Jody Cranston Sets WABDL Bench Press Record.

Aug. 13, 2009 - PRLog -- Richmond's Jody Cranston set the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters' Canadian Bench Press Record for his division at the third annual Pacific Open Powerlifting Contest in Olympia Wa. In front of a sold out crowd, which WABDL Powerlifting Meets are famous for, Jody Cranston had a big day with his lifting.

Cranston pressed 375 pounds to win the 181 lb. division--well over double his bodyweight. Jody also Deadlifted 568 lbs., for an over triple bodyweight Deadlift to win the deadlift portion of this event. Two first place finishes in one afternoon for the Canadian Lifter.

The victory qualifies him to represent Canada at WABDL World Championships in Las Vegas on Nov.22. Usually over 700 Powerlifters from around the world are expected at this event.

( Jody Cranston / Media ).
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I am the owner of the Vancouver-based Highly Successful Fitness company, Power Shape Personal Training, a Business I established in 1997.

My WABDL Canadian National Records are:
148lbs.
Bench Press:303lbs. Deadlift: 515lbs. (My Best Deadlift in The 148lbs. Division is 520lbs.USPF).
165lbs.
Bench Press:330lbs. Deadlift: 590lbs.
181lbs.
Bench Press:375lbs. Deadlift: 585lbs.

I have been featured on City TV's "Breakfast Television", Shaw TV's "The Express"(Sports Section),"The Richmond Review", "The Richmond News" and "The Province". I also write a Fitness Column for "Urban Trendz Magazine". Recently I became a Co-Owner of "Oranj Dance and Fitness Spa" (oranjdance.com) in Kelowna where I exclusively developed : "The Cast Iron Indoor Power Bootcamp" , while continuing to train 16 to 20 people a day of all fitness levels in Vancouver.