Close grip bench 295x2x3 345x3x5 395×3 3 way shoulder 15sx15 each 25sx3x15 each Testing out the back with some quick raw squats… Big squats and pulls tomorrow so nothing crazy. 315x3x5 405×1 475×1 365×5 tricep rope push downs– 6×20 incline DB press 100sx10 100sx2x12
So after lots of ibuprofen and naproxen, I trained tuesday with a shitty back strain. Lower back, right side. I usually hit some nice raw cruisers on squat but I decided to start with bench, get my whole body lubed up, and squat at the end of the workout. Bench Volume 315 2 sets of 12 365 x 2 for fun Lat pulls 4 x 20 with 190 Squats 225x3x3 315x3x3 385x3x3 Felt super explosive, Read More
Quick Links: Championship Information Preliminary Timetable PDF Entry Form On-Line Entry Form Directions (Google Maps) Championship Information: Sanctioned By: USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Meet Directors: Michael Zawilinski, Liane Blyn Sanction Number: MA-2013-01 Date, Time, Place: Sunday, June 2, 2013 starting at 9:00 a.m. at Athletic Based Training, 16 Everett St., Holliston, MA 01746 Eligibility: Must be a registered USAPL Member (memberships sold at weigh-ins. No qualifying totals required.) Uniforms: One piece lifting suits are mandatory Read More
Prague, Czech Republic, May 18, 2013- Jeffrey Hadad ( Peterborough, NH) placed third in the 66kg/145.5Lb weight class at the 13th World Masters Men’s Bench Press Championships. Hadad opened the event with a conservative 160kg/353.7Lb bench before making an aggressive 15kg/33Lb jump to his second attempt. The 185Kg/407.8Lb second attempt was not only a good lift but best his own American record by 2.5Kg/5.5Lb. Hadad then called for and made a successful 190Kg/418.8Lb third attempt, Read More
Click Here for Live Streaming and Scores of Collegiate Nationals The 2013 USAPL Collegiate National Championships is this weekend and the excitement is building. With classes that can be 40+ competitors deep, large crowds, and ear-piercing cheering, Collegiate Nationals is the most electric powerlifting meet that you are likely to encounter. Teams from around the nation train all year for this weekend, and 2013 looks to be another great event. Let’s take a look at Read More
To all Members of USA Powerlifting: I am writing to inform you of some significant changes in USA Powerlifting. As of today, March 17 the National Office is moving to Anchorage, Alaska so that the functions that are necessary to provide you with timely customer service may be more closely monitored. Many of you have noticed, and have mentioned that there has been a delay in processing memberships, providing meet support materials, and with upkeep Read More
Snow fell for all three days of the weekend at the 25th anniversary of the Arnold Classic, but Massachusetts lifters set the platform on fire posting several amazing lifts. The weekend began with the pro raw event on Friday with Eli Burks, who has competed in Massachusetts State Championships, posting a 1670 total including a 738 pound deadlift. Action from Massachusetts resident lifters would not begin until the weekend. On Saturday, during the Pro American Read More
After his best lifter performance at the 2012 Massachusetts State Championship in December, Andrew Mastone has been selected as our newest Feature Lifter. Just as many collegiate lifters, Drew found a home in powerlifting when other athletic doors began to close. In a short time he has become one of the top ranked collegiate lifters and expects to have a strong showing this year at Collegiate Nationals. Can you tell us a little about yourself? Read More
To view the latest issue of Powerlines the Official USA Powerlifting Newsletter Please click here Contents: President’s Message Updates Rankings Arnold Sports Festival President’s Message I would like to welcome you to Powerlines. For those of you who don’t remember, we have several versions of our newsletter, including hard copy, and electronic over the years. We feel it is an important vehicle to convey information to our members and to let you know what is Read More
This past year, I had the opportunity to lift with one of Massachusetts up and coming lifters, Sam Belinksy. Sam has competed several times in high school with the Special Olympics, and this past fall traveled to Puerto Rico to participate in the IPF World Championships in the Special Olympics division. At that meet, he placed third overall with the second highest total of the meet. Sam’s next goal is to compete in a National Read More