After the knee news. I needed a change of direction.

After Dr. Shim told me my knee was pretty much done, I started thinking what I am I going to do.

Lots of people asked if I was going to start competing raw or with wraps.

Hell no.

To me there is no point in competing raw. I have lifted a ton weight. Squatting 800 is not nearly as cool as squatting 1000. With that mind set, I decided that I'm going to start competing in single ply gear.

I have surgery booked for December 19th to repair the umbilical hernia. Once the recovery is completed for that, I will compete in single ply bench only until my knee is in the place where it needs to be to compete. Once that happens, I will go full bore into single ply.

I'm excited to start the next chapter in my powerlifting career!!

Shane Church
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