My powerlifting journey

Hey guys,

My name is Hugo and I live in the UK. I have been training for quite a while, but I only started competing quite recently. I did a push-pull competition in 2012 and then on 2013 I competed at a regional of the GBPF, which is the British IPF affiliated federation. I got 195/125/235 @ 93kg Junior.

In 2014 I was living in Brazil so I competed at the CBLB nationals and got 225/135/270 @ 93kg. Then, back in the UK, I competed at Nationals and got 245/145/272.5kg @ 105kg. More recently, last November, I competed again at regional level and got a 250kg Squat. My bench and deadlift weren't as good in that meet because of a shoulder injury.

Here is the video of my 195/125/235 @ 93 in 2013:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isKWYs3TnR4

225/135/270 @ 93 in 2014:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_313R91WP4

245/145/272.5 @ 105 in 2014 as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfu6dpWdC1M

You can follow me on Instagram and watch me on Youtube.


Cheers! :)

3x210kg Snatch Grip Deadlift PB from today! :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvFDF1P2nYI

Very nice deadlift, congrats.

Nice lifting mate, welcome.

Thank you guys! :)

I got a 3x242.5kg Paused Deadlift today!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVqtcdOXyK8

Looking pretty strong there.

Thanks Robert!

I am working hard to get stronger. Chasing that 700kg total!

Here's a 262.5kg Paused Deadlift from yesterday!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl4IMhETNfM

Today I squatted 240kg and did a 5x230kg Sumo. I know I need to improve my Sumo technique but I struggle to get into the right position with the belt on...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABAXHNrg8RI

I am curious to know what training system you apply.
I supose that is not sheiko style.

I'll follow you log.

Diogo de Portugal

Hi Diogo,


I am portuguese too :)


I plan my on training and it is based on auto regulation. I have done sheiko for +2 years, as well as other routines, before starting doing my own thing.


Cheers!

Nice 3x240kg Sumo Deadlift PB. I got to admit, it was hard!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaZ8QLlkxSg

A bit of lifting from the weekend:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVUkp6RWGFY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c_k_brOEkM

Here's a bit of yesterday's work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlADVwDCaS4

Road to Pilsen!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6fbcK96-C0

Looking good. I have the feeling to go squat now.

Work hard on the preparation and good luck.
The effort will reflect in results!  :D

Thanks guys! :)

Today's fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1p0K-vHObo

Looks like a hard day.

It was good :)

Here's some work from yesterday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nm7F0N5LZY

A little comp I did today :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl9NNJJi43o

A little bit of the fun from the last couple of days, including a 250kg Squat:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrGQgHw7mbU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSzCwjSFPvg

255kg Squat from yesterday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_xKd85Pha0

Here is a summary of this week:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRirl2urHYw

Here is a summary of the lifts from last week:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeY-7K2gM54

Are you thinking about the switch to sumo?

Maybe. We'll see how it goes. I have some time now to test things like the sumo deadlift. Just need to get it consistent.

And here is a summary of the lifts from last week:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hVML_J9b_E

Here is a summary of the lifts from last week

27/04/2015:
- 2x240kg Squat

29/04/2015:
- 2x240kg Sumo Deadlift

02/05/2015:
- 10x205kg Squat
- 5x225kg 2 Pause Deadlift

03/05/2015
8x107.5kg Close Grip Bench Press

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RpFYlJzKjw

I see you're using Asics Matflex for the sumo, which model are they, how do you like them?
I was thinking about buying a pair.

They are the Matflex 4.

Really like them. They have a great grip.

They are the Matflex 4.

Really like them. They have a great grip.

I've been trying to buy some in the UK but I can only find the Matflex 3 shipped from Poland.
How did you find the sizing?

I got the same size I use for all shoes in general :)

Here is a summary of the lifts from last week

06/05/2015:
- 215kg Pause Squat

08/05/2015:
- 3x245kg Pause Deadlift

09/05/2015:
- 8x220kg Squat
- 1x135kg Bench Press

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dUnUyMqrD8

I got the same size I use for all shoes in general :)

Thanks for the help! It's useful to know before buying from abroad.
I'm going to try and get them.

Here's my performance at the London Championships from Saturday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYJ2D0TGoEw

:)

Here is a summary of the lifts from last week

11/05/2015:
- 3x250kg Paused Deadlift

13/05/2015:
- 1x142.5kg Bench Press
- 3x240kg Romanian Deadlift

15/05/2015:
- 3x202.5kg Paused Squat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffYy83pYQD0

Here is a summary of the lifts from last week, including a 280kg Deadlift!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjUUwGZNmDA

Nice job on the meet! Looked like you had more in you on deadlift too.

Thanks man! Yeah I didn't want to go all out in that meet. The idea was to get 9/9, but I misheard the ref's commands on the second bench.

By the way the video I posted above has just been fixed. :)

Hey guys,

On the 4th of October I competed in the British Championships.

I got a 260kg squat, a 150kg bench and a 280kg deadlift for a 690kg PB total at 103.9kg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvZJBLc4eIE

It was a great competition and a reminder that I need to get stronger! :)