Deadlift, bench press competition brings out Schriever’s strongest

Kyle Lucas, 2nd Space Operations Squadron, deadlifts 570 pounds during the annual Bench Press and Deadlift competition at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Jan. 11, 2019. This was Lucas’ highest deadlift amount in three tries. He would go on to place 3rd in the competition overall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Tracy)

Participants huddle on the deadlift platform at the conclusion of the annual Bench Press and Deadlift competition at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Jan. 11, 2019. Fourteen Airmen competed in the tournament. Ian Sayler ranked highest among males, benching 345 pounds and deadlifting 500 pounds, while Natalie McCoy ranked highest among females, benching 135 pounds and deadlifting 185 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Tracy)

Tanner Bush, 50th Operations Support Squadron, benches 315 pounds during the annual Bench Press and Deadlift competition at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Jan. 11, 2019. Bush would later press 405 pounds, the heaviest amount pressed during the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Tracy)

Gabriel Valle, 310th Operations Group, deadlifts more than 300 pounds during the annual Bench Press and Deadlift competition at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Jan. 11, 2019. Valle was one of two reservists who competed in the tournament. His highest deadlift was 455 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Tracy)

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster)