Hardcore Powerlifting Gyms -- Where else PTC Perth

Wendler Cycle 6 week 1: Deadlift night at PTC Perth and new PB tonight in the deadlift!! I am definitely on track for a big 1RM PB at the end of this cycle. Though to be honest hard not to break a PB tonight surrounded by big Dan banging out squats at 195kg, Matty, Josh and Dan Rucci smashing box squats with the cambered bar (think Josh hit 200kg tonight) and a few of the lads flipping tyres!

So you may ask whats the secret to this cycle? Thats easy, the program I am on and the gym I train at. Firstly the switch to Wendler 5/3/1 has been good, particularly as the volume or lack thereof is perfect. I am not slipping into overreaching too often as I would on other programs. Thus far I have only missed prescribed reps on a single set in week 4.

The second obvious success factor is joining PTC Perth. So what makes a good oldschool gym? Lets focus on the equipment you need:

1. Power cages....check!: 5 heavy duty racks with one set up for bands, all have monkey bars and quick release catch bars
2. 3 Olympic platforms for deadlifting, cleans etc...check!: 2 dedicated Olympic platforms
3. Chalk...check! ready and waiting beside the platforms
4. 2 Hardcore bench with catch bars and spot platform....check!: 2 benching locations
5. Bars...check!:  Perfectly new collection of powerlifting bars such as Inzer, Pendlay, Iron edge, Force USA trap bar and fat bar, cambered squat bar and a Texas power bar on the way just to name a few
6. Strong man gear...check!: tractor tyre and sledgehammer, carry racks for farmers walk, kegs (not just for drinking!)
7. Weight Plates....Check!: No bullshit old chipped half weight plates that weigh 2-3 kgs different depending on which set. These are all new Ivanko calibrated plates as well as lots of new bumper plates (Pendlay plates) for the platforms, full selection of incremental 1kg and half kg plate mates
8. Conditioning...check!: ropes, kettle bells (full set), sled
9. Special equipment...check!: Glute ham raise,  torsonator
10. Monolift...heavy duty Australian monolift for all competition squat preparation and training

So this is to name a few...oh and wouldn't it be nice to have a Monolift for comps and non walk out squats...ITS ON ITS WAY!!

This is my question, does your gym have this? Do you live in Perth? Are you training at a crappy box gym where the trainers have polo shirts and badges and tell you to feel the burn?? I don't care where you live in Perth get off your ass and come join us. Just remember you gotta squat, deadlift and bench and be prepared to excel..at this gym you can't help getting better.

Seriously get to PTC Perth and get ready to bring the boom. (UPDATE**** PTC is now changing to 24hr swipe card operation so more convenience more time to lift****!)

Stay Strong

Thomo