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Abe Roman, the overall 2012 open bench press competition winner, coats his hands in chalk in preparation for a lift during the 2012 open bench press competition here Jan. 21. The chalk helps to keep competitors hands dry so the weight does not slip from their hands during the crucial part of a lift.
120120-M-0000U-003.JPG Photo By: Cpl. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.

Nov 4, 2013
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - Abe Roman, the overall 2012 open bench press competition winner, coats his hands in chalk in preparation for a lift during the 2012 open bench press competition here Jan. 21. The chalk helps to keep competitors hands dry so the weight does not slip from their hands during the crucial part of a lift.


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