South Island Powerlifting Champs

[Dr Squat]

There are no replies to this topic yet.

[Dr Squat]

One of the highlights will be Leighton Best attempting to break the long standing record in the mens 82.5 kg bench press. Leighton is looking to bench 200 kg. Check out his progress and training videos:

http://eastsidebarbell.co.nz/training-l ... n-best-alf

[Pseudonym]

Thanks for putting this event up, Doctor. I checked out some of those videos - he makes it look easy!

[PjKiwi]

How long does an event like this run for?

[Dr Squat]

How long does an event like this run for?

Confirmed session times are:

Session 1- Open men and women- 10 am

Session 2- Junior and masters men and women- 2pm

I would expect each session to last 2.5- 3 hours.

Come along and see some genuine world class lifting.

[genetic freek]

How long does an event like this run for?

Confirmed session times are:

Session 1- Open men and women- 10 am

Session 2- Junior and masters men and women- 2pm

I would expect each session to last 2.5- 3 hours.

Come along and see some genuine world class lifting.

What are the ages for Junior and masters?

[Mike Zero]

How long does an event like this run for?

Confirmed session times are:

Session 1- Open men and women- 10 am

Session 2- Junior and masters men and women- 2pm

I would expect each session to last 2.5- 3 hours.

Come along and see some genuine world class lifting.

What are the ages for Junior and masters?

Sub Junior U18

Junior U23

Masters I 40-49

Masters II 50-59

Masters III 60-69

Masters IV 70+

[Dr Squat]

Leighton Best unoffically breaking the NZ record in training. 197.5 kg (435 pounds). Massive bench at a bodyweight of around 84 kg.

[teamfatboy]

Wow!. That is amazing stuff.

[Best Bench]

Here is the footage of my bench at the SI champs on Saturday. Will upload squat and bench footage from session one shortly and post links here, includes Steve Varga's 330kg squat!!

[HQ308]

Great lifts and excellent video!

[Luigi]

how come the first two lifts were red lighted ?

[Best Bench]

One ref called me for bringing the bar below the sternum (I didn't notice the x-ray machine). Other reds were for my feet moving, can't see on video so will have to take their word for that one.

A little disappointing 200kg was on the cards, National bench in Christchurch at the end of October so will be back even stronger.

[weener lad]

Once again I missed the comp, so will have to make plans now for October.

Couldn't see what was wrong with the first 2 lifts even after watching countless replays.

Well done.

[Best Bench]

Here are the links for the Bench and deadlifts from session one of the South Island Champs on Saturday: