06 Dec Team Samson Powerlifting

Most of the team is in offseason. Stan, Jason and Nick will compete February 16 in the SPF Daytona Classic. This was the first week of meet prep for Stan. Nick and Jason are traveling and will begin prep next week.

Felipe used a straight bar for squats for the first time in a while as he continues to get healthy. Byrd was able to squat more than a plate this week as well. He is still recovering from a torn hamstring. Adam and Stan joined on the straight bar. Felipe and Adam worked triples while Stan hit singles @ 70% in full gear worn snug but not tight. Shane was a little beat up and didn’t get under a bar, doing belt squats and goblets instead. Brian and Byrd used the safety squat bar for light doubles and triples. Belt squats and 1 leg good mornings continue to be favored assistance work followed by the McGill big three and carries.

Some of us have been doing floor presses as main work and before shirt work. Brian and Clint continued on floor press while Stan and Byrd were did shirt work in SDPs. Floor presses went up to 405 for doubles. Stan being in week 1 of meet prep, hit 70% triples off of three boards. Byrd hit doubles to three and two boards. Shane and Felipe benched raw with a straight bar. After main work, incline db press, db extensions, band fly and band extensions were done.

Another good week putting in work. Despite guys traveling, injured and sick, its always a great atmosphere in the gym.

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Team Samson Powerlifting

Team Samson was founded by Adam Driggers who built the Team Samson compound. Some of the biggest names in powerlifting have trained with Team Samson including Dondell Blue, Al Caslow, and Gary Frank. What began as a small group of members has grown into an accomplished team of lifters that continue to chase after new strength gains. Team Samson is made up of pro lifters Brian Carroll, Clint Smith, and Jonathan Byrd along with lifters in various stages of their lifting career including Adam Driggers, Keith Price, Filipe Gusmão, Mike Holman, Paul Key, Shane Ford, Shane Shepperd, and Tony Garland.

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