Deaf Strength

It is not often you come across a website or even nowadays a blogsite that discusses deaf/hh weightlifters whether they're powerlifters, bodybuilders, or even a strongman. These things are in short supply around here. Sometimes you may come across personal websites that are new such as the new Deaf Strength website by a guy named Dave Blackwell out of United Kingdom. He competes in bench press competitions with a bodyweight between 80.5 kg (177 lbs) and 90 kg (198 lbs). You can see a video of him doing the bench press during the competition. He has successfully bench pressed 297 lbs at a bodyweight of 177 lbs (80.5 kg) and bench pressed 319 lbs at a bodyweight of (183 lbs). Pretty strong guy.

Also, Dave has a new Deaf Strength discussion forum where you can go and discuss strength training and other sports. If you're interested, drop by and sign up.

And since we're on the topic of "Deaf Strength" be sure to check out the updated North America Deaf Strongman website for more information on the upcoming first ever strongman games for deaf/hh competitors to take place sometime in the summer of 2008. Right now, it looks like Phoenix, AZ may turn out to be the spot for the NADS games in 2008 at the same time with Deaf Nation.

And lastly, and if you're are curious, do you want to see a video of me doing a partial bench press of 585lbs at a bodyweight of 190 lbs (86.3 kg)? Or curling 135 lbs with a barbell? Then check out my recent exercise and training videos and be amazed. But then again I'm just an above average guy compared to those other freaks who lifts phenomenally!