Shear’Ree
Shear'Ree is a powerlifter from California who, on November 15, 1982, became the first man to successfully bench press 700.9 pounds raw. (A bench press performed without the usage of a bench shirt is referred to as a "raw" or "unequipped" lift.)
Shear’Ree's notable feat in powerlifting was recognized as a significant milestone in the sport.[1][2][3][4][5] His achievement of bench pressing 700.9 pounds without the use of specialized equipment, such as lifting suits or bench shirts, marked the first time a lifter had successfully accomplished such a feat without aid.
Shear’Ree trained extensively for several years leading up to the competition, gradually increasing the weight he lifted[6] with the help of his spotter, Ed McGlasson. Following his achievement, Shear’Ree became a coach and mentor[7] to many aspiring powerlifters, including McGlasson.
As a coach, Shear’Ree trained and mentored the first female firefighters[8][9] in California who passed the Los Angeles City Fire Department[5] physical aptitude test. He also used his achievement to support various humanitarian causes, including restoring vandalized headstones at Mt. Carmel Cemetery[10][11] and raising money for victims of the San Ysidro McDonald's massacre[6][12] by hosting a Lift-A-Thon.[6][13] Shear’Ree started his own outreach program called Program Shear’Ree[6] and spoke to schools and troubled youths in gangs.
In addition to his achievements in powerlifting and coaching, Shear’Ree had a career in politics. He ran for President in the 1996 election[4][10][14][15][16] and is registered as a candidate for the 2024 elections. Shear’Ree also founded Shear’Ree Motorsports and created the Shear’Ree Edition Muscle Truck[17][18] heavy Chevy, of which only 800 were made. He was instrumental in making lane splitting[19][20] becoming legal for motorbike riders in California and worked with the Highway Patrol to test the safety and functionality of the maneuver.
References[edit]
- ↑ Snyder, Hal (1982-11-16). "Shear'Ree lifts massive weight off his chest". Orange County Register. pp. D1, D6. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ Harvey, Steve (1995-03-11). "Is he more weighty than a Gramm?..." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ↑ Snyder, Hal (1982-11-16). "Shear'Ree lifts massive weight off his chest". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Shear'Ree Dreams of White House". The Des Moines Register. 1995-10-02. p. 2. Retrieved 2023-04-19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "LA to Train First Female Firefighters". Enterprise Record. 28 Jul 1983. p. 6. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Scott, Peter (22 May 1986). "Strong cars, strong man highlight Spring Nationals". The Hanford Sentinel. p. 12. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ↑ "5 Ways Shear'Ree's Career Shows How One Can Break Away From the Conventional Fitness Influencer Mold?". Times Square Chronicles. 2019-11-20. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "Training Women". The Los Angeles Times. 28 Jul 1983. p. 86. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ "Would Be Firefighters make weighty Decision". The Los Angeles Times. 28 Jul 1983. p. 73. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Shear'Ree has Dreams of White House cont". The Des Moines Register. 2 Oct 1995. p. 15. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ↑ "Vandals topple granite headstones in cemetery". UPI. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ↑ "San Ysidro McDonald's massacre 🍟 (Warning, Graphic\/NSFW\/Long Read)". boxden.com. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
- ↑ "Weightlifter Plans Fullerton Benefit for Shooting Victims". Los Angeles Times. 6 Aug 1984. p. 36. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ "Is he more weighty than a Gramm? cont". The Los Angeles Times. 16 Mar 1995. p. 14. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ↑ "GOP Canidates Woo Conservatives In Lively Session". The Arizona Republic. 23 Apr 1995. p. 32. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ↑ Harvey, Steve (1995-03-11). "Is he more weighty than a Gramm?..." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ↑ "Muscle Truck!! Shear'Ree Edition HEAVY CHEVY". 4Wd Action. 3 (7): cover, 69. July 1987.
- ↑ "Ultra rare collectible square body trucks?". GM Square Body - 1973 - 1987 GM Truck Forum. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ↑ Hsu, Tiffany (2007-08-04). "Lane splitting". The Los AngelesTimes. p. 69. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
- ↑ "Traffic Stalled? For motorists it is time to Split!". The Los Angeles Times. 4 Aug 2007. p. 28. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
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