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4 days ago

Rainier 2026 - 90kg🥇

Event 1: Block Press for Reps — 175 lbs - 2 reps 🥈

Event 2: Truck Deadlift — 20 reps 🥈

Event 3: Bag Throw Series — 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 lbs (Over 15’) - 34 seconds 🥉

Event 4: Trump Circus DB — 140, 160 lbs - 160x2 3rd

Event 5: Mystery Medley — Farmers (240 lbs/hand) ➔ IFSA Block (231 lbs) ➔ Keg (250 lbs) ➔ Duck Walk (270 lbs) - 42 seconds 🥇

Event 6: Stone to Shoulder — 242 lbs - 4 reps 🥉

This one was all about consistency.

Coaching - @coachmarkestrebillo by @derek_waters1

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6 days ago

Congratulations to Conjugate Soldado Derek for his massive win at the venerable Rainier Classic this past weekend!

His hard work and consistency paved the way for a strong finish.

Look forward to a video breakdown of his winning training cycle this upcoming weekend! by @derek_waters1

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10 days ago

Rainier Classic 2026 🥇

Another great year at the Rainier Classic! I’m grateful to walk away with the win after a close race with some great athletes. Thank you to @dungeonstrength_rx and @lucas.hatton for hosting the competition and to all the volunteers that made it possible.

Coach: @coachmarkestrebillo by @derek_waters1

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12 days ago

I like rocks. by @derek_waters1

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a month ago

Idaho Strongman Championship 2026
Event 1 - max axle press 🥈
245✅265✅285❌
Event 2 - Axle deadlift for reps🥈
475x9
Event 3 - Hercules Hold🥉
1:15
Event 4 - Yoke / Log medley 🥇
750 yoke x 25ft and 225 log x 3reps
Event 5 Stone to shoulder 🥇
275x4

Had a great time competing against 4 other athletes in the 220lb class. Really happy with how I did. Got a PR on deadlift and the 750 yoke moved great and the log felt easy. My highlight of the day was getting 4 reps on the stone to shoulder; I lost a show last year after failing to get a single rep on that exact stone, so my training has certainly paid off. The show had a great vibe and it was fun to hoist some heavy objects with friends. Thanks to @ironlegacybarbell and @gymreapers for hosting it and all of the spotters and loaders! And as always, thanks to @coachmarkestrebillo, the brains behind this operation. taken in GYMREAPERS by @derek_waters1

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a month ago

Pictures from the Ugly Sweater Classic 2025

Thanks @wanderlust_visuals_ for capturing some great shots! by @derek_waters1

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7 months ago

Ugly Sweater Classic 2025

Decided to throw my hat in the ring with the Pro 220 class this year. Happy with my performance as I hit or exceeded my training numbers. Thanks @jwalling136 for hosting such a great show and to @coachmarkestrebillo for all the help getting prepped for the show. Huge congrats to @iron_temple_strongman for winning the show and getting his pro card!

Event 1 was a 285 press for reps. I had only gone up to 270 for a single in training, so I knew 285 was a bit of a stretch for me. Surprised myself and pressed it up really fast, just didn’t stabilize it long enough for a down command. This was the high and low for me at this show. It’s awesome to know the strength is there but lost a bunch of points zeroing this event.

Event 2 was a max trap bar deadlift. Hit a PR at 745, so happy with that.

Event 3 was a massive 330 husafel bag. Got second on this event with 142ft, so it was my best performance.

Event 4 was a sandbag to shoulder. Got the 300lb bag and attempted the 350. Grabbed the 350 a bit too high and couldn’t clear my knees.

Event 5 ended with 35lb bag over 15ft, couldn’t t quite get the 45lb bag. by @derek_waters1

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7 months ago

💍❤️ Anniversary Ring Making ❤️ 💍 taken in SLVR 72 by @derek_waters1

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9 months ago

❤️2 years as Husband and Wife, 61 weeks as Mom and Dad❤️ by @derek_waters1

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9 months ago

Scary Strength 2025

EVENT 1 - Axle/Log medley (205lbs)
Got 7 reps 🥈

EVENT 2 - Deadlift ladder (405/455/500)
Repped out the 500 for 10 reps 🥉

EVENT 3 - Yoke (600lbs x 50ft)
Finished with a time of 6.5 seconds. Was very happy with how this moved, couldn’t have done better. 🥇

EVENT 4 Death Medley
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EVENT 5 Stone Series (215/240 & 270/300)
Was tied for 1st going into this event and was feeling confident as stones are one of my best events. However, the 240 and 270 stones got mixed up. I’m not nearly as good at stone to shoulder as I am to a platform, so this mixup impacted me. Couldn’t get the 270 to shoulder so ended the show in second.

Overall, was a fun event and I enjoyed seeing some new and old faces. Shout out to @coachmarkestrebillo for getting me prepared for the show and @moggieanne for wrangling our child during the entire show. by @derek_waters1

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9 months ago

🏆 Derek Took Silver at the Rainier Classic 🏋️‍♂️

One of our Conjugate Soldados just crushed it up in Washington, locking in 2nd place at one of the most respected shows on the West Coast.

This carousel breaks down exactly how we trained for it

Perfect for your coach who follows me looking for a smart peaking template to pull from

Want the full YouTube breakdown?

💬 Drop a comment or DM and I’ll send you the link directly by @derek_waters1

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