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Truman Hugh Cassidy (born December 31, 1935), better known as Hugh Cassidy, is an American metal sculptor, jazz musician, and former powerlifter who competed in powerlifting just prior to the formation of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF).
Jul 30, 2022 · Rawer than raw: Hugh Cassidy stiff-leg deadlifts the 790-pounds needed to beat Big Jim Williams at the inaugural world championships. No suit, wraps, or lifting belt used on any of the three lifts. Hugh bench pressed 570-pounds with a 2-second pause on the chest.
Dec 19, 2016 · Hugh "Huge" Cassidy was an average Joe that morphed himself into a strength Superman. He was the first powerlifting superheavyweight world champion and won the title in 1971 with an aggregate three-lift total of 2,160.
Aug 2, 2010 · This article is based on one of the routines former superheavyweight Hugh Cassidy recommends. In case you’ve just recently become interested in Powerlifting, Hugh won in 1971 with lifts of 800, 570 , and 790. Jim Williams tied Cassidy but lost on bodyweight, while John Kuc placed third with a 2105 total.
Nov 23, 2006 · Most of you do not know Hugh Cassidy. He was a very dedicated powerlifter of the early 1970’s. He was known for focus and his simple routines. He trained his way up to Superheavyweight and then back down for health and fitness reasons. He was in fact Marty Gallagher’s coach.
Sep 27, 2020 · I met Hugh Cassidy, the first superheavyweight powerlifting champion, when I was a junior in high school. Glenn Middleton brought us together. Glenn was a DCAAU weightlifting official and tireless sport promoter.
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