| Name |
| Lynne “The Lion” Richards |
| Age |
| 55 |
| Weight Class |
| 63kg |
| Where do you live? |
| Spokane, Wa. |
| Squat PR: |
| 280lbs Training PB |
| Bench PR: |
| 165lbs Training PB |
| Deadlift PR: |
| 315lbs Training PB |
| Years lifting? |
| 37 years |
| How did you come to powerlifting or Olympic lifting? |
| Competitive Usapl powerlifter for 6 years. However I’ve been lifting since I was 18 years old and a trainer for 30+ years. I’ve been certified thru ISSA, NASM CPT, NASM CES, APEX etc. Continuing education courses, through Paul Chek, Juan Carlos Santana to name a few. Courses, scientific back and scientific Core, Swiss Ball assessments and rehabilitation. My maiden Name is Platz. I met Tom at the first ISSA CPT weekend course. We discussed the family crest and the probability that we are related. It was a great experience. |
| Do you have any previous athletic or lifting experience? |
| I’ve done everything from bodybuilding, weightlifting, powerlifting, multi-planar training, corrective training. It’s just too much to list. I love it all!! My first USA Raw Nationals Championship was in 2018. Came in 4th in The NATION. That was fun. |
| Do you compete? Why or why not? If you compete, what do you like most about the competitions? |
| Yes, I compete. I love it!! It challenges me on a whole new level. What I love most is how supportive the powerlifting community is. |
| Equipped or Raw? |
| Raw |
| Do you have a coach or trainer? In person or online? How did you find your trainer/program? Do you have any advice for women looking for a trainer? |
| I design my own programs |
| Where do you train? Gym, garage? |
| I train at home or at the gym I’m a trainer/coach at. |
| What is the hardest part about beginning lifting as an older woman? |
| Quite frankly the hardest part for the clients I train is not being fearful of lifting. You just need a qualified experienced coach who is educated and can design programming to work with any contraindications you may have. Just start! |
| How has lifting affected your health? |
| Since I can honestly say I’ve lifted almost my entire life, 18-55 years now. It’s the fountain of youth. I’m stronger and healthier than most 30 years younger than myself. |
| What would you tell women just beginning this journey? |
| Find a Qualified Coach! And Just DO IT!! |
