On September 5, we’ll start our annual powerlifting cycle! Powerlifting consists of the “big three” lifts: back squat, bench press, and deadlift. Throughout September & October we’ll focus our strength days on these lifts. We’ll still do some overhead pressing and Olympic lifting, but we’ll see a much higher percentage of the Big Three.
The 9-week cycle will culminate with the “Powerlifting Total” on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8, where you’ll have 3 attempts at each lift to establish a 1 rep max. Your total will be the sum of your back squat + bench press + deadlift. Classes will be 90-minutes long, and we’ll increase the attendance caps so people can partner up with a lifting buddy.
Athletes can choose to sumo deadlift or conventional deadlift – pick whichever one you’re most comfortable with and train that version over the next 2 months!
If you miss a squat, bench or deadlift day over the next 9 weeks, try to make it up at an Open Gym before Nov 8!
Let’s get strong and set some PRs!
