Pat Mendes, winner of the 2007 and 2008 National High School Power Clean Championships, is making his presence felt in Olympic lifting. At 280 pounds bodyweight, here he is shown snatching 365 pounds (166 kilos) and squatting 617 pounds (280 kilos). He has also clean and jerked 440 pounds (200 kilos) and cleaned 462 pounds (210 kilos). Mendes’ coach is John Broz, shown with his powerful lifting team. Pat is only 18 years old.  Left to right: Brett Rather, John Broz, Pat Mendes, Taylor Smith, Ricky Rhinehart, Tyler Thuente BFS is pleased to offer a substantial savings to it's customers on one of the most vital pieces of weight training equipment - The Plates! We have been able to procure a limited supply of top quality, Cast Iron Slim Line Plates at great rates and are passing the savings on to you! There is a full selection of weights from 1.25 pounds all the way up to the massive 100 pound plates. At 20 cents per pound under our standard price there is no reason to delay! Visit the BFS eStore today to take advantage of this opportunity while supplies last. |