Making the move into multi-ply gear

When I first starting training with Supertraining, you never would have heard me say "yeah, I will give double-ply gear a try." Well, times have changed. With the Fit Expo done and the elite total achieved, I am going to give multi-ply a run. I have an elite total in raw (SPF) and an elite total in single ply (USPA)...so, of course, why not look into multi-ply?

To achieve a pro total in the SPF, I will need a 1650 total. If I can find the right gear for both my deadlift and squat, I should achieve this with little difficulty. However, to be competitive at this level, I will need a total near 2 grand. This, my friends, will take some serious time and effort, especially since my bench sucks so bad. My deadlift compares very nicely to rest of the folks, single or multi-ply. A squat in multi-ply gear should bump up a good amount. My bench, however, needs some work. I can barely stand a tight, uncut single ply...so moving into reinforced bench shirts will probably blow my mind. Your bench is your bench and I have to move it up if I think I have any shot of competing with the "big" boys.

As for my training this week, on Thursday, I did some quick bench work (basic reps and sets) and then today (Saturday) I box squatted with the buffalo bar, using a pair of my teammate's, Greg Buffington, metal ace briefs. I went up to five plates with a couple of chains on each side. The bar moved fast and I was able to achieve a fairly wide stance. As for the gear, the briefs fit a little big on the waist but snug on the legs. I am going to get myself a pair and, if necessary, have them taken in. As soon as I get comfortable, its go time.