IPA World Powerlifting Championships - 2003

IPA World Powerlifting Championships
2003 - Pictures

I competed in the International Powerlifting Association World Championships, August 8-10, 2003, in Harrisburg, PA. Below are pictures taken at the contest. Most of these were taken by me, except, of course, the ones of me. Click any picture for a larger image. See IPA World Powerlifting Championships - 2003 for a contest report.

Me squatting. This picture was taken by the contest photographer. I'm not sure which attempt it was.
The big dude in the front, the head referee, is Gene Rychlak.
At the next contest we were both at, IPA Nationals, November 14-16, 2003, he benched an all-time record 900 pounds!

Me deadlifting. This picture was taken by Deena Heath, the wife of Doug Heath, an incredible 148 pounder.

The outside of the Radisson Penn Harris Convention Center, where the contest was held.

The inside of the Convention Center, taken from the back of the auditorium.

The Radisson Penn Harris hotel where I stayed, which is located right behind the Convention Center.

An unknown squatter at the contest.

An unknown bencher at the contest.

Powerlifting and Back Pain

The first book is geared towards the beginner to intermediate powerlifter. It presents sound training, competition, dietary, and supplement advice to aid the reader in starting and progressing in the sport of powerlifting. The second book details how I overcame years of crippling low back and was able to return to the sport of powerlifting.

Starting and Progressing in Powerlifting: A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Strongest Sport

Overcoming Back Pain: A Mind-body Solution (Second Edition)