07/02/2026
🏋️♀️💪 DIABLO MEET REPORT | Bummy's Beatdown 💪🏋️♂️
Diablo Barbell headed south to the Los Angeles area for Bummy's Beatdown at South Bay Strength Co., and our crew of five lifters brought the energy, the grit, and the hardware.
Tyler “Funky-T” Tuiasosopo made his powerlifting debut in the 275 class and came out swinging with PRs across the board — a 513 lb squat, 357 lb bench, and 507 lb deadlift for an impressive 1,377 lb total. First meet. All PRs. That's a statement.
Jared also stepped onto the platform for the very first time in the 275 class and matched that same energy — PRs on every single lift with a 518 lb squat, 385 lb bench, and 527 lb deadlift for a massive 1,430 lb total. Two debut lifters, two all-PR performances. The future is bright.
Jon returned to the platform in the 205 class and continued building on his competitive journey, hitting a PR deadlift of 419 lbs to go along with a 496 lb squat and 287 lb bench for a 1,201 lb total. Jon keeps showing up and keeps getting better — watch this man work.
Nick stepped onto the competition platform for the first time in the 275 class and showed everyone what he's made of with a 540 lb deadlift that stopped the room. The squat and bench didn't go as planned this time around, but make no mistake — Nick has the foundation, the drive, and the work ethic to come back to that platform and turn heads. This is only the beginning.
And then there's Tom Albert. Competing in the Masters class, Tom came out and nailed his squat and a 330lbs deadlift🏆 Like Nick, the bench didn't pan out on the day — but anyone who has watched Tom train knows what he's capable of. These two are hungry, they're locked in, and the platform better be ready when they come back.
None of this happens without an incredible support system. Massive shoutout to Coach Stephen and Tim Burns for handling our lifters with precision and calm through every flight. And to Alexia, Binay, and Susan for being in the crowd, cheering loud, and capturing every moment — you are the heartbeat of this community.
Five lifters. A room full of PRs. And a whole lot of Diablo grit on display in SoCal.
