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| Opening
attempt with 556.5 in my 54 Titan F6. That's Ron L'Hullier
spotting, my first coach (along with Steve Kehrer), and the man who got
me into the sport back in 1985. |
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| Second
attempt with 666.7 in the Titan Super Plus, a Katana prototype.
Just as I received the "press" command, the bar went to my
belly. I needed more weight to get a higher touch. |
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| Third
Attempt with 677.7. This is just before touch. The lockout
was a tough fight, but I got three whites. |
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| This
is a horribly out-of-focus picture of the 677.7 on the way up.
Somehow, though, it looks cool. Stare at the picture long enough,
and you can see the bar moving. Have a drink or two, and it's
moving for sure. |
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| Deadlift
opener with 606.2. Notice I wear the belt with the buckle in
back. This makes for less of the belt getting pinched between
belly and thighs on setup. The dark smudges on the belt are
actually autographs of lifters. |
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| Second
attempt with 650.2. Gus thought I needed another attempt with a
"moderate" weight before trying 700. |
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| Third
attempt with 701.9. This was a Master 40-46 Super Heavyweight
National and World Record. I didn't find out until after the
lift. Kind of nice . . . takes the pressure off. |
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| Video
of the 701.9. At this bodyweight (311.5), I'm out over the bar
much more than I am at a lighter bodyweight. This makes for a much
more "brute force" pull. |