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by Russell Husted MS (Author)
The Author is one of the first men EVER to have successfully bench pressed over 500 lbs, completely drug free and without the assistance of supportive 'equipment'. This world renowned athlete, educator, coach and author brings over 50 years of experience to this simple yet effective guide. You'll appreciate the step by step process and clear instruction which is mechanically and physiologically sound, producing for you extraordinarily strong athletes, engaged in the process and remarkably resistant to injury.
Author Biography
ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND FOUNDER OF "THE WAY TO WIN" (TWTW) PROGRAM Russell "Russ" Husted was born in Flint, Michigan. After having acquired his B.S. Degree at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, he has spent his subsequent years living and training in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Educational Background Associate in Science Degree - Flint Community Jr. College, Flint, MI. (Track & Field Scholarship) Bachelor of Science Degree - East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. (Track & Field Scholarship) Masters Degree in Education - Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Additional Graduate Work: Central Michigan, Michigan State University, Azusa Pacific (California), Eastern Michigan University Lifetime Athletic Achievements High School - football, basketball, and track (State Champion). College - track and field. Powerlifting career began at age 21 and has continued into the senior years. Personal Achievements in Powerlifting - State (Michigan) records for the bench press in the following weight classes - 198, 220, 242, 275 and super heavy-weight -National bench press (drug free) records in the 275 and super heavy weight classes. -1968 - Broke the world record for the bench press in the 242 lb. class with a "raw" lift of 530 lbs. -Personal best bench press 555 lbs. at body weight of 265 lbs. No drugs, no shirt. Professional Achievements -35 years as an educator and strength trainer for high school athletics, Mt. Morris High School, Mt. Morris, MI . -35 years as a powerlifting coach for Mt. Morris High School, Mt. Morris, MI. -5 consecutive state (MI) powerlifting championships (years 1982 - 1986) -1984 girls National Champions "boys "runner-up" Indianapolis, Indiana -Additional 3 years powerlifting coach, Flint Powers Catholic High School, Flint, MI.
