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Champion Jackie Fendler Breathes New Life into Her Existence via the Deadlift

~courtesy Lavender Magazine It’s November 2013, and a lifter is about to lift. Feet are planted beneath shoulders, toes are pointed due north. Open hands descend beneath knees, then lock onto the knurled iron bar with a matching iron grip, over and under. Clavicles hover parallel to the bar which is complemented on either side

Old School Powerlifting athletes win gold at WABDL Worlds 2016

21JuneRonL

~courtesy of The Argus Observer Old School Powerlifting competed at the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters (WABDL) World Championships and came home with several first place finishes. In 2016, the Old School Powerlifting club has won 11 individual world championships, 19 state championships and 38 meet championships. They also grabbed seven world records, 11 national

Great Article about the WABDL’s own Karen Campbell

29MayRonL

courtesy of Bangor Daily News — WINTERPORT, Maine — The growth Karen Campbell has seen in her powerlifting over the years has been incremental, but after recently setting a world record in the bench press she insists that seeing even the slightest amount of improvement is encouraging. “When you get close to your max, baby

Dr. Fred Hatfield – aka “Dr. Squat”

18MayRonL

click photos for larger versions The sporting world lost a legend this last week when Dr. Fred Hatfield died. Fred was born October 21, 1942, in Williamsport, Massachusetts and died May 14, 2017, in Clearwater, Florida. He was a nationally ranked gymnast and pole-vaulter and participated in juggling and acrobatic shows. He also ran cross

WABDL Lifter Jeff Mumaw Wins Bodybuilding Title

1AprilRonL

written by Ron L’Huillier Jeff Mumaw I’ve never understood bodybuilding. I’ve always thought why lift weights if your main goal is not to get stronger (not to say there aren’t some incredibly strong bodybuilders). I do however respect the discipline and work ethic, not to mention the courage it must take to stand on the

In Memory of Dr. Gilbert “Guy” Powell ~1969 – 2017

10MarchRonL

Guy Powell passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2017. Guy was a devoted father, husband, principal, mentor and athlete. Guy spent many years competing in the world of powerlifting. Aside from his family, powerlifting was his truest love. Over the years Guy faced obstacles of injury and serious illness, many times reluctantly forcing him away

Jeff Magruder – Born: ~September 5, 1953 in Mineche, Germany – Died ~February 24, 2017 in Tacoma, Washington

1MarchRonL

by Gus Rethwisch I have been in the sport for 45 years and I feel Jeff Magruder was the greatest bencher of all time. At 240 lbs., Jeff did a 640 raw bench. At 220 lbs, he did a 560 raw bench press. Jeff did a 661 lb. raw bench in the gym weighing 246

Beyond the Game: High school weightlifting program transforms special needs students

21FebruaryRonL

We have many outstanding lifters in the WABDL, but our federation is also full of outstanding individuals. Eddie Morgan is both. He is a World Champion lifter, but more importantly he is an outstanding human being. TRUMANN, Ark. (KATV) — In a small northeast Arkansas town like Trumann, it can be especially difficult to raise

Please hold Harry and Dolores (Garcia) Munroe high in your hearts and prayers

20FebruaryRonL

~by Jill Porter WABDL Family: Please hold Harry and Dolores (Garcia) Munroe high in your hearts and prayers. Below is what Dolores posted on her FB page, so many of you may have seen this, but for those who have not they are in order from what she posted first until today: Feb 10th –

G. Jeffrey Thornton ~Born 1948, ~Died 2016

15FebruaryRonL

Born in 1948 and died in 2016. Jeff worked for the Phoenix, Arizona VA and was one of the top experts in the country in helping veterans get off of drugs due to war trauma. He also helped with civilians who were addicted to drugs. He served in the Marine Corp in Vietnam and was

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