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California Mega State Championship NORTH 🏅, Healdsburg CA. September 2026

@uspapower
@hellastrength
@worldgymhbg

Meet Recap:
Main objective was to hit qualifying numbers to get into this year’s IPL Worlds Championship. I went 8/9 on lifts. Plan was to ride on executing all my squats to only fail my 3rd attempt which made the rest of the meet more suspenseful . Had to go 6/6 with bench and deadlift to secure my ticket to IPL Worlds. Clutched it out and ended up reaching the necessary numbers to qualify. Had lots mental battles with myself during this prep on whether I can reach new heights while dropping down one weight class. Nonetheless, I proved to myself that I am capable of rising to the occasion. S/O to my amazing Coach @erick_shw for always guiding me to become a better athlete physically and mentally. Big thanks to my friends Bryan and @bigkahunakilos for always being the amazing handlers they are. Without them, any meet I do would probably turn out less exciting than I imagine. Last but not least, lots of love to my Family for supporting me as I compete in the sport of powerlifting 💪🏽. Next and probably last meet I do this year is the IPL World Championship in Vegas. Excited to see how this journey will continue.

100KG Weight Class (98KG at weigh-in)
Men’s Raw Tested Open (Age 29)
Best Lifts:
S: 260KG / 572lbs
B: 160KG / 352lbs (Meet PR)
D: 267.5KG / 588.5lbs (Meet PR)
Total: 687.5KG / 1,512.5lbs

Everyone please support @cm.tiniophotography for his amazing photography. He captured the 1st and last photo of this post. He definitely knows how to capture big lifts and moments 📸!

Last Words:
Proud to lift 1500 again and to qualify for the IPL World Championship. Mama, Papa, I love you both so much and I want to continue to become strong like you 🫶🏽.

#uspa #filipino #powerlifting #avancus taken in World Gym Healdsburg by @that_vincent

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a month ago

@uspapower ULTRA NATIONALS 🏅 Anaheim CA. May 2026

Never knew I’d see myself compete at this high of a level in the sport of powerlifting. Thank you to @uspapower , Coach @erick_shw , my Family and Friends, and my teammates @bigkahunakilos , Bryan, and @lj.ps13 for making the journey so memorable and possible. Not too bad for my 3rd ever powerlifting meet 💪🏽.

Meet Recap:
I went 8/9 on my lifts. Missed my 3rd attempt on bench due to a technical error, but it’s all good. Highlight from this meet was my 3rd squat attempt. It happened to be my ATPR squat of 285kg (627lbs). Never done that before during training which was crazy. Entering deadlifts, I didn’t fuel as much as I should’ve and ended up going kinda conservative towards the end. Overall, very happy that I stood on the platform with so many great lifters. Literally, “I was in the same room as those people”. (Strong AF Type Ppl)

110KG (107KG at weigh in)
Men’s Raw Tested Open (Age 29)
Best Lifts:
S: 285KG / 627lbs. (ATPR)
B: 152.5KG / 335.5lbs. (Meet PR)
D: 265KG / 583lbs. (Meet PR)
Total: 702.5KG / 1,545.5lbs.

A goal of mine was to become a 1500 lifter. Now that I’ve gotten there, the next goal is to become a 1600 lifter 😤. Mama, Papa, I love you so much and want to be so strong like you both. Best believe I’m going to get better 🫶🏽. taken in Hilton Anaheim by @that_vincent

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4 months ago

Came for vengeance with this lift 👿
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#powerlifting #deadlift #sbd #pr taken in Sacramento, California by @that_vincent

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5 months ago

🚨SQUAT ATPR🚨 (616lbs 1x1)
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#powerlifting #nationals #squat #sbd taken in Sacramento, California by @that_vincent

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5 months ago

Using the toilet before work be like… 👆🏽
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#PRorER #powerlifting #sbd #squatface #filipino taken in Untamed Strength by @that_vincent

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8 months ago

🚨2nd Powerlifting Meet🚨
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2026 Doug Carroll Untamed Classic
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Class: 110kg
Weight: 104.5kg / 229.9lbs

Squat:
SQ1: 235kg / 517lbs
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SQ2: 245kg / 539lbs
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SQ3: 255kg / 561lbs
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Bench:
BP1: 110kg / 242lbs
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BP2: 120kg / 264lbs
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BP3: 130kg / 286lbs
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Deadlift:
DL1: 230kg/ 506lbs
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DL2: 242.5kg / 533.5lbs
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DL3: 257.5kg / 566.5lbs
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Total Kg: 642.5kg / 1,413.5lbs
Dots Total: 388.238
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It’s been almost 3yrs since my 1st meet. Had way more fun this time around.

Big thanks to:
- Coach @erick_shw for guiding me to be successful.

- To for my friends and family for coming out to support me.

- My powerlifting friends/teammates: Bryan, @bigkahunakilos , @lj.ps13 and @kilotocino

- To @untamedstrength for hosting the event

- @jada.her for editing this video

Proud of how much work I put into this. Had some slight injuries heading into the meet which impacted my bench the most. Nonetheless , still happy for fact that I did another PL meet while making so much memories/friendships.

#powerlifting #sbd #uspa #filipino #2026dougcarrolluntamedclassic taken in Untamed Strength by @that_vincent

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8 months ago

This shit had to make it out the Stories fr..

For the LOVE of Powerlifting… And I got my BROTHERS with me!

Rallied my Boys, mi Familia, to compete alongside me!! And here we are! ALL qualified and going to Nationals!!

What are the odds of getting NOT 1, BUT 3 of my Strongest Adings to do a meet with me?!? Shit was about camaraderie! This was hands down the most EPIC competition I’ve ever done!

Ate had soo soo much fun! Definitely a Core Memory!🥹

#powerlifting #competition #explore #content #brothers taken in Untamed Strength by @that_vincent

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8 months ago

Challenged myself to participate in my 1st ever Half-Marathon @urbancowhalf . Anyone can get into these events; whether it’s a 5k or a Marathon, I challenge all of you to get out of your comfort zone and do something new every day 🏃‍♂️💨!
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#urbancowhalfmarathon #urbancow #running #endurance taken in Sacramento, California by @that_vincent

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a year ago

Younger me would be proud 🥹.

Code: VCFITNESS
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#powerlifting #deadlift #repset #personaltrainer #strength taken in Elk Grove, California by @that_vincent

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a year ago

Continuing to challenge myself in 2025 by getting out of my comfort zone and training to be more Athletic. Following @dr.jenny.pt very own programming to achieve that.

What are your own personal challenges with the new year?
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#personaltrainer #hybridathlete #powerlifting taken in Elk Grove, California by @that_vincent

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2 years ago

Thank you @showupfitness & @lifetime.roseville for hosting a seminar this past weekend. I learned a lot, especially from the other great trainers who also attended the seminar. S/O especially to @showupfitnesscpt , @act7ve , @travxflex , @tyrextraining , and Chris Hitchko for setting the standard of how Personal Trainers should be when it comes to making an impact on people’s lives. Proud I “Showed Up” 😤.

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#personaltraining #seminar #suf #showupfitnessinternship #showup #knowledge taken in Life Time Roseville, CA by @that_vincent

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2 years ago

Pure flow state of laughter🤣🤣🤣
USPA Ultra Nats Core Memory with the fam!
What were we even laughing at?!?!

#family #uspa #powerlifting #reels taken in Disneyland by @that_vincent

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