20 Oct Brian Carroll Precontest – last real training session

I’m currently training for the RPS Meet in FT Lauderdale, Oct 25. I’m at about 2 weeks out.

Weight has stabilized between 264-267 without too much effort. Once I cut out the crap at night, I should drop down to 260 pretty easily, but I dont want to do that now because I feel good, and my gear fits well at this weight.

I’m going to compete at 242, as I feel better there, overall.

For the full story of why I decided to go 242, read this: A Look in the Mirror, Part 1

Warm-up:
Mcgill Big 3
BW squats
KB swing

Training from last Wed

Pretty much coasted on this one, but still go the work done. Conditioning is very good right now, but this probably greatly due to the loss of BF and being healthier overall.

Training:
Mcgill chins: 20 singles
Barbell rack row: 3×6
BB piston squat: 3×8
GHR: 3×10
One arm KB swing: 3×15
Hammer curl: 3×15

Easy day, but finished what I needed. If it’s not done or ready by now, it wont be ready so thats why I say have an offseason and do what you need to do during your precontest. The last 3 weeks you’re basically just working with what you’ve built, not really building or gaining anything other than confidence.

In another post, i’m going to outline my cut and what I’m looking to do over the next few day and talk about openers and the meet etc.

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Brian Carroll

Brian is a world-class powerlifter with over two decades of elite and pro-level powerlifting under his belt. Coming back from a devastating back injury in 2012 that broke multiple bones and that most experts said he would never recover from, he has returned to the pinnacle of world-class lifting (while 100% pain and symptom-free) and is now dedicated to helping others avoid the same mistakes that he made in the past through private and group coaching in Jacksonville, FL. Brian’s impressive recovery has given him the opportunity to teach and deliver talks to physical therapists, chiropractors, medical doctors, professional strength & conditioning coaches and experts from all facets of sport, on how to avoid injury, while building anti-fragile strength and resilience in athletes.

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