{"id":20488,"date":"2026-05-17T13:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T13:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=20488"},"modified":"2026-05-17T13:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T13:34:00","slug":"powerlifters-clough-and-constas-train-for-usa-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=20488","title":{"rendered":"Powerlifters Clough and Constas train for USA Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Everlit Audio Player\" src=\"https:\/\/everlit.audio\/embeds\/artl_xPk5YClWDNK?ui_title_icon=headphones&amp;client=wp&amp;client_version=3.1.7\" width=\"100%\" height=\"136px\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The large roll-up door at Amoskeag Fitness was open on Saturday morning. Brett Clough and Jacob Constas needed some fresh as they lifted hundreds of pounds inside.<\/p>\n<p>The two young men are preparing for their biggest show of the year. They\u2019re headed to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota in 35 days.<\/p>\n<p>On that quiet morning they were joined by their fathers, Sam Clough and Steve Constas, and Sharon Palermo, their Special Olympics trainer.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p>Clough, the older of the two, has powerlifted for over 10 years. This year, though, has been especially challenging. He\u2019s suffered three injuries in the span of six months.<\/p>\n<p>The Quechee, Vt. native was at the 2022 Orlando USA Games and had hoped to best himself by leaps and bounds but the setbacks have been brutal. A broken ankle, a pulled muscle and a slip all hurt.<\/p>\n<aside>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s been slow, a slow climb but it\u2019s moving,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-attachment-id=\"376943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.concordmonitor.com\/2026\/05\/17\/brett-clough-jacob-constas-powerlifting\/brettclough1-cmsp-051626\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrettClough1-cmsp-051626--scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 7D Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1778922662&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BrettClough1-cmsp-051626\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Brett Clough warms up on the deadlifts at Amoskeag Fitness in Concord on May 16, 2026 before heading to the USA Games.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrettClough1-cmsp-051626--scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-376943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrettClough1-cmsp-051626--scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrettClough1-cmsp-051626--scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrettClough1-cmsp-051626--scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrettClough1-cmsp-051626--scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrettClough1-cmsp-051626--scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrettClough1-cmsp-051626--scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrettClough1-cmsp-051626--scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C1333&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrettClough1-cmsp-051626--scaled.jpg?resize=780%2C520&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrettClough1-cmsp-051626--scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrettClough1-cmsp-051626--scaled.jpg?w=2340&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2340w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrettClough1-cmsp-051626--1024x683.jpg?w=370&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brett Clough warms up on the deadlifts at Amoskeag Fitness in Concord on May 16, 2026 before heading to the USA Games. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> ALEXANDER RAPP \/ Monitor<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This cycle has not been ideal to say the least, but his competitive drive is unwavering. On Saturday morning, he was deadlifting 325 pounds with ease.<\/p>\n<p>Clough holds state records in New Hampshire for the squat, deadlift and the overall combination (squat, bench and deadlift). The sound of weights crashing down with no fear is a constant when he\u2019s there.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s adjusting his expectations. Yet, he\u2019s always trying to best himself. Always chasing a record.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-3    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p>Right across the room, Constas was bench pressing. He also made an appearance at the last games, but as a softball player.<\/p>\n<p>Powerlifting is his new, permanent thing now. He tried every sport but nothing clicked. Constas loved the individual nature of it, although he is slightly frustarted his trainers won\u2019t let him do more running on the treadmill.<\/p>\n<p>He started during the pandemic. At-home workouts. Lifting became a personal haven.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s an itch I couldn\u2019t scratch. It\u2019s an itch that basketball, soccer, volleyball, or softball couldn\u2019t scratch,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-attachment-id=\"376948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.concordmonitor.com\/2026\/05\/17\/brett-clough-jacob-constas-powerlifting\/constas3-cmsp-051626\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Constas3-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 7D Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1778922755&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Constas3-cmsp-051626\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Jacob Constas (L) and his father, Steve Constas (R), train for the USA Games with squats at Amoskeag Fitness.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Constas3-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-376948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Constas3-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Constas3-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Constas3-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Constas3-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Constas3-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Constas3-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Constas3-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C1333&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Constas3-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=780%2C520&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Constas3-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Constas3-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?w=2340&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2340w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Constas3-cmsp-051626-1024x683.jpg?w=370&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jacob Constas (L) and his father, Steve Constas (R), train for the USA Games with squats at Amoskeag Fitness. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> ALEXANDER RAPP \/ Monitor<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Constas is going for a full 1000 pounds total at the USA Games. The Dover native clicked with pushing himself hard in the gym.<\/p>\n<aside>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p>There\u2019s no one yelling instructions or giving him tips like in softball. He is in control of his own body and destiny. Constas just has to meet the moment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI hope I\u2019ve done enough. I even told my coach, like, \u2018I\u2019m ready right now,&#8217;\u201d Constas said.<\/p>\n<p>With only a month before the competition, Palermo and her trainees are focused on priming themselves. <\/p>\n<p>In many ways, a training cycle for such a big event feels like a marathon. You ramp up and up, and the anticipation keeps building. <\/p>\n<p>The fathers are spotters, supporters and weight movers too. They\u2019re as excited as their sons are but they can\u2019t lift the weight on stage for them, either.<\/p>\n<p>Palermo wants them to enjoy the ride, despite all the setbacks. \u201cThey want each other to succeed. That\u2019s the thing about Special Olympics,\u201d she said. \u201cEven if Brett\u2019s over Jacob, they\u2019ll be happy for each other.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-attachment-id=\"376949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.concordmonitor.com\/2026\/05\/17\/brett-clough-jacob-constas-powerlifting\/sharonpalermojacobconstas-cmsp-051626\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SharonPalermoJacobConstas-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1706&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1706\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 7D Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1778923191&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SharonPalermoJacobConstas-cmsp-051626\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sharon Palermo coaches Jacob Constas through his bench press a month out from the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SharonPalermoJacobConstas-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-376949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SharonPalermoJacobConstas-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SharonPalermoJacobConstas-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SharonPalermoJacobConstas-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SharonPalermoJacobConstas-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SharonPalermoJacobConstas-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SharonPalermoJacobConstas-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SharonPalermoJacobConstas-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C1333&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SharonPalermoJacobConstas-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=780%2C520&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SharonPalermoJacobConstas-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SharonPalermoJacobConstas-cmsp-051626-scaled.jpg?w=2340&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 2340w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.concordmonitor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SharonPalermoJacobConstas-cmsp-051626-1024x683.jpg?w=370&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sharon Palermo coaches Jacob Constas through his bench press a month out from the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> ALEXANDER RAPP \/ Monitor<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.concordmonitor.com\/2026\/05\/17\/brett-clough-jacob-constas-powerlifting\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The large roll-up door at Amoskeag Fitness was open on Saturday morning. 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