• Deadlift PR

    In October 2024, managed a deadlift PR of 305lbs US Nine months later, including a considerable wrist surgery along the way 315lbs US for one. Sort of technically two. I did two rounds of 1 rep just to try and make sure I was keeping overall solid form. We’ll see how my back feels soon…

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  • Final checkin notes from the operating doctor

    Michael Beckwith he presents to clinic for recheck of his left wrist. He has been attending formal therapy and is progressing well. He rates his pain 0 out of 10. He has been working on upper extremity strengthening modalities at the gym without complication. He has been able to perform push-ups without pain or complication.…

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  • April Status update

    As life can tend to go, one needs to roll with what changes life will throw. At present time, my “three 1:1’s and a HIIT” schedule is not going to be returned to, unless I begin to work with someone new, away from Better Living Personal Training. That’s okay. What my present plans are, are…

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  • Mini setup

    3rd time in a week, that I’ve been back to a gym. Focusing solely on left arm/wrist stuff. Sorry right arm. Thinking I’ll stick with this routine as a whole, until perhaps my 6 week followup, before I try returning to even balanced routines. That’ll get me past my remaining physical therapy sessions as well.…

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  • March Status Update

    Also known as the home stretch. It’s a beautiful sunny Friday out today and I took the day off from work. This is mostly because I had my latest surgeon check-in appointment this morning, and we’re marking it as the end of the 12 weeks recovery period from the surgery in January. Everyone involved was…

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It’s Michael!

Photo of Michael, with his head tilted to the side.

Status

Weight: 259lbs

Last updated: 2026-10-17

Cutting!

General Information

Gym rebirth date: 2026-09-21

Gym enrollment date: 2015-09-21

First trainer session: 2015-09-23

Current routine

Small group class: HIIT. Personal training: strength and bodybuilding, 4 times/week

Personal Records

List of personal gym records