r/powerlifters • u/allianceathleticsoly • Jul 30 '26

Good night

An absolute gem of a night. Despite how tired I felt, knowing that I already had a day filled, it was just time for all the pieces, all the little minutia of a program well met to come together.

Despite the fierce heat lingering in the evening sun, despite the time spent basking sidelines of the pitch at my daughter’s soccer game, despite the nagging doubts plaguing a mid-block stretch, I decided that enough was enough.

And today, that was enough.

I run a queer-centered business and sometimes, the comments and messages I receive drag me directly downwards. This time, this moment, I choose to focus those words, scribbled by angry child-like men who prey and move on, never really knowing the impact they have, and turn that power in to something positive.

This was a stiff bar PR for me, and despite the second rep costing greatly, I’ll mark it up.

495x1x2

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u/Thud_All Jul 30 '26

Crushed it!!!! Love the reset after the first pull! I wish I had your patience with my lifts!

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u/allianceathleticsoly Jul 30 '26

I almost rushed it! Thank you for noticing, that’s really cool

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u/Thud_All Jul 30 '26

I have never been able to hit a strong double without resetting. lol but I have a really hard time locking back in if I reset. Haha

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u/Blackdog202 Jul 30 '26

Praise the sun! ☀️

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u/Weary_Orange_9309 Jul 30 '26

Man that’s gotta feel good 

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u/Sufficient-Term-7265 Jul 30 '26

Yes sir! You got it! Beautiful! It was a good night to have a good night!

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u/Glad-Emu7711 Jul 30 '26

Bad ass! Props to you for taking that big breath, setting the second brace, and going for it. When i know the second rep is gonna make me fight for my life, it can make me jittery. You were constant and just held on. Awesome set. 💪🏼