Shear'Ree explained
Shear'Ree |
Birth Place: | Ohio, United States |
Nationality: | American |
Occupation: | Powerlifter, Coach, Politician |
Shear'Ree is a powerlifter from California who, on November 15, 1982, became the first man to successfully bench press 700.9 pounds without the usage of any aids.
Background
The world record bench press of 700.9 pounds without the use of specialized equipment, such as lifting suits or bench shirts, was the first successful attempt of its kind. In powerlifting, Shear'Ree's raw lift has been recognized as a significant milestone in the sport of powerlifting.[1]
Shear’Ree trained extensively for several years leading up to the Venice Open, where he benched a personal best of 474 lbs while equipped.[2] He prepared by gradually increasing the weight he lifted.[3] with the help of his spotter, Ed McGlasson. Following his achievement, Shear’Ree became a coach and mentor[4] to many aspiring powerlifters, including McGlasson.
As a coach, Shear’Ree trained and mentored the first female firefighters[5] [6] [7] in California who passed the Los Angeles City Fire Department physical aptitude test. He also used his achievement to support various humanitarian causes, including restoring vandalized headstones at Mt. Carmel Cemetery[8] [9] and raising money for victims of the San Ysidro McDonald's massacre[10] by hosting a Lift-A-Thon.[11] Shear’Ree started his own outreach program called Program Shear’Ree 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[12] [13] [14] 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[15] [16] heavy Chevy, of which only 800 were made. He was interviewed after lane splitting became legal for motorbike riders in California[17] [18] and worked with the Highway Patrol to test the safety and functionality of the maneuver.
Presidential campaigns
Shear'Ree briefly ran for President of the United States in 1996 as a Republican.[19] He is currently registered as a candidate for the 2024 United States presidential election as an Independent under the name Shear'Ree Shear'Ree.[20]
Notes and References
- News: Snyder . Hal . 1982-11-16 . Shear'Ree lifts massive weight off his chest. . D1, D6 . Orange County Register . 2023-04-15.
- Web site: 1981 USPF Venice Open . 2023-09-11 . www.openpowerlifting.org.
- Web site: Scott . Peter . Strong cars, strong man highlight Spring Nationals . 22 May 1986 . 12 . 2023-04-19 . The Hanford Sentinel . en.
- Web site: 2019-11-20 . 5 Ways Shear'Ree's Career Shows How One Can Break Away From the Conventional Fitness Influencer Mold? . Times Square Chronicles . 2023-04-20 . en-US.
- Web site: LA to Train First Female Firefighters . 28 Jul 1983 . 6 . 2023-04-19 . Enterprise Record . en.
- Web site: Training Women . 28 Jul 1983 . 86 . 2023-04-15 . The Los Angeles Times . en.
- Web site: Would Be Firefighters make weighty Decision . 28 Jul 1983 . 73 . 2023-04-15 . The Los Angeles Times . en.
- Web site: Shear'Ree has Dreams of White House cont. . 2 Oct 1995 . 15 . 2023-04-19 . The Des Moines Register . en.
- Web site: Vandals topple granite headstones in cemetery . 2023-04-19 . UPI . en.
- Web site: San Ysidro McDonald's massacre (Warning, Graphic\/NSFW\/Long Read) . 2023-04-16 . boxden.com . en.
- Web site: Weightlifter Plans Fullerton Benefit for Shooting Victims . 6 Aug 1984 . 36 . 2023-04-15 . Los Angeles Times . en.
- Web site: Is he more weighty than a Gramm? cont. . 16 Mar 1995 . 14 . 2023-04-15 . The Los Angeles Times . en.
- Web site: GOP Candidates Woo Conservatives In Lively Session . 23 Apr 1995 . 32 . 2023-04-19 . The Arizona Republic . en.
- Web site: Harvey . Steve . 1995-03-11 . Is he more weighty than a Gramm?... . 2023-04-18 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
- Muscle Truck!! Shear'Ree Edition HEAVY CHEVY . 4Wd Action . July 1987 . 3 . 7 . cover, 69 .
- Web site: Ultra rare collectible square body trucks? . 2023-04-18 . GM Square Body - 1973 - 1987 GM Truck Forum . 15 May 2019 . en-US.
- News: Hsu . Tiffany . 2007-08-04 . Lane splitting . 69 . The Los AngelesTimes . 2023-04-16.
- Web site: Traffic Stalled? For motorists it is time to Split! . 4 Aug 2007 . 28 . 2023-04-15 . The Los Angeles Times . en.
- News: AllPolitics - Candidates List #2 . live . 2023-09-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111223223310/http://edition.cnn.com:80/ALLPOLITICS/1996/candidates/list3.shtml . 2011-12-23.
- Web site: List of registered 2024 presidential candidates . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230821081737/https://ballotpedia.org/List_of_registered_2024_presidential_candidates . 2023-08-21 . 2023-09-11 . Ballotpedia . en.