Juggernaut AI Meet Prep Week 15 - USAPL Rhode Island State Championships

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[@JuggernautTrainingSystems]

Great job!

[@BasementBrandon]

Appreciate yall!

[@PaceWC]

I usually agree with red lights but most of yours left me so confused on the IG post. Either way a fantastic meet!

[@BasementBrandon]

I felt like the first squat was good, but I'm obviously biased lol

[@twistedbarbell3950]

@@BasementBrandon I will settle this for the masses when I put out my video in a day or two! I pause it at the bottom and freeze for all to see he hit proper depth by having the top of his quads parallel with the ground. I was surprised with the red light, but as you see here he didn’t let it throw him off. Unless Brandon would have gone for a heavier final attempt (and hit it), it didn’t seem to affect his success at this meet.

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Thanks for the props my dude (and promotion of my channel)! It’s neither here nor there at this point, but you hit proper depth on the 1st squat attempt and when you freeze the video at your lowest point, the tops of your quads are parallel with the ground! Not claiming bad judgment, but if you look at the position of the left judge, she has to do a peekaboo look through the 2 spotters and she changes her position for your 2nd & 3rd attempts, rightfully so. Nonetheless, the total at your current weight is fantastic. You actually proved you can lean down and drop weight, while gaining strength!

[@BasementBrandon]

Striving to be that example of not looking like you lift :)

[@brandonhoover2120]

Transformer bar time now!

[@BasementBrandon]

Yessir!

[@rodneyherbison3448]

On the 3rd deadlift, the red light on the bar under the circular red light indicates either “Failure to lock the knees straight at the completion of the lift.” or “Failure to stand erect with the shoulders back.” (see pages 16 & 17 of the USAPL Technical Rules book).

[@BasementBrandon]

I get that, but it's not very usual for both side judges to give whites and the front to redlight it on something like that.

[@NoFate247]

Very Few people sign up and take part in any type of competition. Great job and love these follow up style videos.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks my brother! Got to walk the walk!

[@michaelmayers3622]

I would want to compete one day but so much cheating goes on

[@BusinessAndFitness]

Proud of you, father. ❤️

[@BasementBrandon]

Gonna spend that social security check on supps.

[@reginaldchesterfield8110]

Ah, youre one of those people…

[@reginaldchesterfield8110]

You mentioned that not a lot of people compete in your age group nor do a lot of people compete in RI, so you made it seem like it wasnt as meaningful. I saw it from the other perspective, like when a 100yr old person does a marathon (sometimes the news shows an older person do some exceptional activity), you’re an inspiration, that more people should come out, that you carry on the torch, that its possible for nattys to achieve something (against the backdrop of the social media and Hollywood, flooded world of PEDs).

[@BasementBrandon]

I guess I just tend to downplay things b/c I know people who are a lot stronger :)

[@drvenhrd46]

Congrats Brandon…my first meet coming up in July, and your prep and content has helped me out a lot… I’m as tall as u and weigh the same and bout the same age and pull conv as well.… that’s why I’ve related so much during your meet prep

[@BasementBrandon]

Kick some ass!

[@wingmon]

Congrats! Depth clearly was fine and I think the issue was the judge's spot. The one ref we can clearly had to move to see. Keep up the great work.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks my man!

[@chriscota1635]

Nice Brandon! I have watched you for like the last 7 or 8 years on and off. You’re still killin it! I have always been impressed with your squat man because of the ROM you have. Bench and deadlift are solid too.

[@BasementBrandon]

I appreciate that!

[@reginaldchesterfield8110]

7 state records! Got a winner here hahahhaha

[@BasementBrandon]

Will be broken by end of year by someone I'm sure :)

[@Nnamdi1234]

Congrats on your meet! I competed up in Rhode Island last October and found there weren't a lot of folks competing but the supporters were awesome. Wish I was there to see you do your thing!

[@BasementBrandon]

Next time!

[@rustyclark6306]

Very nice! I was kind of hoping for a few screen shots of the app showing how it picks your weights for each lift, but obviously at the meet you've got other priorities. I'm prepping for a possible meet in July, so I was interested in how it does things on meet day (or at least, picking opening weights prior to meet day). FYI, if you had done that meet in South Carolina where I live, you'd have blown away the current records in the 100kg Master 1a class (117.5 squat, 92.5 bench, 170 deadlift, 380 total). Just saying, the fact that you live in a "small" state shouldn't detract from that truly outstanding performance and the records you set. Finally, as a side note, I was out shopping with my wife when my phone made the notification that you had posted this video. I inadvertently blurted out "Oh, cool... Brandon's posted his meet video." I got a very strange look from her at that point. Thankfully nobody else was within hearing range.

[@BasementBrandon]

I have them, I'll try to post next video if I remember, but will throw on IG now.

[@gjmjblevins]

Crushing it man! Great job! Blessings

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for all your help!

[@joecowan3719]

Congratulations Brandon, well done! Happy to hear how upbeat you are after the meet. Looking forward to your AI plans going forward.

[@BasementBrandon]

Looking forward to start using all my toys again

[@davecap6193]

Great speaker and presentations are well done. Content is why I come. I stay because I appreciate your style.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks big Dave!

[@commonkingslifts]

Good work Brandon! Congrats man. Really sounds like the mental relaxation and your positive but "go-with-the-flow" attitude made a nice difference.

[@BasementBrandon]

Def was one of my more enjoyable meets!

[@jonanas92]

Glad you're satisfied with your big meet, Brandon. I am definitely satisfied with it!

[@BasementBrandon]

hey now!

[@robertvilain1920]

Man, Brandon Campbell? Holy crap man its been a very long time since ive last watched you. Since like 2016/17 when I was a senior in high school lol. Hope you’re doing great man, glad I ran into your content again.

[@BasementBrandon]

Hey boss, not dead yet! Good to hear from ya!

[@yoeyyoey8937]

Man you gotta stop being so humble about your accomplishments, idk maybe I’m just a young guy but you trained hard, smart and had a great performance so you deserve the accolades

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks brother!

[@crystalaprild]

Fantastic meet, thanks for sharing

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for watching

[@Gio53087]

Hell of a job sir!! Congrats! You’re an animal

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks, hoping to keep pushing!

[@strengthadventure2694]

Watched it few times and it looks like you dipped little bit at the bottom on the second squat but the third was the same as first so no idea. Amazing strength and we can see what a absolute unit of a man you are. Huge

[@BasementBrandon]

Appreciate it! Just have to get better and leave no doubt!

[@joeherrera63]

Congrats man. Winning the Open in your weight class as a Master is sick. Strength is legit. I started using the AI after watching your videos on it a few times and am curious if you think it's dramatically better than using some of the available free PL peaking programs out there.

[@BasementBrandon]

I don't know if I'd say dramatically, but for me it has been better than a basic static program I've downloaded. Prob not as good as having a coach, which I've done, but also is like 4-5x more expensive per month.

[@joeherrera63]

@@BasementBrandon thanks Brandon, and again, congrats on a monster day.

[@ront2457]

Thanks for the vids...great work Brandon. I really enjoyed watching the process come together and end with a successful meet

[@BasementBrandon]

Appreciate it!

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

Great meet man! Nice job fighting through the initial depth adversity and finishing with some big numbers!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Phillip!

[@joemacedo782]

Geeez Mr. Strongy pants over here. Awesome job man!

[@BasementBrandon]

Lol thanks joe, enjoy your trip

[@dnop]

Always a inspiration! Grats on your meet!

[@BasementBrandon]

Appreciate ya!

[@liamjohnson8497]

Again, super stoked for you mate! Great wrapup video as always and glad to hear you're positive about the results and in a good frame of mind today. For me the mental aspect is definitely the hardest part too, its so much motivation seeing your results, plus it feels like watching an old friend with these videos. Keep it up and roll on the next meet!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Liam, still trying to nail that part but def feel it helped and made everything more enjoyable.

[@nvprophecy]

Congratulations! It was great meeting you at the competition. You did an amazing job at the platform.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks brother!

[@reginaldchesterfield8110]

Congrats on your two medals! Although like you said, it’s most important that you meet your own expectations 👍💪

[@BasementBrandon]

I had fun, set some new bests, can't ask for much more!

[@alexmawson1543]

Congrats Brandon! Great to see your progress and really enjoyed following along with this series.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Alex!

[@jaredwood7679]

Thanks for the series man. I watch a video before I go lift as motivation. And I pick up some tips on utilizing the app better.

[@BasementBrandon]

Glad to hear, keep kicking ass.

[@reggie7716]

"Dont go to sleep..." that is deadlift advice I really want to follow too!!

[@BasementBrandon]

Part of my mental set up now before deadlifting is "don't black out"

[@josephbloxham3992]

The greatest Rhode Island lifter of all time!

[@BasementBrandon]

There are some beasts here, most just don't compete any more :(

[@thebionicman52]

Awesome meet Brandon! Keep up the good work.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks fellow dad!

[@mikemunoz1484]

Great job!!! I've been using the Juggernaut AI app for my Virginia State Open meet in 3 weeks. Thank you for all of your insight throughout your process! Stay Big 💪🏾

[@BasementBrandon]

Good luck dude! Crush it!

[@coffeeandbarbells2271]

Congratulations! Have really enjoyed following this series.

[@BasementBrandon]

Appreciated! Looking forward to being able to start using all my other bars besides a power bar again lol

[@jvtraining9723]

Hell of a meet man @Basement Brandon

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks big homie

[@fwiffo42]

Killer performance! Those red lights had me scratching my head for sure.

[@BasementBrandon]

Out of my control, just have to get better!

[@tglee6749]

Great job on that bench. Way to grind it out. Very impressive. Almost as strong as Coop now.

[@BasementBrandon]

One can dream

[@tunas707]

Glad we got to finally see a true testing. Looked and lifted great up there. Congrats!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Chris! on to the next one!

[@richarddawson203]

Great video and congrats on the meet! Can you do a video sometime explaining DOTS and Wilks?

[@BasementBrandon]

the basics of it are is a number that correlates how much you weigh to how much you lift. this way you're able to compare strength in general across people who weigh different amounts.

[@bennygilligan]

Well done my man 💪 enjoy your break 👍

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks! Will do!

[@ArminEghdamiDrums]

Looked like you made a perfect selection in weights (maybe a bit too perfeft for bench haha)!

[@BasementBrandon]

Lol why take 3 attempts to do what you can do in 2?!

[@andrewebenezer]

Congrats!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thank you!

[@eltorogym4884]

This huge! Congrats man well deserved

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks my dude

[@ColinDeWaay]

You know you’re old when the kiddos are telling you to just not fall asleep. Lol smart meet man great job with that 3rd squat selection with the challenge of repeating the first attempt and skipping the last bench. Deadlift was butter! Glad you enjoyed it. Got me almost wanting to powerlift again. Almost…

[@BasementBrandon]

come back to the dark side!

[@austinlind202]

Great job. Despite being understaffed and the lack of organization, sounds like you had a good experience.

[@BasementBrandon]

Most def!

[@soc8581]

Took a good long look at the deadlift - two possibilities for the red light - the bar slides up your thigh - so maybe she thought you were hitching?? OR it doesn't seem as though you push your hips (and belt) as far forward as previous two lifts, so maybe she didn't think you were at full lock-out/extension??? It definitely looks good to me. Great meet, keep pushing.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks dude! Prob should have just asked her lol

[@maortizjr80]

Love the sweat shirt!! Go Heat!!

[@BasementBrandon]

Hah not a fan of the team, but def like a lot of the nba gear

[@wesleyhovis3484]

Congratulations man! Sounds like you are content with your performance! You should be proud!

[@BasementBrandon]

no RAGRETS.

[@cameronbatko]

So, as long as you get 2/3 white lights the lift counts? I have never competed before. Congrats on the comp!

[@BasementBrandon]

Yes, need a majority. So if you get 2 reds and 1 white it would be considered no good since you have more reds than whites.

[@janosslynt5355]

I missed the last episode of Veggie Tales... But then I remembered that you're a KZbin Celery!! 😘😘

[@BasementBrandon]

I dig dad jokes

[@janosslynt5355]

@@BasementBrandon You've been a dedicated celery for years. Been watching you for long time, so thanks!

[@neilsedlik9932]

Good job Mate!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks!

[@Bearded360]

Contrast! Great meet and great video. The judge gave you a red because he was jealous of your flawless form.

[@BasementBrandon]

can't argue that ;)

[@Zane_Zaminsky]

The 1st squat looked good. The deadlift red light due to shoulders not back far enough? Yet, the 2 side judges had a better view of your shoulders and gave you a good lift. Great job, Brandon! 👍👏

[@BasementBrandon]

Appreciated!

[@eukleidesk6759]

Congratulations! Those are fantastic results!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thank you!

[@Xplora213]

Well played, young blood. I feel much better about my grinders seeing your slow lifts. I always just assumed RPE10 was supposed to be that slow 🤣 Loved the staircase in that final bench too. More triceps baby!!!!

[@BasementBrandon]

Going to be an area of focus of mine to hammer away at. Plus it's going to be beach season soon, time to work on the gun show

[@dmagoon8291]

Congrats! I'm really impressed you pulled off your last squat attempt as well as I thought the spotter on the right was way too close to the bar and it looked like he hit the bar on the way down which I was afraid of and would throw off anyone's lift.

[@BasementBrandon]

The 3rd one almost threw me during my set up. I really try to dig in at home before unracking but since the combo rack is not secured down it almost felt like it was going to tip

[@georgeg.3853]

Fantastic results bro. Great job.

[@BasementBrandon]

Much appreciated

[@BlackBearBarbell]

Great work Brandon! Really happy for you 👍👍

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Jonah, you're next.

[@deke61sg]

Congratulations! Nice Job. Love your videos, keep 'em coming.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Derek!

[@GeorgeTheGreekTD]

That was awesome to watch! Great job man!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks a ton!

[@pawpaw415]

Good lifts man! Red lights are sus. Thanks for the content!

[@BasementBrandon]

appreciate the support!

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

Great work, B! Love the journey and the payoff. I'll go check out Twisted Barbell's channel now.

[@BasementBrandon]

He also lkes red and black, be warned.

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

@@BasementBrandon I like him already!

[@tjwslam24]

I've been using the app for over a year now. Used it in a meet for the first time in April. I think it would be nice if it included warm-ups for meet day (weight, reps, and how long to wait between warm up reps). Also, good on you for handling yourself in meets.

[@BasementBrandon]

Agreed! First time I ran it through that was my first suggestion, I believe they're working on it?

[@admireinspire]

Cant argue with results. The all time pr total was absolutely there but that wacky squat situation threw everything off so it's understandable. total doesn't always tell the whole story this was a huge result in my book when you can lose that much weight, have squats left in the tank and still up your wilks, congrats!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks man! Just going to keep trying to chip away!

[@GavinBrown]

Much respect. Great to see meets, and your thoughts about it.

[@BasementBrandon]

I really do enjoy the "sport" but also these meets give me a chance to be surrounding by like minded people (and get out of my basement).

[@GavinBrown]

@@BasementBrandon Let out, in a controlled environment...

[@TigerCarpenter]

well done! I always believed in you man

[@BasementBrandon]

Appreciated!

[@Jamesbsingleton]

Good stuff!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks James!

[@JoelP1961]

Congratulations Brandon!✊💯👊

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks brother!

[@stevesorensen9648]

Nice job Brandon. From a viewers perspective it looked like you could of crushed another 15 kgs at least in your deadlift. Great performance!!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Steve!

[@klausschwab4071]

By 2030, I'll own your stuff and be happy.

[@BasementBrandon]

Lol

[@TheILColonel]

Superb 👏🏻✊🏻

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks ✌️

[@RaineyPowerTraining]

Way to go man! Made some good decisions

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Daniel!

[@harlemdeni]

What a beast!

[@BasementBrandon]

Just trying to get better!

[@briand5047]

Good vid. Showed the big muscles and showed the weights who's boss, but did you make sure you didn't fall asleep?

[@BasementBrandon]

I knew I forgot something!

[@sf1629]

Rhode Islands strongest boomer 👏

[@BasementBrandon]

GET OFF MY LAWN

[@Xplora213]

@@BasementBrandon yes sir 😿

[@thog6684]

great job Brandon. You are an inspiration.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks dude

[@number5592]

Congrats Brandon!

[@BasementBrandon]

appreciated!

[@GalickGon]

I saw your ig post earlier and the only reason I think for the squats is that the ones that got redlighted it looked like your hips shot up first coming up. That was the only thing I saw similar. The first one looked good so I’m still confused why red light it even if hips shot up a little faster, you hit depth.

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah who knows. I had a friend film from the judges angle too and he thought it looked good, but just have to get better!

[@scottb4764]

Congrats man!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks sir!

[@meisdetermined]

I think your tall frame hides a lot of your strength. But when you were getting under the bar you seemed like a giant compared to those other guys. Congratulations on a job well done. Good to see you know your body well enough to know when an attempt would be unwise. Great call. Glad your kiddos got some souvenirs too :)

[@BasementBrandon]

It was funny to hear them tell their friends parents that their dada was at a powerlifting meet lol

[@JasonLeeno]

Next is worlds💪

[@BasementBrandon]

lol

[@Massenomics]

Great meet! Fun recap video. See you’ve been rocking the NBA apparel, who do you think is going to win it all this year?

[@BasementBrandon]

Being in the north east I'd love to see the Celtics win. But if not I'd root for Memphis or Dallas!

[@briantaddiken8939]

Awesome! Congrats.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks!

[@garydunnjr8176]

Congratulations!!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thank you!

[@jeffthebuilderr]

Congratulations man!

[@BasementBrandon]

🎉Thanks Jeff

[@Garage_gym48]

Inspiring stuff mate 👍🏼

[@BasementBrandon]

Appreciate it!

[@papathomas6102]

congratulations on an awesome job

[@BasementBrandon]

thank you sir.

[@scooobyj8714]

Congrats on the possible record.

[@BasementBrandon]

thanks brother

[@metalmaggot673]

Congratulations on a successful meet. What are some of your post meet routines and how would you adjust that if your meet wasn’t as successful?

[@BasementBrandon]

So I'll update my assistance work to address what I think my weak points are based off my attempts regardless. Prob give myself a week to just mess around a bit in the gym and move before committing to getting back on a dedicated routine. Give my mind and body a bit of a break.

[@Desmond2182]

Don’t go to sleep 🤣💀

[@BasementBrandon]

Rest when I'm dead lol

[@Jay.12]

Been waiting on this one congrats

[@Jay.12]

Also you’re now uncle Brandon to me

[@BasementBrandon]

I think I got to deliver fairly quickly!

[@Jay.12]

@@BasementBrandon it was quick I’ve been just eager to see the meet from following the juggernaut series closely!

[@sergiotl7378]

11:04 lol

[@BasementBrandon]

I think if they no show the podium I should move up to 1st!

[@bigschaeff1]

Awesome natural masters total at your weight. Congrats

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks dude, gonna keep trying to chip away!

[@satinderjit4]

Congratz Brandon!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks man!

[@JoshBerryPL]

I’ve noticed some training videos in the past where you’ve used a deadlift bar. Have you been training more with a stiff bar leading up to your USAPL meet to prepare for their requirements?

[@BasementBrandon]

Yes as part of this meet prep I only used power bars