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Dawit Tafesse

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D: 520x5, 555 paused
S: 595x2 (atpr)
B: 400 (atpr), 365x3 (atpr match)

Weekly total: 1550/703kg
Bw: 199/90.25kg

93kg debut coming soon

#powerlifting #bodybuilding #fitness #powerliftingamerica #usapowerlifting taken in The Vault Strength and Fitness by @the_quadkid

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a month ago

S: 565x3
B: 390x1
D: 575x1

1530 weekly total taken in The Vault Strength and Fitness by @the_quadkid

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2 months ago

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! 🇺🇸🎂 by @the_quadkid

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3 months ago

The Arnold Classic 2026
Squat: 252.5 (556lbs)
Bench: 162.5 (358lbs)
Deadlift: 275 (606lbs)
Total: 690 (1521lbs)

Bw: 84.55 (186lbs)
DOTS: 461

Thank you to my entire family, those bound to me by blood and those bound to me by choice. Without you, none of this would be possible. I love you all, and I am more grateful for your support than I could ever express through words
In particular, I want to thank a few special people:

My girlfriend for being my rock, and supporting me in all my endeavors, through the good days and the bad, she is my hero, my guardian angel, my everything

My sister for being in my corner and helping keep my head level after a rocky start on squat, and my brother, for being my best friend and pushing me beyond my limits

My mom for teaching me to follow my dreams (and everything else)

My grandparents for coming out to support me, hosting us, and giving us a once in a lifetime opportunity to interact with their raptors

My uncle for getting me into the gym, spending countless hours helping me with my high school sports (and paying for my gym membership)

My friends Adesh, Uriel, and Andre, who push me every day to do better, and serve as inspiration to reach for new heights

The owner of my gym, Josh @thevaultstrengthandfitness for creating my home away from home

My coach @evanhawk_ for helping me move forward, step by step, towards my goals taken in Arnold Classic - Columbus Convention Center by @the_quadkid

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7 months ago

2025 Swamp Showdown
Squat - 255 kg (562lbs)
Bench - 155 kg (342lbs)
Dead - 252.5 kg (557lbs)

Body weight- 81.98kg (181lbs)

Goal was to qualify for the Arnold, and we did it. Huge shoutout to everyone involved. I am always extremely grateful for these opportunities.

In particular thank you to my brother Adesh for keeping my head on straight when things got hairy
Thank you to my sister, my mom, and my man Swaggy for coming to support me
Thank you for my coach Evan Hawk (@evanhawk_ )for putting me in a position to hit 450 dots even on a bad day
Thank you to Leo @leo_sculptedstrength for setting up this meet and making it a fun time

See yall in Columbus

Photos by @willgottheshot by @the_quadkid

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10 months ago

Built for this moment. 💥
Dawit showed UP at his meet—
562 squat. 342 bench. 557 deadlift.
450 DOTS = ARNOLD QUALIFIED 🏆
A longtime dream officially unlocked.
So proud. So earned. Next stop: the Arnold. 💪🏽

#usap| #usapowerlifting #liftclean #drugtestedpowerlifting #natural #proudmom #strong by @the_quadkid

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D: 550x3
S: 565x3
B: 381x1

Body weight 190
6 weeks out

#powerlifting #bodybuilding #powerlifter #usapowerlifting #usapl #powerliftingmotivation taken in The Vault Strength and Fitness by @the_quadkid

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a year ago

Finally some decent lifts
D: 505x5
S: 520x5
B: 370x1

Body weight: 192-193

#bodybuilding #powerlifting #usapowerlifting #usapl #powerliftingamerica taken in The Vault Strength and Fitness by @the_quadkid

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a year ago

Couldn’t be more proud Dawit, as you begin your journey in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Nova Southeastern. You always set the bar high for yourself and meet it with discipline and determination—making it look easy. That’s just the way you grind. The best is yet to come! 💙 taken in NSU DPT - Tampa Bay by @the_quadkid

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a year ago

Rocky Mountain highs & family ties 🗻❤️ Colorado Springs, you stole the show in 2025.
#Vaca2025 #familyvaca taken in Colorado Springs, Colorado by @the_quadkid

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a year ago

S: 585x1
D: 565x3
B: 355x4

Squat didn’t go to plan but life goes on

#powerlifting #usapowerlifting #usapl #bodybuilding #powerlifter #bodybuilder #fitness #powerliftingamerica #fitnessmotivation taken in The Vault Strength and Fitness by @the_quadkid

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a year ago

S: 590x2
D: 530x5
B: 345x5
Body weight is down, lifts are up

#powerlifting #bodybuilding #usapowerlifting #usapl #powerliftingamerica #powerliftingmotivation #fitness taken in The Vault Strength and Fitness by @the_quadkid

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