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Last summer, while trying to figure out ways to raise money for Jennifer, Jessica and myself to go to the Women's Nationals in January, Rick Fowler came up with the idea of a "squat meet"
I was a little apprehensive about it and when he asked me if I would run it I was completely floored!
Rick's enthusiasium and persuasiveness encouraged me to accept the challenge, I'm glad I did, I for one had a good time.
Except for a misload, the meet ran like a well tuned motor...smooth & quick. I've witnessed a national meet that didn't run with the precision or detail that this little "specialty" meet ran with. Like most aspects of this sport, you're only as good as the people you surround yourself with! Everyone involved in helping was of the highest caliber and brought quality and/or experience to this meet. Special thanks for all the helpers, you went the extra mile to make this meet successful and thanks to all the lifters who obviously trained hard to participate. Rick, Josh Anderson and I have other ideas for some fun meets later this year. One of which will be the 2nd Annual "Meet in the Street"( this is a bench only meet). Look for details concerning this meet and others in the future. Once again, thanks everyone for all the helping making the squat meet a real success. We've made the money we needed for Jennifer & Jessica Ray as well as Josh and myself to go to the Women's Nationals............ Maureen Post |
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The 2003 Midwest Squat Championships were held in the ancient but
venerable Granite City YMCA on January 4th. The competition was an experimental
squat meet to see how well the idea would...[Full article with some photos] (Special thanks to Phyllis Finnell & Shane Recer for taking pictures!)  Crain sponsors meet with suit!World Champion Rickey Dale Crain was gracious enough to sponsor the Midwest Squat Championships by throwing in a free squat suit to the winner of the best lifter award. Based on formula points, the top three lifters were Rick Fowler & Rockey Horrighs. As a meet director and the one who set up the deal with Crain Muscle World, I felt obligated to pass the Crain certificate onto one of our lifters, and the recipient was Rocky Horrighs of Edwardsville, IL. Rickey Dale Crain is a perfect blend of the Golden era of powerlifting as well as the modern day lifting scene. This guy has seen it and done it all. As a 148 lb. lifter in the 70's and early 80's, he was a piston of power. After making the jump to 165, it only got better. Before Riceky was done, he had nailed an impressive 800 lbs. at 165lbs. of bodyweight! A multi-National and World Champion, he has walked and lifted with the best in the world. Along with that, he has taken his expereince into his business which is the very well known Crain's Muscle World. The only thing more impressive about Rickey's lifting is the vast array of products he carries. I can personally say I've bought at least 10 books from him over the years on the subject of lifting and strength. He carries suits, wraps, belts, supplements, drinks, and more. For anyone needing equipment, he has that covered as well. Rickey carries bars, benches, squat stands, racks, grippers, straps and any other item you can think of related to our game. With well over 20 years in business, this member of the Powerlifting Hall of Fame is probably your best bet if you need powerlifting products. Be sure to check out his site and get placed on his weekely newsletter at: http://www.crainsmuscleworld.com/ Squat Extras: Easy tips to get you better In watching some of the newer lifters it occurred to me that it's easy to take for granted some of the smaller details important to squatting. Here are a few suggestions that could improve your squat almost immediately... • Get a powerbelt, wraps and suit. They all help, especially when tight. • Bring sweats or a warmup suit and stay warm between attempts in case it's drafty. • Pack your bag the night or two before, verify you have what you need. • Do your warmups in plenty of time so you can catch your breath and focus before you lift. • Between attemtps get a chair and sit down. • To get used to the weight, try doing heavy walkouts a few weeks prior to the meet. • The idea is to squat below parallel. No need squatting until hitting the floor. It's also dangerous. • Don't neglect the abs & calves no matter what type of routine you use. You'll be stronger. • If possible, bring someone to the meet with you to help you with wraps, warmups, etc. • Prior to the lifting, don't waste energy walking around. Relax and save it for the meet. The Meet Site: The YMCA in Granite City 
If you could take a step back in time, to see how gyms were back in the 60's and 70's when the pioneer's of our sport
were blazing trails in the lifting world, to a degree the YMCA in Granite City would resemble something out of this time
frame. Built in 1924, it is a commodity for serious training. While the place does lack modern conveniences of air conditioning,
it does make up for it in training environment. The weight room is located on the lower level of the Y, positioned at sidewalk level with metal screens on the windows like cages.
Surrounded by brick walls, you will find no rules here as far as chalk or powder. In fact, as long as nobody gets hurt, there
really aren't any rules. It is a building that has character, and often times it's share of characters.With steel miils in viewing distance from the Y, it has been an icon in downtown Granite City since it was built in the 1920's. Since it attracts quite a few of the steelworkers, this place has no dresscode, and no fashionable outfits are required here. Shirts are routinely shed and jeans with workboots are not uncommon. As far as being loaded with shiny mirrors and guys prancing around in front of them, none of that here: Our mirrors have either been broken or stolen. There are very few at this Y. The meet though, was held upstairs in the gymnasium and was a rocking show! Food was on sale as were meet t-shirts. Old lifting stories though, were free since there were plenty of old lifters there chewing the fat and telling lies. Make plans next year for this event! |
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