NEW MASTER DEADLIFT RECORD FOR JODY CRANSTON

From The Richmond Review, Saturday August 28, 2009...
NEW MASTER DEADLIFT RECORD FOR JODY CRANSTON

Richmond's Jody Cranston was a double winner in the 181 pound division at the WABDL Great Northern Bench Press and Deadlift Championships" in Olympia, Wash. on the weekend.

Cranston, who weighted 178 pounds, set the WABDL (World Association Bench Press and Deadlifters) Canadian masters class record by lifting 574 pounds, well over triple his bodyweight.

The lifetime Richmond resident secured a second first-place award by bench pressing 358 pounds, double his bodyweight.

"I am very happy with these lifts and plan to keep training hard so I can lift even more in the future", said Cranston.

These Victories qualify Cranston for The WABDL World Championships in Reno Nevada October 30th.

( Jody Cranston / Media ).

THE PANTHEON STRENGTH LEGION AUGUST UPDATE.

August's Pantheon Strength Legion "Day of The Dead" was also the "Day of the Almost 1 Rep. Maximums". Don't get me wrong - Ian, Pete and I were successful on all of our Deadlifts. But, it seemed like the kind of day to lift heavy AND lift for volume too - not completely spend all of our energy on "Gym Max's" and nothing else. So, with Highland Games Champion Bob Owen offering encouragement to The Pantheon Strength Legion here are the Highlights:

IAN: My friend Ian turned in an awesome strength performance; 405 lbs. Deadlift for 1 Rep. and 365 lbs. for four Reps.

PETE: Pete Deadlifted 365 lbs. for a strong single and 315 lbs. for four Reps. Extremely consistent.

JODY: I Lifted 565 lbs. for 1 Rep., then 405 lbs for a burn-out set.

JEFF: Jeff Benched Pressed a New Maximum of 220 lbs. So, one person went against today's theme and set a Personal Record. Congratulations Jeff!

So, there you have it...An extremely complete workout for The Pantheon Strength Legion. Heavy (almost) Max's and volume for the future. We had five lifters attend, including Bob, which is excellent for a long weekend in the middle of Summer. The Pantheon Strength Legion has momentum... The Pantheon Strength Legion has tenacity... The Pantheon Strength Legion is just getting started!!! Be there next month and participate with or witness The Pantheon Strength Legion destroy more heavy Iron...See you then!

( Jody Cranston / Pantheon Strength Legion ).