AWPC WORLD's
8/4/07 - 8/5/07

This weekend was successful for me and Rob. Rob competed on Saturday in the 198lb Submaster division, setting a squat world record at 727.52lbs (330kg). He benched 463, and deadlifted 628. He also set the total world record for his class at 1818lbs.

I competed on Sunday. I ended up squatting 600.75, benching 407.85, and deadlifting 540. Those were all of my 2nd attempts. I missed 644 on the squat... felt the same as 600, I just got stuck in the hole. I missed 440 on the bench... the weight flew off my chest, but i couldn't lock out my elbows. I missed 573 on the deadlift... i picked up nice, and just as the judge went to say down, i lost my grip with the right hand. so close! I totaled 1548. a little off of my total from Nationals in April, but good enough for 1st place! I'm taking this week off to recoup, and i'll be back in the gym soon to working bench and squatting. in the meantime, i'll also be working grip strength!