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Meet Recap: Abby W.

What a challenging prep for Abby. The prep of absolute doom and despair turned into a PHENOMENAL showcase. 2 weeks ago, Abby failed 397 on squat, 220 on bench. We took a MAJOR pivot into making sure we’re maintaining as much fitness level as possible but heavily prioritizing recovery because her body showed LOTS of signs for us. Keep in mind, we’re 12lbs down…

10kg PR on squats with the MASSIVE 440lbs squat which breaks her own state record by 22lbs and she out squatted many lifters who did Ladies of Iron across the nation. Could not have been more proud.

5kg PR on bench and finally breaking 100kg aka 220lbs. We’ve got so much room to work and lots of new data to use!

Even though we fell short in matching the deadlift PR, we have been SO optimistic because of the upward trend with deadlifts. We’re making leaps in both technique and toleration for heavier deadlifts which, mark my words, will result in 400+ deadlift in NO TIME.

I could not be more proud. The future is bright for Abby. taken in LBN Strength by @abbyswolee

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5 months ago

2025 Raw Nationals Recap

S: 182.5kg // 402lbs
B: 95kg // 209lbs
D: 175kg // 386lbs
Total: 452.5kg // 997.6lbs
DOTS 439.34

@usapowerlifting @barbellproductions #usapowerlifting #usapl #barbellproductions by @abbyswolee

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“I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭13‬ ‭

S: 182.5 kg | 402.3 lb (+38.5 lbs) + JR State Record😆
B: 87.5 kg | 192.9 lb
D: 167.5 kg | 369.3 lb (+16.6 lbs)

Total:
437.5 kg | 964.5 lb (+55.1 lbs)
DOTS: 427.6 (+22.52 from March)

First, thank you to anyone & everyone who supported me in any way during this prep. Thank you @certifiedaverageee for being my rock as always and for the endless advice, tips, and encouragement. You inspire me everyday to be better. Thank you to coach @dclarkpowerlifting for the guidance, wisdom, programming and meet day hype. Thank you to @colosseumbarbell and @aopowerlifting for hosting an amazing meet, it was very well run and I had so much fun. Thank you refs, spotters & loaders for keeping us honest and safe. Thank you to everyone who showed up to watch and watched on the livestream.

On paper, well… this is my worst meet performance to date going 6/9… BUT at the very same time it was my best meet as well. I walked away with a milestone squat, a PR’d total, a higher DOTS, $250, and so much knowledge learned and I am extremely grateful.

I learned so much from this meet and am excited to get back on the platform again and hopefully express my strength a bit better. If this is my bottom, I can’t wait to see the top. by @abbyswolee

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2 years ago

getting to grow up alongside you these past 7 years has been the biggest blessing God could’ve ever given me. i’d choose you in every lifetime 🤍 happy 7 years, my love 🥹 by @abbyswolee

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12 days ago

Squat. Bench. Dead. Repeat taken in Legion Gym by @abbyswolee

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a month ago

Thank you Otto for loving me, for protecting me, and for being the most loyal animal I have ever known. Please snuggle Tessie for me and run free. The goodest boy ever. I love you, until I see you again I will miss you 🥺❤️ by @abbyswolee

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Unreal views from El Nido 🥹😍 Gods creation is so cool. taken in El Nido Palawan by @abbyswolee

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Postcard from 📍🇵🇭 taken in Boracay Island, Philippines by @abbyswolee

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4 months ago

S: 200 kg // 441 lb
B: 100 kg // 221 lb
D: 172.5 kg // 380 lb
Total: 472.5 kg // 1042 lb
DOTS: 451.1

This meet started as just an SBD with no marrs bar back downs for squats, and turned into so much more to me. It proved that I can do it. Going into this meet, I failed my last warm up on squat 1 week prior, which was 180 kg // 397 lb. This was my first squat fail in at least a year maybe more and it’s a weight I’ve hit for reps and singles multiple times. It made me question what I would be able to hit on the platform. Doubt was so heavy but the taper tapered & @thecertifiedstrength cooked. Bench for the most part stayed reliable all prep, I was aiming to match my gym best of 232 lb, but 220 was my max on the day. My back was cramping hard for all 3 attempts so I’m happy with a meet pr :)

I was genuinely more confident in deadlift than squat going into the meet and the outcomes ended up flipping lol. I worked really hard the past couple weeks on my positioning and patience off the floor and I had one of my best deadlift sessions last week. I was very excited to maybe PR on the platform but it just wasn’t there on the day. I’m really excited to focus on it this off season!

Since the end of February I’ve been working with @phamishedcoach to lose weight in a sustainable and enjoyable way without losing my strength. My number one priority when hiring him was to maintain my strength while losing weight and we were able to execute that exactly and actually enjoy the process. I have only ever cut to make weight as a 75 kg in the past and i was always so grumpy and fatigued doing that. This time around has been so redemptive.

If you made it this far hi heheh also of course have to thank Malcolm for his continuous belief in me. Through his coaching, cues, programming, feedback I was able to add 28 lbs to my total since December at a body weight 7.1 lbs lower, also putting 11 onto my best DOTS score from 2025 nats and 21 onto my DOTS score in December. None of this is possible without you❤️

Thank you sploaders, refs, @lbnstrength @teamgpt for making the meet happen and run smoothly. It was such a fun day surrounded by so many supportive people and friends. by @abbyswolee

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5 months ago

week 4 surpassed my expectations:)

just trying to continue proving myself wrong, finally starting to believe in myself a bit more especially with bench 🙌🏼

@thecertifiedstrength am I peaked or something??? by @abbyswolee

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8 months ago

PR’s on the w3... now onto the w4 :)

the new a7 sleeves suiting me well🫣

living up to the bio 🥲 by @abbyswolee

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8 months ago

W4 SBD day looked a little more official this block🕴️

Hit a nice 15 lb squat pr with room in the tank, matched my best comp bench on my 2nd attempt, & matched my best deadlift on my 2nd attempt as well. 16 lbs added to the total also :)

Thank you @teamgpt for a fun meet that allowed me to not do any backdown sets or accessories. SBD Saturdays are best with friends <3

Thank you @thecertifiedstrength for keeping me and continuing to build me stronger. You are the best❤️

Than you refs, spotters & loaders many of which were friends it was so fun to lift in a room full of people who are so supportive on & off the platform!!

States maybe next??🤔🤔🤔 by @abbyswolee

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