The Squat

Cole competed at the NorCal Regional Powerlifting Championship in March and achieved a personal best on both the squat (308 lbs) and deadlift (402 lbs).  Cole’s trainer, Dave, and the family came to cheer him on. It was a fun day – notwithstanding the loud rock and rap blasting away inside this tiny conference room at the Crowne Plaza in Concord. Everyone we met was very warm and the event was very positive and supportive.

 

Preparing for the deadlift

The theme of the event was ‘Powerlift Like a Girl’ as there were many women competing – including a 13 year old girl who lifted nearly 100 lbs in the deadlift (she looked as though that was how much she weighed).

This man, Ian, lifted 600 lbs in the squat. Definitely out of my league!