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2026 Powerlifting America Rising Tide⚡️🌊

Squat: 262.5kg • 578lbs (ATPR match)
Bench: 167.5kg • 369lbs (+5kg ATPR)
Deadlift: 277.5kg • 611lbs (+5kg ATPR)
8/9 lifts

707.5kg • 1,560lbs @ 81.6kg💀 (+12.5kg ATPR)
98.79 GL • 482.30 DOTS

First and foremost, all glory to God. I truly am nothing without Him, and none of this would be possible without everything He has given me. I hope I can continue to use this sport to show people just how great He is.

I knew after Rising Tide 2024 that I wanted to come back. What makes this one even more special is where I was mentally after Nationals. I had a lot of doubt about whether this sport was really for me anymore. I took some time, regrouped, and made the decision to stop half sending and go all in, and I’m damn proud that I did.

This prep wasn’t perfect. Work picked up, overnight shifts got thrown into the middle of prep and life kept moving. Didn’t matter. I wasn’t gonna let a few inconveniences get in the way of the bigger picture.

Took my first shot at a 600lb squat and missed it. Obviously I wanted it, but I’m grateful to even be in a position where 600lbs is something I get to walk out and attempt. Never would’ve imagined that years ago. We’ve come a long way and I know it’ll be there soon.

I’m just happy to be here. I love this sport and I’m grateful for everything God has given me through it. After every meet I walk away knowing there’s more in me. The fire has never been higher. I made a promise to myself about where I’m going and I intend to keep it. Absolutely no fear.

Thank you to @camdencwilson for always believing in me and pushing me, my family and friends who always show up, and everyone at @warroomnj who holds me to a higher standard. Thank you @zack_float and @costa.lifts for handling me and making meet day feel like another day at the gym, and @kevinpapa and @petespence for putting together an incredible meet. Grateful for all the amazing people I got to meet and spend the weekend with too.

South Carolina😼

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:13

#gym #powerlifting #squat #bench #deadlift taken in Union Transfer by @_jamesjohnsen

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2026 Powerlifting America Open Nationals 🏔️

262.5 kg • 578 lbs (+12.5 kg)
162.5 kg • 358 lbs (+2.5 kg)
270 kg • 595 lbs
7/9 lifts

695 kg • 1,532 lbs @ 82.14 kg (+20 kg)
471.85 DOTS

First and foremost, all glory to God. None of this is possible without Him. I’m grateful for the opportunity to step on the platform healthy and compete among the best lifters in the country.

This was my first Open Nationals, which is something I’m proud of in itself. I ended up PR’ing my competition total by +20 kg, which is definitely nothing to complain about. At the same time, if I’m being honest, prep was going extremely well and we believed something closer to 730 kg was there.

When you hold yourself to a high standard, it’s easy to feel like you left something out there. Looking back, there were a few factors that likely played into it. The travel definitely hit me, and we probably expected a little more from the taper than what was realistically there. That’s the sport though. Not every meet will perfectly reflect what you’re capable of. You take the lessons, stay grateful for the opportunity, and get back to work.

I truly believe there’s more in me than what showed up on the platform that day. I’ll keep doing my part and trusting God’s timing. When the moment comes, we’ll be ready.

Huge thank you to my coach @camdencwilson and shoutout to my people at @warroomnj for pushing me every day and holding the standard high.

Grateful for my family, friends, and everyone who supports this journey.

Back to work.

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him.” - Psalm 28:7

#gym #powerlifting #squat #bench #deadlift taken in Caesars Republic by @_jamesjohnsen

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Sky’s the limit☄️
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Link to 1:1 Coaching in bio📈
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#gym #gymmotivation #powerlifting #powerliftingamerica #fitness #squat #bench #deadlift #sbd #74kg #strength taken in Reno Ballroom by @_jamesjohnsen

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We wanted to highlight your NEWEST @powerlifting_america Referee!! 👀🤝

@_jamesjohnsen home grown, we love seeing you in action my man and living up into the sport. More to come, proud🫶

#thewarroomnj #referee #powerlifting taken in The War Room - NJ by @_jamesjohnsen

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Wishing the biggest lifts for our people over at @110percent Rising Tide today In PA💪🏽❤️

Weeks they’ve been prepping for this meet, arguably MOTY??? Show em how we get down 🔥

S/o to @costa.lifts @zack_float for handling the family as well 😉

#thewarroomnj #risingtide #powerlifting #goodluck taken in The War Room - NJ by @_jamesjohnsen

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The tide rises again🌊

Squat: 260 kg / 573 lbs
Bench: 162.5 kg / 358 lbs
Deadlift: 272.5 kg / 600 lbs

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” - Psalm 27:1

@camdencwilson
@thewarroom_nj

#gym #powerlifting #squat #bench #deadlift by @_jamesjohnsen

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NO FEAR🤬

Squat: 260 kg / 573 lbs
Bench: 160 kg / 352 lbs
Deadlift: 270 kg / 595 lbs

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” - Isaiah 41:10

@camdencwilson
@warroomnj

#gym #powerlifting #squat #bench #deadlift taken in The War Room - NJ by @_jamesjohnsen

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7 months ago

Only Lord knows🙌🏻

Squat: 250kg/551lbs x 2

“Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely” - Psalm 139:4

@camdencwilson
@warroomnj

#gym #powerlifting #squat #bench #deadlift taken in The War Room - NJ by @_jamesjohnsen

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9 months ago

Are you not entertained?

Squat: 260kg/573lbs

@camdencwilson
@thewarroom_nj

#gym #powerlifting #squat #bench #deadlift #sbd #83kg by @_jamesjohnsen

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“We’ve already won” - Costa

Squat: 250kg/551lbs
Bench: 155kg/341lbs (missed 363🫠)
Deadlift: 265kg/584lbs

@camdencwilson
@thewarroom_nj

#gym #powerlifting #squat #bench #deadlift #sbd #83kg taken in The War Room - NJ by @_jamesjohnsen

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Y’all don’t know what I’m capable of🤬
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225kg • 496lbs x 3
155kg • 342lbs
240kg • 529lbs x 3
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Link to 1:1 Coaching in bio📈
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#gym #gymmotivation #powerlifting #powerliftingamerica #fitness #squat #bench #deadlift #sbd #74kg #strength by @_jamesjohnsen

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2025 Powerlifting America Junior Nationals🇺🇸
8th in the nation

250 kg • 551 lbs (+5 kg)
160 kg • 352 lbs (+10 kg)
265 kg • 584 lbs
272.5 kg • 600 lbs X
8/9 lifts and 23/27 white lights

675 kg @ 73.94 kg (+15 kg as a 74 kg)
488.75 DOTS (+8.14)

All Glory to God. Thank you Lord because without you, I am nothing. Very grateful to come out of another meet healthy.

This meet meant the world to me. Not just because of the numbers, but because of the person I had to become to get to the platform. This prep brought me face to face with who I really am, and more importantly, who I’m meant to be. Through all the setbacks, doubts, and moments of silence, I found clarity in my purpose. I didn’t walk away with everything I wanted, but I walked away with everything I needed. The fire, the hunger, and the reminder that there is more inside me. I know I’m capable of more, and I know I will become more.

Grateful for the chance to stand among the best in the country. I don’t take that lightly and it’s a blessing I’ll never overlook. Now it’s time to get back to work and return even stronger not just as an athlete, but as the man God has called me to be.

Thanks to my GOAT @camdencwilson for being the best coach I could ask for. So grateful to have been working together for three years now. Big thanks to @padilla_powerlifting21 for handling me and keeping my head on my shoulders in the back room. Shoutout to @jasonmanenkoff165 for pushing me every single session and holding me to the standard. Thank you to my family, friends and to the people in my corner at @thewarroom_nj and @ironarenapowerliftingnj for the unconditional support.

Goodbye 74kg…hello 83kg😏
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#gym #gymmotivation #powerlifting #powerliftingamerica #fitness #squat #bench #deadlift #sbd #74kg #strength taken in Reno Ballroom by @_jamesjohnsen

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