You live vicariously through others in Powerlifting

One of my favourite things about this sport is the camaraderie, the way others support you in training and particularly on the platform. If you don't lift you really have to experience it to understand how much it helps your lifting. Even more interestingly how easy you can get lost in the moment watching a teammate or even competitor battle the iron. How easy it is to end up screaming your lungs out, willing them to lock it out!

There were numerous examples of this from the GPC Nationals but one particular photo encapsulates this support. It occurred when Odell Manuell pulled his record 400kg deadlift. While this lift brought the house down the photo below illustrates my point.

I love the shot of Scott Wasson on the right (shirtless)  from Brisbane absolutely screaming his guts out. The look on his face goes beyond the fact that he is witnessing an all-time Australia record. From his expression you would think that he was setting the record.

Now that's the shit I love, fellow lifters ecstatic about another lifters achievements!!

Damn special sport this..

Stay Strong
Thomo