Here is the next installment of past nationals in an effort to preserve a more complete history. This one is from 2006. They are all transcribed from the “Strength Journal” by Bill Clark. This was an idea of Frank Ciavattone’s and was presented at the national meeting. Enjoy a little piece of history:
Here is the next installment of past nationals in an effort to preserve a more complete history. This one is from 2005. They are all transcribed from the “Strength Journal” by Bill Clark. This was an idea of Frank Ciavattone’s and was presented at the national meeting. Enjoy a little piece of history:
Here is the next installment of past nationals in an effort to preserve a more complete history. This one is from 2003. They are all transcribed from the “Strength Journal” by Bill Clark. This was an idea of Frank Ciavattone’s and was presented at the national meeting. Enjoy a little piece of history:
By Denny Habecker
The 2022 Memorial Record day had 10 lifters lift this year, 6 at Habecker’s Gym and 4 at Clark’s Gym. This meet was originally started to replace Art’s Birthday Bash. Then it evolved to remember some of the other greats of our sport like John Vernacchio, Howard Prechtal, Dale Friesz, Jim Malloy, and Rex Monahan to name just a few. This year my youngest grandson Brady, lifted and lifted well, after only training for about 6 weeks. After the lifting we all were treated to a delicious lunch made by Judy Habecker.
President Denny in action
The Results:
Brady Habecker – 14 – 116 Lbs. [52.6 Kg.} 55 Kg. Class [14-15]
Ciavattone Deadlift – 70 Kg.. -154.32 Lbs.
Cheat Curl – Reverse Grip – 27.5 Kg. – 60.62 Lbs.
Press from Rack – 27.5 Kg. – 60.62 Lbs.
Clean & Press – 2 Dumbbells – 27.2 Kg. – 60 Lbs.
Clean & Seated Press – 2 Dumbbells – 27.2 Kg. – 60 Lbs.
Aidan Habecker – 19 – 184 Lbs. [ 83.4 Kg.} – 85 Kg. Class [18-19]
Bench Press – Reverse Grip – 77.5 Kg. – 170.85 Lbs.
Clean & Seated Press – 2 Dumbbells – 41.25 Kg. – 91 Lbs.
Curl – Strict – 40 Kg. – 88.18 Lbs.
Trap Bar Deadlift – 180 Kg. – 396.82 Lbs.
Vertical Bar Deadlift- 2″ -Right Hand – 95 Kg. -209.43 Lbs.
Beth Skwarecki – 42 – 142 Lbs. [ 64.4 Kg. ] – 65 Kg. Class [40-44]
Bench Press – Hands Together – 45 Kg. – 99.2 Lbs.
Deadlift – 12 ” Base 120 Kg. – 264.55 Lbs.
Deadlift- Dumbbell – Left Hand 85 Kg. -187.39 Lbs.
James Lift 37.5 Kg. – 82.67 Lbs.
Zercher 101 Kg. -222.66 Lbs.
Lou Tortorelli – 57 – 235 Lbs. – 106.5 Kg. – 110 Kg. Class [ 55-59]
Curl Strict 45 Kg. – 99.2 Lbs.
Deadlift- Trap Bar 167.5 Kg. – 369.3 Lbs
Barry Byran 64 – 185 Lbs. [ 83.9 Kg. ] – 85 Kg. Class [ 60- 64]
Bench Press- Hands Together – 90 Kg. – 198.41 Lbs.
Bench Press – Reverse Grip – 102.5 Kg. – 225.97 Lbs.
Clean & Seated Press – 41.25 Kg. – 91 Lbs.
Deadlift – Dumbbell – Right Hand – 85 Kg. – 187.39 Lbs.
Zercher – 100 Kg. – 220.46 Lbs.
Denny Habecker – 80 – 181 Lbs. [82.1 Kg.] 85 Kg. Class [ 80- 84]
Continental to Belt – 87.5 Kg. – 192.9 Lbs.
Curl Cheat – 37.5 Kg. – 82.67 Lbs.
Deadlift – Ciavattone – 105 Kg. – 231.48 Lbs.
Deadlift – Heels Together – 90 Kg. – 198.41 Lbs.
Deadlift – Dumbbell – Right Hand – 80 Kg. – 176.36 Lbs.
OFFICIALS: Denny Habecker, Barry Bryan, & Beth Skwarecki
CLARK’S GYM
Abe Smith – Age 41 Btw- 180 Lbs.
Fulton Bar – Bench Press – 270 Lbs.
Clean & Seated Press – 2 Dumbbells – 160 Lbs.
Clean & Press – Heels Together – 2 Dumbbells – 180 Lbs.
Clean & Jerk- Dumbbell – Right – 135 Lbs.
Clean & Jerk – Dumbbell – Left – 135 Lbs.
Tony Lupo – Age 56 – 236.5 Lbs.
Fulton Bar Bench Press – 270 Lbs.
Dumbbell Deadlift – left – 120 Lbs.
Bench Press -Feet in Air – 270 Lbs.
Kennedy Lift – 365 Lbs.
Deadlift – Trap Bar – 365 Lbs.
John Carter – Age 64 – 216 Lbs
Hack lift – Right Hand – 200 Lbs.
Zercher – Right Arm – 250 Lbs.
Deadlift-Dumbbell – Left – 220 Lbs.
Lurick Lift – 405 Lbs.
Kennedy Lift – 455 Lbs.
Dave DeForest – Age 62 – 190 Lbs.
Deadlift – two hands – no thumbs – 370 Lbs.
Deadlift – Trap Bar – 355 Lbs.
Clean & Press 12″ Base- 120 Lbs.
Clean & Press – Alternate grip – 110 Lbs.
Clean & Press – Reverse grip – 110 Lbs.
Officials – Bill Clark, Dave DeForest, Abe Smith, Tony Lupo
By Eric Todd
Jeff Rigby executing a bent press
This Saturday past saw the House of Iron and Stone play host to this year’s installment of “Lift for Leroy.” We hold this annually around the holidays as my brother, Leroy, is often down in the dumps around this time. Truth be told, it is not uncommon for moaning and wailing to be heard coming from his room at this time of year. All proceeds from this event go to raise his spirits. No money was raised this year. We had a good turnout of family and friends attend this year’s event. Jeff Rigby came all the way from Salt Lake City, Utah to help Leroy from being bummed out. Apparently, he had heard about Leroy “accidentally” falling asleep behind his wife’s car before she left for work last Christmas, and he wanted to help out. Lance Foster came in as a fraction of himself and incognito to assault the record book and bolster Leroy’s Christmas cheer.
Bodyweight is recorded in pounds. All lifts are recorded in pounds. The three official system was used. Officials were Eric Todd, Chris Todd, Lance Foster, and Jeff Rigby (probationary official getting in a practical training session). All lifts listed broke or set national records. Results are as follows:
Everett Todd
Age 9, Division ≤13
BW 86.4, weight class 40 kilo
Crucifix: 20
Press, Dumbbell, Right: 18
Vertical Bar Deadlift-1 bar, 1″ 1 hand Right: 60
Deadlift, 12″ base: 90
Kennedy Lift: 185
Leroy Todd
Age 11, Division ≤13
BW 92.4, weight class 45 kilo
Vertical Bar Deadlift-1 bar, 2″ 1 hand Right: 46
Curl-Dumbbell, Cheat-one arm-right: 20
Curl-Dumbbell, Cheat-one arm-left: 20
Jackson Press: 25
Phoebe Todd
Age 12, Division ≤13
BW 118.8, weight class 55 kilo
Vertical Bar Deadlift-1 bar, 1″ 1 hand Right: 90
Curl-Cheat: 55
Jackson Press: 40
Clean and Press-12″ base: 45
Kennedy Lift: 250
Lilly Todd
Age 13, Division ≤13
BW 137.8, weight class 65 kilo
Curl-Dumbbell, Cheat-one arm-right:35
Curl-Dumbbell, Cheat-one arm-left: 35
Press-Dumbbell-Right: 20
Press-Dumbbell-Left Arm: 20
Deadlift-Dumbbell-Left: 95
Stacy Todd
Age 39, Division Open
BW 180, weight class 85 kilo
snatch-dumbbell-Right: 45
Deadlift-Dumbbell-Left: 150
Press-Dumbbell-Right: 37.5
Curl-Dumbbell, Cheat-one arm-left: 50
Chris Todd
Age 43, Division 40+
BW 270.8, weight class 125 kilo
Reflex Clean and Push Press: 161
Rim Lift: 320
Bench Press- 1 arm Left: 100
Snatch from Knees: 85
Pullover-bent arm: 125
John Strangeway
Age 44, Division 40+
BW 215, weight class 100 kilo
Squat-Front: 475
Deadlift-Inch Dumbbell-Left: 145
Deadlift-Inch Dumbbell-Right: 136
Rim Lift: 340
Jeff Rigby
Age 45, Division 45+
BW 290. weight class 125+
Squat-12″ base: 545
Piper Squat: 275
Bent Press-Dumbbell-Left: 124
Eric Todd
Age 47, Division 45+
BW 263, weight class 120 kilo
Press-Dumbbell-Left: 90
Curl-cheat-Dumbbell-Left: 100
Vertical Bar Deadlift-1 bar, 1″ 1 hand Left: 115
Deadlift-Fulton Dumbbell-Left: 100
Rim Lift: 300
Lance Foster
Age 57, Division 55+
BW 263, weight class 120 kilo
Deadlift-Fulton Bar: 250
Press-Dumbbell-Right: 45
Finger Lift-Right-Middle: 101
Finger Lift-Right-Ring; 95
Rim Lift: 220