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๐Ÿ’ช Personal Training | ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Powerlifting Coaching | ๐ŸŽฏ Meet Director for USPC Illinois
Home of MST Powerlifting โ€” Where Strength Meets Purpose.

๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ‹๏ธ MST MONDAY โ€” HYDRATION ISNโ€™T JUST WATER ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ๐Ÿ’งOne of the biggest mistakes lifters make during meet week is thinking hyd...
06/15/2026

๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿ‹๏ธ MST MONDAY โ€” HYDRATION ISNโ€™T JUST WATER ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ๐Ÿ’ง

One of the biggest mistakes lifters make during meet week is thinking hydration simply means drinking more water.

Hydration is actually a combination of:

โœ… Water
โœ… Sodium
โœ… Potassium
โœ… Magnesium
โœ… Carbohydrates

If youโ€™re drinking gallons of water but not replacing electrolytes, you may actually feel worse on meet day.

Signs of poor hydration can include:

โŒ Cramping
โŒ Headaches
โŒ Fatigue
โŒ Poor muscle contractions
โŒ Feeling โ€œflatโ€ on the platform

As meet day approaches:

๐Ÿ’ง Drink water consistently throughout the week.
๐Ÿง‚ Donโ€™t drastically cut sodium.
๐ŸŒ Eat potassium-rich foods like potatoes, bananas, and fruit.
๐Ÿš Keep carbohydrates in your diet to help retain fluids and fuel performance.
๐Ÿ˜ด Prioritize sleep to support recovery and hydration.

The goal isnโ€™t to see how much water you can drink.

The goal is to step on the platform feeling strong, energized, and ready to perform.

Train hard. Recover hard. Hydrate smart.

P.S. - This works great for other sports as well, not just powerlifting! ๐Ÿ˜

Photos from the 2026 USPC Midwest Regionals from CW PHOTOGRAPHY๏ฟผ turned out awesome! ๐Ÿ“ธ Feel free to tag yourself and sha...
06/11/2026

Photos from the 2026 USPC Midwest Regionals from CW PHOTOGRAPHY๏ฟผ turned out awesome! ๐Ÿ“ธ

Feel free to tag yourself and share your favorite moments in the comments. ๐Ÿท๏ธ

Congratulations once again to all of our outstanding lifters! ๐Ÿ†

Pictures from the 3rd Annual 2026 MST Raise the Bar Against Cancer Push/Pull Powerlifting Meet this past April! Please f...
06/10/2026

Pictures from the 3rd Annual 2026 MST Raise the Bar Against Cancer Push/Pull Powerlifting Meet this past April!

Please feel free to tag yourself, or comment any photos you may have gotten meet day.

Thank you Bobby Johnson & the Boss Hawg Strength Training Team for capturing these moments!๐Ÿ†

๐ŸŽก๐Ÿ‹๏ธ ๐Ÿ† 2026 Illinois State Fair Bench Press & Deadlift Championships ๐Ÿ† ARE FILLING FAST! ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ๐ŸŽกThe return of one of Illinois...
06/08/2026

๐ŸŽก๐Ÿ‹๏ธ ๐Ÿ† 2026 Illinois State Fair Bench Press & Deadlift Championships ๐Ÿ† ARE FILLING FAST! ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ๐ŸŽก

The return of one of Illinoisโ€™ most historic strength events is already generating excitement, and spots are beginning to fill.

Join us on the platform for the 2026 Illinois State Fair Bench Press & Deadlift Championships and compete in front of one of the largest crowds youโ€™ll see all year.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Historic Event
๐Ÿ”ฅ Bench Press & Deadlift Competition
๐Ÿ”ฅ Lifters of All Experience Levels Welcome
๐Ÿ”ฅ Compete at the Illinois State Fair

Whether youโ€™re chasing a PR, a record, or simply want to experience the unique atmosphere of lifting at the State Fair, now is the time to secure your spot.

๐Ÿ“… August 22, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Illinois State Fairgrounds
๐Ÿ“ Springfield, Illinois

โš ๏ธ Spots are limited and registration is already coming in.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register here:
https://forms.gle/B1E1N4eN2oGEkjg49

Donโ€™t wait until the roster is full.



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๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ–ค FLASHBACK FRIDAY ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’™Today marks the 5-year anniversary of my very first powerlifting meet promotion โ€” the 2021 D&D Fit...
06/05/2026

๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ–ค FLASHBACK FRIDAY ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’™

Today marks the 5-year anniversary of my very first powerlifting meet promotion โ€” the 2021 D&D Fitness Back the Blue Powerlifting Meet.

What started as a single meet with a simple goal has grown into something I never could have imagined.

Five years and 22 meets later, weโ€™re still going strong.

One of my favorite things about looking back at old meet photos is seeing so many familiar faces that are still part of this community today. Some are still stepping on the platform as competitors, while others have become judges, spotter/loaders, coaches, vendors, and meet staff helping make these events possible behind the scenes.

Powerlifting has given me the opportunity to meet incredible people, build lifelong friendships, and create experiences that I hope athletes will remember for years to come.

To every gym that has hosted us, every lifter who trusted us with their competition experience, every judge, spotter/loader, staff member, sponsor, vendor, family member, and supporter along the wayโ€”

Thank you.

None of this happens without the support of an amazing community.

Hereโ€™s to the first 22 meets and everything that comes next.

๐Ÿ’ช Five years down. Weโ€™re just getting started.

๐Ÿ”ดโšช๐Ÿ”ต THANK YOU TO OUR JUDGES & STAFF ๐Ÿ”ดโšช๐Ÿ”ตThe success of the 2026 USPC Midwest Regionals would not have been possible witho...
06/04/2026

๐Ÿ”ดโšช๐Ÿ”ต THANK YOU TO OUR JUDGES & STAFF ๐Ÿ”ดโšช๐Ÿ”ต

The success of the 2026 USPC Midwest Regionals would not have been possible without the incredible judges and meet staff who dedicated their time and effort to making this event happen.

To our judges:
Thank you for your professionalism, consistency, and commitment to the standards of competition. Your knowledge and attention to detail ensure every lifter has a fair platform to showcase their hard work.

To our spotter/loaders:
Thank you for the long hours, hard work, and focus throughout the day. From the first squat to the final deadlift, you kept our athletes safe and the meet running efficiently.

To our meet staff:
Thank you for everything that happens behind the scenes that most people never see. Your organization, communication, and dedication are what keep a meet of this size moving smoothly.

To everyone who helped set up, tear down, move equipment, and solve problems throughout the weekend: thank you for stepping up whenever needed. Events like this are only possible because of people willing to put in the work.

The USPC Midwest Regionals continues to grow because of people like you. We are grateful for your support, your professionalism, and your commitment to the sport of powerlifting.

Thank you for helping make the 2026 USPC Midwest Regionals a tremendous success.

๐Ÿ”ดโšช๐Ÿ”ต No Politics. No Drama. Just Lifting. ๐Ÿ”ดโšช๐Ÿ”ต

๐Ÿ”ดโšช๐Ÿ”ต THANK YOU โ€” 2026 USPC MIDWEST REGIONALS ๐Ÿ”ดโšช๐Ÿ”ตWhat an incredible weekend.The 2026 USPC Midwest Regionals is officially ...
06/01/2026

๐Ÿ”ดโšช๐Ÿ”ต THANK YOU โ€” 2026 USPC MIDWEST REGIONALS ๐Ÿ”ดโšช๐Ÿ”ต

What an incredible weekend.

The 2026 USPC Midwest Regionals is officially in the books, and it was a tremendous success because of every person who helped make it happen.

To our lifters:
Thank you for trusting us with your competition experience. From first-time competitors to seasoned veterans, you brought outstanding performances, sportsmanship, and energy to the platform.

To our spotter/loaders:
Thank you for your hard work behind the scenes. Your effort, professionalism, and attention to safety kept the meet running smoothly from the first squat to the final deadlift.

To our judges:
Thank you for your time, knowledge, and dedication to maintaining the standards of competition. Your commitment to fairness and consistency is what makes our sport possible.

To our vendors and media team:
Thank you for supporting the athletes and helping create an unforgettable meet-day experience.

To our spectators, coaches, friends, and family:
Thank you for bringing the atmosphere. The energy in the room all day long helped make this one of the best Midwest Regionals to date.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who continues to support the USPC and the growth of powerlifting throughout the Midwest.

Congratulations to all of our competitors, record breakers, Best Lifters, and the athletes who qualified for the 2026 USPC Americasโ€™ Championship.

We are proud of what was accomplished this weekend and canโ€™t wait to see you all again on the platform.

โšช No Politics. No Drama. Just Lifting. โšช

๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”ดโšช๐Ÿ”ต

05/31/2026

2026 USPC Midwest Regionals DEADLIFTS๐Ÿ”ฅ

05/31/2026

2026 USPC Midwest Regionals DEADLIFTS HAVE BEGUN

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