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12-03-03, 06:37 AM
Ironworks powers up
Submitted by: MCAS Iwakuni
Story Identification Number: 20031130193435
Story by Cpl. Dave Boni
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan(Nov. 28, 2003) -- Gym rats aboard the Station beware; a power-lifting program is finally coming to Iwakuni.
With the Far East Power-Lifting Championships approaching quickly, organizers of the soon-to-be formed power-lifting program held a power lifting technique seminar at the IronWorks Gym Saturday.
The seminar not only covered the basic techniques involved in heavy weight training, but also delved into the many aspects surrounding competing in the sport.
"There are three lifts a power lifter will perform during a competition," said Abe Roman to those in attendance. "The bench press, dead lift and squat will all be done during competition with judges looking on."
During the class portion of the seminar Roman, a competitive power lifter in the mid '80s until an injury forced him into a coaching role, and Bob Smith, Semper Fit director and former power lifting champion, explained the tools of the trade as well as strict guidelines for competition.
Roman showed the class the specific weight belts allowed while competing as well as knee wraps, singlets and bench press shirts, which surprised many new to the sport.
"The bench press shirt is a tight nylon or spandex material shirt that fits very tightly around the body. The shirt acts as a guide because its so tight it helps support your arms while lifting," said Roman.
Although the bench shirt is completely legal in competition Roman and Smith alike do not recommend using one during the day of competition without training with it first.
"It throws off your movements a little bit when you first use one and if your not careful, you can get hurt. But if you properly train with one first, and get acclimated to it, then it might put 20-40 pounds on your bench," said Roman.
The second phase of the seminar put the class right where the hard work begins and Roman demonstrated the dos and don'ts of power lifting.
According to the instructors, with three months to go before the championship begins, power lifters here need to start training now.
"The Far East Power-Lifting Championship is Feb. 21 and is open to all SOFA and non-SOFA Status individuals. We will be inviting Japanese nationals from all the local gyms and they are always up for the challenge," said Smith.
While Roman and Smith stressed issues regarding competing, the seminar was also for those interested in learning correct form or asking those little nagging questions about lifting that magazines can't answer.
"I came to the seminar to get a few answers to questions I've had for years. The seminar was great with some very good information and now I have to just get ready to compete," said Benjamin Lawton, power lifter.
For the power lifters out there who are unsure of their training methods and could use some guidance from experienced lifters, Roman and Smith said they train constantly and are always open to lend a hand.
"Power lifting to me is a great teaching method on how to set and accomplish goals. From small to large goals, seeing results builds confidence. As Marines we need to be physically fit and power lifting provides that. With hard, work success follows closely behind," said Roman.
For more information on power lifting contact the IronWorks Gym at 253-6578.
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Abe Roman shows the proper hand grips of deadlifting. Photo by: Cpl. Dave Boni
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/6F68946A9E871BBA85256DEF00032AAF?opendocument
Sempers,
Roger
:marine:
Submitted by: MCAS Iwakuni
Story Identification Number: 20031130193435
Story by Cpl. Dave Boni
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan(Nov. 28, 2003) -- Gym rats aboard the Station beware; a power-lifting program is finally coming to Iwakuni.
With the Far East Power-Lifting Championships approaching quickly, organizers of the soon-to-be formed power-lifting program held a power lifting technique seminar at the IronWorks Gym Saturday.
The seminar not only covered the basic techniques involved in heavy weight training, but also delved into the many aspects surrounding competing in the sport.
"There are three lifts a power lifter will perform during a competition," said Abe Roman to those in attendance. "The bench press, dead lift and squat will all be done during competition with judges looking on."
During the class portion of the seminar Roman, a competitive power lifter in the mid '80s until an injury forced him into a coaching role, and Bob Smith, Semper Fit director and former power lifting champion, explained the tools of the trade as well as strict guidelines for competition.
Roman showed the class the specific weight belts allowed while competing as well as knee wraps, singlets and bench press shirts, which surprised many new to the sport.
"The bench press shirt is a tight nylon or spandex material shirt that fits very tightly around the body. The shirt acts as a guide because its so tight it helps support your arms while lifting," said Roman.
Although the bench shirt is completely legal in competition Roman and Smith alike do not recommend using one during the day of competition without training with it first.
"It throws off your movements a little bit when you first use one and if your not careful, you can get hurt. But if you properly train with one first, and get acclimated to it, then it might put 20-40 pounds on your bench," said Roman.
The second phase of the seminar put the class right where the hard work begins and Roman demonstrated the dos and don'ts of power lifting.
According to the instructors, with three months to go before the championship begins, power lifters here need to start training now.
"The Far East Power-Lifting Championship is Feb. 21 and is open to all SOFA and non-SOFA Status individuals. We will be inviting Japanese nationals from all the local gyms and they are always up for the challenge," said Smith.
While Roman and Smith stressed issues regarding competing, the seminar was also for those interested in learning correct form or asking those little nagging questions about lifting that magazines can't answer.
"I came to the seminar to get a few answers to questions I've had for years. The seminar was great with some very good information and now I have to just get ready to compete," said Benjamin Lawton, power lifter.
For the power lifters out there who are unsure of their training methods and could use some guidance from experienced lifters, Roman and Smith said they train constantly and are always open to lend a hand.
"Power lifting to me is a great teaching method on how to set and accomplish goals. From small to large goals, seeing results builds confidence. As Marines we need to be physically fit and power lifting provides that. With hard, work success follows closely behind," said Roman.
For more information on power lifting contact the IronWorks Gym at 253-6578.
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/20031130193828/$file/power13.jpg
Abe Roman shows the proper hand grips of deadlifting. Photo by: Cpl. Dave Boni
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/6F68946A9E871BBA85256DEF00032AAF?opendocument
Sempers,
Roger
:marine: