On November 7th, Super Training Gym will be hosting the SPF Women’s Pro Open, the first ever all women’s pro powerlifting meet. The meet will offer cash and prizes to women competing raw, single ply or multi ply in both full power and bench only divisions.
Meet promoters Mark Bell and Cara Westin developed this meet to offer women the kind of exciting, competitive platform experience that the men have at the Pro Ams. This meet will be open to all women lifters with no qualifying totals. The promoters hope to bring together as many women athletes as possible, from beginner to elite, to shine a spotlight on women’s powerlifting and attract new lifters to the sport. Some of the preliminary attendees are Laura Phelps-Sweatt, Janet Loveall, Nicolai Stern, and Suzanne Hedman. Also in attendance will be Melissa Garrett on the microphone.
Super Training Gym will also be hosting a men’s SPF Open meet on November 6th with the proceeds from that meet going towards the cash prizes the following day.
Read the full release here. Registration for the women's meet here and the men's meet here.
The Sling Shot is Now Available!
Mark Bell's Sling Shot is now available for purchase at HowMuchYaBench.net.
Team Highlight Video from Bay Area "3-in-1" Meet
Our second SPF meet offering raw, single ply and multi ply divisions was held on July 25. Jesse Burdick ran a great meet and we were all impressed by the host gym, Re-Active Gym/CrossFit Pleasanton.
Video from SPF March Madness
This player features videos from the March 14 SPF meet @ Super Training Gym. More videos will be available here as they are posted.
Power Unlimited DVD Comes to the ST Team Store
The first and only full-length powerlifting documentary is now available in the Team Store here at SuperTrainingGym.com. Click here to find out more or purchase "Power Unlimited."
Chuck V. Speaks in POWER!
The name “Chuck Vogelpohl” is the epitome of powerlifting. He is the first lifter that comes to mind for many lifters and fans when intensity, drive and longevity are mentioned. His work ethic is what legends are made of, and his discipline is beyond measure. Powerlifters come and go, but Chuck Vogelpohl is a name spoken through many lifting eras. Chuck's Lexen Xtreme Teammate Matt Wenning interviews him for the next issue of POWER. Read an excerpt here.
Roy Bradshaw Benches 903 at SPF Bench Press Challenge
Super Training's Roy Bradshaw reached a long-time personal goal by benching 903 lbs in the SPF Sacramento Bench Press Challenge on February 7, 2010. Roy was unsuccessful in this first two attempts at 903 but received 3 white lights on this third. His previous best competition press was 843 in December 2009. (When viewing the video, please note that Roy has restricted range of motion in one elbow. Referees were aware of this restriction.)
The meet was held as a benefit for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Those wishing to add their support to this important cause can do so by donating here.
Roy has stated that he will now take a break from competitive benching to pursue some health-related goals.
Loveall and Spencer Excel at Fit Expo
Janet Loveall had a huge day at the 2010 USPF American Cup at the Los Angeles Fit Expo with a 540.5 lb squat, a 330 lb bench and a 490.5 lb deadlift in the 198 lb weight class. Her 1,361 total represented a 39 lb personal record and nearly won her the best lifter award. She missed that mark by 3 Wilks points to April Schumaker who totaled 903 lbs in the 105 lb weight class.
Ryan Spencer won the Fit Expo Deadlift Championships by formula with a CA state record 628 lb deadlift in the 165 lb weight class. He missed 661 lbs but gave it a good ride.
2009 Powerlifting Gym of the Year and Best PL Forum
Super Training Gym was voted the 2009 Powerlifting Gym of the Year by the readers of PowerliftingWatch.com! We received 25% of the vote versus 19% for Westside Barbell and 16% a piece for the Big Iron and Gorrilla Pit gyms. In addition, the SuperTrainingGym.com forum was voted Best Gym Forum. Thanks to everyone who voted for us. We're working hard to make 2010 an even better year for the sport of powerlifting. Thanks again!
Super Training's Roy Bradshaw Hits Big Bench
Team Super Training's Roy Bradshaw hit a big 843 bench press at the SPF Merry Freakin' Christmas Meet, December 20, 2009. This lift gives Roy the 17th highest Super Heavyweight bench of all time. Congratulations Roy!
Check Out the New POWER Magazine Website
The site will allow you to subscribe to POWER, purchase digital issues, search upcoming PL meets, view past meet results, browse the latest PL products and much more!
The SuperTrainingGym.com exclusive reissue of the classic 1993 Ed Coan Extreme Powerlifting series on DVD is now available! This new edition features improved picture and sound, a more extensive menu structure for quick access, and bonus footage of Ed in his final powerlifting competition. Click here to pre-order.
Two Meets @ Super Training Gym in December
Super Training Gym will host meets covering the full spectrum of powerlifting during December. Registration is still open for the SPF Merry Freakin' Christmas Meet on December 20th. This meet is for raw and multi-ply lifters. The entry form is available here. The single ply USPF NorCal Open on December 12 is no longer accepting entries, but the public is welcome to attend.
Read the Preview Issue of POWER Online!
The preview issue of POWER Magazine is now available for download on the subscription page. Click here to jump to that page.
Efferding Totals 2,221 lbs Raw @ SPF Meet
Here's how Stan's day went...
Squat 821 Good 854 Miss(Slight hamstring injury) Passed 3rd
Bench 551 Good 584 Good 606 Good
Deadlift 727 good for 2150 793 good for 2221 Passed 3rd
2221 Total
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Cartwright and Shull Post Big Totals @ the Pro-Am
Treston Shull placed first in a competitive 308 lb class with a 2300 lb total on the amatuer day of the SPF Powerstation Pro-Am. Treston finished with a 900 lb squat, 670 lb bench and a 730 lb deadlift. Scott "Hoss" Cartwright had the biggest squat of the heavyweight Pro day with 1160 lbs. He followed that with a 710 lb bench and a 755 deadlift for a 2625 total. Hoss placed third overall among the heavyweight pros and is donating half his winnings to the Livestrong account for Bob Youngs, who is battling Acute Myleoid Leukemia. Click here if you'd like to help out, too.
