Mel and the Bench Press
Monday I took Mel (my daughter) to the Gym and she asked to bench. That was her third time ever touching an Olympic bar. Never had any strength training before, but right from the first time she set up on a bench, I noticed she was a natural. She never watches powerlifting movies, never had seen me training or competing, but she sets up with a huge arch and lowers the bar on a low groove, typical of experienced and technical lifters.
We did a load test with her and she did 104.5. She just turned 18, weighs something close to what I do (123lbs) and, again… NO EXPERIENCE.
I have no doubt she can become an awesome lifter, if she puts her mind to. She never had a passion for competition in other sports she practiced, but this time she asked me to take part on a meet.
Be warned, folks: we are preparing the next Kara Bohigian…
October 31, 2007 at 4:18 am
What wonderful news. You both are going to do great. I can tell you are a proud momma.
November 3, 2007 at 9:16 am
Sounds like a leathal mother/daughter combo there. That is great that she sparked an interest and willing to test out what she can do. She has a great mentor/mother there in you to help make her strong.