Matt - APL Nationals 2022

Lifting Results from APL Nationals 2022

Matt competed in the open under 100 kg sleeved division.

It’s very fitting that during our chat Matt talked about the continual improvements to make squats feel great and enjoying the process and challenge. During nationals after his second squat attempt, his right quad cramped up big time, he managed to settle it down just in time to time to take his third attempt squat, which he narrowly missed.

Comp day Matt finished on:

Squat - 212.5 kg

Bench - 135 kg

Deadlift - 252.5 kg

Total - 600 kg

Since nationals 2022, Matt has been working hard in the gym with a focus on building his base strength, building muscle mass and focusing on body recomposition whilst generally staying fit and active. His numbers are all on the rise even though he is not specifically training towards powerlifting right now. During a recent strength block he squatted 200 kg x 2, benched 137.5 kg x 1, deadlifted 230 kg x 2 and this was all very sub-maximal.