2006
Dec 9
APF Sam Houston Open
Glenn A. Routhouska lifted as a light 198 (192 pounds) Glenn
Squatted 435 pounds, Benchpressed a PR
315 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 440
pounds for a PR Total of 1190 pounds.
Very nice Lifting Glenn!
Dec 2&3
USAPL American Open
Cheryl (Petite Powerlifter) Anderson strutted her stuff in this
meet with a new PR. Cheryl lifted as a 103 pound guest lifter. Cheryl did
a PR and State
Record 281 pound Squat, a PR
and State Record 176.4 pound Benchpress,
and a PR and State
Record 314 pound Deadlift, coming to a PR
and State Record Total of 771 pounds.
And she looked good doing it! Congratulations Cheryl!
Dec 2
Midwest Regional APA Championships
Brandon (C4) Cass returned to the platform with a vengence.
Lifting in the 220 pound division Brandon Squatted a World
Record 850 pounds, Benchpressed 525 pounds, and Deadlifted 725
pounds for a total of 2100. NICE COMEBACK Brandon!
Joe Humbryd lifted as a svelt 242 pound lifter in the Drug Tested division. Joe Squatted 605 pounds, Benchpressed 465 pounds, and Deadlifted 555 pounds for a Total of 1625 pounds. Very Nice Lifting Joe.
Rodney Wood lifted in the 198 pound division. Rodney Squatted an American Record 700 pounds, Benchpressed 490 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 570 pounds for an Elite and American Record Total of 1760. VERY IMPRESSIVE Rodney!
Zeke Talbot lifted in the Junior 220s. Zeke squatted 670 pounds, Benchpressed 345 pounds, and Deadlifted 560 pounds for a Total of 1575 pounds. Zeke I think you are going places.
Nov 18
AAPF Southern States
Greg Godwin did some mighty fine lifting in this meet. Greg
weighed in at a svelt 181 pounds to make his weight division. Greg went
on to Squat a PR 573 pounds, Benchpress
325 pounds, and Deadlift a PR 496 pounds
for a PR Total of 1396! Excellent lifing
Greg!
Strong Man Competition
Jesse Jobe was back at the strong man stuff and doing very well.
In Jesse's words;
Well just got back from my meet. Had a great
time and can finally say I did very well. I got 2nd out of 4 people. Good
for a silver medal.
1st event log press for reps with 200lbs got 5 and that was all I could muster. 1st place guy got 16 and 2nd got 10. I watched how they do it and know what I need to work on. I tied for 3rd on this event with Corey.
2nd event Super Yoke walk with 550lbs
I am still in shock as to how fast I did this.
I won this event with a time of 8.48 sec. I love the yoke I really do.
3rd event farmers walk, keg carry, duck walk
I won this event also with a time of 28 sec
flat. First time I have ever finished this without dropping the duck walk.
4th event stones
I got 3rd on these I sucked on the stones
today. Zach got all 5 so I knew I was going to have to do really well here
to beat him. The stones got me today but I am going to attack them with
a vengence.
Very happy with my performance. Highlights of the day was watching Zach get 16 reps with the log. Watching Kevin and John battle it out. It was nice getting meet all the new people I got to meet. Can't wait for all the meets next year next meet is Shawn's meet. I am gonna training like a madman for this meet.
Jesse
Very nice performance Jesse.
Oct 28
Local Unsanctioned Push/Pull
Howard Gutnick showed his Olde Pharte prowess in this RAW meet.
Howard put up a PR 275 pound Benchpress
and pulled 475 pounds in the Deadlift. Very nice Lifting Howard ya still
got it!
Oct 21
2006 River’s Edge Powerlifting/Bench Press meet USAPL
Rodney Wood lifted as a 198 in this meet. Rodney hit a PR
644 pound Squat, Benchpressed 450 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR
545 pounds, for a PR Total of 1639.9
pounds. Most Excellent lifting Rodney!
Perry Buss made his full powermeet debut. Perry lifted in the 275 Open division. Perry Squatted a PR 468.2 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 490.5 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 501.5 pounds, for a PR Total of 1460 pounds and First Place! Very nice lifting Perry and welcome to the world of Full Meets!
Sept 16
USAPL Twin Cities Open
Cheryl (Petite Powerlifter) Anderson returned to the platform
in the 97 pound division. Cheryl did a 231 pound Squat, an American
Record and Minnesota State Record
172 pound Benchpress, and a Minnesota State Record
319 Deadlift, for a total of 723 pounds. Cheryl won the Ladies
Best Lifter award for this meet. Cheryl seems to be making triple
bodyweight deadlifts a habbit. Nice Lifting Cheryl!
APF/AAPF Midwest Classic
Ken Ufford proved you just keep on getting better as a Master
Lifter in this meet. Ken Squatted an awesome 800 pounds (narrowly missing
840), Benchpressed 540 pounds, and Deadlifted 780 pounds (best deadlift
as a master lifter for Ken), for an amazing total of 2120 pounds! What
an outstanding performance! Great work Ken.
Joe Humbyrd also graced this meet. Joe went in at a svelt 249 pounds and Squatted 600 pounds, Benchpressed 475 pounds, and Deadlifted 550 pounds, for a Total of 1635. Very nice lifting from a new leaner meaner Joe!
River City Strongman
Kirk Roy debuted in this sport. In Kirk's words:
9/16/06 - bodyweight 190.5 (weigh-in ~198 after eating twice and
while wearing all my clothes)
Axle C&P ('warm-up' with 1x120), 1x160, 1x180, 1x200
Farmers walk DL ('warm-up' with 1x460), 1x500, 1x560, 1x620
Crusher grip Xx100
Sandbag load, 48" platform 3 bags of 5
Yoke squat 1x250, 1x340, 15x650
Nice work in a new sport Kirk!
Sept 9
*2006 IPF Sub Junior World Chamionships*
Jake Cannon Did absolutely Fantastic in this meet. Jake took
Second
Place in the 275s with a 626 pound Squat, a 429 pound Benchpress,
and a 578 pound Deadlift, for a Grand Total of 1663 pounds! We at WTU are
all very proud of you Jake!
100% RAW Nebraska State Championships
Jesse Jobe returned to the platform in this meet. Jesse went
in with little training and hit a 303 pound Benchpress and a 475 pound
Deadlift for First Place in the 242
lb class Push/Pull Competition.
Sept 8
Powerbody Bench Press Results
Perry Buss took First Place
in the 275s at this meet with an easy 475 pound benchpress. 500 will be
following soon. Nice Lifting Perry.
Sept 2
APF Pennsylvania State Championships
Gary Zeolla went entirely awesome at this meet. Check out this incredible lifting. Gary lifted in the 114 pound Masters 45-49 division. Gary won the Best Lifter award overall, not just as a master lifter. Gary Squatted a PR and American Record 415 pounds, Benchpressed an American Record 215 pounds, and Deadlifted an American Record 400 pounds for an American Record Total of 1030 pounds. Excellent lifting Gary!!!
August 5
FL APF Ironman
Greg Godwin hit some nice PRs this meet. Greg weighed in at 191 pounds and did a PR 347 pound Benchpress and a PR 485 pound Deadlift. Great Lifting Greg Keep those improvements coming buddy!
July 29
APA Tenesee State
Wade Johnson got a HUGE PR Total in this competition.
Wade Squatted 915 pounds, Benchpressed 640 pounds, and Deadlifted 645 pounds
for a PR Total of 2200 pounds at a
svelte 321 pounds bodyweight. That was some phenomenal lifting Wade!
UK Southwest Strongman Competition
Martin Smith made an OUTSTANDING showing at this competition.
In Martin's words:
"Out of 13 I came 2nd.
I don't knw exactly how I placed on most of the events. I had a great early start on the deadlift (car) hold, Yoke & Farmers which put me in 1st place at the halfway mark. The next two events; the car flip & the arm over arm I think I dropped a few points. I finished both events, but was about 5th on each. I did well on the crucifix hold and think I may have won that one pulling me up to 3rd and 2 points off the lead. The medley of tyre flip, barrel loads and duck walk I was hoping to do well on and the 3 other guys from my gym that competed said that I should be able to win this event, with that in mind, I paced myself on the tyre and barrels hoping to do the duck walk without stopping, but unfortunately fatigue got the better of me an I had to stop twice on the duck walk. This gave me 2nd on the event and moveed me upto 2nd overall.
I'm fairly pleased with the result. Had I not had a hamstring problem and had a chance to practice the car flip & the arm over arm....who knows.
All in all, it was an enjoyable day. There was a great team spirit with all the other competitors as well as the other guys from my gym that came along. Occasional training partners John Pingstone (posts here occasionally) came in at 6th, Pete Oliver placed 7th and my regular training buddy Craig Randal placed 8th which is pretty good as he only weighs 175lbs. He also seemed to be getting the most cheers."
June 24
Gus Lohman Strongman Competition
Rodney Wood made a strong showing (no pun intended) at this
competition. In Rodneys words:
Results
I don't have times, but I can tell you numbers and placing.
Lightweight class 200lbs and under 7 or 8 competitors in this class, several expreinced strongman competitors and a couple of PLers who I have competited with in the past Justin Cantwell and Nathan Gentges.
Events
Overhead Press Medly
2" Axle 180
8" Log 200
Barbell 220
12" Log 240 Miss
Technique just went out the window took three attmepts at the 12" Log and the closest one was the third. Really thought I could nail all three, but just meet more practice with the 12" log. 2nd Place by time. Will Knoll won the Log Press
DL Meldy
Axle Pull 350
Barbell Pull 400
Partial Pull 550
Shouldered a 230lb Stone
I hit this one with out a hitch from start to finish and place first by time Justin Cantwell was second.
Farmers Walks
220lbs 100 feet with one turn on an incline going up and decline coming back. 2nd place to Will Knoll who was a amazing he ran the thing up, back, fell down, got up and still beat me, dang what a run.
Kegs run and loaded in the back of a pickup. Nathan Gentges and some of them where asking me who to do this one. I told them this one was nothing more than picking them up, running to the truck, pitch them in the truck, no technique just retarded strength event, LOL. I had to guess on the keg weights they changed one keg when the went to the heavier class so I had to guestmate what we used. By the way this one is a gasser.
20 feet 200
15 feet 225
10 feet 250
5 feet 275
Next to Truck 300
It was close for the first 3 places between the top three places. Justin and Will all loaded the five stones so needed all five and fast, I won on time. This is a thrill because stones are the king event at a strongman meet and to win them and grab 1st place was a thrill.
Stones
225 to 58"
230 to 53",
250 to 48",
270 to 43",
300 to 39"
Very impressive strength and stamina Rodney!
June 17
USAPL Teenage/Junior Nationals
Jake Cannon got all awesome in this meet. Jake established is
place on the World Team by Squatting 677 pounds, Benchpressing 468 pounds,
and Deadlifting 556 pounds, for a Total of 1703 pounds! Excellent Performance
Jake!
APF FL State Championship
Greg Godwin returned to the ring in AWESOME fashion. Greg lifted
in the 181s and Squatted a PR 562 pounds (narrowly missing 606),
Benchpressed a PR 319 pounds, and Deadlifted 429 pounds for a grand
PR
Total of 1310 pounds! Very nice lifting Greg!
May 27
WABDL Midwest Regionals
Cheryl (Petite Powerlifter) Anderson went all awesome on us.
Cheryl Deadlifted a National Record and PR 325 pounds at a mere
bodyweight of 96.6 pounds. Amazing work Cheryl! Cheryl
pulling 319 pounds
May 13
APA Diamond State Open
Dan Long hit the platform after 15 long months. Dan opted for
the Push/Pull event. Dan hit a PR and State Record 425 pound
Benchpress and pulled a mighty fine 550 pound Deadlift narrowly missing
the elusive 585 pounds. Very nice lifting Dan!
Kansas City Corporate Challenge 2006
Ken Ufford made his debut as a bench only guy. Ken Benchpressed
an astonishing PR 605 in this meet. I see another Top 100 lift here. Nice
lifting Ken!
May
May Issue Powerlifting USA
Womens Top 20
Donna Slaga ranked number 20 in the 165s with a 370 pound squat
and number 19 with a 1015 Total. Excellent work Donna!
Our own Cheryl (Petite Powerlifter) Anderson ranked Number 11 with her Squat of 236 pounds, Number 4 with her 159 pound Benchpress, Number 2 with her 303 pound Deadlift, and Number 5 with her 694 Total. You just keep getting better and better Cheryl!
Masters Top 20
Ken Ufford ranked number 9 in the SuperHeavies with an 800 pound
squat, number 2 with a 775 pound Deadlift, and number 2 with a 2100 Total.
Congratulations Ken. And thankyou for demonstrating that hitting 40 is
not a barrier.
Gary Zeolla Took a Lofty Position in this year's TOP 20 Masters 114s list. Gary hit Number 2 with a 410 pounds squat, Number 4 with a 215 pound Benchpress, number 2 with a 405 Deadlift, and number 2 with a 1030 Total. Magnificent Lifting Gary!
April 29
USAPL Zumbro Valley Open
Cheryl (Petite Powerlifter) Anderson made another appearance
on the platform. Cheryl weighed in at less than 97 pounds and Squatted
a State Record 260 pounds, Benchpressed a State Record 165 pounds, and
Deadlifted a State Record 315 pounds for a Whopping State Record and PR
740 pounds! A huge congratulations goes out to the tiny package of huge
dynamite.
NASA IL State Meet
Eric (The Stone) Stone returned to the platform in this meet.
Erice weighed in at 180 pounds. Lifting in the Push/Pull Eric Benchpressed
a State Record 365 pounds and Deadlifted a PR 525 pounds.
Nice Comeback Eric!
April 8
APF/AAPF MIDWEST OPEN
Ken Ufford gone wild. Ken unleashed his awesome strength at
this meet. Ken lifted as a 308 and Squatted a PR 825 pounds, razzled
and dazzled with a PR 600 pound Benchpress, and finished out the
meet with a 770 pound deadlift for a PR 2195 Total. That was some
AMAZING lifting Ken!\
WNPF Western Pennsylvania Championships
Gary Zeolla returned to the platform as a 123 pound lifter.
Gary did a great job in his new weight division. Gary Squatted 385 pounds,
Benchpressed 190 pounds, and Deadlifted 400 pounds for a Total of 975 pounds.
Excellent total Gary!
April 1
2006 APF Iron Gladiator Classic
Ryan Rigdon totalled over a ton at this meet. Ryan started out
with a 765 pound Squat, then went on to a PR 655 pound Benchpress,
and finished out the meet with a 585 pound Deadlift for a PR Total
of 2,005 pounds. Very impressive lifting Ryan!
March 31-April 2
USAPL High School Nationals
Dan Schuessler Lifted at this meet on March 31. Dan took 3 PRs
and a very close second place in the 148 pound division. Dan Squatted a
PR
441 pounds, Benchpressed 292 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 441 pounds
for a PR Total of 1172 pounds.
Big Jake Cannon lifted in the 307s. Jake Squatted a PR 677 pounds, Benchpressed 429 pounds, and Deadlifted 578 pounds for a Total of 1684 pounds! Jake also Unofficially qualified for the World Championships.
We at WTU are very proud of both of these young men and see a bright future for them in this sport.
March 25
USAPL Benchpress Nationals
Bob Beamer jumped into this meet impromptu and Benchpressed
a National Record 303 pounds in the M5 (60-64) 165lb class. Very
very impressive Bob!
March 17
APF Alabama Open Powerlifting Championships
Jeff Finlayson returned to the platform and continued his consistant
improvement. Jeff lifted in the 181s and Squatted 529 pounds, Benchpressed
320 pounds, and Deadlifted 507 pounds for a Total of 1356 pounds. That
was some excellent lifting Jeff.
APA Southeast Regional Championships
Wade (The Big) Johnson pushed and pulled in this meet. Big Wade
hit a 630 pound benchpress and a 630 pound Deadlift. Narrowly missing a
650 bench and 660 deadlift. Them are some huge poundages Wade!
MHSPLA State Meet
Rob Hasman and the gang made a good showing once again. Rob
Squatted a PR 415 pounds, Benchpressed 250 pounds, and Deadlifted
a PR 465 pounds for a total of 1130 pounds. Excellent work Rob.
Dan Schuessler also kicked some major rear. Dan weighed in at 142.7 pounds, and Squatted a PR 435 pounds, Benchpressed 315 pounds, and Deadlifted 420 pounds for a grand total of 1170 pounds! Very very impressive lifting!
Big Jake served as anchor man hoisting a very impressive 650 pound Squat, 435 pound Benchpress, and 565 pound Deadlift for a total of 1640 pounds. Nice lifting Jake and it is a pleasure to have you with us.
March 11
Vassar Meet
Rob Hasman hit a PR 275 pound benchpress, and a 460 pound
deadlift, job well done Rob!
APA Missouri State Meet
Joe Humbyrd hit his second highest total and a personal record
at this meet. Joe Squatted a PR and State Record 640 pounds,
Benchpressed and EASY 470 pounds, and Deadlifted 565 pounds for a total
of 1675 pounds! Very nice lifting Joe!
March 4
Glenn Routhouska put up some big numbers in this meet. Glenn Squatted 435 pounds, Benchpressed 280 pounds, and Deadlifted 435 pounds for a total of 1150 pounds. Very nice lifting Glenn!
February 26
KC Strongman Challenge
Rodney Wood showed what powerlifters are made of at this
meet.
Here is how he did;
12" Overhead Log Press 210 225 250 1st Place
Farmer Walks
200lb Implements 100' 1 Turn 16.97 sec 2nd Place
Super Yoke 600lbs 50' 14.34 sec 2nd Place
Husafeld Stone Carry 335lbs 29'1" 3rd Place by an inch
Atlas Stones 235 to 60" 250 to 54" 275 to 48" 300 to 42" and
missed the 322 2nd place
Overall 2nd Place
CONGRATULATIONS RODNEY!!!
February 25
Linden Regional State Qualifier
Big Jake moved a mountian of weight at this meet. Jake Squatted 570 pounds (narrowly missing 605 on a technicality), Benchpressed 365 pounds, and Deadlifted 600 pounds, for a Total of 1535 pounds. Congratulations on another fine performance Jake!
Dan Schuessler also lifted at this meet. Dan lifted in the 148 pound division. Dan Squatted 415 pounds, Benchpressed a phenomanal PR 315 pounds, and Deadlifted a PR 425 pounds for a Total of 1155 pounds. VERY NICE LIFTING Dan!
Rob Hasman Rob also lifted in this meet. Rob had a good meet going 7 for 9. Rob lifted in the 198s and Squatted 405 pounds, Benchpressed 265 pounds, and Deadlifted 455 pounds for a Total of 1125 pounds. CONGRATULATIONS Rob!
February 4
USAPL National Qualifier
Big Jake more than qualified for the Teenage Nationals with
a 500 pound squat (using wraps only), a 315 Bench using wrist wraps only,
and a 550 pound deadlift for a 1365 Total. Very nice lifting Jake.
Dan Schuessler entered the 148 pound division and Squatted 370 pounds, Benchpressed a PR 295 pounds, and Deadlifted 405 to hit a 1070 pound Total...VERY NICE Dan!
Best of luck to these young men as they go after the Teen National Titles.
January 14
The Iron Raider
Big Jake did very well at this meet. Jake Squatted 630 pounds
with room to spare, Benchpressed 400 pounds, and Deadlifted 525 pounds
easily and narrowly missed 570 pounds, but ended up with a fantastic PR
1555 Total....FANTASTIC LIFTING JAKE!!!
Dan Schuessler demonstrated his powerlifting prowess at this meet. Dan weighed in at 144 pounds, Squatted 405 pounds, Benchpressed a PR double bodyweight+ 290 pounds, and Deadlifted 405 pounds for a PR Total of 1100 pounds
Beast Brock debuted at this meet. The Beast Squatted 185 pounds, Benchpressed 105 pounds, and Deadlifted 185 pounds for a Total of 475 pounds! Very nice lifting Beast! You have a great future ahead of you.
January Powerlifting USA Top 100 165s
Gene Marshall made number 24 with a 595 pound Squat, number 36
with a 435 pound Benchpress, number 34 with a 573 pound Deadlift, and number
15 with a 1603 Total!
Eric (The Stone) Stone made number 13 with a 672 pound Squat,
number 88 with a 523 pound Deadlift, and number 17 with a 1592 Total!
Congratulations to both of these Great Lifters for some truly impressive
Lifting!