November 18 , 2021 The Beacon • 17
CHS grad making her mark as a power lifter
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Lindsay Gray , a 2006 Coshocton High School graduate , has turned her love of lifting weights into a career .
By Jen Jones
Lindsay Gray , a 2006 Coshocton High School graduate , worked at Sports and Courts in high school and began lifting weights there and as part of a strength and conditioning class in school . Now she has an app , teaches arm and general strength training , and competes in power lifting .
“ I wanted to compete as a body builder , but I didn ’ t like how you had to wear high heels and walk around on stage . In 2016 I heard about power lifting , and that sounded like fun and something I wanted to try . In 2017 I competed for the first time ,” Gray said .
“ I had no idea what I was doing . I had no coach , no resources . But everyone was so helpful . I could ask anyone anything and they would help me . That ’ s what I love about this sport — the camaraderie between everyone . They all help each other , even when they are competing against each other .”
Gray competes once or twice a year . “ You get weighed the day before the competition . I usually compete in the 148-pound class , but I weigh a little less ,” she said .
At competitions each person gets three attempts at a squat , bench press and dead lift . The highest weight is counted , and the three scores add together to determine the winner .
“ At my last competition , I was first in my weight class and third overall ,” Gray said . “ Most people compete to beat their last total . That ’ s the most important part to them . We may lift more in the gym , but we only count what we do in competitions as our best .”
Gray ’ s best squat is 358 pounds , dead lift is 407 pounds and bench weight is 181 pounds .
“ I get a little nervous before each competition ,” she said . “ The first squat can make or break your day because you have to hit a certain depth , and if you don ’ t , it affects you all day . Once that first one is over , I ’ m good to go .
“ I really want to credit ( CHS ) coaches Mr . Arganbright and Mr . Woodrum . Women don ’ t always feel comfortable going into gyms full of men , but they welcomed me in high school and fostered healthy weight training in me . It was pretty cool . They treated me just like anyone else and made sure I felt welcome . This is something I ’ ve taken with me the rest of my life , and I even have a career from it .”
You can follow Gray on Instagram at Lindsayloves2lift .
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