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Heavy bench. 3x1 315/335/345 (shown)
Thankful for my team and the support they have given me while we have been out here. Between workout partners and spotters I am very appreciative. #powerlifting #motivation #chestday #progress #lockedin

Programmed by @thevoodooviking_zeus
Gym: @flexgymva

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🔥 Welcome to the USPC Showdown Pro, James Maley! 🔥

Some invitations mean more than simply earning a spot on the roster.

After a devastating motorcycle accident, James Maley faced the possibility of losing his leg. Three surgeries followed, along with being told that he may never lift or compete again.

He refused to let that be the end of his story.

Through the pain, setbacks, and adversity, James fought his way back to the platform. This past June, he returned to competition, earned his Pro DOTS, and broke previous PRs and records along the way.

Now, he has earned the opportunity to stand on the USPC Showdown Pro stage alongside some of the best lifters in the world.

🏆 USPC Showdown Pro
📍 Norfolk, Virginia
📅 November 7, 2026
💰 Over $20,000 in total payouts

For James, this one is bigger than a meet. It represents everything it took to get back under the bar when he was told he might never compete again.

Welcome to the Showdown, James. You earned this moment. 💪🔥

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Squats with the SSB, Deficit Deadlifts and RDLs…
Appreciate the spots @jam5ram5 @itrain4real @lostsoulofrocknroll

Coach @thevoodooviking_zeus
Gym @flexgymva

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@star_lift3r @jam5ram5 let’s fuck up that lions den! @flexgymva @stellasstrength_productions @uspc_pro @uspc_va @uspc.pl #warriormentality #lionsden #gladiators #beasts #beastmode

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Week 11 of my prep for Odin’s Fury
Thanks for the spots @callmejxc @jam5ram5 @theboogieman_90 and
Coach @thevoodooviking_zeus

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Every rep matters. Not just the heavy ones.

From the first warm-up set to the top set, every time you step under the bar you should be practicing the same thing:

Intent. Aggression. Precision.

Too many lifters treat warm-ups like they don’t count…
then expect magic when the weight gets heavy.

That’s not how strength is built.

Warm-ups are where you groove the movement, build confidence, and prime your nervous system so when the real weight shows up — your body already knows exactly what to do.

Today’s top set:
205kg / 451 lbs for a triple.

To move weight like that you have to respect the bar…

but you also have to attack it with confidence.

No hesitation.
No doubt.

Because the bar can feel that too.

If you’re ready to train with purpose and actually get stronger, apply for 1:1 coaching.

🔗 Click the link in my bio to apply.

Grace & Grit Always 💜
Let’s get to work. 💪

#squat #legday #womenwholift #powerlifting #powerliftingmotivation

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Had a blast lifting this weekend at the @the_shack_showdown with Team Flex and Team Sixkiller ‼️ @flexgymva and @project_sixkiller showed TF out ‼️

Thank you to my coach and friend @thevoodooviking_zeus for coaching me this prep, despite the challenges and difficulties I faced going into it, he got me ready for the platform 🏴🏴🏴 This definitely helped build my confidence back up and makes me want to keep fighting for what I know I can do 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

Thank you to Team Flex and SixKiller for the support these past months and on comp day- this community is everything!!! Thank you @uspc.pl and @uspcjudgechairman for running an awesome and smooth comp! 🙌🏽

It was awesome getting to spend time and compete with my pro ladies @ov_trap_selena , @guns_and_muskulls , and @landri_liftsalot but also meet new strong lady friends as well 💅🏽

Meet recap to follow soon 😈

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“When hope dies, it’s the hunger that keeps us alive”-ltde

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Bags are packed, gear is loaded and on our flight to Pittsburgh!

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Today’s squat session is brought to you by Creed 😂@ov_trap_selena and I wanted to listen to depressed dad music (it’s an actual playlist on Spotify 😂) We’re surviving, not thriving 💅🏽

Coaching by @thevoodooviking_zeus 🏴🏴🏴

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S🏴B🏴D🏴

Getting closer to @the_shack_showdown 🤓

Coaching by @thevoodooviking_zeus 🏴🏴🏴

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SBD this week 🦾

Coaching by @thevoodooviking_zeus 🏴🏴🏴

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