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Jon Harder
USA
Meet Jon Harder, a sophomore on USA’s Powerlifting team. Jon started lifting
weights about 3 years ago and immediately fell in love with the benefits of the
workout. It wasn’t until 2 years ago when powerlifting coach John Foley intro-
duced him to powerlifting while at their house in the summer that Jon found his
calling. He did a deadlift of 315 lbs. for the first time trying it and Coach Foley
told him he should compete for powerlifting. Jon instantly felt the gratification
of performing the squat, bench, and deadlift. He has spent countless hours and
days training in his own basement researching the best techniques to become
stronger and a better competitor. Jon said “Powerlifting is life!” Jon has earned
1st and 2nd place medals in the regular seasons. This year at states he took 5th
place in the 165 lb. weight class with a 345 lb. squat (PR), 210 lb. bench (PR) and
a 410 lb. deadlift, totaling 965 lbs.
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