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Building stronger athletes, lifters, and communities.
💪 Personal Training | 🏋️ Powerlifting Coaching | 🎯 Meet Director for USPC Illinois
Home of MST Powerlifting — Where Strength Meets Purpose.

08/03/2026

🎃💀 IT'S BACK... AND IT'S GOING TO BE OUR BIGGEST ONE YET. 💀🎃

MST Powerlifting proudly presents...

2026 The Zone Halloween Bench Bash

One platform. One lift. One unforgettable atmosphere.

Join us for an event of heavy benches, Halloween vibes, loud music, costumes, and big PRs. Whether you're looking to set a personal record, compete for the first time, or just come out and support the lifters, this is one event you won't want to miss.

👻 What to Expect
🏋️ Bench Press Only Competition
🎃 Halloween-themed venue
👻 Costume Contest
🏆 Awards for Top Lifters
🎶 Music, lights, and an electric atmosphere
🤝 A fun and welcoming environment for lifters of every experience level

We're bringing one of MST's favorite annual events home.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 The Zone Virden
1230 N Springfield St.
Virden, IL 62690

Registration, divisions, rules, and entry details will be announced soon.

Are you ready to step into THE ZONE?

Tag your training partners below and tell us:
💥 What's your bench press goal before the end of 2026?

07/31/2026

🔴⚪🔵 POWERLIFTING IS BUILT ON COMMUNITY. 🔴⚪🔵

One of the best parts of the 2026 USPC Gateway PRO/AM Powerlifting Meet wasn’t just the big lifts—it was seeing so many gyms and teams come together to support one another.

A huge thank you to the teams who made the trip to compete:

🏋️ Midwest Iron — Quincy, IL
🏋️ Powerbody USA — O’Fallon, MO
🏋️ Tank’s Training Facility — Granite City, IL
🏋️ Route 29 Fitness — Athens, IL

Whether you brought one lifter or an entire team, your support helped make the Gateway Pro/Am an incredible event.

The USPC is about more than records and trophies—it’s about building friendships, supporting one another, and growing the sport of powerlifting together.

Did we miss your gym or team?

📸 Send us your group photo from the Gateway Pro/Am, and we’ll add it to this post so everyone gets the recognition they deserve!

Thank you to every coach, handler, training partner, and gym owner who helped make this weekend such a success.

Together, we’re building something special.

🔴⚪🔵 No Politics. No Drama. Just Lifting. 🔴⚪🔵

07/30/2026

🏆 2026 USPC Gateway PRO/AM Powerlifting Meet Awards Ceremony!🏆

As we look back on an unforgettable weekend, we’d like to extend one final congratulations to every lifter who stepped onto the platform.

Whether you left with a personal record, a state or national record, a podium finish, a Pro payout, or simply the satisfaction of giving your best effort, you earned every moment.

This award ceremony represents more than medals and trophies—it represents the months of training, early mornings, late nights, setbacks overcome, and goals achieved.

To our champions and award winners, congratulations on your outstanding performances.

To every competitor, thank you for trusting USPC Missouri to be part of your powerlifting journey. You helped create an atmosphere that was competitive, supportive, and unforgettable.

We hope this weekend leaves you motivated to chase your next goal, and we can’t wait to see you back on the platform again soon.

Congratulations once again to all of our 2026 Gateway Pro/Am competitors and award winners!

🔴⚪🔵 No Politics. No Drama. Just Lifting. 🔴⚪🔵

07/29/2026

🔴⚪🔵 THANK YOU, GATEWAY PRO/AM OFFICIALS & STAFF! 🔴⚪🔵

Behind every great meet is an even greater team.

The success of the 2026 USPC Gateway PRO/AM Powerlifting Meet was only possible because of the incredible judges, spotter/loaders, score table, platform crew, and meet staff who dedicated their time and effort to making this event first-class.

From weigh-ins to the final deadlift, your professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to our lifters helped create an outstanding experience for everyone in attendance. Your hard work often goes unseen, but it never goes unappreciated.

We would also like to recognize those who are not pictured:

Lisa Klaus-Ogden, Austin Gyorkos, Roman, Ian, Capra, and Ken McCormick

A special thank you goes to USPC President Johnny Layne and Mindy Layne for making the trip to St. Louis to support the event and lend a helping hand throughout the weekend. Your leadership, encouragement, and willingness to jump in wherever needed are a huge part of what makes the USPC family so special.

To every official, volunteer, and staff member who played a role in making the Gateway Pro/Am a success—thank you. We couldn’t do it without you.

🔴⚪🔵 No Politics. No Drama. Just Lifting. 🔴⚪🔵

07/26/2026

🔴⚪🔵 2026 USPC Gateway PRO/AM Powerlifting Meet 🔴⚪🔵

What an incredible day of powerlifting in St. Louis.

From the opening squat to the final deadlift, the 2026 USPC Gateway Pro/Am delivered big performances, unforgettable moments, and an atmosphere that made this event truly special.

To our Pro lifters:
Thank you for bringing elite-level competition to the platform. The strength, intensity, and professionalism displayed throughout the day showed exactly what the USPC Pro Series is all about.

To our Amateur lifters:
Thank you for stepping up and competing alongside some of the strongest athletes in the sport. Whether it was your first meet or your latest stop in a long career, you helped make this event a success.

To the crowd:
The energy inside STL Barbell was electric. Every cheer, every celebration, and every reaction helped create an atmosphere our lifters will remember for a long time.

To our judges, spotter/loaders, handlers, and meet staff:
Thank you for your hard work, professionalism, and dedication throughout the entire event. A meet of this size cannot run successfully without an incredible team behind it.

To our vendors and media partners:
Thank you for supporting the lifters and adding even more value to the meet-day experience.

And finally, a special thank you to STL Barbell for providing an outstanding venue and welcoming the USPC Missouri powerlifting community into your facility.

The Gateway Pro/Am was built to bring together great lifters, great people, and high-level competition—and this year delivered in every way.

Congratulations to every lifter who competed, hit a PR, set a record, earned a payout, or simply stepped onto the platform and gave their best.

Thank you for making the 2026 Gateway Pro/Am a major success.

🔴⚪🔵 No Politics. No Drama. Just Lifting. 🔴⚪🔵

07/15/2026

🚨 🏆 2026 Illinois State Fair Bench Press & Deadlift Championships 🏆 DEADLINE 🚨

If you’re planning to compete at the 2026 Illinois State Fair Bench Press & Deadlift Championships, July 18 is the important deadline!

✅ Register by July 18 to guarantee:
👕 Your option to order an official event t-shirt
🏆 Your potential awards are ordered and ready for meet day

After July 18, registrations will still be accepted if space remains, but we cannot guarantee a t-shirt or awards, as those items will already be in production.

Don’t wait until the last minute!

📅 Meet Day: Saturday, August 22, 2026
📍 Illinois State Fair – Springfield, Illinois

Step onto one of the most unique platforms in powerlifting and compete in front of a live State Fair crowd.

🔥 Secure your spot before July 18!

👉 Registration link: https://forms.gle/1pZuaLqhPNSK4Gdd9

07/08/2026

🎡🏋️ THE ROSTER IS HALF FULL! 🏋️🎡

The 🏆 2026 Illinois State Fair Bench Press & Deadlift Championships 🏆 is already halfway full!

If you’ve been thinking about competing, now is the time to secure your spot before registration fills.

Compete at one of Illinois’ most historic strength events in front of one of the biggest crowds you’ll see all year.

🔥 Bench Press & Deadlift Only
🔥 Lifters of All Experience Levels Welcome
🔥 Historic Illinois State Fair Venue
🔥 An atmosphere unlike any other meet

📍 Illinois State Fairgrounds
📍 Springfield, Illinois
📅 August 22, 2026

Don’t wait until it’s too late.

👉 Register today:
https://forms.gle/B1E1N4eN2oGEkjg49

We can’t wait to see you on the platform!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from MST! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the freedoms that allow us to pursue our goals, challenge ourselves, and build stronger communities.

Whether you’re spending the day with family, friends, or getting a lift in, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day.

Enjoy the holiday, make some memories, and we’ll see you back under the bar soon. 💪

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

07/03/2026

🚑 INJURIES DON’T ALWAYS MEAN STOP. THEY MEAN ADAPT.

Last Saturday, one of our athletes, Austin, sustained a shoulder injury during training.

The first thing he did?

He stopped the workout.

No ego. No trying to “push through it.”

The very next day we evaluated the injury together. His shoulder had very limited range of motion, and several movements were painful.

Instead of shutting training down completely, we asked a different question:

“What CAN we do?”

We modified his training, found movements that avoided aggravating the shoulder, and gradually worked into larger pain-free ranges of motion while monitoring his response.

Before he left that day, Austin already had:
✅ Improved range of motion
✅ Less pain
✅ A rehab plan to follow

Monday, we changed his squat variation to completely remove stress from the shoulder.

By Wednesday…

🏆 Austin hit a new bench press PR.

How?

Because this wasn’t luck.

Austin has spent months consistently doing his mobility, prehab, and accessory work. When the injury happened, he already had a solid foundation. Instead of panicking, we adapted, monitored the process, and kept him moving safely.

The lesson?

Injuries don’t always require complete rest.

Many times they require:
✔️ Smart modifications
✔️ Controlled movement
✔️ Consistency
✔️ Patience

The goal isn’t to ignore pain.

The goal is to train around setbacks while giving your body the best opportunity to heal.

Train smarter. Stay consistent. Keep moving forward.

💪 Strength isn’t built by never facing adversity—it’s built by learning how to overcome it.

07/01/2026

🎡🏋️ ONE MONTH CLOSER 🏋️🎡

The countdown continues…

We’re now one month closer to the return of powerlifting at the 🏆 2026 Illinois State Fair Bench Press & Deadlift Championships 🏆!

Whether you’re chasing a new PR, stepping onto the platform for the first time, or looking to compete in one of Illinois’ most unique strength events, this is your opportunity.

🔥 Bench Press & Deadlift Competition
🔥 Historic Illinois State Fair Venue
🔥 Lifters of All Experience Levels Welcome
🔥 A crowd unlike any other meet you’ll compete in

📅 August 22, 2026
📍 Illinois State Fairgrounds
📍 Springfield, Illinois

The roster is already growing, so don’t wait to secure your spot.

👉 Registration is OPEN!
https://forms.gle/B1E1N4eN2oGEkjg49

We’ll see you on the platform at the Illinois State Fair!

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