2014 USPA Camp Pendleton meet write up

It's been a while since i've updated this blog so figured i'd get back into the motion of blogging again. Right here i will include, training, making weight, and the meet. If you have any questions please feel free to leave them in the comment box.

Training: Cube Method
It's a bit too much to give a detailed training write up so i'll give the gist of it
Week 1:
Heavy Squat 2,2,2,2,3@440, Explosive Bench 8x3@205, Repetition Deadlift 1x8@425
Week 2: 
Explosive squat 9x3@330, Heavy bench 5x2@275, Explosive Deadlift 8x3@340
Week 3:
Repetition Squat 2x8@415, Repetition Bench 1x5@255, Heavy Deadlift 5x3@455
Week 4:
Heavy Squat 5x2@470, Explosive Bench 6x2@225, Repetition Deadlift 2x6@465
Week 5:
Explosive Squat 6x2@365, Repetition Bench 6,4@275, Heavy Deadlift 5,5,5@475,495,515
Week 6:
Repetition Squat 1x6@445, Heacy Bench 3,2,1,0@285,325,345,355, Explosive Deadlift 5x2@415
Week 7:
Heavy Squat 1,1,1@505,525,545, Explosive Bench 5x3@245, Repetition Deadlift 1x3@495
Week 8:
Explosive Squat 5x2@385, Repetition PAUSED Bench 5,5,2@275,295,315, Heavy Deadlift 2,1,0@495,545,565 pulled glute and was in pain
Week 9:
Repetition Squat(skipped to let glute heal), Heavy PAUSED Bench 3,2,1@315, 335,350, Explosive Squat(skipped to let glute Heal)
Week 10: 
Be a potato until meet day(January 11,2014)

For accessory work i did deadlift variations(block pulls, deficits, still leg), Squat variations(paused squat, SSB, oly squats), Lunges, Good mornings, GHR, Reverse hypers, Thrusts, Bench variations(closed grip, incline, floor press, pin press,Dumbbells), Weighted Dips, OHP, Seated presses

Making Weight
My weight fluctuates a lot based on how i eat. You guessed it, i eat like shit for the most part. At my high point i weighed 187(thanks to the holidays) and low point i went as low as 173. Making weight was no big deal since all i have to do is clean up my diet. Within a week and half and clean eating i started dropping weight fast even though i was eating chipotle or In-n-Out once a day. The day of the weigh in i ended up weigh in I ended up weighing 173.3. I was a bit disappointed in myself. Had i put effort into dropping water weight I could have made it into the 165 weight class even though i sent in my entry form for 181. LMAO!

Gaining Weight
Since i feel comfortable lifting at around 180's I immediately started eating bagels, peanut butter nutella sandwhiche (thanks to mel) and other carb loaded foods after weigh-ins. The day was filled with plenty of eating and drinking plenty of fluids. By the end of the day i was a bloated mother fucker that resembled the michelin tire guy. If i told you what i weighed you probably wouldn't believe it...190lbs... I may have an eating problem LOL

Meet Day, JANUARY 11, 2014: USPA Camp Pendleton open - 181 raw(knee sleeves)
This is the day that i've been waiting for. Eager and hungry to set PR's and total 1450. The day I trained for has finally arrived and it was time to step on the platform and perform. 9 torturous weeks that i trained for even when fatigued due to work and life...Half the time i was exhausted when i stepped foot in the gym but I still kept pushing with 1 goal in mind - 1450 total. Unfortunately, it didnt happened as planned and 1450 didnt come due to a few misfortunes but no worries (Keep reading and you will find out why). There's always the next meet.

Warming Up
I try to keep warm ups simple and use as little energy as possible.
Squat - 10@bar, 5@135, 3@225, 2@315, 1@405, 1@455
Bench - 10@bar, 5@135, 5@185, 2@225, 1@ 275
Deadlift - 2x5@135, 3@225, 2@315, 1@405, 1@455

ONTO THE PLATFORM
Squat - Opener 501(good lift), 529(good lift and Broke my state record), 534(good lift), 584(no lift, bar rolled back onto wrist and lost the lift as i was trying to roll the bar forward but ended up putting too much strain on wrist)
Now, there was a misunderstanding on my third attempt. I called for 252.5(556) but the score table put me for 242.5(534) This should have an american record had i gotten 556 but yeah...
Bench - Opener 314(good lift), 336(good lift), 363(no lift)
Deadlift - Opener 501(good lift), 556(good lift), 589(no lift)
Total - 1427
2nd place in the 181 Raw Open weight class

PR CITY
Squat - 11lb PR
Bench - 17lb PR
Deadlift - 5lb PR
Total - 33lb PR


Closing
What a great day it was to be out there competing along side my team (Strength Society), members from the gym i train at during the weekdays(Barbell Brigade), and friends. Not only was i focusing on myself but i was there helping these people out wether it was cheering them on, pushing them and trying to make sure they were prepared for their lifts. I was proud to see them out on the platform and enjoying themselves. This is just the beginning of meets for 2014. Here's to the many more meets to come!



Nick Cambero Camp Pendleton Open Highlights (click link for video)

Just squats

Just Deadlifts