FLEX GYM of Morganton, NC

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Join us TODAY in Morganton, NC for the IBP Carolina Odd-Lift Challenge! Lifting begins approximately at 10:30am.
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Weigh-Ins: 7:00am-8:30am
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For more information please visit the link in our bio.
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We are approaching our annual IBP Odd-Lift Challenge on May 4, 2019

After previously considering multiple "odd-lift" events, Iron Boy Powerlifting has decided to introduce the Jefferson Deadlift to the competition

The Jefferson Lift, also known as the Straddle Deadlift, is named after strongman Charles Jefferson and has been in physical culture since the late 1800s. Charles was known for his feats of strength in the Barnum & Bailey Circus

More recently, in 1996, Bob Hirsh set an impressive Jefferson Lift with a 702 pound pull at a body weight of 176 pounds

The lift is performed by straddling the barbell as it lays on the floor and deadlifting it to full extension. This lift is similar to our traditional deadlift but the emphasis is on the bar being under your hips instead of in front of them

The Jefferson Deadlift brings back memories of my training from the past and I'm excited to have the event in this year's meet

We're looking forward to the new addition to our Odd-Lift Challenge! I have dabbled with the lift over the years in my personal training and find it builds fundamental strength. When training this lift I found I had to develop core stability to maintain a torqued position. The Jefferson Lift also helped teach me to maintain a flat back throughout the duration of my traditional sumo deadlift today. This lift could also promote better form for the squat and deadlift by teaching you to keep your hips open without the knees collapsing inward. It could also translate to quad and overall leg strength. I feel it is important to train the Jefferson Deadlift by alternating which leg is forward to avoid over or under development of one side. For example, I've always alternated my grip on the traditional deadlift in my training to promote symmetrical strength. It reminds me of my training in Tai Chi; you have to train both sides equally. The more you can mimic a trap bar deadlift the more proficient you will be at this event

If you're interested in testing your abilities in the Jefferson Deadlift it's time to train and prepare for the IBP Odd-Lift Challenge on May 4th!

Rob Wess
IBP North Carolina

The Jefferson Deadlift will be a part of the IBP odd lift challenge meet this year, these are the rules!

Congratulations to Flex gym’s on hitting full power Elite this past Saturday! 💪
And way to go to all of our other lifters as well! If you have any pictures or videos we can share please feel free to DM to our page!

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CONGRATULATIONS to our Outstanding Lifters from last Saturday's competition!

Be sure to check out our story tomorrow to see pictures from the meet!

@ Morganton, North Carolina

NEXT WEEKEND:
Flex Gym will be hosting the IBP full power meet here in Morganton NC. If you haven’t registered come by the day off, Saturday February 2nd. Weigh ins will be Friday night at flex and Saturday morning before the meet! Come check us out!

January’s Seminar on being “Elite” is now up on YouTube! Frank Beam and Jeff Guller give us great insight on what it takes to be elite in, and out, of the gym! Make sure you go check it out! Link is below.

“Elite” Seminar Jeff Guller and Frank Beam talk about what it takes to be an elite lifter and an elite person.

Flex Gym is open today!

Flex Gym will be closed today due to road conditions and snow. More updates on the next few days will come!