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Welcome Illinois Powerlifters!

 

Dewayne accepting the top overall lifter award on March 1, 2008, at the 100% Raw Powerlifting meet at B&W Gym in Chicago. He totaled 1310 pounds, or 6.68 times his bodyweight.



When did you start powerlifting?
I started doing powerlifting movements in 8th grade although I did not officially compete until college.


How did you become interested in powerlifting?
Strength training for football.


What is your usual weight class?
198


Do you prefer to lift equipped or non-equipped?
Non-equipped


Where do you normally train?
Patten gym, Northwestern U.

What are some of your best lifts?
Squat



What are your current goals?
1400 total



What is your proudest moment in powerlifting?
530 diamond bar deadlift in 11th grade.



What is your favorite lift?
Squat



What is your least favorite lift?
Deadlift



What is your favorite “Cheat” food?
Ice cream but now I’m lactose intolerant so that is out of the question.



Any favorite quotes or sayings?
“Squat ‘til you puke”



What other hobbies do you enjoy outside of powerlifting?
Reading and running