Fredrick Hatfield
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Fredrick C. Hatfield (born October 21, 1942), notoriously nicknamed Dr. Squat, is a former American powerlifter and PhD holder in sports sciences.[1] He is also the co-founder and president of the International Sports Sciences Association,[2] an organization of fitness experts which certifies personal fitness trainers from around the world.
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[edit] Academic career
Hatfield was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts in 1942.[1] He was raised in a Connecticut orphanage until 1961, when he graduated from Cromwell High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps until 1964, when he enrolled in Southern Connecticut State University.
Upon graduating, Hatfield earned his Bachelor of Science degree in health, physical education and recreation.[1] He then attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned his Master's degree in the social sciences of sport. He went on the earn his PhD in psychology, sociology and motor learning from Temple University in Philadelphia.
Hatfield held positions at Newark State College, Bowie State University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He taught undergraduate students, and conducted research in sport psychology. He has written over 60 books, some of them best-sellers.[3]
[edit] Accomplishments in powerlifting
As a powerlifter, Hatfield won three World Championship titles.[2] At the age of 45, he set the competitive squatting record by lifing 1014 pounds.[3] He still holds records in his weight category.[4]
| Personal Records[5] | |
|---|---|
| Squat | 1014 pounds |
| Bench | 523 pounds |
| Deadlift | 766 pounds |
| Snatch | 275 pounds |
| Clean and Jerk | 369 pounds |
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Biography from DrSquat.com
- ^ a b Fredrick Hatfield, profile from ISSAOnline.com
- ^ a b Dr. Squat on Bodybuilding.com
- ^ Powerlifting Accomplishments from DrSquat.com
- ^ http://drsquat.com/home/images/stories/wl1.jpg
[edit] External links
- DrSquat.com (personal website)
