There are so many things that go through your head before doing your 1st Powerlifting Meet. The video above covers some important things to consider before doing your first meet and common questions. I wrote this article for StrongFirst 6 years ago and it is a short, but informative read on don’s and don’ts of doing your first Powerlifting Meet. We have coached hundreds of lifters here in Tucson to get on the powerlifting platform for the first time. We aren’t just personal trainers. We have a team of coaches that understand the mindset and sport of powerlifting.