Lifter of the month – Stephen Santangelo

By Al Myers

Stephan Santangelo preparing for a finger lift at the Vernacchio Record Day.

Stephen Santangelo preparing for a finger lift at the Vernacchio Record Day.

The USAWA LIFTER OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER is Stephen Santangelo.

Stephen participated in the John Vernacchio Memorial Record Day, hosted by Denny Habecker, and turned in some excellent finger lift marks for new USAWA records.  The 162 pound middle finger lift that he did is a big lift, and really caught my attention!

Stephen has been competing in USAWA competitions for several years now and is an outstanding competitor.  He has has been to several events at the Dino Gym and I always enjoy our visits, as he has a wealth of information concerning proper training and proper nutrition for the lifter.

A big CONGRATS Stephen!

Heavy Lift Championships

By Mark Raymond

2019 USAWA HEAVY LIFT

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Saturday May 11, 2019

Meet Sponsored by and to be held at:

Franks Barbell Club

204 East Street, Walpole, MA 02032

 

Meet Directors:          Mark Raymond & Frank Ciavattone

                                        Email: owdmr@aol.com    Cell: 781-801-0947

 Sanctioned by: USAWA (Membership Required)

 

 Lifts:                     Neck Lift, Hand & Thigh, Hip Lift

 

Divisions:            Juniors, Women, Masters, Seniors & Open

 

Entry Fee:           $55.00 (Will include T-Shirt and Award.)

 

Awards:               1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each weight class and age division for

                              Masters, Juniors, and Women, based on total

                              poundage lifted.  Best Lifter Awards for each age

group in Masters, Juniors, Seniors(20-39), and Women by formula.

 

Nearby Lodging:     Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel

                                    28 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035 508-543-5500

                                    *Home of the Super Bowl Champs-New England Patriots!*

                                    Best Western Plus-The Inn at Sharon/Foxboro

                                    395 Old Post Road, Sharon, MA  02067  781-784-1000

ENTRY FORM – 2019 USAWA HEAVY LIF1 Entry Form

John Vernacchio RD

By Denny Habecker

JOHN VERNACCHIO MEMORIAL RECORD DAY

I had three lifters show up for the John Vernacchio Memorial Record Day and do some great lifting. The lifters are  Stephen Santangelo from Kentucky, Barry Pensyl from Easton, and Beth Bulebosh from Pittsburgh. They all did some outstanding lifting.

Meet Results:

John Vernacchio Memorial Record Day
Habecker’s Gym
Lebanon, PA
December 15th, 2018

Meet Director: Denny Habecker

Meet Official (1-official system used): Denny Habecker

Lifters:

Barry Pensyl – age 70 – 152Lbs. [ 70KG. class , 70-74]
Hackenschmidt Floor Press – 72.5 Kg. [160 Lbs.]
Abdominal Raise                – 42 Lbs.
Swing, Dumbell – Right Arm- 50 Lbs
Swing, Dumbell – Left Arm –  50 Lbs.
Cheat Curl, Reverse Grip       –  48 Kg. [106 Lbs.]

Stephen Santangelo  – age 66 – 162 Lbs. [75 Kg. class, 65-69]
Left Hand Little Finger Lift     – 105 Lbs.
Right Hand Little Finger Lift   – 105 Lbs.
Left Hand Thumb Lift            – 106 Lbs.
Right Hand Thumb Lift          – 109 Lbs.
Right Hand Middle Finger Lift – 162 Lbs.

Beth Bulebosh  – age 50 – 280 Lbs. [ 125+ Kg. class, 50-54]
Bench Press, Fulton Bar       –  45 Kg. [99 Lbs]
Maxey Press                       –  35 Kg. [77 Lbs.]
Dumbell Press – Right Hand  – 30 Lbs.
Dumbell Press – Left Hand    – 30 Lbs.
Vertical Bar Deadlift, 1 Bar, 2″ – Right Hand – 92 Lbs.

Lifter of the Month – Jeff Ciavattone

By Al Myers

Jeff Ciavattone lifting 501 pounds in the Ciavattone Grip Deadlift at the NE Fall Classic.

Jeff Ciavattone lifting 501 pounds in the Ciavattone Grip Deadlift at the NE Fall Classic.

The USAWA Lifter of the Month for November is JEFF CIAVATTONE.  Jeff lifts out of Frank’s Barbell Club in Walpole, Mass and recently won the New England Fall Classic.  Jeff put up some great lifts to beat a high quality field of lifters.

One of his lifts that really stood out to me was his Ciavattone Grip Deadlift of 501 pounds.  It broke a long standing USAWA record of 485 pounds held by Bill Spayd.  There have been very few lifters that have exceeded 500 pounds in the Ciavattone Grip Deadlift, and now Jeff is part of that group.

A big CONGRATS goes to Jeff for this month’s lifter of the month award!

Lifter of the month – Denny Habecker

By Al Myers

Denny Habecker performed a World Record in the Pullover and Push at the 2018 IAWA Gold Cup.

Denny Habecker performed a World Record in the Pullover and Push at the 2018 IAWA Gold Cup.

The 2018 USAWA Lifter of the Month for October goes to our President, Denny Habecker.  In the month of October Denny represented the USAWA in the IAWA World Championships and the IAWA Gold, both in England.  Denny was one of only 3 USAWA lifters to have represented the USAWA in both of these important IAWA yearly events.

On top of all that, Denny was awarded the IAWA Presidential Merit Award at the World Championships award banquet.  This award has only been presented to small group of individuals in the past which recognizes outstanding contributions made to the IAWA.

Congrats Denny, you were an easy choice for the lifter of the month for October!

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