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Ready to Compete? How to Train, Peak, and Dominate a Lifting Meet
Category: Health
Duration: 00:39:39
Publish Date: 2025-08-26 09:00:00
Description:

Ready to compete? In this episode of our Strength With Purpose series, Barbell Logic coaches Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson break down how to train and prepare for a powerlifting meet—from setting your timeline and peaking properly to managing stress, rules, travel, and equipment. You’ll learn how meet prep differs from general strength training, how to avoid common first-time mistakes, and how to approach meet day with clarity and confidence. Whether you're chasing a PR or simply want to step on the platform, this episode is packed with actionable coaching advice for lifters who care about health, strength, longevity, and competing with purpose.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to shift from general strength training to powerlifting competition prep

  • Ideal meet prep timelines (why 6 months is best—but 6 weeks can work)

  • How to peak and taper each lift for maximum results

  • What to expect from rules, weigh-ins, and meet-day logistics

  • How to manage life stress, travel, and realistic expectations

  • The role of strategy, openers, handlers, and pacing on meet day

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: caffeine-free Squirt, dead rats, and deadlifts 02:30 – Ready to compete? Why competition training is different 04:00 – Ideal meet prep timelines: 6 months, 6 weeks, or 6 days 08:00 – Peaking and tapering: testing what works for you 11:00 – Niki’s meet prep: chasing PRs, real-life planning, and equipment updates 16:00 – Weight class strategy: to cut or not to cut? 20:00 – The importance of heavy singles in competition prep 24:00 – Managing fatigue, volume, and travel while training 30:00 – Meet day 101: weigh-ins, warmups, and avoiding burnout 34:00 – Powerlifting vs. weightlifting meet formats explained 37:00 – Attempt selection strategies: 9-for-9 or PR-focused? 39:00 – Final thoughts and where to get coaching help
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