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Video of the Week: Kelley Speed Squats 195

Hillary — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:17:09 +0000

Kelley is one of our student athletes. He trains hard in the gym four days a week during the off-season. In this video he does Speed Squats with 195 on the safety bar. Kelley weighs around 185lbs. On this day he did twelve sets of doubles using this weight.

Video of the Week: Jefferson 635 Raw Sumo Reverse Green Band Deadlift

Hillary — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:37:59 +0000

Another great lift at Diablo Barbell. Jeff pulls a 230lb deadlift pr ending up with 635. Jeff has done two meets so far with the Diablo Barbell Powerlifting Team and has come a long way and has lots more ahead.

Protein Oatmeal Recipe

Hillary — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:09:49 +0000

Oatmeal is an easy, nutritious, delicious, cheap way to start your day. Here is a recipe for oatmeal that ups the protein. It can be eaten alone or with eggs, and really anytime of the day. This and scrambled half egg /half egg whites is my go to breakfast and first lunch most days. Enjoy!

Protein Oatmeal
4 servings with fruit and nuts 4 servings 6 servings
Calories 373                              240               158
Fat 11    4                    2.7
Cabs 42    28                  18.5
Protein 26.5 23                   15

1.5 cups Old Fashioned Oatmeal
1.5 cups water
1.5 cups 1% milk
1/2 cup fat free Greek yogurt
2 scoops whey protein powder – I like vanilla but any flavor will do

Depending on your caloric needs this can be topped with dried fruit and nuts
2oz almonds and 1/2 cup dried fruit

Place the oatmeal, water, and milk in a pot and cook over medium heat until done about 5 minutes once it starts to simmer stirring often.
In the mean time mix together the Greek yogurt and protein powder, add a little water or milk if it is too thick.
Once the oatmeal is done remove it from the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt/ protein powder mix and serve. For extra calories add in the almonds and dried fruit.

Video of the Week: Steve’s Baseball Conditioning

Hillary — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:08:43 +0000

Professional Pitcher Steve H does some conditioning before his speed bench workout.

Video of the Week: Luigi squats 905

Hillary — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:28:52 +0000

Luigi is getting ready for the USPA West Coast Open Powerlifting Competition February 18th and 19th hosted at Diablo Barbell. In this video he squats 905. Luigi currently holds a pro total in the 275lb class and will be competing as a 308 in this contest going for his second pro total.

Video of the Week: Mario Benches 345 for a 50 pound pr in 6 weeks

Hillary — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:33:11 +0000

Mario joined the gym 6 weeks ago. During his first training session he benched 295. 6 weeks later he is putting up 345 for a 50 pound pr. Nice work Mario. This is how we do things at Diablo Barbell.

USPA West Coast Open Powerlifting Championship February 18th and 19th

Hillary — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:18:12 +0000

Diablo Barbell is hosting a two day Powerlifting meet coming up on February 18th and 19th.

Saturday the 18th will feature Full Power Raw and Single Ply. Entry form for this event can be found here.

Sunday February 19th will feature Full Power and Bench only Multiply. Entry form for this event can be found here.

Sunday will also feature Bench only and Push Pull Raw and Single Ply. This will be a seperate event on the same day and entry form can be found here.

We have had large turn outs in the past with 90 + lifters so get your entry form in early and get ready for a great meet.

Results from USPA Norcal Powerlifting Championships

Hillary — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:23:51 +0000

Three of our newer lifters had a great day in Modesto a few weeks back at the USPA Norcal Powerlifting Championships. Thanks to everyone for going to support the team and for another great meet by the USPA.

Miz 198 single ply : 584 squat, 358 bench (tying my best bench, almost strongest girl ), 540 deadlift . Strong PR total in his second performance with the Diablo team!

Jeff 220 Raw: 380 squat, 286 bench, 573 deadlift. PRs across the board for a PR total.

Joe SHW masters Raw: 573 squat, 413 bench, 584 deadlift. Congratulations to Joe for his first contest bench over 400lbs. Joe also achieved the #8 total for the year in the masters Raw division.

Look for another big showing from Diablo lifters in February!

Diablo Barbell’s Video of the week: Dom benches 225 for a new PR

Hillary — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:00:48 +0000

Dom is one of our student athletes and puts in a lot of hard work at the gym. On 1-5-2012 Dom benched 225 for the first time setting new personal record. Here is a video of his lift.