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To the folks who make this more than just a sport. taken in Hong Kong by @cornpoundlifts

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3 years ago

[Reformd Meet 2023]

Best local meet this year so far!

Squat
225/235/242.5 (+7.5kg PR)

Bench Press
130/137.5/140 (x) (I cry everytime…)

Deadlift
270/285/292.5 (+7.5kg PR)

Total: 672.5kg (+15kg PR)

Bw: 79.7kg (-0.45kg)

IPF GL Points: 95.03 (+2.39)
DOTS: 464.75 (+11.87)

Went into this meet with four main objectives

1. Hit a 3 plate bench

Was quite confident about this goal, felt like it had it in me. It’s like a Virgin looking forward to his first night of action, only to not be able to perform when it matters.

Appreciate everyone’s support and encouragement going into this attempt.

2. Practice flipping the switch

This practice was very useful. Realised from past meets that it was super draining to stay in the “zone” for too long. Used this opportunity to practice going in and out of the “zone” quickly and consciously.

It went well, am more confident in the mental switch flipping after this.

3. Confirmation of logistics

A more practical goal, but I think I’ve more or less locked in what and how much sundries I need.

4. Hit some PRs

It’s a nice bonus, and we walked away with some PRs so I’m super grateful.

What a great meet from @reformd_training and @powerliftingsingapore mad energy from the crowd! 🙏🏼

Shoutout to @jonus.ong for the gains, and for always being in my corner.

To @clemonn_ for helping to video every attempt.

To the gang the support leading up to the meet and especially on meet day.

“It takes a village to PR” - Cornfucious 2k23

And of course to @_hohomustache for being understanding and being the outside gym pillar.

Also managed to clinch a best male lifter award so that’s always appreciated! Cheers to @sbd.sg for the prize!

Onwards to bigger things, peace! by @cornpoundlifts

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3 years ago

This one goes out to the homies!

Thank you for taking time to come out to JB. You madlads really made the meet experience so much more memorable.

“The joy of winning is to celebrate it with people around you” - Cornfucious 2022 taken in TROVE Johor Bahru by @cornpoundlifts

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4 years ago

602.5 (-17.5)

this one hurt.

it took some time to come to terms with my performance, especially since my total has never dipped before (should have opened w 210 squat bah @pep.gravitas ) but hey, it happens to the best of us and a wise man cornelius tang once asked me, “if you didn’t PR on the platform, would you still love the sport?”, and i couldn’t answer that question, not until last weekend.

i could go on and on about everything that went wrong last weekend but enough sad yapping

firstly, thankyou @elevatebbc.sg for having such an amazing and supportive environment! had a whole lot of fun prepping at elevate (maybe too much fun ngl)

secondly, to @skwatfarts as usual, for having my back and being my bestestbestsestfriend and partner in the world💖 didn’t hit the qt but its ok i never needed one since youre alr a qt (might die for being too gay online ngl)

lastly, to my coach @cornpoundlifts , its been a good 3.5 years. from a fresh out of wayang NS totaling 532.5 to a 620. thats almost a hundred keys added to my total and looking back, thats hella cool. beyond the numbers and PRs, i will forever be grateful for the mental resilience aspect that he has preached and practiced over the years that has shaped me to be a better athlete, and as a newbie coach to my 3 athletes (shoutout nash evan and dia) man its been a wonderful journey full of ups and a loads of crashouts and questionsble load selections (overshooting) over the years. genuinely think i changed from flats to heels as often as i change my clothes jk

one to the next one and @jordanosaur_ rematch and race you to 260 deadlift by @cornpoundlifts

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3 hours ago

[14-17 AUG 26] M4, W4

Very happy to hit familiar numbers on SQ and DL. Some room for improvement for BP (as usual).

D1, SQ
1x1 @ 220kg
3x3 @ 177.5kg

1r2ct BP
4x3 @ 100kg

D2, BP
1x1 @ 130kg
3x3 @ 102.5kg

D3, DL
1x1 @ 270kg
3x3 @ 210kg

Good end to this macro. Will take this small W 🙏🏼

@jonus.ong by @cornpoundlifts

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a month ago

[05-11 AUG 26] M4, W3

DLs and SQs moving well. Bench not so much.

D1, SQ
1x1 @ 210kg
3x3 @ 180kg

1r2ct BP
4x3 @ 107.5kg

D2, BP
1x1 @ 125kg
3x3 @ 105kg

D3, DL
1x1 @ 255kg
3x4 @ 207.5kg

Not too shabby, missed the weekly cardio session this week..

@jonus.ong by @cornpoundlifts

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2 months ago

[29 JUL - 03 AUG] M4, W2

Feel the DLs coming back 🔥

D1, SQ
1x1 @ 200kg
3x4 @ 170kg

1r2ct BP
4x3 102.5kg

D2, BP
1x1 @ 120kg
3x3 @ 105kg

D3, DL
1x1 @ 245kg
3x3 @ 195kg

I’m so behind on my archival logs…

@jonus.ong by @cornpoundlifts

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2 months ago

[21-28 JUL] M4, W1

Feeling the groove of weekly sessions again.

D1, SQ
1x1 @ 200kg
3x5 @ 165kg

1r2ct BP
4x3 @ 100kg

D2, BP
1x1 @ 120kg
3x4 @ 100kg

D3, DL
1x1 @ 240kg
3x5 @ 185kg

Feels like I’m down the familiar path of rebuilding what was once there. With that said, a familiar path is usually an easier walk.

@jonus.ong by @cornpoundlifts

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2 months ago

[08-15 JUL 26] M3,W4

Quite happy that we’re doing singles again.

D1, SQ
1x1 @ 190kg
3x5 @ 147.5kg

1r2ct PBP
4x3 @ 95kg

D2, BP
1x1 @ 115kg
3x4 @ 95kg

D3, DL
1x1 @ 240kg
3x5 @ 165kg

Numbers were kinda meh but we keep moving forward.

@jonus.ong by @cornpoundlifts

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3 months ago

[19 JUN - 03 JUL] M3W3

Went to the US for work, so this week took some time to complete.

D1, SQ
1x6 @ 145kg
2x4 @ 165kg
1x2 @ 180kg

1R 2ct BP
4x5 @ 100kg

D2, BP
1x5 @ 92.5kg
2x3 @ 102.5kg
1x3 @ 112.5kg

D3, DL
3x5 @ 202.5kg

Was contemplating if I should bring my equipment to train overseas. Eventually decided against it, to slowly distance this powerlifter identity in my mind and also cause gym passes in my area were really expensive.

@jonus.ong by @cornpoundlifts

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3 months ago

[7-11 JUN 26] M3, W2

Slowly regaining consistency this week.

D1, SQ
1x6 @ 145kg
2x4 @ 162.5kg
1x3 @ 180kg

2ct 1r BP
4x5 @ 97.5kg

D2, BP
1x5 @ 90kg
2x3 @ 100kg
1x3 @ 110kg

D3, DL
3x5 @ 195kg

Been trying to bring back the cardio sessions for health.

Attempted some sit ups and got absolutely fried.

@jonus.ong by @cornpoundlifts

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4 months ago

[23 MAY - 11 JUN 26] M3, W1

Took three weeks away from the gym between meso 2 and 3. Went overseas and fell sick. Lost 5kg bw, but it is what it is.

D1, SQ
1x6 @ 145kg
2x5 @ 162.5kg
1x1 @ 180kg

2ct 1r BP
4x5 @ 92.5kg

D2, BP
1x5 @ 90kg
2x3 @ 100kg
1x3 @ 110kg

D3, DL
3x5 @ 187.5kg

Just trying to stay healthy and maintain some strength…

@jonus.ong by @cornpoundlifts

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4 months ago