07/28/2026
🏋️♂️ Absolute Fitness Summer Lift-Off Results! 🏋️♀️
What an incredible day! Thank you to everyone who came out to compete, cheer, volunteer, and support. The energy in the gym was unmatched, and watching so many people hit PRs and accomplish goals they’ve been working toward was something special.
We definitely missed those who weren’t able to make it this time. Whether life got in the way, injuries happened, or schedules conflicted, you were still thought about, and we can’t wait to see you back on the platform at the next Lift-Off. This community is always stronger when we’re all together.
🏆 Weight Class Winners
Men
🥇 130 lb – Dax Kyle (565 lbs)
🥇 205 lb – Jerry Fields (1,215 lbs)
🥇 231 lb – Hunter Holbrook (1,435 lbs)
🥇 265 lb – Ricky Pientka (1,415 lbs)
🥇 265+ lb – Aaron Moore (1,475 lbs)
Women
🥇 185 lb – Candida Short (750 lbs)
🥇 185+ lb – Whittani Kiser (735 lbs)
Heaviest Total Lifted
🏆 Men’s Champion: Aaron Moore – 1,475 lbs
🏆 Women’s Champion: Candida Short – 750 lbs
Pound-for-Pound Champions
🏆 Men’s Champion: Hunter Holbrook
🏆 Women’s Champion: Candida Short
To every lifter who stepped on the platform—whether you took home hardware or not—you earned our respect. Competing takes courage, and we’re proud of every single one of you for showing up and giving it everything you had.
A huge thank you to our incredible staff and volunteers. From setting up before daylight, running check-ins and weigh-ins, loading bars, spotting, handing out shirts, keeping the meet moving, and staying until everything was cleaned up—you all made this event possible. We couldn’t do it without your dedication, and we’re so thankful to have such an amazing team behind Absolute Fitness.
Lastly, thank you to everyone who came out to support our lifters. Every cheer, every clap, and every word of encouragement helped create an atmosphere that reminded us exactly what Absolute Fitness is all about: pushing each other to be better and celebrating one another’s success.
Until next time… keep training, keep chasing PRs, and we’ll see you at the next Absolute Fitness Lift-Off! 💙💛🏋️