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There are many reasons and the highest weight for the sive lift, because it is not
to lift weights. "Some like to lift gets put into your final total about how strong you are, Bottom Picture: Senior Brach Bessant
showcase their athleticism at the end. but how powerful and fast cleans 225 pounds at practice.
while others love the thrill The bench press tests your you can lift the weight up.
of competition," according upper-body strength. While There are many person-
to Nate Williams. Weightlift- laying down on the bench, you al gains to weightlifting. It
ing tests explosive strength must bring the weight to your prepares many athletes for
with larger weights, such that chest to a complete stop and the other sports they play
the lifts must be executed when the judge says, "Press," as well as teaching them
faster and with more mo- you explode your arms to the life lessons they will use in
bility, because of a greater roof to a perfect lock out posi- their bright futures. Blaine
range of motion during the tion. Crews, a senior weight-
lifts. Weightlifting is all about The clean and jerk is the lifter, says, "Weightlifting
absolute explosive strength. next lift you have. From the is not only a great way to
The boys must compete in ground, you have to bring the strengthen your body but
two lifts in weightlifting; the weight to your chest (clean) also a good way to learn
bench press and the clean and when you have settled it, discipline and self control.
and jerk. You must attempt you have to jerk it above your
these lifts three times each head. This is the most explo- - Chris Beardsley (12)

Top Picture: Senior Todd Steward cleans 205
pounds.

Right Picture: The team stretches so that no
muscles get pulled throughout theu workout.

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