Had a decent raw squat day on monday, so I came in tuesday just looking to get some more volume in. I was supposed to be setting up a new office at work, but the new location wasnt ready so I decided to head down to baystate to train with BTM, Ben, peach and of course Big R. Shaina was there too squatting in gear which looks fun. Squats I didnt even bring my warm Read More
So I woke up saturday morning after smashing some squats and pulls the night before. I was feeling pretty grizzly but had to hop in my car to go help my Mom, Gina Capp, move to a new place in Long Beach, NY. To my surprise when I got there her house was still pretty much full. I moved furniture and boxes all day saturday and sunday, and even though I brought my stuff to workout, Read More
Met Ben after what may be the last time we CP to bay state. My office is moving closer to the gym which is great for training, and I won’t have to fight rush hour from downtown Boston just to get a good smasher in with the crew. suit bottoms squats with 573 bar weight and 270 tension 6 doubles, and I learned how to wear a tight belt. This fleet great. Talked to Read More
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