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PLU Maxout Madness Recap

Today was so much fun. Not a PR day by any means but a day I am damn proud of. Today I was able to compete in my 18th full power meet and definitely was one for the books as far as how much fun it was.

I had quite the prep with some crazy highs and crazy lows over the last few weeks so I’m happy I even showed up today to begin with. I couldn’t have done it without all those close to me at @rawstrengthkzoo . You all are like family and made this all come to fruition even when I didn’t think it was going to be possible.

Squat:
1st: 265kg/584.2 ⚪️⚪️⚪️
2nd: 280kg/617.2lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️
3rd: 295kg/650.3lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️ (walked out PR)

Bench:
1st: 172.5kg/380.3lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️
2nd: 180/396.8lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️
Scratched 3rd

Deadlift:
1st: 265kg/584.2 ⚪️⚪️⚪️
2nd: 285kg/628.3kb ⚪️⚪️⚪️
3rd: 297.5kg/655.8lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️

Total: 772.5kg/1703.07lb
Dots: 460.25
Best Overall Lifter

Continued in comments.

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All lifts from yesterday’s meet. 9 for 9. Squat: 380, 391, and 402. Bench: 280, 291, and 308. Deadlift: 407, 429, and 451. Very happy and proud with my training coming off my back injury in 2020 and then another tweak about 6 weeks out. Diet and recovery were questionable given the holidays and my birthday weekend. So this is definitely a steeping stone or a new starting point to get stronger. Between my birthday weekend and this meet, the amount of well wishes and support my friends and family has shown me is humbling and overwhelming. I’m grateful for it all. I’m grateful to have a coach that helped me thru my back tweak and prepped me for this meet. And to have a wife that supports me in all my hobbies/obsessions. #usapl #powerlifting #usaplmichigan #usaplmasters #squat #bench #deadlift #eyesareuphere #itscold #grateful #attitudeofgrattitude

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Today’s training session may seem small but honestly is one of my favorite days I have been lucky enough to train in the garage. I got to spend time with one of my best friends and his daughter just lifting some circles.

Normally when I would hit bigger weights I’d be using chalk, listening to some music, and just getting a little more hype. Today, I got to listen to her have a conversation with her grandma (and be silly as hell the whole tome) while I just lifted some weights without over thinking it at all.

I have been training with Dan for 9 years this month and we have had all types of sessions. Some crazy intense while others more reserved, but tonight will remain one I will look back on. Nothing special as far as performance but it was special to me in other ways. Thank you for your years of friendship.

Get rid of all the externals sometimes, it’s super nice to just have the moment for what it is. Volume up at the end to hear my highlight of the night.

On to the next one.

- 170kg/375lbs
- 177kg/390lbs
- 152kg/335lbs

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I love training. I love bodybuilding, I love powerlifting, I love being a meathead.

I love talking about it and I really love teaching other people about it.

I want to start coaching a handful of people (I already have actually!)

Bodybuilding and nutrition - look, I realize I’m newer here and learning. I’ve got a couple people I’m helping for free for the time being to help me learn and setup my processes. I want to take on another 1-2 freebies to keep practicing.

Powerlifting - I did it for 2 decades. Totaled over 2000 in wraps. Over 2400 in multiply. 30+ contests. Coached on and off for a long time. (This is my way of saying I’m worth paying 😅). I’d love to take on 1-3 more clients here too.

Get big, strong, lean, look cool…. I think I can help you. DM me and let’s see if it could be a match.

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I have so much to say about yesterday, this prep and this season. I’ll get to it eventually.

For now: I am ridiculously grateful for this. I’m having a blast. I’m incredibly proud of what I have done so far.

Final thought for now - from my weakest shot to a strong point. The back lat spread. Pretty dang proud of that too.

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Remainder of the week under @dalenberg.bodybuilding guidance! It’s been nothing but fun so far. Looking forward to what we accomplish in the weeks to come!

Coaching: @dalenberg.bodybuilding
Gyms: The Gorillas Nest / @grapplehouse_bjj

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#apetits #gorillabuilt #tostupidtooquit #toostubborntodie #toohungrytocare #unclerico #coach #trainer #powerlifting #mexicangroundkarate #brazilianjiujitsu #carlsongracieteam

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To say im ecstatic to let someone else take the reigns on my training after nearly 5 years is an understatement. To be doing a more pb/bb focused training is even better. Looking forward to the work @ddalenberg and I will be doing together moving forward! I’m already wrecked after day 1 lol

Coaching: @dalenberg.bodybuilding
Gyms: The Gorillas Nest / @grapplehouse_bjj

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#apetits #gorillabuilt #tostupidtooquit #toostubborntodie #toohungrytocare #unclerico #coach #trainer #powerlifting #mexicangroundkarate #brazilianjiujitsu #carlsongracieteam

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Prep Week 7 - Day 2

First heavy squat single of this peaking block and we are 10lbs up from last prep. Some
stability issues adjusting to heavier singles and still battling this low body weight (was 244lbs this am, thanks antibiotics) but overall moved really well. Will be advancing through the next heavy set in 2 weeks.

Took my normal rdl’s and made them a block pull to try to take some pressure off the glute/hamstring. Was able to work through these pretty well with minor discomfort.

On to the next one.

- 595lbs
- 555lbs last warm up
- 405lbs 4x6 (last set shown)

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Every time I go to one of these shows, I’m reminded of what got me in the gym in the first place. Community in meeting such a diverse amount of people all sharing a similar passion. Witnessing greatness, and experiencing what the peak of dedication looks like. The @detroitpro_am puts on an amazing show. You can tell @fouadabiad truly does mean it when he says “passion, then business”

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Prep Week 4 - Day 2

Squats are still moving at a good pace. This day last prep was 15 lbs lighter and moved significantly slower than today so we are trending upwards nicely. Made a swap to the ssb for all downset going forward to save the elbows and still get the work in.

RDL’s are still slightly on the back burner with the hip and glute issue but worked to 3 plates for some easy sets of 5 today. Hopefully we can start pushing these in a few weeks again.

On to the next one.

- 545lbs 2x3 (2nd set shown)
- 405lbs 2x5

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7 years ago was my last Arnold Classic competition.

Those were really good years of competing and every meet I did has some great memories. Most of all, the people along the way. I may not talk to my powerlifting friends every day, but they all were huge parts of my life and years with @elitefts

And If if wasn’t for powerlifting, I wouldn’t have met the love of my life @ant_toe ❤️❤️

(I’m missing so many tags!)

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Prep Week 3 - Day 1

I attempted this workout over the weekend and it was absolutely not happening. Happy to have checked this off today and still continue building going into the meet.

Body weight dropped this weekend so now it’s time to continue to lock that down further. Note to self: pack way more carbs next year.

- 310lbs 3x6
- 280lbs 2x3
- 235lbs 1x9

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