Mike Anderson Powerlifting Training Log

[MonsterMike]

I am new to the forum and this will be my first post! A little about me: I am a 23 yr old powerlifter from Texas. I am the head powerlifting coach at Coontail Barbell. You can check my videos out on youtube @ youtube.com/user/gablebarber I have a pro total and have competed @ 132, 148, and 165. I won the 2009 WPA World Title and was Best Lifter for the meet. I recently won the 2010 Powerstation Pro/AM 148 Class Pro division. I am also a UPA World Junior Record Holder. I am currently training for APF Junior Nationals in about 3 weeks! Now for the good stuff:

4-28-11

Bench:

Today was my last heavy bench day:

bar for 2x10
135 1x10
225 1x5
315 1x1 off a 2 bd.

Added Inzer denim

315 x2 off 3 bd
405 x1 off 2 bd
405 x1 off 1 bd
425 x2 off 2 bd

DONE! The WPC World Record is 396 on bench....I plan to open at 407! I was really trying to dial in my technique with the shirt, especially because I am down 9 lbs already!

[Abaddon]

Welcome to the forum Mike - I am looking forward to reading about your training.

[BendtheBar]

Welcome to the forum MM. Looking forward to seeing you smash some PRs.

[MonsterMike]

Today was cardio.....A little more about me: I walk anywhere from 170-145 lbs on the year depending on what meet, class, ect ect.....Over the past few years I have gotten it down to a science on how to drop my body weight into a lower weight class. I know exactly how much water I can cut, how long it will take, how to replenish, and how to diet down. I want to compete at 148...and right now I am about 164, so I know right now I can cut all the water (10%) an be okay, however...it is not at all comfortable. Being that I am still 3 weeks out, I will try to diet down more. my goal is to cut about 7-8% in water weight.....my diet is not drastic, but clean...mainly...I do 30 min cardio in the morning, bright and early (6am) and on an empty stomach...I usually take 2 b-12 pills and 2 green tea extracts before I go. I go back in the evening and do a higher intensity session of 45min-1 hr. I do this 4 times a week....usually I can maintain a weight and eat whatever, whenever by doing this.....I'll try to post something soon about how I cut weight, I know alot of people want to know the tricks of the trade, so hopefully I can give them some ideas to help!

[big_swede]

Great to have you onboard! Welcome to MAB!

[Szelago]

Welcome MM.
Looks like this gonna be a fun log!

[MonsterMike]

Thanks everyone!

[MonsterMike]

deadlift day:

I will pull my opener full gear in a few days, so today was just speed work. I did 225 with a mini band for 12 doubles. I really tried to focus on my technique. I also did 2 30 min cardio sessions. A lot of what I am doing now is deloading and resting for the meet...at this point in the training, I know I am likely not going to get any "stronger", but dialing in my technique and getting my mind right is going to be the keys to my success.

[gaspers04]

Nice solid work Mike.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by MonsterMike

deadlift day:

I will pull my opener full gear in a few days, so today was just speed work. I did 225 with a mini band for 12 doubles. I really tried to focus on my technique. I also did 2 30 min cardio sessions. A lot of what I am doing now is deloading and resting for the meet...at this point in the training, I know I am likely not going to get any "stronger", but dialing in my technique and getting my mind right is going to be the keys to my success.

Great attitude. Keep charging hard.