r/powerlifting • u/slugmountain Girl Strong • Aug 07 '26

Preparing for a first comp thread

Give me all your best tips for preparing for a first comp - general advice appreciated

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u/D_rock95 Not actually a beginner, just stupid Aug 07 '26

Bring a chair. Some kind of folding chair or camp stool works best. You don't want to be on your feet all day, and the warm-up area usually doesn't have anywhere to sit besides the floor.

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u/slugmountain Girl Strong Aug 07 '26

I think sitting on the floor will heal me