so choosing each attempted weight to lift is critical. If you fail to complete at least 1 attempt in all 3 lifts you will "bomb out" and be eliminated from the rest of the meet. Each lifter is only given a few minutes when his name is called to get to the bar and start their attempted lift. If you don't get there in time it will count as a failed attempt. These are just some of the things that you need to know and most guys need help managing so they can remain focused on the lifting and not the b.s. part of the meet. I hope this is helpful to you.

**bigDman** · 08-07-2006, 01:56 PM

cool ill keep that stuff in mind. Any other advice you have would be great

**Peaked_18** · 08-07-2006, 02:32 PM

Consult with Team Sniffy for best results.

**bigDman** · 08-09-2006, 12:36 AM

meet has been cancelled. No meet for me this summer. Maybe next summer

**Trick D** · 08-09-2006, 02:31 AM

Damn that sucks man... keep trying to find a meet.

**DJSTARER** · 08-09-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bigDman

meet has been cancelled. No meet for me this summer. Maybe next summer

can you get to state college PA? There will be a couple meets in the area if your are intrests. They are official APA events held at prisons in the area. I competed in one last year and it was a quality event. It was a qulifying site for me for collegiate nationals (I didn't make the number but it was still fun).

**bigDman** · 08-10-2006, 12:51 AM

no its to far away

**Peaked_18** · 08-10-2006, 12:58 AM

State college is about 3-4 hours away from you?

If there are any meets in your area (whether raw or equipted), still get your reps in. Keep searching bro, you'll get a few close to you.

**bigDman** · 08-10-2006, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Peaked_18

State college is about 3-4 hours away from you?

If there are any meets in your area (whether raw or equipted), still get your reps in. Keep searching bro, you'll get a few close to you.

yea

The problem is I can't drive. So i have to find a meet like 1-2(tops) hours away from me so that my parents will be willing to take me

**DJSTARER** · 08-10-2006, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bigDman

yea

The problem is I can't drive. So i have to find a meet like 1-2(tops) hours away from me so that my parents will be willing to take me

greyhound has service to state college.

08-02-2006, 01:55 PM	#1
bigDman is missing heavy pulls Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,611 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 186	APA Battle of the Baddest Open Power Fest As many of you know I am entering my first powerlifting meet on August 19th it is the APA Battle of the Baddest Open Power Fest. It is in Hanover, PA (learn more here http://apa-wpa.com/battleofthebaddest.pdf) From what I understand it’s a pretty big meet so I was wondering if anyone else on the forums is going or lifting in the meet or if anyone would like to go and/or lift in the meet. It would be cool to meet up, and you could maybe even show me the ropes cause it is my first meet. If anyone is going or plans on going drop me a PM or post here __________________ COME CHECK OUT MY JOURNAL

08-07-2006, 01:56 PM	#5
bigDman is missing heavy pulls Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,611 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 186	cool ill keep that stuff in mind. Any other advice you have would be great __________________ COME CHECK OUT MY JOURNAL

08-09-2006, 12:36 AM	#7
bigDman is missing heavy pulls Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,611 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 186	meet has been cancelled. No meet for me this summer. Maybe next summer __________________ COME CHECK OUT MY JOURNAL

08-10-2006, 12:51 AM	#10
bigDman is missing heavy pulls Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,611 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 186	no its to far away __________________ COME CHECK OUT MY JOURNAL

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08-07-2006, 02:32 PM	#6
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,297 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	Consult with Team Sniffy for best results.

08-10-2006, 12:58 AM	#11
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,297 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	State college is about 3-4 hours away from you? If there are any meets in your area (whether raw or equipted), still get your reps in. Keep searching bro, you'll get a few close to you.