Lifter of the Month-February 2022
By Eric Todd
LaVerne competing in the dumbbell walk at a previous Grip Championships.
The lifter of the Month of February is an easy choice. This goes to LaVerne Myers for winning his FIFTH Grip Championship. This makes him the most dominant grip champion since the inception of this meet. He did so by defeating his son, Al Myers, and Chad Ullum, both former grip champions in their own right. LaVerne broke or set records in each of the four disciplines en route to his victory. He won by over 100 adjusted points over Al, who was the runner up. He also set 5 records in a record-breaking portion of the day with 4 finger lifts and another grip event, the deadlift, Fulton bar, left arm. LaVerne does not appear to be slowing down in grip disciplines any time soon, and this is a well-deserved honor. CONGRATS LaVerne!