13. So you decided to compete in powerlifting.
That's it then. You've made up your mind. You decided to officially become a part of this underground community. I say underground because no matter how many people show up it's still a fraction of the amount of people more popular sports attract. Athletes and/or attendees. Don't let this short intro leave a bitter taste in your mouth. I see myself as somebody who's in love with powerlifting and strength sports. Obsessed even. In over a decade I've competed roughly 30 times: . 24-25 powerlifting contests . 2 Static Monsters contests . 1 strongman contest . 2 grip contests Been a pretty long journey so far. And I'm not regretting it one bit. The good times and the bad times. But back to taking it to the next level. You've done the training, you've torn shirts and shorts, you've iced different areas of your body. You think you got what it takes? Much like most things, powerlifting is surrounded by effort. Your physical, emotional, financial an...