Red Raccoon

. Squats: 470 lbs. Bench: 315 lbs. Deadlift: 418 lbs. . Pretty happy with this week of training, especially with being able to bench 315 lbs. easily. Got to try out a new belt today with squats so that was cool. Didn’t feel as wiped out after squats this week either. Deadlift still hanging in there. Overall, good progress. #squats #bench #deadlifts #barbellmedicine #startingstrength #powerlifting (at S&S Barbell) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmjum5Or8rg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This Birria Pizza was perfect. Beefy, cheesy with just the right amount of guac. 😭😭😭 The only thing that made it even better was the consome to dip it in ❤️. Thanks to @tiffo_o for showing me this place. 🙏🙏 #birriatacos #birriapizza #consome #foodporn (at Nenestaqueria_) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmW4K8yASYn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

. Squats: 465 lbs. x 1 Bench: 302.5 lbs. x 1 Deadlift: 445 lbs. x 1 . Good week of training, bench went way up from last week. Squats had me feeling fatigued af right after. Deadlifts slowly climbing again. #squat #bench #deadlift #barbellmedicine #startingstrength #powerlifting #usapl (at S&S Barbell) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmSCz1iJ7_x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sometimes the best meals are from places you had 0 expectations from 🤔🤔🤔. . Spicy Lamb Bolognese with Severino Rigatoni, Jersey Crushed Tomatoes, Wilted Spinach and Basil Ricotta. The lamb ragù here was absolutely rich and delicious. . The drink was Faber Citrus Vodka, St. Germaine, Pear, Lemon, Honey, Cinnamon. This cocktail was sweet yet absolutely refreshing at the same time. #lamb #bolognese #pearpressure #whitedogcafe #foodporn (at White Dog Cafe Glen Mills) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmJxJLPrXLf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

. Squat: 467.5 lbs. x 1 Bench: 305 lbs. x 2 Deadlift: 462 lbs. x 1 . Besides my grip slipping on deadlifts, this was a solid week of training. Bench has been goated this block, doing reps in the 300s at a below max RPE. Squats have been shooting up to the point where I’m doing back off sets in the 400s, which is crazy considering I was doing singles at 405 lbs. not too long ago. 🤔🙏😳 #squat #bench #deadlift #barbellmedicine #startingstrength #powerlifting #usapl (at S&S Barbell) https://www.instagram.com/p/Clb3wwVA9gz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi in a Butter & Sage Sauce. So delicious it melts in your mouth. 😭😭😭 Sorry the lightning here makes it look like how they portray Mexico in Breaking Bad. #spinich #gnocchi #ricotta #pasta (at Pepolino Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClWRdRHrj76/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

. Squats: 440 lbs. x 2 Bench: 285 lbs. x 3 Deadlift: 440 lbs. x 1 . Big lifts, many weights, wowe #powerlifting #squats #bench #deadlifts #barbellmedicine #usapl (at Providence, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck4HyYmgOPY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Squat: 467.5 lbs. Bench: 297 lbs. Deadlift: 430 lbs. . An insanely unexpected good week of training. 👀👀 Squat and bench showed tf up week and I’m happy to see it. Thanks to @barbellsandsomefood for the in-person coaching and pushing me out of my comfort zone and making those jumps. Also RIP to my gym bag which finally broke this week but at least it gave me an excuse to finally get the new gym backpack I’ve had my eye on for a while now. 👀 #squat #bench #deadlift #startingstrength #barbellmedicine #powerlifting #usapl (at S&S Barbell) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjOFQwYA4Hz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Cooked some Vietnamese style pork chops (Sườn Nướng) with slice cucumber, rice and a sunny side up egg. 🥰 I love how simple and delicious these are to make. #vietnam #vietnamesefood #sườnnướng #foodporn https://www.instagram.com/p/CiMNkXvs7Ps/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

. Squat: 450 lbs. x 2 Bench: 285 lbs. x 1 Deadlift: 435 lbs. x 1 . Between all the traveling this month and poor time management I’ve had to skip more days than I would have liked but still pretty pleased with where my lifts are at. Squats have feeling incredible this block, bench hanging in there as always and deadlifts improving slowly. . #squats #bench #deadlift #powerlifting #startingstrength #barbellmedicine (at Providence, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiFn8t2Ax7i/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Spent a long weekend in Pittsburgh to see friends I haven’t be able to hang out with since the panini first started. Always dope to be able to spend time with the Dub gang. 😭😭🙌 . @karolina_magdalena @dnbrett @davegleixner #pittsburgh #bigdub #gangganggang (at Pittsburgh, P.A.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch3HxoigymZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Bulgogi, galbi and kimchi fried rice. So delicious. Easily one of the best Korean restaurants I’ve been to. #korean #bulgogi #galbi #kimchifriedrice (at Sura Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgvCRx-galT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Checked out the WaterFire full lighting on Saturday night. It’s been something I’ve wanted to check out since I’ve first moved here because who doesn’t wanna stare at things being set on fire. 🔥🔥 #waterfireprovidence #waterfire (at Providence, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgrwdXDAA0U/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

. Squats: 385 lbs. x 7 Bench: 260 lbs. x 5 Deadlift: 400 lbs. x 5 . Definitely one of the harder training weeks just because of how hot it was in Providence this week but we got it done. 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 #squats #bench #deadlift #startingstrength #barbellmedicine #powerlifting (at The TOP Strength Project) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgW0AXWggKt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

One of the first great desserts I tried when I came to Providence was the baklava from @aleppo_sweets. So just knew I had to take my bike down there and try this ice cream baklava with crusted pistachios. So good 😭 #dessert #baklava #alepposweets (at Aleppo Sweets) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgVYsNIstDX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Fresh food post dropping. . Duck Thigh Ramen with a savory soy broth, boiled egg, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushroom, bok choy, cork and a side of duck thigh confit. #duckramen #ramen #warawara #foodporn #providence #bokchoy (at Wara Wara Japanese Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdj6gOMsWzd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

. Squats 475 lbs. x 1 Bench: 305 lbs. x 1 Deadlift: 450 lbs. x 1 . Had one of the best squat sessions on Day 3, putting up a 30 lbs. PR on my squat on a day I felt bloated and was not going to squat well. Might have to just stuff myself full of soup dumplings before each future squat session…🤔 . Bench also felt strong this week, might attempt 315 lbs. either this next week or the week after. A three plate bench would be a huge milestone in my journey to have the most grotesquely insane bench ever. 😵‍💫😵‍💫 . Deadlifts were fine, decided to repeat last week’s weight than try and move up, it was the right call. 450 did move better than last week so at least that was good. . Shoutout to @barbellsandsomefood for coaching and spotting here and @pangbang for guest spotter appearance before she moves out of NYC to Salty Lick City. You will be missed friend. 🥲 #barbellmedicine #squatsandscience #startingstrength #squats #benchpress #deadlift #powerlifting (at S&S Barbell) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc9KqzBM04m/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=