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Will Karafelis

@handlebar.barbell

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Amateur boxer & personal trainer 🥊
Olympic weightlifter & mustache enthusiast 🏋️

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What a moment. What a weekend. See you guys next time. by @handlebar.barbell

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a month ago

3 PRs in one day

140kg/308lbs Snatch
170kg/375lbs Clean and Jerk
310kg total

Thank you @adam_white_76 for all the coaching! I was in a slump for over a year until you helped me!

Thank you @dozer.wl for the help with all the training camps and seminars! Also that bet motivated me to not miss that last lift!

Thank you @olygrail @mad.diison @joerogues86 @gabe_trainss @gtorresofficial @elaine.tsay @katiebrust_ @michael_arivera and @brendangates for all the support during the entire session and the support leading up to it! taken in Cedar Park, Texas by @handlebar.barbell

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6 months ago

“Master the Ergs” workshop was so much fun today! Thank you to everyone that came out to learn and get better on SkiErg and RowErg. Want to come to the next workshop? Let’s us know and we’ll be sure you’re the first on the list!

Huge thanks to @handlebar.barbell for coming out and getting everyone’s rowing technique on point! 🚣 Truly an expert.

Hosted at the number one HYROX gym in Austin, @leander_athletic_club If you’re serious about training, it is the best place to be!

@concept2inc
@hyroxamerica
@worldrowingofficial

#hyrox #physicaltherapy #rowing taken in Leander Athletic Club by @handlebar.barbell

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2 months ago

320kg/705lbs deadlift

Didn’t expect an easy PR on a random Saturday. Thanks @michael_arivera and @drewham14 for the support!

@brendangates I gotta PR with you soon!

#weightlifting #deadlift #powerlifting #personalrecord taken in Rx Strength Training by @handlebar.barbell

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4 months ago

165kg/364lbs PR

170kg is coming.
@adam_white_76 has been killing it with the programming and the coaching!

@michael_arivera thanks for the vibes and the help during the session!

#weightlifting #olympicweightlifting #cleanandjerk #frontsquat #personalbest by @handlebar.barbell

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a year ago

247kg/545lbs back squat PR

Thank you @rick_charron76 for the filming and energy!

@monsterenergy send me more monster!

#backsquat #weightlifting #personalrecord #squat #monsterenergy #creed taken in FitClub Wellesley by @handlebar.barbell

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2 years ago

136kg/300lbs Snatch
161kg/355lbs Clean & Jerk
243kg/535lbs Back Squat
211kg/465lbs Front Squat

Hitting 4 PRs is a great way to end a 8 week block

Thanks for the motivation @brendangates @groundworkptboston @coachmattg and @kittystew2 !!

#olympicweightlifting #weightlifting #snatch #cleanandjerk #backsquat #frontsquat #olylifting #personalrecord taken in FitClub Wellesley by @handlebar.barbell

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2 years ago

132kg/291lbs Snatch
154kg/340lbs Clean & Jerk
200kg/441lbs Front Squat

Gotta go heavy on Big Friday especially when @michael_arivera is there! Got two PRs in the snatch and clean & jerk and matched my 100% in the front squat.

Shoutout to @brendangates and @groundworkptboston for helping me keep doing what I love to do!

#weightlifting #snatch #cleanandjerk #frontsquat #olylifting #olympicweightlifting #squat #squats #bigfriday #personalbest #nikeromaleos2 taken in FitClub Wellesley by @handlebar.barbell

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2 years ago

130kg/287lbs Snatch PR on 1/5/2024
A 136kg/300lbs snatch has been a long term goal and now it’s close.

@michael_arivera always has the best energy for a Big Friday max out!

@groundworkptboston and @brendangates this is good for the knee right?? Thank you both for all the help and the continued help. Months ago I would not have been able to do that with my knee.

#snatch #cleanandjerk #olylifting #olympicweightlifting #personalbest #weightlifting taken in FitClub Wellesley by @handlebar.barbell

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3 years ago

306kg/675lbs deadlift on 12/21/2023
Finally hit 7x45lbs plates each side!
Next up is 700!
Thank you to @kelsey_scannevin11 for the energy and the smelling salts!
Thank you @brendangates for the support and keeping my body “healthy”!

#deadlift #personalrecord #powerlifting #heavycircles #powerlifter taken in Champion Physical Therapy and Performance by @handlebar.barbell

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3 years ago

227kg/500lbs pause back squat
Thanks to @pdamon3750 @groundworkptboston @rick_charron76 for all the cheering!

@brendangates you suggested I do pause squats right? Thanks for keeping me from falling apart!

#backsquat #weightlifting #highbarsquat #personalrecord #squats taken in FitClub Wellesley by @handlebar.barbell

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3 years ago

127kg/280lbs
New Snatch PR

@michael_arivera brought some good energy for me!

#weightlifting #snatch #olympicweightlifting #personalbest #bigfriday taken in FitClub Wellesley by @handlebar.barbell

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3 years ago