Saturday, July 18, 2009

Team Verde Barbell attended Powerlifting Meet on 7/18/09 In Northern Arizona

On Saturday July 18, 2009, Team Verde Barbell attended a 100% Raw powerlifting meet Prescott Valley, Arizona. Team Verde Barbell had 3 members competing Andy, Jose and Luis, their fitness training paid off.

Andy competed in the powerlifting event in the 198 lb weight class and in the 30-34 age group. In the powerlifting event three lifts are included the squat, bench and deadlift. This was Andy’s first experience competing in squat. Andy set a new state record in all three lifts and set a new national and world record in the bench press. The final lifts were 405 lb (squat), 367.5 lb (bench), and 445 lb (deadlift).

Jose competed in the powerlifting event in the 181 lb weight class and in the 15-17 age group. This was Jose’s first experience competing in powerlifting. Jose did very well for his first time competing and ended up 2nd place for his age and weight group. His final lifts were 315 lb (squat), 260 lb (bench), and 360 lb (deadlift).

Luis competed in the powerlifting event in the 114 lb weight class and in the 15-17 age group. This was Luis’ first experience competing in powerlifting. Luis did very well for his first time competing and ended up 2nd place for his age and weight group. His final lifts were 115 lb (squat), 95 lb (bench), and 135 lb (deadlift).

See our gym and competition videos at the Verde Barbell Channel on Youtube www.youtube.com/verdebarbell.

Team Verde Barbell trains at the Verde Barbell Gym in Camp Verde, Arizona. To set up an appointment to visit the health club facility or to inquire about personal training or Team Verde Barbell please send us an email at verdebarbell@yahoo.com. Also, visit our website at www.verdebarbell.com

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Powerlifting Meet on 7/18/09 In Northern Arizona

On Saturday July 18, 2009, a 100% Raw powerlifting meet will be held in Prescott Valley, Arizona. This will be a full meet including the bench press, squat, deadlift and curl. Many participants are expected to show up to compete. The level of fitness will be impressive.

The meet will be held at Bradshaw Mountain High School in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Doors will open at 7:30 am and lifting will start at 9:30 am. The president of 100% Raw, Paul Bossi, will be in attendance. For more information see the 100% Raw website at www.rawpowerlifting.com

Team Verde Barbell expects to have a couple of lifters competing at this meet. This will be a Level III event, which means national and world records may be set. Team Verde Barbell members currently hold state and national records and 1 world record. See our gym and competition videos at the Verde Barbell Channel on Youtube at www.youtube.com/verdebarbell

Team Verde Barbell trains at the Verde Barbell Gym in Camp Verde, Arizona. To set up an appointment to visit the health club facility or to inquire about personal training or Team Verde Barbell please send us an email at verdebarbell@yahoo.com. Also, visit our website at www.verdebarbell.com