2005 IPF Men's World Team(USA) / Pete Alaniz

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Full Name: Pete Alaniz

Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX

Occupation: President, Titan Support Systems, Inc.

Weight Class: Competed at 132 from 1977 to 1987, 148 Master in 2002

Best Competition Lifts: 132 class -- 396 lb Squat, 260 lb Bench, 429 lb deadlift

Favorite Lift: Fork-lift

Sports Prior to Powerlifting: Gym Rat from aged 15 to 16

Hobbies & Interest Outside of Powerlifting: My wife and kids. After that I am an avid reader.

Favorite Musical Artists: The Beatles, Aero-Smith, The Eagles, Led Zeppelin

Favorite Foods: Seafood, Steak, and Mexican

Most impressive feat of strength you have ever seen: As a kid, I watched Paul Anderson, on a prime time show, do a one arm bent press with 350 lbs for five reps. In powerlifting I’d have to go with Mike Bridges third squat of 848 lbs @ 181 in front of IPF refs at the 1983 Nationals. It was turned down 2 to 1 but it looked the same to me as his previous successful attempt.

Who has had the most impact on your career? My family. My mother, father and wife have supported me from the time I was a no-name kid training for local, state and regional meets. Then when the idea to create Titan was born, they were there to support it even when others laughed at the idea. They helped foster the dream and make it a reality. My kids now look up to what we do and that only encourages me to leave something that will outlive me and be there for the next generation, should they want it.