Natalie Hanson- 1,444lb Total (585 Wilks)

Natalie Hanson- My start in this sport 4-5 years ago was a strong one, but I learned very quickly that the really good stuff that I had my eyes on wouldn't come easy. The route I followed to my first National Title was far from smooth and felt like it took an eternity, but I knew it would be worth it a million times over. I never could have pictured this weekend unfolding the way it did. My training cycle wrapped up just as expected and I was showing up in Orlando ready for battle. When some last minute changes happened on the roster, I didn't alter my mentality or soften my approach - my goals remained what they had been for months (to squat something nasty, hit a huge bench PR, and pull for the win/American Record Total). 270kg/595lb Squat 175kg/385lb Bench 210kg/463lb Deadlift (only lift I missed was a 220kg/485lb Deadlift) 655kg/1,444lb Total (585 Wilks)