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

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Hillary

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.
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Results from USPA Norcal Powerlifting Championships

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Hillary

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.

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

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Hillary

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“310 lbs in 10 Weeks, If the Strength is Inside You Diablo Barbell Will Find it” – by Nick Buisson

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Hillary

I am not big, strong, or posses a naturally gifted body for the sport of Powerlifting. However, after spending my summer as an intern at Diablo Barbell, I have come to realize that size and strength are attainable by anyone who is willing to dedicate time to the process.
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“How Fast it Happens”- by Ingo De Pina

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Hillary

Fed-up with designing my own workouts, based off of the shaded muscle groups on the sides of the machines and my non-existent weightlifting experience, I signed-up to train at Diablo Barbell. It has only been a short period of time and already I’m feeling and looking better
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“Trust The Process – How I Went From 500-800 lbs on the Deadlift” by Steve Flaming

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Hillary

I get a kick out of seeing videos and articles about the need for lifter to have their shins perpendicular to the bar, pull at certain angle, and have their hips at a certain height. My guess is that these people also pull about 405 lbs. To me, more than any lift the deadlift is determinant…
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