Starting out at 75-76kg bodyweight. Squat 85→100kg, Bench 65→75kg, Deadlift 120→125kg.
Hip flexor injury early on. Learning hook grip, bracing, mobility. Got first lever belt + SBD sleeves.
Volume Block
Aug — Sep 2024
Full Block 1 implementation. Squat hit 115kg top set, Deadlift 135kg.
Brain fog, over-caffeination, form adjustments. Lever belt + SBD sleeves = immediate comfort boost.
First Competition — NQ1
Sep 2024 — May 2025
Long prep block targeting TAAP NQ1 (May 26, 2025). Managed QL soreness, rotator cuff, wrist nerve flare.
Almost didn't compete — weight category stress 12hrs out. Coach said "go as guest lifter" → mental reset.
9/9 whites, PR on every lift.
🏆 Qualifier 3 — 430kg Total
Aug — Nov 8, 2025
11-week competition block. Injuries, sickness ×3, QL flares, -45 day break from PL, mental exhaustion.
Still showed up. Squat 145, Bench 90, Deadlift 195 — all PRs. 9/9 whites. +40kg total in 6 months.
Recovery & Return
Nov 2025 — Apr 2026
45-day break post-comp ("I miss powerlifting, it kills me every single day"). Gradual return Jan→Feb with hypertrophy splits.
Back to structured training Feb 2025. Ready for 2026 cycle.
Injury Map
Hip Flexor TendonResolving
Ankle MobilityManaged
Knee Pain (L)Resolved
Rotator CuffResolved
QL Flares (R)Managed
Wrist Nerve (Median)Resolved
Piriformis SyndromeManaged
NQ3 Photos
Squat attempt: the part nobody sees is the setup before the lift.Under the bar, choosing patience over panic.Third place after rebuilding through setbacks.Meet day is personal, but the environment matters.Community, feedback, and the people who keep you grounded.Strength built slowly, rep by rep.
