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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!

Lifter of the month – John Douglas

By Al Myers

Big John Douglas in action!

Big John Douglas in action!

The USAWA LIFTER OF THE MONTH for September is John Douglas.  John has been competing in the USAWA for several years now, and is a regular participant at events at the Dino Gym and the Ledaig Club.

John had a busy September in the USAWA.  First he was the first “one man team” to ever enter the Team Championships, and then he went on to win the mens division in the 3rd quarter postal meet against a tough field of lifters.  Thats a good month of all round lifting, and for sure deserving of the lifter of the month award!

Congrats John!

Lifter of the month – Scott Schmidt

By Al Myers

Scott Schmidt was recognized as being selected as the lifter of the month for August 2018.

Scott Schmidt was recognized as being selected as the lifter of the month for August 2018.

The USAWA LIFTER OF THE MONTH for August goes to Scott Schmidt, of Cleveland Ohio.  In August Scott participated in the USAWA Presidential Cup and was awarded the OUTSTANDING LIFTER.   This competition is one of the championship events in the USAWA, making it one of the most important competitions on our yearly event calendar.

Scott is a longtime lifter in the USAWA and VERY worthy of this lifter of the month award.  A big congrats goes out to you Scott from me and the entire USAWA!

Lifter of the month – Dean Ross

By Al Myers

Dean Ross "in action" at the National Championships in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Dean Ross “in action” at the National Championships in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

The LIFTER OF THE MONTH for July goes to DEAN ROSS!

Dean has been a mainstay competitor representing the Dino Gym over the past several years.  He was part of the Dino Gym team at the USAWA Club Challenge in July. One thing I admire in Dean is his up-beat attitude, and despite what may be hurting on him, he keeps such a positive mindset.  He is one of the main motivators on the Dino Gym team.

Big CONGRATS Dean – you deserve this!

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