Just registered for my first powerlifting meet...

Hi all,

I just registered for my first ever powerlifting meet on June 22, 2019.
I have recently come off of SSLP and I have begun The Bridge 1.0 this week. My goal for training is to complete The Bridge 1.0 and then do a 12 Week Strength template since that has the peaking/meet prep included.
A few of my stats: 45 years old. 5’9", 205 pounds.
Recent 1RM: Squat 335 lbs, deadlift 315 lbs, bench press 200 lbs, press 160 lbs. My numbers are not that significant but I think with following these programs until meet time, I should have a successful increase.

I’d appreciate any advice on training, nutrition, supplementation that could be useful leading up to a meet.

Thanks in advance!

It’s your first meet, so I’d say just train hard and eat well in accordance of your goals.

I think you’ll likely see good progress if you stick the program.

Only bit of advice is don’t freak out if you hit a few bumps in the road on the bridge. It’s a pretty big shift in training style after the SSLP, and RPE takes some getting used to. So be patient.

Maybe this helps: https://youtu.be/LU5RW0eZCFo