by Powerlifting Attempt Planner: How to Choose Your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Attempts
One of the most common questions lifters have leading into a powerlifting meet is how to choose their attempts. What should your opener be? How big of a jump should you take for your second attempt? And how do you plan a third attempt that is aggressive enough to push your total while still being realistic?
Attempt selection plays a huge role in meet performance. Poorly chosen attempts can leave strength on the platform or force you into unnecessary misses. On the other hand, a well-structured attempt plan helps you build confidence throughout the meet, stay in control of your attempts, and maximize your total when it matters most.
To make this process easier, I created a simple powerlifting attempt planner. By entering the third attempt you want to take, the spreadsheet automatically generates recommended first, second, and third attempts. It also provides both conservative and aggressive options, allowing you to adjust based on how the meet is going, how warm-ups feel, and how your previous attempts move on the platform.
This tool gives lifters and coaches a clear framework for attempt selection, making it easier to walk into a meet with a structured plan instead of guessing on the fly.
Click and download the attempt planner below to start planning your attempts for your next powerlifting meet.
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