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ATHLETE FEATURE: Ashley “Ashlete” Huang🔥

Different sport, same athlete.

From gymnastics to powerlifting, Ashley’s journey has been one of resilience, determination, and proving that setbacks don’t define an athlete.

After suffering a torn ACL and meniscus during her gymnastics career, Ashley refused to let her injuries stop her from competing. She transitioned into powerlifting, where she found new success and went on to become a state champion.

Now, she’s taking on her next challenge as she steps onto the Powerlifting America platform at 5W Midwest Showdown II!

Catch Ashley compete in the Collegiate Showdown on November 7th at Zhou B Art Center in Chicago!

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ATHLETE FEATURE: Zihao “The Great Wall of China” 🔥

Taking the platform at 5W Midwest Showdown II, Zihao is ready to make his presence felt in the collegiate showdown.

His nickname, “The Great Wall of China,” originated during a training session when a friend caught him walking in the background of a physique video and compared his massive build to the Great Wall of China. The name stuck ever since.

Catch The Great Wall of China take the platform on November 7th at Zhou B Art Center in Chicago!

🎟️ Limited spectator tickets available — link in bio!

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ATHLETE FEATURE: Mark “Mini Mark” Perrone 🔥

Making his Powerlifting America debut at 5W Midwest Showdown II, Mark Perrone is coming in as one of the top contenders for the men’s podium.

Known as “Mini Mark,” his nickname reflects his humble beginnings and larger-than-life heart. Despite his strength and physique, Mark has always let his actions speak louder than his size.

Catch Mini Mark take the platform on November 8th at Zhou B Art Center in Chicago!

🎟️ Limited spectator tickets available — link in bio!

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PLU POWER SURGE X PRO PRIMETIME

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#powerlifting #powersurge #surgetonewlevels

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PLU POWER SURGE X PRO SHOWCASE BENCH

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#powerlifting

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PLU POWER SURGE X PRO DAY IS ON!

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#powerlifting #powersurge #powerliftingunited

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The position at which you set yourself up on the bench press can affect your unrack position and thus the rest of the lift.

Too high and you clip the J hooks.

Too low and you put yourself in an awkward and difficult position to unrack.

#powerlifting #benchpress #gym

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Deadlift slack pull in 30 seconds

#powerlifting #deadlift

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5 WEEKS OUT 🌎

The world is coming to Power Surge X.

We started with France and Australia, then added the UK and Ireland. This week, Argentina and Canada join the list. 🇦🇷🇨🇦

Ayelén Agustina Noguera will be making the trip from Argentina, and Ken Price will be coming down from Canada to compete at Power Surge X.

Pretty crazy to actually see athletes traveling from all over the world to come compete at our gym and be part of this meet.

5 weeks out. We’re getting close!

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6 WEEKS OUT 🌎

The world is coming to Power Surge X.

Last week we kicked things off with France and Australia. This week we’re adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to the list. 🇬🇧🇮🇪

Mason Mills and Char Viccars are coming over from the UK, with Caoimhe Ryan Ireland making the trip from Ireland.

Three more international athletes joining an already stacked roster in Chicago this October.

Pretty crazy to see how far this meet has grown, and we still have more to share 👀

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welcome back guys!

you got a free evening? come visit our booth at Illini Frenzy from 4-7 for a deadlift competition and prizes! 👀

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THE WORLD IS COMING TO POWER SURGE X 🌍

It’s pretty crazy to think about how much Power Surge has grown over the last 10 years.

What started as a meet here at home has grown into an event bringing athletes from across the country and around the world together on one platform.

This year we’ll have athletes representing 7 different countries at Power Surge X.

Starting with 🇫🇷 France and 🇦🇺 Australia.

Ben Donin will be making the trip from France, while Chantelle Gauci joins us all the way from Australia 👀

And these are only two of the international athletes making their way to Chicago this October.

We can’t wait to share more as we get closer!

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