We are excited to announce that we will be having a Powerlifting Seminar @ SYNERGY on Saturday July 6, 2013! Leading the seminar will be some big wigs in Powerlifting from right here in Saskatoon – Connor Lutz, Steve Wiseman and Chris Arnold. All of them are national and/or international Powerlifters with a tonne of experience and knowledge and we are excited for them to share it with us! (See their Bio’s below).
What is Powerlifting? It is a strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: back squat, bench press, and deadlift. Through this seminar individuals will gain proper understanding of mechanics of each lift, specific personal coaching and tips on these mechanics, and understanding and insight into the movements as well as the sport of Powerlifting. If you have any interest in just learning more about these lifts, improving your technique, and/or possibly competing one day – this seminar is for you. Get ready to BEAST out!
Seminar Details:
- Saturday July 6, 2013
- 2 sessions available – 12pm or 3pm (limited space available in each session)
- Sessions are 2.5 hours long
- Cost is $45 per person
TRAINER BIOS
Connor Lutz’s biggest success in Powerlifting, was representing Team Canada at the IPF Classic World Cup in Stockholm, Sweden. He finished 7th overall and earned a silver medal in the bench press as the youngest lifter in his weight class. Connor will once again be representing Canada at the IPF World Championships in Suzdal Russia this summer. Other accolades include; 13 Provincial records, 3 unofficial National records, 3 Commonwealth records, 1 Unofficial World Record, Top male wilks in Saskatchewan, 10th best male wilks in Canada, 2 Time National Champion, and National “Best Junior Lifter Award”. Connor is a perfectionist and every training session leaves something more to be desired. His goal is to push himself to be the best he can be. As a strength coach, he strives to help others achieve their goals in strength and specifically improve the movements of squat, deadlift and bench press.
Best Lifts:
- Squat: 523lbs (in competition)
- Bench: 396lbs (in competition)
- Deadlift: 539lbs (in competition)
- Meet Total: 1436lbs (652.5 kg)
Steve Wiseman has been lifting competitively for 11 years. He has attended 2 national championships: Quebec City 2010 – 2nd Place 100kg Open Class, Calgary 2012 – 1st Place. He currently hold all provincial records in men’s 105kg open equipped class.
Best Lifts:
- Squat – 325 kg (715lb)
- Bench – 240 kg (528lb)
- Deadlift – 290 kg (638lb)
- Total – 855 kg (1881lb)
Chris Arnold has competed in powerlifting at the Canadian Powerlifting Union National level since 2007 finishing 2nd this year in the Master 2 93 kg class. He was team Canada Head Coach – 2012 Eleiko Classic World Cup held in Stockholm Sweden and is currently Vice President of the Saskatchewan Powerlifting Association.
Current Classic (unequipped) Records held:
National – Master 1 93 kg
- Deadlift (260.5 kg)
Provincial – Master 1 93 kg
- Squat (205 kg)
- Deadlift (265 kg)
- Total (597.5 kg)
Provincial – Master 2 93 kg
- Squat (195 kg)
- Bench (125 kg)
- Deadlift (250 kg)
- Total (570 kg)
