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@katliftsheavystuff

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Kat gymposting. National-level Strongman and powerlifting, unremarkable but enthusiastic crossfit and gymnastics. Loves going heavy, silly, or both.

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a year ago

Some highlights (and lowlights!) from @americasstrongestmaster in September. Won the overhead press event, did pretty well at the frame carry and a solid showing at the deadlift and circus dumbbell, not so much at the hoist or the keg lift. (The keg was especially disappointing given how many bruises I got training for it and how good I felt about finally getting the 200# over the bar at the gym.)

I went into the competition thinking I was just trying to not embarrass myself, convincing myself it would be a learning experience and that it would be good for me to try even if I got last place... but as soon as event 1 started I was in it to win it.

I ended up taking 3rd in women's 40+ 82kg and had a great time (mostly)--and looking forward to seeing the other competitors again next time. And also, always buy the photo package, because even the shots of the events where I sucked still look pretty cool. by @katliftsheavystuff

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a year ago

Throwback... Thuesday? I've posted a few of these in stories but I didn't have an Insta when I did this competition and I really did compete in powerlifting before, I swear, so I'm putting these old meet pics up.

This was USPA drug tested nationals 2024, where I hit a deadlift PR and my first time getting all white lights on every lift.

Squat 152.5/162.5/170 (~336/358/375)
Bench 80/85/90 (~176/187/198)
Deadlift 162.5/175/182.5 (~358/385/402)

I was already starting to have shoulder problems by this time so bench was pretty conservative but I was really happy with squat and deadlift. (And beat my own state records in them, and set a USPA record in squat.)

I was competing in the 100kg weight class here, came in 1st in the 40-44 age group and 5th in Open.

...and basically a month later my rotator cuff was torn and it's been a really, really long journey back to being able to bench again. Hoping to get back on the platform again next year.

(I have not hit those numbers yet in my current weight class but that's what I'm shooting for; I feel like deadlift in particular isn't *too* far off... but also I don't train like a powerlifter anymore; I try to be much more of an all-around athlete with a focus on strength, and if I can't hit my old numbers again I still think it was a good tradeoff.)

#powerlifting #throwback #uspa #meet by @katliftsheavystuff

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4 months ago

The audio in this was too good to cover with music; this is basically what we sound like trying all the challenges we see. Including the surprise when it's successful!

Here's to all the workouts I didn't really want to do but I did anyway because I knew it was a chance to hang out with my friends and suffer together.

Pose inspired by @acropoweryoga! taken in bodyenglish.fit by @katliftsheavystuff

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OK, Shane Gillis made a dumb joke that isn't really worth giving him attention but I have wanted to make a video of trying to squat in my pole heels anyway? These suckers are more stable than you'd think and it felt pretty good to sink into the squat, but I also kept it at 35kg because I do not need to add to my catalog of injuries. 😆

(I love pole; unfortunately my shoulder doesn't so I haven't done much of it lately. Also I usually dance barefoot because I'm not a heels girl. Also, there is not a damn thing wrong with wearing a sports bra and shorts to the gym.) by @katliftsheavystuff

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3 days ago

Birthday squats! (A day early because I'm supposed to front squat tomorrow.) Bodyweight x age; 76kgx44. Tried to open with as big a set as I could and see how far I could get, think I could have hung on longer but started to lose it off my back (and almost ate shit on the rerack 😅).

6x speed because I know no one's watching the whole thing. 😂 3:35, a little faster than last year even with the extra rep but also a little lighter (not planning on going any lower next year so I'll just have to speed up I guess).

#birthdaysquats #squats #powerlifting #challenge #birthday taken in The Cave by @katliftsheavystuff

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4 days ago

Not sure how we haven’t been banned yet…
#gym #fyp #reels #trending #fyp by @katliftsheavystuff

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17 days ago

Pyramid challenge inspired by @pamelascalisthenics. We did one take where we didn't quite sync up and then Emily brought out her coach voice and we got it together.

The outfit color coordination was totally unplanned BTW.

(Also there was full consent for all butt touching. 😆)

#challenge #crossfit #shenanigans #pyramid taken in bodyenglish.fit by @katliftsheavystuff

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a month ago

Another social media challenge! (This time adding @emilybeckerr16.) Actually getting into it: easier than expected! Getting out of it.... well...

Don't worry, no one exited this stunt any more injured than when they started...

(Inspired by @ameeta.shetty.15)

#challenge #acro #crossfit #shenanigans #partnerstunts taken in bodyenglish.fit by @katliftsheavystuff

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a month ago

Only video of me from PR Palooza and it's me failing a lift, so that's the post. 😂

I signed up knowing I wasn't going to set any PRs and as I accumulated injuries I kept revising my expectations downward. Feeling a little like Sisyphus; every time I start to make progress something knocks me down again and I just keep trying to regain the same ground.

Between the tweaked back, pulled hamstring, and banged up hip I have not hit squat and deadlift much at all lately; I was pleasantly surprised that I even felt up to going for a 1RM so I was just going to go for the vibes and see where I was. When I showed up I found out that I got volunteered to help judge and actually that was a highlight; I got to see/talk to/cheer for more people than I might have otherwise (and maybe even helped some people with their lifts?) and had something to focus on other than my own.

I did lift, though; no PRs but not a terrible day. Squat 295/315/failed 335 (pictured 🤪). The first two moved better than they really had any right to; I probably should have made a smaller jump but I wanted 335 if I could get it; not today. A little bummed even though I shouldn't be.

Bench I actually asked for no video because it's too depressing (my victory today was no actual tears about it), 115/125/failed 135. I feel like my shoulder should be more healed than it is, but I still can't get much in that deep position on my chest. 125# is still more than I've done all year, but I'm really frustrated about it; I'd start competing powerlifting again if I could get somewhere I felt at least okay about.

Deadlift 315/335/355. Made all of these, better than expected even if 355 was grindier than I would have liked. Especially glad my hamstring has calmed down a bit; there was some possibility I'd have to stop at 225 or so. I did get a good setup before I touched the bar so I could rip it off the floor before it knew what was happening, basically Wile E. Coyote running off a cliff as long as he doesn't look down. 😂 Not where I hope to be but for today pretty okay, definitely the duct tape holding me together doing its job.

So not my best lifting day, but a pretty good day overall anyway.

If I could taken in bodyenglish.fit by @katliftsheavystuff

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2 months ago

Excellent night seeing Tori Amos with the one and only @katliftsheavystuff

Can I moved today? Nope. Was it worth it? Always. ❤️ by @katliftsheavystuff

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2 months ago

Proof of life. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 by @katliftsheavystuff

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2 months ago