The Purposeful Primitive; From Fat and Flacid to Lean and Powerful
by Marty Gallagher
I received my advanced copy of Maty's new book last Friday and have been reading at a feverish pace to get it read by the end of this week. I don't think it will be hard to do because it is hard to lay it down. Once again, Marty has written a great book which if used, will be a guide to success for all who lift competitively or, simply wish to transform their body.
The projected release date is sometime the middle of this summer. I will write more, in terms of a review, in the coming weeks.
Results:
May 24- USAPL Pennsylvania State Bench Press/Deadlift Championships (Shrewsbury, PA)- click here.
Review- USAPL PA State BP/DL Championships; by Niko Hulslander;
Whew! Finally got a chance to sit down and write up a small report on the meet. 76 lifters registered to do battle this year. We had 5 lifters withdraw due to injury at the last moment. I wish them well and a speedy recovery. Two Powerhouse High Schools came to show what our future looks like for PA Power. Penn Ridge High School from Perkasie, PA edged out the Olympians from Jim Thorpe High School. Garage Ink was able to come away with 3rd place in the team standings. Outstanding perfomances were turned in by so many lifters. We had quite a few first timers and we had some elite lifters come and show off for the crowd. Beverly Crawford, just 15 years old, walked away with the Best Female Bencher and Deadlifter. Dominc Ambrassano was able to get the lightweight Male bencher, and Pete Grohoski; w/ a huge 523 bench @ 198 won the Male Heavyweight Bencher. In the deadlift, one of the Founding Fathers of the ADFPA, Nick Theodorou showcased his Deadlift prowess and pulled 545 @ 165 and as a Master lifter!!!! Kyle Shearer, pulled a nice 601 RAW to win the Heavyweight Best Deadlifter. Best Lifter& Team awards were provided by Skullptures By Seeker; from Warren, PA. Carl Seeker provided some of the coolest awards I have ever given out. The Best Lifter awards were swords for the bench and battle axes for the deadlift!!! I heard alot of cool stuff about these! I actually "Knighted" each bencher as they came up for their award!!! The DJ, Merle Weigel, did an AWESOME job, keeping us pumped up all day! So many thank you's to send out. The set up Friday night just took 1 hour and 45 minutes!!!! Yes, that is right, all those who helped that night....WOW, awesome job! My Judges, CiCi Smith, Rebekah Lair, Rick Davis, Jim Roberts, Ryan Lair, and Tim Meckley...fantastic job!!! My spotters and loaders; Reggie Dawson, Shawn Bostwick, and Dan Ratchford. Also, the head table staff of Steve Mann, Mike Cagliola, and Tony Forella kept it all running smoothly. My set up and tear down crew of Scott Wright, Cheryl Gibson, Wayne Gibson, Jim Roberts, Merle Weigel, Mark Martin, Laura Scheach, Jackie, and My wife, Dyan....Thank you all so much!!! I hope you all had fun, I know I sure did. Thank you to all the lifters, you guys and gals were awesome! The results can be found at www.purepowerlifting.com
Take care and see you all soon!
Niko
IPF News:
National Doping Report- click here.
USAPL News:
New Website Launched- From Tony Cardella;
As you may have noticed, we've launched a new website for USAPL. I hope you find the new interface designed by Lea Hendrix to be very user friendly and easy to work with.
If you find any errors, broken links, missing images, or anything else, please send me an email at t-cardella@usapowerlifting.com.
Agenda, NGB Meeting- The 2008 meeting of the National Governing Board will meet at the Shilo Inn (site of the 2008 Men's Open- Teen & Junior National Championships) in Killeen, TX on June 28 at 4:00 PM. To review the agenda, click here.
Masters Nationals- Lea Hendrix has posted a link where pictures and video, taken at the 2008 Masters Nationals (Miami, FL), can be viewed. Click here.
Nationals (Men's Open, Teens & Juniors)- Preliminary Roster; click here.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 5/22/08
IPF News:
Information- World Men's (37th) & Women's (29th) Powerlifting Championships; November 2-8, St. Johns NL, Canada:
1) click here (Word doc) for the Invitation
2) click here (Word doc) for the Nominations and Visa Support Form
USAPL News:
Raw Nationals- Schedule of events, click here (Word doc)
Mens Open, Teen & Junior Nationals- Robert Keller (Technical Secretary) posts the following request;
All National/International Referees:
If you're interested in taking part as a referee at this championship, please contact me directly at: rhk@verizon.net
Please do so [by no later than] June 01, 2008.
Information- World Men's (37th) & Women's (29th) Powerlifting Championships; November 2-8, St. Johns NL, Canada:
1) click here (Word doc) for the Invitation
2) click here (Word doc) for the Nominations and Visa Support Form
USAPL News:
Raw Nationals- Schedule of events, click here (Word doc)
Mens Open, Teen & Junior Nationals- Robert Keller (Technical Secretary) posts the following request;
All National/International Referees:
If you're interested in taking part as a referee at this championship, please contact me directly at: rhk@verizon.net
Please do so [by no later than] June 01, 2008.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 5/19/08
IPF News:
Update- Overall Rankings
USAPL News:
Roster (pdf)- Pennsylvania Bench Press/Deadlift; May 24- Shrewsbury, PA (Thank you to Niko Hulslander, State Chairman/Meet Director, for providing the roster.)
From Robert Keller- Men's Junior World Team ranking; click here.
From Joe Lewis- Men's Sub-Junior World Team ranking; click here.
Update- Overall Rankings
USAPL News:
Roster (pdf)- Pennsylvania Bench Press/Deadlift; May 24- Shrewsbury, PA (Thank you to Niko Hulslander, State Chairman/Meet Director, for providing the roster.)
From Robert Keller- Men's Junior World Team ranking; click here.
From Joe Lewis- Men's Sub-Junior World Team ranking; click here.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 5/15/08
Results:
April 26- YMCA Nationals/100% RAW PL/BP/DL/Strict Curl- click here (results and write-up as submitted by Les Cramer).
100% RAW News:
From Paul Bossi (President)-
This has been an incredible year for us. The growth for the federation is coming in leaps and bounds in 2008. 2008 will show our 1st events in the following states: Texas, Kansas, Iowa, Arizona, Nevada and New Hampshire. We are also seeing interest in teams from Canada and Israel looking to come and compete at the Worlds this year.
Upcoming events are posted on the website with entry forms. Please visit the site to see which meets are coming up near you.
I will be hosting the North Carolina State Championships this year at Currituck High School. This year I am combining the Teenage states, powerlifting states and Bench state all in 1 meet. With gas prices and small turn out at recent meets in 2007 I feel that it is best to have fewer meets and include all divisions in them to get the numbers up. The deadline date for the North Carolina states is May 24th, the meet will be on May 31st the Saturday after Memorial day. Please get your entry form in on time. Last year we had 85 lifters and ran 3 platforms in which we were done by 3pm with 85 full powerlifters. That is a pretty awesome feat, you lifters know what I am talking about.
Our next 2 big meets are:
The National Bench/Deadlift /Curl Championships in Annapolis, MD on June 28th.
The full powerlifting Nationals will be run in Reno, NV on July 12th. We will also be running the West Coast Bench Press at this meet for the bench only guys.
I will be posting what the Ranking plaques look like so lifters can purchase them for any of the past 3 years. There will also be a form posted for you to fill out and return if you want to purchase any plaque.
Ron Wisdom of Vermont has taken on the task of starting the Master Rankings. Keep posted as they will be posted soon after he is done going through the 2008 results.
Please get the entry forms in on time as this helps the meet directors plan for their events.
Records are being updated as quick as we can. With so many meets it is hard to update weekly like in the past. Please have patience with us during these tough times.
This years World Powerlifting has been changed to November 1-2 in Hagerstown, MD Meet Directors (Kevin Prosser, Dan Corridean) and the Bench Worlds has changed locations after 6 years in Currituck. Because of the interest in this event we have moved within 5 minutes from the Norfolk airport and will be going to a 2-day event. Bench on Saturday and deadlift and curls on Sunday. I am expecting 200 lifters with 50 or more coming from Europe and Canada.
IPF News:
Update- Referee list (note- only three referees are listed for the USA)
Update- Tested Lifters
Technical Newsletter (2008-3)- Referee clinic, Titan logo, Wraps ( THP knee, Inzer knee and wrist- True Black and APT- 2XH and 3XH), New Cat II referees, Causes for disqualification in the deadlift and Rules for the disabled competing in IPF single lift Bench Press Championships.
USAPL News:
Brad Madvig- has introduced USAPLPhotos.com;
Here is a new website for all you out there. Thank you to Mike Sampson for throwing this together...,
This site is for all of you to upload your usapl powerlifting photos.. or training photos or other madness from Powerlifting (lets just keep it USAPL/IPF if its powerlifting please) You can embed your youtube (amoung other formats) as well.
So log on.. make an account.. upload your stuff and share with everyone... Questions let me know.
Nationals (Men's Open, Teen & Juniors) Update- From Gina Stepleton
The Shiloh Inn is full. If you still need to make your reservations for Men's Open/Teen/Juniors Nationals, you will need to contact Comfort Suites. The Comfort Suites is an all suite hotel. The rate is $95 per day and their number is 254-634-5560. Be sure to mention the Men's Powerlifting Championship to get this rate.
Coaching Certification; From Jennifer Gaudreau
USA Powerlifting is now offering a Coaching Certification program available to all USA Powerlifting members. We offer 3 levels of Coaching Certifications: Club Coach, Senior National Coach, and Senior International Coach. This should cover coaches from beginning to international levels. We will strive to provide coaching candidates with information and technical expertise to allow them to coach at any level.
The next USAPL Coaching Certification is September 15-16,2008 at the Rocky Mountain Lifting Club in Aurora, CO after DL & SQ Nationals.
If you are interested in hosting a Certification in your area please contact Dan Gaudreau, Director of Coaching Certification, at rmlcco@yahoo.com.
Raw Nationals website- July 25-27, St. Louis, MO
April 26- YMCA Nationals/100% RAW PL/BP/DL/Strict Curl- click here (results and write-up as submitted by Les Cramer).
100% RAW News:
From Paul Bossi (President)-
This has been an incredible year for us. The growth for the federation is coming in leaps and bounds in 2008. 2008 will show our 1st events in the following states: Texas, Kansas, Iowa, Arizona, Nevada and New Hampshire. We are also seeing interest in teams from Canada and Israel looking to come and compete at the Worlds this year.
Upcoming events are posted on the website with entry forms. Please visit the site to see which meets are coming up near you.
I will be hosting the North Carolina State Championships this year at Currituck High School. This year I am combining the Teenage states, powerlifting states and Bench state all in 1 meet. With gas prices and small turn out at recent meets in 2007 I feel that it is best to have fewer meets and include all divisions in them to get the numbers up. The deadline date for the North Carolina states is May 24th, the meet will be on May 31st the Saturday after Memorial day. Please get your entry form in on time. Last year we had 85 lifters and ran 3 platforms in which we were done by 3pm with 85 full powerlifters. That is a pretty awesome feat, you lifters know what I am talking about.
Our next 2 big meets are:
The National Bench/Deadlift /Curl Championships in Annapolis, MD on June 28th.
The full powerlifting Nationals will be run in Reno, NV on July 12th. We will also be running the West Coast Bench Press at this meet for the bench only guys.
I will be posting what the Ranking plaques look like so lifters can purchase them for any of the past 3 years. There will also be a form posted for you to fill out and return if you want to purchase any plaque.
Ron Wisdom of Vermont has taken on the task of starting the Master Rankings. Keep posted as they will be posted soon after he is done going through the 2008 results.
Please get the entry forms in on time as this helps the meet directors plan for their events.
Records are being updated as quick as we can. With so many meets it is hard to update weekly like in the past. Please have patience with us during these tough times.
This years World Powerlifting has been changed to November 1-2 in Hagerstown, MD Meet Directors (Kevin Prosser, Dan Corridean) and the Bench Worlds has changed locations after 6 years in Currituck. Because of the interest in this event we have moved within 5 minutes from the Norfolk airport and will be going to a 2-day event. Bench on Saturday and deadlift and curls on Sunday. I am expecting 200 lifters with 50 or more coming from Europe and Canada.
IPF News:
Update- Referee list (note- only three referees are listed for the USA)
Update- Tested Lifters
Technical Newsletter (2008-3)- Referee clinic, Titan logo, Wraps ( THP knee, Inzer knee and wrist- True Black and APT- 2XH and 3XH), New Cat II referees, Causes for disqualification in the deadlift and Rules for the disabled competing in IPF single lift Bench Press Championships.
USAPL News:
Brad Madvig- has introduced USAPLPhotos.com;
Here is a new website for all you out there. Thank you to Mike Sampson for throwing this together...,
This site is for all of you to upload your usapl powerlifting photos.. or training photos or other madness from Powerlifting (lets just keep it USAPL/IPF if its powerlifting please) You can embed your youtube (amoung other formats) as well.
So log on.. make an account.. upload your stuff and share with everyone... Questions let me know.
Nationals (Men's Open, Teen & Juniors) Update- From Gina Stepleton
The Shiloh Inn is full. If you still need to make your reservations for Men's Open/Teen/Juniors Nationals, you will need to contact Comfort Suites. The Comfort Suites is an all suite hotel. The rate is $95 per day and their number is 254-634-5560. Be sure to mention the Men's Powerlifting Championship to get this rate.
Coaching Certification; From Jennifer Gaudreau
USA Powerlifting is now offering a Coaching Certification program available to all USA Powerlifting members. We offer 3 levels of Coaching Certifications: Club Coach, Senior National Coach, and Senior International Coach. This should cover coaches from beginning to international levels. We will strive to provide coaching candidates with information and technical expertise to allow them to coach at any level.
The next USAPL Coaching Certification is September 15-16,2008 at the Rocky Mountain Lifting Club in Aurora, CO after DL & SQ Nationals.
If you are interested in hosting a Certification in your area please contact Dan Gaudreau, Director of Coaching Certification, at rmlcco@yahoo.com.
Raw Nationals website- July 25-27, St. Louis, MO
Sunday, May 11, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 5/12/08
Local News:
From Niko Hulslander-
Hey folks!!!
Just one week away from the deadline for the USAPL PA State Bench Press and Deadlift Championships! The event is on May 24th. The action will be at the Shrewsbury, YMCA in Shrewsbury, PA! We are excited for this year. We have Garage Ink Sponsoring the contest, along with APT Wrist straps, East Coast Muscle, and Don Kuhns, a message therapist will be on hand to take care of all the tweaks and strains!
Get your applications at Pure Powerlifting or Garage Ink
Take care and see you all on the 24th!!!
Click here for entry form (Deadline is May 14!)
From John Shifflett-
I will be hosting the 100% Raw Freedom USA Open on June 21 at the Golds Gym in Leesburg. The meet is single lift Bench Press, Deadlift and Strict Curl. You can set National Records at the meet.
If you want to lift get your forms in by the deadline so I can plan on how many awards to bring with me. If you cannot lift and will be willing to help in some way please let me know. I hope all is well with you. God Bless.
Click here for entry form.
At USAPL-Maryland- Information for the 2008 Larry Garro Memorial has been released.
Click here for entry form.
100% RAW News:
Wrist Wraps and Knee Sleeves- RAW is currently conducting a survey to learn if lifters are interested in adding wrist wraps and/or knee sleeves. Comments and more can be found at the message board.
Woody Leonard- announced that he has been named Chairman of Drug Testing and Substance Abuse by 100% RAW.
IPF News:
Update- Approved list of apparel and equipment for use at IPF sanctioned competitions. (5/11/08)
Update- 2007 National Doping Test Reports
Update- Suspended Lifters and Officials (5/1/08)
Website- 9th Masters World Bench Press Championships, April 15-18 2009 in Taupo, New Zealand.
Arnold Sports Festival:
In the May 6th edition of the ASF Newsletter, "USAPL in Review-2008" is the featured article.
In "Talking Training", Dennis Unitt speaks with Anton Kraft of Denmark.Anton broke the World Bench Press record in the 56 kg. class at the 2008 Arnold Sports Festival.
From APT:
Alan from APT Pro Gear, 09 May 08
APT has a New Hard Core Level of Wraps that will blow you away.
Simply called "THE WRAP 2XH" and "THE WRAP 3XH"
Didn't think that we could make a heavier Wrap,........We DID!
Even if you can't use this heavy of a Wrap,......you have to check
it out or send this E-mail to your Hard Core Lifting Buddies!!!!!
HARDCORE and very serious and Advanced lifters only.
If you Pre-Order we are giving 20% off on this new Wrap.
Once on the shelves they will go back to full price & no discount.
Details and to get the code here is a direct link to the page:
"The Wrap"
Also many new products added:
"New Products"
New "LOCKOUT Gear" shirts are also in stock and moving fast:
"LOCKOUT Gear"
F*R_E_E 2" wide heavy Basic Lifting Straps & 15% discount also offered if
you use the code of SINGLET for any other products other than "THE WRAP 2XH &3XH".
The "THE WRAP 2XH & 3XH" 20% off code is separate from the SINGLET 15% off Code.
THEWRAP code only works on "THE WRAP 2XH & 3XH" products and the SINGLET code works
on any other products and no minimum order amount. If you want to use both codes you have
to place 2 separate orders as you can only use one code at a time.
Lift SAFE,
Alan P. Thomas
APT Inc Pro Gear, CEO
USMC, 1991-1995
ProWristStraps.com
From Niko Hulslander-
Hey folks!!!
Just one week away from the deadline for the USAPL PA State Bench Press and Deadlift Championships! The event is on May 24th. The action will be at the Shrewsbury, YMCA in Shrewsbury, PA! We are excited for this year. We have Garage Ink Sponsoring the contest, along with APT Wrist straps, East Coast Muscle, and Don Kuhns, a message therapist will be on hand to take care of all the tweaks and strains!
Get your applications at Pure Powerlifting or Garage Ink
Take care and see you all on the 24th!!!
Click here for entry form (Deadline is May 14!)
From John Shifflett-
I will be hosting the 100% Raw Freedom USA Open on June 21 at the Golds Gym in Leesburg. The meet is single lift Bench Press, Deadlift and Strict Curl. You can set National Records at the meet.
If you want to lift get your forms in by the deadline so I can plan on how many awards to bring with me. If you cannot lift and will be willing to help in some way please let me know. I hope all is well with you. God Bless.
Click here for entry form.
At USAPL-Maryland- Information for the 2008 Larry Garro Memorial has been released.
Click here for entry form.
100% RAW News:
Wrist Wraps and Knee Sleeves- RAW is currently conducting a survey to learn if lifters are interested in adding wrist wraps and/or knee sleeves. Comments and more can be found at the message board.
Woody Leonard- announced that he has been named Chairman of Drug Testing and Substance Abuse by 100% RAW.
IPF News:
Update- Approved list of apparel and equipment for use at IPF sanctioned competitions. (5/11/08)
Update- 2007 National Doping Test Reports
Update- Suspended Lifters and Officials (5/1/08)
Website- 9th Masters World Bench Press Championships, April 15-18 2009 in Taupo, New Zealand.
Arnold Sports Festival:
In the May 6th edition of the ASF Newsletter, "USAPL in Review-2008" is the featured article.
In "Talking Training", Dennis Unitt speaks with Anton Kraft of Denmark.Anton broke the World Bench Press record in the 56 kg. class at the 2008 Arnold Sports Festival.
From APT:
Alan from APT Pro Gear, 09 May 08
APT has a New Hard Core Level of Wraps that will blow you away.
Simply called "THE WRAP 2XH" and "THE WRAP 3XH"
Didn't think that we could make a heavier Wrap,........We DID!
Even if you can't use this heavy of a Wrap,......you have to check
it out or send this E-mail to your Hard Core Lifting Buddies!!!!!
HARDCORE and very serious and Advanced lifters only.
If you Pre-Order we are giving 20% off on this new Wrap.
Once on the shelves they will go back to full price & no discount.
Details and to get the code here is a direct link to the page:
"The Wrap"
Also many new products added:
"New Products"
New "LOCKOUT Gear" shirts are also in stock and moving fast:
"LOCKOUT Gear"
F*R_E_E 2" wide heavy Basic Lifting Straps & 15% discount also offered if
you use the code of SINGLET for any other products other than "THE WRAP 2XH &3XH".
The "THE WRAP 2XH & 3XH" 20% off code is separate from the SINGLET 15% off Code.
THEWRAP code only works on "THE WRAP 2XH & 3XH" products and the SINGLET code works
on any other products and no minimum order amount. If you want to use both codes you have
to place 2 separate orders as you can only use one code at a time.
Lift SAFE,
Alan P. Thomas
APT Inc Pro Gear, CEO
USMC, 1991-1995
ProWristStraps.com
Monday, May 5, 2008
The Virginia Powerlifting Report 5/5/08
Results:
April 19- 100% RAW Maryland State Full Power and Bench Press Invitational (Hagerstown, MD)- click here.
April 26- 100% RAW Virginia State BP/DL/Curl (Stanardsville, VA)- click here.
May 2-4- USAPL Master's Nationals (Miami, FL)- click for here.
USAPL News:
Reminder- Deadline, May 12th (30 days prior to meeting) Agenda Items, honorary award nominations and ALL COMMITTEE REPORTS** Committee reports will be included in NGB materials per NGB vote in 2007. Committee chairs are still encouraged to use their time to thank those they wish and give a brief summary at the meeting.
April 19- 100% RAW Maryland State Full Power and Bench Press Invitational (Hagerstown, MD)- click here.
April 26- 100% RAW Virginia State BP/DL/Curl (Stanardsville, VA)- click here.
May 2-4- USAPL Master's Nationals (Miami, FL)- click for here.
USAPL News:
Reminder- Deadline, May 12th (30 days prior to meeting) Agenda Items, honorary award nominations and ALL COMMITTEE REPORTS** Committee reports will be included in NGB materials per NGB vote in 2007. Committee chairs are still encouraged to use their time to thank those they wish and give a brief summary at the meeting.
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