10/09/2026
THE TEAM 📈
Athlete Dylan Ricks, Coach Raymond Trang
Squat 215 kg / 474 lbs, Total 627.5 kg / 1383 lbs (+2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs PR) - Congrats to Dylan for 4 years of PRs (3 years together)! 4 weeks out, Dylan strained his lower back in which we had to pivot to allow for recovery while maintaining movements that were pain free. Come meet day, he felt peaked and strong enough to match his squat from last year and squeek out a 2.5 kg total PR! From navigating this injury and newborn fatherhood, he is a symbol of perserverence. Now we explore a hybrid model that will allow him to continue his strength journey while embarking on a new type of fitness, not just for him but his family.
Athlete bryanliftsweights, Coach Raymond Trang
Squat 180 kg / 397 lbs (+20 kg / 44 lbs PR), Total 500 kg / (+37.5 kg / 83 lbs PR) - Bryan competed in our second meet together at Resurgence and he smashed his PRs with more left in the tank. There were some shakey game day variables but he maintained a level head and executed as planned. His consistentency leads to predictability, allowing for the right calls to be made and ultimately PRs across the board!
Athlete addis_is_ooto, Coach Raymond Trang
Bench 130 kg / 286 lbs x 3 (PR) - Addis was actually a first time competitor at my last meet. He reached out shortly after and3 months later, he’s smashing PRs in all his lifts. It’s rare to meet a young competitor who already has a mature mindset on training. A high trust coach/athlete relationship formed immediately and the adjustments we’ve made to his form and training stimulus are clearly paying off.
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