Friday 2017.03.31

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Reminder: The gym will be closed tomorrow (Saturday, 04/01/17) due to the Starting Strength Challenge.Upcoming events:

  • 2017 Starting Strength Challenge
    • Date: Saturday, 04/01/17
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - weight room and mezzanine
    • Registration has ended for this event, but please come on out and support your fellow lifters as they compete!
  • 2017 Testify Barbell MAYhem Weightlifting Meet
    • Date: Saturday, 05/06/17
    • Location: Concordia High School (click here for map) - practice gym
    • Registration: Click here (registration is online only).
    • Registration Deadline: Registration ends on 04/29/17, and those who register by April 22 will receive a Barbell MAYhem t-shirt, so register soon to get that shirt!

For this week's conditioning, see Monday's post.

In the first photo, brothers Judah and Grant demonstrate how NOT to spot the bench and bench, respectively, i.e., checking out the camera to see if they'll become Insta-famous. In the second photo, they demonstrate how to do it right. Judah stands back to provide Grant with an unobstructed view of the ceiling but is prepared to assist if needed. Note the position of the arms and hands as well - no "pinkies only bro!" here. Remember, if the spotter touches the bar, the lifter doesn't get to count the rep - contrary to popular belief at countless commercial, high school, and college weight rooms, bench press is not a team sport. Meanwhile, Grant has his eyes on a fixed point on the ceiling throughout his reps. #benchpress #startingstrength #startingstrengthgym

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