30 Oct Derek Wilcox: Strong(ish) Garagebell Chronicles: RPS Halloween Havoc Bristol VA 10-28-17

It looked like the day was mine for the taking but one of those real tiny variables that are involved with equipped lifting reared it’s ugly head.  Check out the video!

Although I got a squat in I really didn’t have any interest in building a total after missing the record attempts.  I would have if I made the 1102 of course but I just wanted to save myself after the rough miss and avoid the increased chance of injury by pushing through the rest of the meet.  Time to chill out for a little bit then get back to work for a meet in the spring.  Big thanks to my wife for being above and beyond great to me in life and especially on meet days.  She gets more stressed than I do because she cares so much.  My training partners Charlie, Emily B, Kirk, Janean, Brian, Noah, Garrett and the rest that float in and out for always being supportive.

Also had several people from our sport science grad program come out as well 😀

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Derek Wilcox

Derek Wilcox is a multi-faceted strength athlete currently living in Tennessee with his wife, Emily. He is studying at East TN State for Sport Physiology and Performance. He works through Renaissance Periodization as a Nutrition and Training Consultant and has an impressive personal list of strength accomplishments. Strongman since 2009, National Meet Qualifier in Weightlifting in 2009 at 94kg and 105kg. Class A Highland Games Athlete since 2009. Elite PL Totals at 165, 181, 198, and 220. Pro Totals in 181, 198, 220. All time WR Squat at 181 with a 935. Lightest to ever squat 1000 pounds doing it at 194 pounds. His best meet lifts are 1000 squat at 198, 565 bench at 220 and 725 deadlift at 220.

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