octoberfest battle of the bench and dead contest

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octoberfest battle of the bench and dead contest Oct 20, 2007 13:42:21 GMT -5

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Post by 1705total on Oct 20, 2007 13:42:21 GMT -5

Well folks, I thought about putting this in the log section but what the hey, I am on cloud 9 right now so here goes.

Got up at 4:30am and drove to Indiana PA, (about an hour and a half away from where I live). to compete at a non sanctioned YMCA bench and deadlift meet.

I was nervous, although only a few lifters showed up, it was quality over quantity. Espcially when this 312 lbs 22 year beast Paul showed up. He was like 6'2". Scary

Anyway I opened my bench with 385, then hit my 2nd attempt at 405. Feeling good I went for 410 but just missed it.
Paul hit 375 with an opener but missed 425 twice. So I ended up wining the bench meet in the heavies!

Next up deadlift.
I opened with 500, went up easy!
2nd attempt 550 easy again.
3rd attempt I went for 575, but due to the size of the plates, they were having trouble making it fit so I said "lets go 585," to make it easy on them.
I got 585 nice and strong.

They gave me a 4th attempt and I nailed 600!!!!!!!!

I am supercharged!
Push/pull total of 1005 lbs!

I have to say a special thanks to my buddy Jim. He is an awesome bencher and came out to simply support me. Dude is awesome and way cool, not to mention a hell of a bencher (try 425lbs at a bodyweight of 198!!!)

Today goes down as one of the best days of my life!

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EBA84 Ultra- VIP Member 2007 NABBA National Champion Posts: 903	octoberfest battle of the bench and dead contest Oct 20, 2007 13:45:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by EBA84 on Oct 20, 2007 13:45:33 GMT -5 Fantastic Steve! I think you found your calling. You are going to have to change your name 2000TOTAL.
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octoberfest battle of the bench and dead contest Oct 20, 2007 13:49:20 GMT -5

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Post by 1705total on Oct 20, 2007 13:49:20 GMT -5

Thanks Eric
I think your right! Powerlifting is my calling. I still need and want to lose weight. But now the goal is to get to 250 but improve the lifts. If I can do this, I might even do a strong man show!

Congrats on your big win big guy. I told Joe M at work, and he said "isn't he a little old for that?!?!"

I replied "like fine wine brother!" LOL!

Joe sends his congrats!

Last Edit: Oct 20, 2007 13:49:51 GMT -5 by 1705total

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GerryT Advanced Bodybuilder The Posing Maestro Posts: 4,926	octoberfest battle of the bench and dead contest Oct 20, 2007 14:01:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by GerryT on Oct 20, 2007 14:01:37 GMT -5 Fantastic, Steve. Proud of you, bud. And I know the best is yet to come!

1705total Advanced Bodybuilder Screen Name Subject To Change As Power Grows Posts: 1,297	octoberfest battle of the bench and dead contest Oct 20, 2007 14:08:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 1705total on Oct 20, 2007 14:08:27 GMT -5 Thanks Gerry!
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QuietBob WNBF/IFPA Pro Bodybuilder Medical Expert Posts: 332	octoberfest battle of the bench and dead contest Oct 20, 2007 14:58:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by QuietBob on Oct 20, 2007 14:58:53 GMT -5 What a great roll you're on! Congratulations--those are incredibly impressive lifts! Bob

1705total Advanced Bodybuilder Screen Name Subject To Change As Power Grows Posts: 1,297	octoberfest battle of the bench and dead contest Oct 20, 2007 15:12:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 1705total on Oct 20, 2007 15:12:44 GMT -5 Thanks, now its time for a little rest (as I ice down my elbow)
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mrbeefy WORLD RECORD HOLDING POWERLIFTER Mr Beefy aka Da' Beast ! Posts: 3,401	octoberfest battle of the bench and dead contest Oct 21, 2007 19:20:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mrbeefy on Oct 21, 2007 19:20:57 GMT -5 STEVE~ What can I say Bro...but...DAMN!!!! OUTSTANDING!!! by the way...I read this thread to my wife, and she said to tell you....BOOYA!!!!! ;D
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octoberfest battle of the bench and dead contest Oct 21, 2007 20:21:42 GMT -5

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Post by 1705total on Oct 21, 2007 20:21:42 GMT -5

Thanks guys, Feeling good about, still on cloud 9.
I am going to take a week off and then map out a game plan, and search for a full meet early next year.
I gotta say thanks to you guys for great support.

I am going to take this as far as I can go.
I love powerlifting!

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octoberfest battle of the bench and dead contest Oct 22, 2007 9:32:29 GMT -5

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Post by Intensity on Oct 22, 2007 9:32:29 GMT -5

Truly fantastic Steve! 600lbs deadlift… it's ridiculous

(The lift is ridiculous... not you

I would not dare saying that to a guy who could deadlift me for 50 reps

)

... a strong man conpetition? You should go for it!!!!

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Karrie Advanced Bodybuilder Posts: 2,497	octoberfest battle of the bench and dead contest Oct 22, 2007 9:58:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Karrie on Oct 22, 2007 9:58:18 GMT -5 PHENOMENAL JOB STEVE!!! #arockon6ha# #trophycrownsmiley8hl# I LIKE WHAT ERIC SAID ABOUT CHANGING YOUR NAME TO 2000TOTAL!!! #smileygrouplaugh5js#
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octoberfest battle of the bench and dead contest Oct 22, 2007 19:01:57 GMT -5

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Post by 1705total on Oct 22, 2007 19:01:57 GMT -5

Thanks Karrie, and everyone else! I am still on cloud 9. I have been dreaming of deadlifting 600 and benching 400!

Can you tell I am still excited. I may have a video clip and will post it when I get it.

I am allergic to Iron it makes me break out in giant muscles

"But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and thanks to a benevolent arrangement the greater part of life is sunshine."
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Post by 1705total on Oct 20, 2007 13:42:21 GMT -5

Post by EBA84 on Oct 20, 2007 13:45:33 GMT -5

Post by 1705total on Oct 20, 2007 13:49:20 GMT -5

Post by GerryT on Oct 20, 2007 14:01:37 GMT -5

Post by 1705total on Oct 20, 2007 14:08:27 GMT -5

Post by QuietBob on Oct 20, 2007 14:58:53 GMT -5

Post by 1705total on Oct 20, 2007 15:12:44 GMT -5

Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 20, 2007 20:37:02 GMT -5

Post by Rich on Oct 20, 2007 21:06:44 GMT -5

Post by mrbeefy on Oct 21, 2007 19:20:57 GMT -5

Post by 1705total on Oct 21, 2007 20:21:42 GMT -5

Post by Hoopie on Oct 22, 2007 0:09:57 GMT -5

Post by Intensity on Oct 22, 2007 9:32:29 GMT -5

Post by Karrie on Oct 22, 2007 9:58:18 GMT -5

Post by 1705total on Oct 22, 2007 19:01:57 GMT -5