Surge to New Levels

315X3 paused for the first heavy bench in a month! Feeling strong but it started burning on the third rep and there went my strength endurance 😑 Oh well good thing we only have to hit one time on the platform! #SurgeToNewLevels #teamlilliebridge #NFP #powerlifting @teamlilliebridge

Always the best when I get my deliveries from NFP GEAR! #NFPGEAR

Feeling like I actually lift for once with @ernielilliebridgejr . Bodyweight is sitting around 185. Technically could still drop to 165 but I'm really trying to bulk up to 195 to be more competitive in the 181 class. #teamlilliebridge #surgetonewlevels #NFP #powerlifting

Sometimes I'm too hard on myself but in 2015 I managed to accomplish a lot that I should reflect upon and be proud of:

1) I quit a job that was making me unhappy and started a business literally from scratch. Thankfully it's been successful enough to allow me to open a gym hopefully by Summer of 2016.

2) I totaled 1520 at 165 which is a 9X bodyweight total and my squat managed to get me into the Top 20 Historical List with my total putting me in the #9 spot nationwide.

3) I finally hit a 600LB squat whereas two years ago I was lucky to hit 405 in wraps and thought "I wasn't meant to squat". Hard work, patience, and consistency paid off on that one big time.

4) I've officially had one full year with my sponsor NFP Gear and I couldn't be any happier to be a company so humble and hard working as them. 2016 will be HUGE for the movement!

5) I celebrated four years with the beautiful Jackie Rodriguez. I think we grew a lot this year and I've learned a lot more about becoming a better partner and what love really means. Looking forward to 5 years in April now.

Thank you to my family, girlfriend, team, and sponsor for such an amazing year. I love you all and without you I wouldn't be anything.

‪#‎TeamLilliebridge‬ ‪#‎NFPGEAR‬ ‪#‎SurgeToNewLevels‬

I’ve been slowly getting off Tumblr. I don’t blog anymore and I try to share some training footage but that’s about it. I’m not going to delete this altogether because I do like some of the stuff on here but if you want to follow I’m more active on IG, Facebook, and YouTube. Sort of on Twitter.

Full training past 145, 235, and 325 from yesterday #TeamLilliebridge #NFPGEAR #SurgeToNewLevels

New Year's is upon us and I have 5 one hour slots I can fit into my regular schedule for anyone interested! Taking on both general fitness clients and athletes interested in powerlifting!

#GeneralFitness - Typically I work with clients of both genders anywhere from 15 to 60 years of age and can cater to both weight loss and lean muscle gain. Some of the best results experienced by individuals include 20-30LBS of weight loss and even 15-20LBS of muscle gain!

#Powerlifting - I do a lot of work with lifters both male and female who are looking to get started in powerlifting and also those who wish to improve their totals. Most of my lifters hit PR's after one training cycle and end up going 9/9 in competition while placing in the top of their divisions!

Interested but need to do more research for yourself? Feel free to check out www.surgetonewlevels.net for more information! #SurgeToNewLevels

575 for a double and then a single for three total reps. Once again out of my comfort zone with heavy reps but I was rewarded with PRs. I'm learning this game is 100% mental. As long as your choosing smart numbers the body will follow #TeamLilliebridge #NFPGEAR #SurgeToNewLevels #powerlifting #squat

Getting out of my comfort zone and hit 555 for 3 singles today! Surprisingly don't feel fried from competing last weekend. Got to try the new jbboss E3 wraps thanks to Mike Lucia and Eric Lilliebridge. Best wraps I've ever put on! Can't wait to get my own pair #TeamLilliebridge #NFPGEAR #SurgeToNewLevels #JBBOSS

Having an "elite total" does not automatically make you a good lifter. Sometimes things don't go as planned and that humbling honesty is what makes this sport beautiful.

I left at least 80LBS on the platform that day only going 5/9 which doesn't make me happy but it offers motivation to persevere. I feel strong, I feel great, and I'm ready to prep again once I fully recover.

Squats will be my focus and I aim to push it past 630+ this next training cycle so I can make in the top 10 for 181. Bench I'll continue to train as is and I'm going to put deadlift on the back burner for now as it doesn't seem to be budging trying so hard.

Let's move forward so I can become ‪#‎StrongerThanYesterday‬

‪#‎TeamLilliebridge‬ ‪#‎NFPGEAR‬ ‪#‎SurgeToNewLevels‬

Client progress and testimonial section updated and growing! Meeting with a mom interested in powerlifting today. Let's keep ‪#‎SurgeToNewLevels‬ growing! www.surgetonewlevels.net

Today was a great day for my lifters AJ and Nate. At this point I'm exhausted from two 12 hour days of competing and running around but it was all well worth it! AJ went 9/9 hitting numerous PRs, breaking state records, and placing in the top of our division. Nate also did phenomenal and went 7/9 hitting many of his goals, breaking PRs, and having one of the most confident and solid performances he's ever had. I do all of this because I genuinely love it. I love to see others do well and celebrate their accomplishments. I'm extremely proud of my lifters and I want to thank them for keeping the fire alive I have for this sport #SurgeToNewLevels

And 569 for my deadlift to end the day. Back was fried and the rest wasn't there. Ended with a 1470 total at 181. Left a lot on the platform; realistically aiming for 1550+ next time! #TeamLilliebridge #NFPGEAR #SurgeToNewLevels

352@181 bench. Finally an all time PR on my least favorite lift! #TeamLilliebridge #NFPGEAR #SurgeToNewLevels