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400 LBS. At 199 lbs body weight. 🤯💪

A HUGE PR for Dawit — benching more than 2× his body weight and putting himself into truly elite territory.

I’ve watched the years of discipline, consistency, early mornings, heavy lifts, missed reps, and getting right back under the bar. And then there are moments like this when all that work shows up in one BIG number.

400 freaking pounds. 🔥

So incredibly proud of you, Dawit. And I have a feeling you’re nowhere near finished. ❤️

#400Bench #BenchPR #Powerlifting #EliteStrength #ProudMom

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American Pro Recap…

Squat 2/3 727lbs/330kg
Bench 1/3 446lbs/202.5kg
Deadlift 3/3 760lbs/345kg

Total 6/9 1934lbs/877.5kg

I have a lot of mixed feelings about this meet. I fell short of the goals I know I am capable of accomplishing, but I learned a lot and had a good time overall. Coming into this meet, I knew none of it was going to be easy. I’m proud of myself for executing a pretty big water cut and still going out there and doing what I could on the day, somehow still improving my dots from the Arnold. With that said I’ve gotta be better and execute better.

Firstly I’d like to thank @smith8_tay for all the support, keeping my head on straight, and being there for me no matter what. I couldn’t do it without you.

@evanhawk_ for being there for me throughout the water cut and being the best coach out there.

@the_iron_union for the constant push and support throughout prep and training.

@the_american_pro_ for hosting a legendary meet. I will be back.

And another shoutout to everyone who’s been in my corner throughout my journey until this point. I appreciate every one of you.

Back to work.

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The birthday boy had no idea. ❤️ There’s nothing better than having all three of my kids together again. Proud of my soldier for coming home to surprise both his brother and sister. Happy 25th Birthday, Dawit! We won’t forget this one! 🇺🇸🎂

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Próst to the best trip ever!!!🍻

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joy and forest air 🇳🇱🌷🍊✨

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SPTs take on the special olympics 🏅
Enjoyed getting to know these wonderful athletes @specialolympicsfl

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Highlight post 🗣️
Now that nationals is wrapped up got time to recap all the Ws from last few weeks

1. Will 🅱️all @willowlifts_ hitting a 380/837 5kg all time pr pull to wrap up his 930/2050 total. Heaviest tested 10x bw total oat and secured the open words spot. Onto Lithuania

2. Jordan McKinley @jmlifts_19 hitting a 370/815, 12.5kg all time pr pull to wrap up his 5th place 892.5/1967 total. Next time Jordan comes to nationals he’ll be contending for far more than a podium finish.

3. Ethan Long @ethanlong._ hitting a 340/750, 33lb all time pr squat at the Arnold. Started the day off for his 9/9 day and first 2k total

4. Evan Ramos @evrealm hitting a 310/683 giant squat triple pr. A 950kg+ total in the 120s is coming once we put it all together.

5. Troy Leigh @troyleigh02 after a long period od stagnation, 1 block working together and a 180/396, 7.5kg all time pr bench. 190+ soon

6. Austin Wilson @austinwilsonlifts with a 275/606 3 and 4 rep pr first block into sumo. The deadlift won’t hold his total back much longer, coming for 900 this year

7. Adesh ramdhanas @ramd.ump with a 167.5/369, 7.5kg meet pr with room in the tank.

8. Abel moctezuma @abelsweak with a 211/465 all time pr squat at a low bw (plz eat more)

9. Austin Harris @_austinlift with a 122.5/270 all time pr bench. The train of pring the bench every block won’t stop

10. Dawit tafesse @the_quadkid with a 275/606 pr match pull wrapping up his 690/1521 total -10kg from his best total but -13kg of bw from that. Dots maxxing

Very grateful for the team and general support recently, now onto the rest of the nationals season with collegiates and age divisions soon
Dm @hawk_strtrainingacct for coaching inquiries

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From dreams to white coats. 🥼
Congratulations Dawit on your DPT White Coat Ceremony — the journey to becoming Dr. Dawit is officially underway. So proud!

#proudmom #whitecoatsblackdoctors #whitecoatceremony #dptstudent

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XPC Arnold meet recap…

Squat 3/3 750lbs/340kg (+45lbs meet pr) (+33lbs atpr)
Bench 3/3 475lbs/215.5kg (+40lbs meet pr) (+12lbs atpr)
Deadlift 3/3 775lbs/351.5kg (+59lbs meet pr) (+25lbs atpr)

Total 9/9 2000lbs/907kg (+143lb comp total pr)

I honestly don’t know where to start with this one. It’s been 15 months since my last meet and I feel like I could write a book about what’s happened in that time. Over that stretch I encountered some of the highest highs and lowest lows in my life including my big injury 11 months ago. I’ve learned so much from this time and grown so much as a lifter and a person. We are still only getting started…

First I want to thank @smith8_tay for everything she does for me. No matter what, you’re always there for me, and that means everything to me. She also did a spectacular job of handling me at this meet and keeping my head on straight the entire time.

@evanhawk_ the best coach out there. We’ve been together for about a year now and I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for me and helping me come back from my injury stronger than ever.

Big shout out to @the_quadkid for helping handle me at the meet and being a great friend throughout the entire process of prep.

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Strong lifts
Full hearts
Family vibes

So proud of my boy for always reaching for his dreams and putting in the work. Grateful for this family!

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Fruitful block. Just one more to go till nats. Strength and health riding higher than ever. And finally hit the “3 red” bench 🙏🙏. But need to just focus on putting it on the platform most importantly.
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What a crazy milestone to reflect on with bench with about 20 keys added in a little over a years time. Feels like not that long ago 150kg was a scary single to attempt.
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Very excited to compete in my first ever open nationals!

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Feeling ready for anything on that bar! Almost time to let that top end fly on pulls. Surprised with how much my body has been able to adapt to. Thankful for health in these back to back meet preps.

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