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Competition Prep

Peak perfectly for meet day

Smart Meet Preparation

Competition prep is where everything comes together. MyPowerliftingCoach uses proven peaking protocols to ensure you hit the platform at your absolute best, with intelligent opener recommendations based on your training history.

Our competition prep algorithm analyzes your recent training, calculates your competition potential, and guides you through the final weeks leading up to meet day—including taper timing, deload protocols, and attempt selection strategy.

The Peaking Block

Weeks 4-3 Out

Heavy singles and doubles at competition intensity. Testing openers and building confidence with weights you'll see on the platform.

Week 2 Out

Reduced volume with maintained intensity. Final heavy session to lock in technique and groove competition movements.

Meet Week

Light technique work only. Preserve nervous system freshness while keeping movement patterns sharp. Suggested water/weight cut timeline if needed.

Intelligent Opener Selection

Your openers set the tone for the entire meet. Our algorithm calculates safe, confident openers based on:

Training History

What you've consistently hit in training at RPE 7-8

e1RM Calculations

Estimated maxes from recent top sets

Fatigue Status

How recovered you are going into the meet

Safety Margin

Conservative enough to go 9/9 confidently

Meet Day Strategy

1

Opener (90-92%)

A weight you could triple on your worst day. The goal is to build confidence and get on the board.

2

Second Attempt (96-98%)

Close to or matching your gym PR. Secure a solid total before going for broke.

3

Third Attempt (100-103%)

PR territory. Calculated based on how attempts 1-2 moved and your competition potential.

Competition Features

  • Meet date countdown
  • Auto-calculated openers
  • Taper protocol guidance
  • Attempt jump calculator
  • Competition week schedule
  • Post-meet deload planning
Pro Tip

Set your meet date in the app at least 12-16 weeks out. This gives the algorithm enough time to build through hypertrophy, strength, and peaking phases optimally.

Ready to Compete?

Set your meet date and let the algorithm handle the periodization.

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