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Meet Update. Two weeks late. . . Videos from one of my few perfect meets in my five year lifting career. The only missed lift was my 500lb 4th attempt for a IPL drug free world record. It felt surprisingly good for a 40 lb jump from a 463 lb meet PR so that excites me for the future. . . Bench was bench lol. I matched my personal best so I’m cool with that. And I finally got out of my head and had a pain free final DL and finally hit the 440 lb PR that’s eluded me for over a year. . . All and all I’m grateful and excited to see what gains will happen at Worlds. I’m thankful to God for the plateaus and struggles because this day was worth all of it. **Check out my IGTV post of what I pack in gym bag for meets**. . . #strengthdesign #sopl #biggirlbarbell #uspa #vacommonwealthgames #planoly#afrofitness #dmvfitness #gechmeifyoucan (at Liberty University)

One of the sets from last night’s bench. Sets of 7 at 190 didn’t feel so horrid. Getting back into the groove of things. Who needs cardio when you have had weeks of volume right? Lol. Swipe to see my attempt at a #fitspo pose. #84kg #strengthdesign Leggings- @grrrl_clothing (at Gold's Gym)

Some highlights from Saturday's meet. I ended with 407 squat, 231 bench, 435 deadlift and a couple 100% Raw world records. Competing is always a blessing-putting together weeks of training and hard work to the is a scary but rewarding experience. I've never considered squatting without sleeves due to past knee issues. I decided to challenge my body and although I wanted to hit a squat meet PR I had to tell myself that 407 lb is a great number for someone who never used to have naked knees past 345. I thank @strengthdesign for the great programming and @thats.so.swolissa and @lboogiebunny for the dieting support. Shout to my hype man and favorite spotter @pat_jr89. #100raw #showofstrength #showofstrength2017 #tysonsplayground #rawpowerlifter #strengthdesign #fitfam #girlswholift #roadtonationals #keeppushing #gechmeifyoucan (at Tysons Playground)

Accidentally matching my lovely teammate @_nubiaoliv. Thanks for the spot as I struggle through max reps in bench last night. Last heavy workout before openers. #oneweekout #bench #fitfam #100raw #nigerianstrength #girlswhopowerlift #welovepowerlifting #strengthdesign #gechmeifyoucan (at Gold's Gym)

Tonight's #squat session. (Swipe) Sets of three at 410lbs WITHOUT SLEEVES. I really only planned one set without sleeves in preparation for my next meet. Shoutout to the Holy Spirit and my teammates for helping me through. #strengthdesign #findyourstrong #juststrong #holyspirit #girlswhopowerlift #3weeksout (at Montgomery County, Maryland)

Coach was right. Squats are my favorite. Truth be told these last couple weeks of work and diet have been madness. There's nothing like starting out the week with your favorite lift. Last set of 5x4 at 395. Here's to be able to handle this week as well. Shout out to @thats.so.swolissa for spotting my sleeveless reps and my fro for flourishing today. Shirt @tuffandtiny. #4weeksout #gechmeifyoucan #girlswhopowerlift #nigerianstrength #strengthdesign #squats