Man of Steel Aug 29, 2008
Powerlifting is comprised of three different events: the squat, bench press and deadlift ... "Training for squat and deadlift made my bench go up." ... The deadlift requires one to bend over and pick up the barbell by standing up and lifting with the back muscles. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Building a Champion one Phase at a time: I Jun 5, 2008
B2) Romanian Deadlift. Tempo = 5-0-1-0, rest = 60 sec, sets = 3 sets, reps 8-10 reps. (The Insiders -- Arizona Prep)
Fitness and Figure Professionals Kirsten Nicewarner and Michelle Adams to Represent GNC at Vail's Teva Mountain Games Jun 4, 2008
-- Attempt the GNC Grip Gauntlet, comprised of three grip strength tests: the Blob Pinch Grip (lift a 50-lb blob of iron in a one-handed pinch grip), the Captains of Crush #2 Grippers (squeeze 195 lbs of pressure in just one hand) and the Rolling Thunder (deadlift 187 lbs on a rolling grip). Anyone who can conquer all three feats (few have the strength to succeed. (PR Newswire)
Muscle Minutes: Strength training can help endurance athletes, too May 28, 2008
Choosing exercises that put a load on your spine, such as squats, deadlifts and leg presses, are great options ... By incorporating single joint lifts such as leg curls and hip flexion exercises or more complex ones such as a Romanian deadlift, a cyclist can maintain some degree of symmetry in the legs, reducing injury risk. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Howards the first members of hall May 25, 2008
Professional powerlifting competitions have three events the squat, deadlift and the bench press. Each lifter has three attempts at each event and the top scores are combined for a total meet score, Howard said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Weightlifting competition set for April 12 Mar 22, 2008
Local weightlifters will have a chance to set state and national records on April 12 when the Son Light Power National "Raw" Bench Press/Deadlift Championships take place in Sallisaw ... The deadlift and bench press competitions are separate ... For more information about the Bench Press/Deadlift Championships, call Daryl Legg at (918) 774-7820 or (918) 775-4806. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Columbia Blue Devil Lift-Off a Success Mar 22, 2008
Individual and team awards were handed out for athletes in four weight and gender categories for three lifts: squat, bench press and deadlift. Ron Annis, President of Top Form Inc., started the competition as a means to promote drug and supplement-free fitness. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Battle of the lifters: Competition comes to Ionia Mar 8, 2008
In terms of numbers, women in open classes often bench press between 100 and 200 pounds and deadlift between 200 and 300 pounds. Men's bench press competition numbers can run anywhere from 300 to 400 pound bench presses and 400 to 600 pound deadlifts. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Curt's Replays: Local gymnasts led state in 1983 Jan 23, 2008
Roy performed the division s best deadlift at 640. Steve Blixt won the first go-round in the bull riding at the 1983 Montana Pro Rodeo Championship finals in Great Falls. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Local sports briefs Jan 9, 2008
Bench press and deadlift meet at Cold Iron Gym. At 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Cold Iron Gym in Tombstone, there will be a U.S. Powerlifting Federation bench press and deadlift competition. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
The year 2007 in numbers Jan 3, 2008
124: pounds recorded by Samoylich in the deadlift, also a record. Subscribe now. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Geoffrey Plante Dec 31, 2007
Later, at Siena College, he competed in full powerlifting: the squat, bench press and deadlift. In 2005, Plante participated in the World Bench Press Championships on the U.S. team in Stockholm, Sweden, placing seventh worldwide in a competition governed by the International Powerlifting Federation. (Albany Times Union)
Strong gold-medal, state record efforts for... Dec 28, 2007
The "Iron Eagle" powerlifting contest consisted of three separate lift categories - the squat, bench press and deadlift - with the final standings determined by the total poundage of the highest completed attempt in each of the three lifts ... Heather Keola won the Light Heavy Class gold medal while setting four state records (squat-320 pounds, bench press-154, deadlift-309, total-793) in the 16-to-17-year-old female teenage division. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
The Needto Resist Dec 13, 2007
Straight Legged Deadlift Free Weights. Shoulder Press - Machine. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Read More... Oct 5, 2007
She competed in the raw push/pull, which is a combination of a bench press and a deadlift. Fedenko bench pressed 155 pounds and deadlifted 300 pounds ... In the deadlift, the athlete lifts a loaded barbell off the ground from a bent-over position. (Sheperdsville Pioneer News, KY)
Crossfit Workout Challenge Raises Over $500,000 in Four Hours for Athletes for a Cure Oct 3, 2007
The exercises include a medicine ball throw, a deadlift, a box jump, a military press and a rowing machine. The full-body workout is designed to be completed until exhaustion and many professional athletes from the NFL, the NBA and boxing have failed to complete even one set. (PR Newswire)
More of this story Sep 20, 2007
The entry fee is 50 and those participating can compete in either the bench press, deadlift or both. For more information, call 824-0636. (Williamstown Grant County News, KY)
Chris Chelios' Hour of Power Sep 12, 2007
DUMBBELL DEADLIFT: Bend at waist, head up, knees slightly bent. Grip 35-pound dumbbells with palms facing in. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Get a total body workout Jul 24, 2007
GOOD FORM / TINA GEE. Published on: 07/25/07. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Lumberton football starts over with new coach Jul 10, 2007
By Brill's account, the Pirates had just a couple of players last season that could deadlift more than 400 pounds ... Four players can deadlift more than 500 pounds. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Los Alamos family gives purpose to powerlifting Jun 16, 2007
Yesterday's Death Notices. Weather Sponsored By. (Santa Maria Times)
Tower of power Jun 14, 2007
Acosta, who graduated in May with a degree in integrative physiology, hoisted a record 645 pounds in the deadlift last weekend at the USA Powerlifting Junior Nationals in Kalamazoo, Mich ... He carries around 45-pound plates as if they are Frisbees, and he doesn't bother to slap on a weight belt before deadlifting 500 pounds off the ground ... Acosta's compact frame, coupled with naturally narrow hips and powerful legs, makes him a natural at the deadlift the weightlifting movement in which a... (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
'Hercules' heads for Games Jun 1, 2007
In powerlifting, athletes must bench press, squat and deadlift increasing weights. Siegel said he's seen Carter deadlift -- pick up a barbell from the floor and straighten into a full standing position -- in the mid 500-pound range. (News & Observer)
Norton student sets records winning title May 27, 2007
5 bench press, and 523 deadlift) in the 16-and under division. In March, Norcott qualified to return to the national championship. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Baker sets American record in squat at National Tournament Apr 29, 2007
While competing in the 220-pound weight class at the PowerSports Nationals in Russellville, Arkansas on March 24th, Baker said he got three lifts each in the squat, bench and deadlift but in order to take part in the tournament each lifter had to be ranked in the association. Baker is currently ranked 36th in the nation pound for pound in all ages and weights through NASA.. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
Powerlifting nationals Mar 30, 2007
Walet set a regional record in the deadlift at 575 pounds ... He d also set regional records in the squat (520), bench press (255) and deadlift (505) for a new total lift record of 1,280 pounds in qualifying for the state meet ... The best I ve done at nationals was last year, in the squat 507, 265 in the bench and 480 deadlift, said Boutte. (New Iberia, LA)
Pumping up the bar Mar 18, 2007
Palmquist, weighing in at just 158 pounds, had a combined bench press, squat and deadlift total of 1,105 pounds. The Marysville man lifted 405 pounds in both the squat and deadlift, and bench pressed 295 pounds ... Magana did win the 231-plus overall title with a deadlift of 495 pounds, a squat of 420 pounds and a 365-pound lift in the bench press. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Get A Bikini-Worthy Body Feb 3, 2007
Fitness Expert Jennifer Nicole Lee Suggests Special Workout, South Beach-Style. (CBS) Too busy planning that winter vacation to get in shape for it. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Surprising strength Jan 26, 2007
The Madison resident, who still does all his workouts at his home off Slaughter Road, has been a USA Powerlifting Masters national champion five times and holds the American record in the deadlift for the over-60, 198-pound class ... Between 1990 and 1998, Rice won five national Masters championships and set an American record deadlift of 670 pounds at the age of 51 ... Rice does still hold the national record for the over-60 category in the 198-pound class, a mark he set in October when he... (Madison County Record, AL)
Ducks flex their muscle Jan 18, 2007
Best Deadlift: Julian Sanchez (Jr) 165 lb class. Best Bench Press: Patrick Garrett (Jr) 220 lb class. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
All About Hip Adductors Jan 15, 2007
Keep the heavy weight sets, with reps of 3-8, for your squat and deadlift exercises. After the workout is done also be sure to stretch these muscles so they do not become sore. (Suite101.com)
Lifters Post 10 State Records Jan 9, 2007
Jacob Sundey set a world record in the 11- 12-year-old, 114-pound class on the deadlift ... Megan Ray, 16-17, 132 pounds, state record deadlift ... Karoline Justice, 14-15, 148 pounds, first place bench press and deadlift. (The Ledger)
