by Al Myers
The USAWA Lifter of the Month for JUNE is Joe Ciavattone Jr.. Joe lifted brilliantly at the 2016 USAWA National Championships in Boston in capturing the BEST OVERALL LIFTER in the Men’s Division. This is the first overall lifter award for Joe Jr. at the National Championships, who is only 23 years old but is very experienced as he has been competing Nationally for many years at Nationals and other big meets.
Congratulations to Joe Jr.!
by Al Myers
James Fuller in action performing a Hip Lift at the Heavy Lift Championships in York, PA a few years back.
The USAWA Lifter of the Month for May is James Fuller. James had a great performance at the USAWA Heavy Lift Championships, and won best overall lifter. Best lifter at the Heavy Lift Championships is a hard one to get, as there are always many outstanding seasoned heavy lifters competing in this meet. I now consider James as part of this “seasoned group” as he’s been very involved in many heavy lift meets over the past few years. When he straps on the belts and chains he knows what to do!
Congrats James on being the Lifter of the Month!
by Al Myers
The USAWA lifter of the month for April goes to Joe Garcia. Joe won overall best lifter in the Zercher Strength Classic, a meet that dates back to the origins of the USAWA. Many great all-rounders have competed in the Zercher through the years. It is a grueling affair – with 13 difficult all-round lifts contested in a single day.
Congrats Joe!!!
by Al Myers
The Lifter of the Month for March goes to Ruth Jackson! Ruth just recently won best overall women’s lifter in the first quarter USAWA Postal Meet. Ruth has been an active participant in the postal series over the past few years. In fact I’m gonna brag on her for a moment – this is her 13th CONSECUTIVE overall women’s best lifter win in our Postal Series meets!
Congrats Ruth on being selected as the USAWA Lifter of the Month!
by Al Myers
The USAWA Lifter of the Month for February is LaVerne Myers. LaVerne was the overall men’s champion of the USAWA Grip Championships, which was the only USAWA competition in February. This is the second time LaVerne has been selected as lifter of the month. The other time was February 2014. He had several big lifts at the Grip Championships – including a 210# Wrist Curl and a 135# Inch DB DL.
Congrats LaVerne!!