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​Virtual Introduction to Para Powerlifting from Team USA  Para Powerlifting Team Member, Blaze Foster. 

Recorded Zoom training with Q & A 
Passcode: 2mx@t!xk 

Follow up questions from Powerlifting discussion
1.) A total beginner athlete is interested in starting to train for powerlifting at their local gym. What exercises should they do? How many reps of each?

Start with some basics. 
Each Exercise  3-4 sets for about 10-12 reps. Moderate weight. 
 

• Dumbbell Floor Press (How to video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUGDRwge4F8) 
• Tricep Cable Extensions (How to video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDEDaZTEzGE) 
• Dumbbell Rows (How to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roCP6wCXPqo )
• Cable Lat Pulldowns (How to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trZQjegcRx0)
• Video - https://youtu.be/fWdzcbe7c1k?si=O3H8n4ikRc4B1Km9
  • 1:09 - Dumbbell Neutral Grip Bench (4 sets of 5 reps)
  • 2:16 - Close Grip Floor Bench (4-6 sets of 4-6 reps)
  • 3:44 - Seated Tricep Extension (5 sets of 17-20 reps)
  • 4:36 - Explosive Box Push ups (5 sets of 6-8 reps)
• Exercises to strengthen forearms - https://youtu.be/vEkMywUKBJs?si=3XF5DiQHIqkQr7Im
  • 0:49 - Reverse Curl
  • 2:11 - Hammer Curl

At Home:

• Push Ups - Lots of them (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9sTjhN4Z3M)
• Sit - Ups (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMaZGY6CbC4)
• Supermans (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6PJMT2y8GQ)
• Hollow Rocks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7j02V1fIzU)
• Pike Pushups  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7KIrS92Hz0)

2.) Equipment:

• Build your own overlay (see diagram attached)
• Para Powerlifting Bench Strap: Eleiko WPPO Bench Strap, 2 m | Eleiko
• WPPO = World Paralympic Powerlifting bench:   https://eleiko.com/en-us/equipment/benches/competitionbenches/3085532-060-eleiko-wppo-powerlifting-bench-press-charcoal

3.) Before contacting Team USA, check out the latest classifications and records and weight classes

• Classification: https://www.usparapowerlifting.org/classification
• Weight classes: Each gender has 10 weight classes at the Paralympic level. For women, weight classes range from 41 kg. (90 lbs.) to +86 kg. (190 lbs.). For men, they range from 49 kg. (108 lbs.) to 107 kg. (236 lbs.). In each of those classes, an athlete can weigh up to the specific weight listed.
• For more information, check out "Para Sport 101: Everything You Need To Know About Paralympic Powerlifting": https://www.usparapowerlifting.org/news/2023/july/24/para-sport-101-everything-you-need-to-know-about-paralympic-powerlifting
• For information on non-Paralympic World Dwarf Games Powerlifting, check out page 44 of IDSF rules: https://internationaldwarfsportsfederation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IDSF-Rule-Book-2.pdf 

4.) For those interested in qualifying for the National Paralympic Team USA, who should they contact?

• First, reach out to Blaze Foster for questions, recommendation and advice ([email protected]) He can help connect you with Olivia. 
• Olivia Barker:  Manager, Internally Managed Sports: [email protected]

Huge thank you to Blaze for taking the time to share his experience on the Para Powerlifting team and share best practices! 

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