05/04/2026
All England Masters 2026
My first time doing this comp!
The day started really well with a new squat PB of 132.5kg on my third attempt.
My second bench attempt was my current PB of 77.5kg, and it felt super solid. So I hoped that today would be the day for 80kg, but not quite yet - I failed that on my third.
My best deadlift today was 152.5kg. After British Masters last year I switched back to sumo. I like both stances but I hadn't done sumo on the platform since winning BDFPA Nationals in 2021. The Winter Cup revealed that I had some lockout and grip issues to work on with sumo (I've also switched from hook grip to mixed) over the spring. I'm now very happy with how my sumo technique has come along with more practice. We loaded 162.5kg for my final attempt, because if successful it would have been enough to win my category! But it was too much, maybe that's a number for the future 😄
My final total was 362.5kg, a new PB 💪🏻
Gold for M1 57kg class went to my fellow West Mids lifter .shamel who also set a new bench record, an amazing performance not long after recovering from a serious injury. I came in second behind Cat.
Best overall lifter went to the phenomenal multiple M1 52kg category record setting , with Cat in second place, and me in third place.
A big thank you to the volunteers who make these comps happen, the encouragement of the spotters and loaders is always great to have at your back.
Thank you to my coach from for programming and all the support and guidance I could hope for. A massive thank you to from USM who skillfully handled me plus about 4 other lifters at the same time, could not have had the day I did without you. And finally thank you to the Hour of Power crew, my Saturday morning powerlifting club, who are helping to fund my lifting efforts 🖤
