Friday, August 28, 2009

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 ).

Sunday, August 2, 2009

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 ).

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

JODY CRANSTON POWER TRAINING 2009 FEATURED ON SPORTS ILLUSTRATED.COM


"I have always been a huge fan of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE and felt that SPORTS ILLUSTRATED set the standard for World Class sports coverage. I remember collecting the Magazines when I was younger and cutting out pictures of my favorite Athletes, especially Famous Boxers. So, imagine my surprise when my POWER TRAINING 2009 Video appeared on the SPORTS ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE Web Site.
As an Athlete I am truly honoured and more importantly I think My Father Pat, a life-long Sports Fanatic would be proud."
To view The Original Page click HERE.

( Jody Cranston / Media ).

Saturday, July 4, 2009

PANTHEON STRENGTH LEGION - JULY UPDATE.

With chalk on the ground and fortitude in the air The Pantheon Strength Legion once again lifted immence weights, massive volume, had a guest appearance and engaged in the inevitable Deadlift Fire-fight for their July Work-out. Here are the highlights:

JEFF - My good friend Jeff Moore equalled his Bench Press Max. with a explosive 215 lbs. press. New Max's to come...

IAN - Ian hit big Deadlift volume with a top set of 350 lbs. for an eye-popping triple the Repped out with 225 lbs. Ian is a strong and consistent lifter, great person to train with.

JODY - On Friday I Bench Pressed 365 lbs. for 1 Rep. and on Saturday with The Pantheon Strength Legion I Deadlifted 565 lbs. for 2 Reps.

PETE - Pete trained hard as usual, he Deadlifted 315 lbs. for a grinding set of four then lifted 225 lbs. for two sets of fourteen.

After the outstanding Deadlift portion of the training session, we hit: Stiff-legged Deadlifts, Over-heads and Pull downs to put the July workout in the books. I can't wait until August, everyone welcome!

( Jody Cranston / Pantheon Strength Legion ).

Friday, July 3, 2009

BOB OWENS B.C. HIGHLAND GAMES 2009.



I would like to Congratulate my Good Friend Bob Owen on his 1st Place Victory at The B.C. Provincial Highland Games in Coquitlam last weekend. Although this was Bob's first Tournament in over a year, his win qualifies him for The Canadian National Highland Games in Calgary Alberta this September. Bob is obviously one of the favorites to win another National Title.

( Jody Cranston / Bob Owen ).

Friday, June 26, 2009

PANTHEON STRENGTH LEGION JULY PREVIEW.

SATURDAY JULY 4TH PAC GYM.
"DAY OF THE DEAD"


( Jody Cranston / PSL ).

Friday, June 19, 2009

POWERLIFTING USA MAGAZINE.

TEAM CANADA at the USAPL Pacific Open included (left to right) Mark Vezina, Robert O.Smith, Nancy Carpenter and Jody Cranston. (thanks to Robert O.Smith for providing us this photograph).

( As reprinted from Powerlifting USA Magazine March/2007 ).
( Jody Cranston / Media ).

Monday, June 15, 2009

THE PROVINCE NEWSPAPER.


It takes a whole village to raise a champ

Darren Darby's corner is just as essential to his title-shot hopes as his fists; and both are growing day by day

By Steve Ewen, The Province


Darren Darby (centre) has a huge support network. From left, Jody Cranston (powerlifter and personal trainer), Jason Fenton (kick boxer), Paul Forde (MMA fighter), Barbara Barley (runs Sports Central Gym, where Darby does much of training), wife Denise Darby with children Kaden, Ethan, and Max, and Dr. Kris Bentz (naturopath).
Photograph by: Gerry Kahrmann, The Province.

Boxer Darren Darby checks out the technique of his youngest son, Ethan, during training for Friday's Rumble at the Rock. Darby is on the undercard.
Photograph by: Gerry Kahrmann, The Province.

Click HERE to read the entire article from The Province Newspaper Sports Section, Sunday June 14th 2009.

( Jody Cranston / Media ).

Sunday, June 7, 2009

PANTHEON STRENGTH LEGION JUNE UPDATE.


Junes hot weather was definitely not a deterrent to the red hot Pantheon Strength Legion. The basement of PAC Gym, at the corner of Hornby and Smithe, was smoldering from Power and Strength not just the weather! Here are a couple highlights:

PETE - Multi hard, grinding sets with three plates for the Deadlift. This volume will serve him well for future top end strength. Then Pete finished off the work out with some Lat/Trap work. Well done!

JODY - Friday, the day before The Pantheon Strength Legion trained, I Bench Pressed 365 lbs. for one rep. Saturday, with The Pantheon Strength Legion, I Deadlifted 565 lbs. for a double. I am really happy with that 24hr. training period.

I am already looking forward to July's Legion work out. Everyone Welcome - Join Us!

( Jody Cranston / Pantheon Strength Legion ).

Monday, May 4, 2009

PANTHEON STRENGTH LEGION - MAY UPDATE.


RECORDS! RECORDS!! RECORDS!!!

Although the turnout was small; first weekend of May, great weather, The Canucks, etc.ect...The lifting was huge! Two new Personal Records were set by The Pantheon Strength Legion. Here are the highlights:

IAN - Ian Deadlifted 410 lbs.!!! That is practically a 100 lbs. increase in one year. That is allot of hard work and dedication paying off. Awesome job.

JODY - I did a 565 lbs. Deadlift for two reps. Both reps. were smooth and controlled and I Bench Pressed 365 lbs the day (Friday) before. That is an excellent 24 hrs. of training.

The Pantheon Strength Legion will reconvene the first Saturday of June at the same location. All levels welcome!

( JODY CRANSTON / PANTHEON STRENGTH LEGION.)