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S: 200 kg // 441 lb
B: 100 kg // 221 lb
D: 172.5 kg // 380 lb
Total: 472.5 kg // 1042 lb
DOTS: 451.1

This meet started as just an SBD with no marrs bar back downs for squats, and turned into so much more to me. It proved that I can do it. Going into this meet, I failed my last warm up on squat 1 week prior, which was 180 kg // 397 lb. This was my first squat fail in at least a year maybe more and it’s a weight I’ve hit for reps and singles multiple times. It made me question what I would be able to hit on the platform. Doubt was so heavy but the taper tapered & @thecertifiedstrength cooked. Bench for the most part stayed reliable all prep, I was aiming to match my gym best of 232 lb, but 220 was my max on the day. My back was cramping hard for all 3 attempts so I’m happy with a meet pr :)

I was genuinely more confident in deadlift than squat going into the meet and the outcomes ended up flipping lol. I worked really hard the past couple weeks on my positioning and patience off the floor and I had one of my best deadlift sessions last week. I was very excited to maybe PR on the platform but it just wasn’t there on the day. I’m really excited to focus on it this off season!

Since the end of February I’ve been working with @phamishedcoach to lose weight in a sustainable and enjoyable way without losing my strength. My number one priority when hiring him was to maintain my strength while losing weight and we were able to execute that exactly and actually enjoy the process. I have only ever cut to make weight as a 75 kg in the past and i was always so grumpy and fatigued doing that. This time around has been so redemptive.

If you made it this far hi heheh also of course have to thank Malcolm for his continuous belief in me. Through his coaching, cues, programming, feedback I was able to add 28 lbs to my total since December at a body weight 7.1 lbs lower, also putting 11 onto my best DOTS score from 2025 nats and 21 onto my DOTS score in December. None of this is possible without you❤️

Thank you sploaders, refs, @lbnstrength @teamgpt for making the meet happen and run smoothly. It was such a fun day surrounded by so many supportive people and friends.

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Calm luh 18 pound PR(W DAY)
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Squat:458x4@RPE 8
Bench:287x1@RPE 9-2ct(was supposed to be 3ct)

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Team GPT @usapowerlifting CT State Champs

📸 @zkmedia__ @_visualsbykhalil

#teamgpt

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These lifters will be representing Team GPT at the @usapowerlifting CT State Championships this Saturday at @lightningfitness860

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week 4 surpassed my expectations:)

just trying to continue proving myself wrong, finally starting to believe in myself a bit more especially with bench 🙌🏼

@thecertifiedstrength am I peaked or something???

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PR’s on the w3... now onto the w4 :)

the new a7 sleeves suiting me well🫣

living up to the bio 🥲

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Competed in my 6th powerlifting meet. Another @teamgpt invitational run by Ryan Gleason and team. Squat went very well with all 9 white lights. I hit an all time PR of 200 kg or 441 lbs. Bench moved better than it ever has hitting a new all time PR of 192 lbs or 87.5 kg. Also received 9/9 white lights on Bench. Deadlift went decently well, but had to really grind for a new all time PR of 523.68 lbs. I received a red light on one side for hitching, but with 2/3 white lights my deadlift counted towards my total. With PR lifts in all three lifts this is the best total so far with a total of 525 kg or 1,157 lbs. This is also the shortest powerlifting prep that Brian has ever programmed for me so I am really impressed with his ability to get me so ready to perform so well on the platform. I had such a blast competing with my fellow @teamgpt members. I am switching back to strongman for another show in February at Steel Beach, but it was nice to be reminded how much fun powerlifting can be. I want to thank the talented team of spotters/loaders for keeping all of the athletes safe. I want to thank Ryan Gleason for running another efficient meet. I want to thank the judges for making sure lifts are up to club standard. Last but certainly not least I want to thank @brian_gpt for doing an amazing job handling me and pushing me to lift so much weight.

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W4 SBD day looked a little more official this block🕴️

Hit a nice 15 lb squat pr with room in the tank, matched my best comp bench on my 2nd attempt, & matched my best deadlift on my 2nd attempt as well. 16 lbs added to the total also :)

Thank you @teamgpt for a fun meet that allowed me to not do any backdown sets or accessories. SBD Saturdays are best with friends <3

Thank you @thecertifiedstrength for keeping me and continuing to build me stronger. You are the best❤️

Than you refs, spotters & loaders many of which were friends it was so fun to lift in a room full of people who are so supportive on & off the platform!!

States maybe next??🤔🤔🤔

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W4 ended w 2 rep pr’s that wanted a space on the grid

chat my body hates me

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What equipment do you wish you could use in your training? Maybe some cool new machineeee? Maybe some nice new lifting shoesss? Maybe some fucking self esteeemmm??

#teamgpt

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Team GPT. @usapowerlifting Northeast Regionals 2025. Albany, NY. A nice time.

#teamgpt

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Its meet week for TJ! Hes competing in an hour at USAPL Northeast Regionals. #teamgpt #usapl #usaplct #powerlifting

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