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My official return to the platform :)
Squat: 237.5kg/523lb
Bench: 145kg/319lb
Deadlift: 285kg/628lb

667.5kg total (+32.5kg)
452.939 dots (+18.7)

Thank you to EVERYONE who has supported me throughout this journey.
Thank you @kellyshpak for being #1 supporter in and outside of the gym and an amazing meet day handler ❤️
Thank you @alexpanhandles for always being my homie and coming to support
Thank you @sbdwight / @teamburnspl for goat programming and coaching throughout this entire process
Thank you @413bbcmass @legslewis and everyone else who helped make this meet possible!

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Recent foolishness

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Introducing MMM-atcha™🍁🍵

We’re Anh, Donovan, and Alex—
the Maple Matcha Men.

What started as a shared pursuit, exploring cafés across Western Massachusetts, became something more.

Inspired by the artisanal craft and community behind Monsoon Roastery, MMM-atcha was built from our daily routines at home.

Ceremonial grade matcha served the way we enjoy them.

For the love of the game.

Rooted in community, focused on quality.

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last 2025 dumppyyy.

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‘tis the season of bulking - up +15lbs so far 😳🐷

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USAPL Northeast regionals recap:
🥇60kg men’s raw open
500kg @58.65kg (510kg unofficially)
Qualified for raw nationals again

Squat:
2nd attempt: 167.5kg
3rd attempt: 177.5kg
Came in strong on squats, and I new I had 177.5kg and I believe I executed the lift to standard but it got 2 reds on it, and that’s the name of the game just gotta get more undeniable

Bench:
3rd attempt: 107.5kg
This lift really came in strong, this was the fastest 107.5 has moved since coming back down to 60kg, moved even better than 105kg one week out

Deadlifts:
3rd attempt: 225kg
Deadlifts came in super strong too i definitely had the strength for 500+ on the day but wanted to play it safe with grip and solidify a 500kg total after that miss on squats.

This meet is as a special one.
For starters it’s my first regionals where I competed, I’ve attended the past few regionals but as a handler/ spectator so it was fun to be the one on the platform.
This was also the first meet competent along side my coach and teammates which made for an amazing atmosphere on the day.
But this also solidifies my somewhat return to 60kg, after my last 60kg performance in 2023 which was not how I wanted it to go, I thought I left the class behind, but after this performance I know there’s still something great I can do in this class before finally moving up a class or two (@jahairo._ ).

I have lots of people to thank, firstly I’d like to thank @andrewsaillant for the game day handling, I was in good hands. Thanks to @_.tylernotsomassive._ for also being there to help handle and hype me up, being in my corner, truly grateful.
Next I’d like to thank the man himself @agent21emh for not only convincing me to do this but coming up with the plan and for taking a step on the platform with me and bringing the bang bros back on stage.
Ofc I have to thank @arianawordd for being there every step of the way and always being my support system, I couldn’t do it without you and hopefully one day I’ll get to handle you at your first meet. I love you.
Lastly I’d like to thank all my friends and family who watched and supported in person or online. C yall in Chicago, I have big things planned for Nats.

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Week 4 lifts with my favorite people 🤍

155kg | 342lbs x 3 PR (meh)
75kg | 165lbs x 2 PR
80kg | 176lbs x 1 PR match (fatigued single) 🤪

5 weeks ouuutttttt

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As 2024 is coming to an end my goal was to put balance above everything else this year. From friends, to family, to my PhD, full time job, @marissa.lift (my second full time job), gaming, the gym, and just absolutely nothing, I feel like this was that year. There were so many extreme highs and lows this year, this will be one I never forget. 2025 will be much better and I can’t wait to crush my goals and watch my friends and @marissa.lift to do the same as well.

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BW: 162
S: 420
B: 237
D: 479
501 🔴🔴⚪️

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Titan Tundra Recap:
Squat: 242.5kg (535lbs) +5kg PR
Bench: 152.5kg (336lbs) +2.5kg PR
Deadlift: 265kg (585lbs) +10kg PR
Total: 660kg (1455lbs) +17.5kg PR
Dots: 430
90kg Open: 🥇
Overall: 🥈

I typically am extremely hard on myself but after this one I am nothing but proud. Battled through some stuff throughout prep but I was still able to manage my best performance on the platform. Huge shout-out to @jefftremblay_dpt for helping me with a trap issue.

I am so thankful for powerlifting and what it has brought to my life competing for the past 3 years. Such an amazing group of friends and supporters and a great community. But now moving forward I am becoming a father very soon with the love of my life @just_tiny.nat and I'm so excited for this next chapter. I'll step on this platform again in 2026 and it's gunna be special I just know it.

@eric_obc and I have been working for a year and a half and since working with him I have put 98.5kg to my total. And we are gunna add another 100 so let's goo!!

Also final shout-out to @wuteverlifts for hosting such a fun meet. By far the most fun I've had on the platform to date.

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Appreciation post:
Powerlifting may be a solo athlete sport but I can say that through out prep and the meet I was not in it alone.

First I’d like to thank my girlfriend @arianawordd, from the start she was always in my corner backing me up, supporting me and cheering me on. Through every aspect of prep, this performance wouldn’t be possible without her and all those countless minutes she spent cheering me on in the gym ❤️

Next I’d like to thank my coach @agent21emh for always going above and beyond through training,prep and meet day, the bang brothers rocked the meet 💫

Finally I’d like to thank my family and friends so many of you came out early on a Sunday morning to watch me compete and compete along side me, and those who couldn’t go in person watched online. Your support never goes unnoticed and is always appreciated. It was so much fun having you all there to watch and to compete and along side with.

Shoutout to everyone who I talked to and meet at the meet and competed with.

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Man today was ALMOST great.
Here is the recap:
Squats: 507 lbs PR
Bench: 308 lbs Meet PR
Deadlifts: 611 lbs
Going against @arismendy5 made this meet super fun. I missed my third deadlift 640 lbs but everything else went great. Always love seeing my girlfriend @marissa.lift between lifts and all of @413bbcmass fam for shouting in the crowd. @ian.d.lifts was also clutch for helping me out. @kriis_d for the programming.
@titanbarbell and @wuteverlifts ran such a great meet would do another one of them

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