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Powerlifter Serena Abweh Crushes 365-lb (165.6-kg) Raw Deadlift PR In Training
Serena Abweh has amassed a large following on social media during the past few years for her incredible transformation and mind-blowing feats of strength. Being an elite athlete, Serena is proficient in multiple lifts, but her deadlift prowess is on a level of its own. Although she has shared many heavy lifts during her powerlifting career, Serena recently announced that she locked out her heaviest deadlift ever and shared the video on Instagram. In the post, Serena is seen deadlifting a massive 365 pounds (165.6 kilograms) for a new PR (Personal Record).
Serena Abweh has perfected the sumo stance for deadlifts, so she utilized it to set her new 365-pound (165.6-kilogram) deadlift PR. Seeing how her PR was also raw, she was only able to use a lifting belt and some chalk. So, having no lifting straps to aid her, Serena grabbed the barbell with a mixed grip.
What makes Serena Abweh’s deadlift even more impressive is her bodyweight, since she weighed 105 pounds (47.6 kilograms) during the recent PR. This makes the lift 3.48x heavier than her bodyweight, which is beyond mind-blowing.
Watch the lift here:
Related: Transformation: Powerlifter Serena Abweh Shares a Powerful Message Following Her Battle With Anorexia
Serena Abweh has been going through a rough time in her life, as her partner recently passed away. He was also the owner of the gym in which Serena trains, “Legion Iron”, and she is now trying to keep it running. Regardless of everything that has been going on in her life, Serena has managed to find the strength to set a new 365-pound (165.6-kilogram) deadlift PR.
“We were supposed to go for the world record deadlift together and now I’m more motivated than ever to achieve it. Dis for you Gbear”
This is not the first time that Serena Abweh has encountered major setbacks in her life, since she has battled Anorexia in the past. However, she found a way to push through it with the help of powerlifting, and now serves as a motivation for thousands of people around the world.
After winning her battle with anorexia, Serena Abweh started doing powerlifting professionally. Since then, she has taken part in eight sanctioned meets and won seven of them, including Nationals, State Championships, and Collegiate Cups.
Serena Abweh’s Competition PRs
*Serena Abweh set all of her competition PRs during her most recent appearance at the 2022 USAPL Santa Fe Show of Strength.
Squat: 102.5 kilograms (225.9 pounds)
Bench Press: 72.5 kilograms (159.8 pounds)
Deadlift: 155 kilograms (341.7 pounds)
Total: 330 kilograms (727.5 pounds)
Related: Powerlifter Serena Abweh Claims 3.4x Bodyweight Deadlift PR of 355-lb (161-kg)
Serena Abweh’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
226
159.8
226
727.5
443.82
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
USAPL
2022-12-18
Santa Fe Show of Strength
FR-Jr
727.5
443.82
Location
USA-NM
Competition
Santa Fe Show of Strength
Division
FR-Jr
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
105.8
Weight
100.1
Squat
187.4
-215
226
226
Bench
132.3
143.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
-297.6
314.2
341.7
341.7
GLP
94.75
1
USPA
2021-10-17
New Mexico State Championships
Juniors 20-23
683.4
406.27
Location
USA-NM
Competition
New Mexico State Championships
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
105.8
Weight
103.6
Squat
187.4
203.9
220.5
220.5
Bench
126.8
137.8
-154.3
137.8
Deadlift
297.6
319.7
325.2
336.2
336.2
GLP
85.93
1
USAPL
2020-12-12
Collegiate Cup and Texas Open
FR-C
666.9
401.73
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Collegiate Cup and Texas Open
Division
FR-C
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
101.8
Squat
198.4
-209.4
209.4
209.4
Bench
132.3
137.8
148.8
148.8
Deadlift
308.6
-325.2
-325.2
308.6
GLP
85.37
1
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
FR-T3
639.3
383.4
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-T3
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
102.4
Squat
192.9
203.9
209.4
209.4
Bench
121.3
126.8
132.3
132.3
Deadlift
281.1
297.6
-315.3
297.6
GLP
81.34
5
IPF
2019-06-04
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
622.8
375.9
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
101.5
Squat
187.4
198.4
-203.9
198.4
Bench
115.7
121.3
126.8
126.8
Deadlift
275.6
-297.6
297.6
297.6
GLP
79.93
1
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
FR-T2
574.3
346.34
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-T2
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
101.6
Squat
170.9
176.4
181.9
181.9
Bench
104.7
-110.2
115.7
115.7
Deadlift
248
264.6
276.7
276.7
GLP
73.63
1
USAPL
2018-08-11
Southwest Regional Championships
FR-T2
545.6
329.6
Location
USA-AZ
Competition
Southwest Regional Championships
Division
FR-T2
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
101.4
Squat
154.3
165.3
176.4
176.4
Bench
104.7
110.2
-115.7
110.2
Deadlift
231.5
248
259
259
GLP
70.11
1
USPA
2018-05-26
APEMAN Classic Powerlifting Championship
Juniors 16-17
518.1
324.81
Location
USA-CA
Competition
APEMAN Classic Powerlifting Championship
Division
Juniors 16-17
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
97
Weight
96.6
Squat
165.3
Bench
104.7
Deadlift
248
GLP
70.11
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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As Serena Abweh states in her Instagram post, she is going after the World Record with more motivation than ever. So, her 365-pound (165.6-kilogram) deadlift PR is just the start of what we will be seeing from Serena in the future. The record will certainly require a great deal of hard work, but Serena is certainly capable of achieving it. Her life has been filled with overcoming the impossible, and the record would just be another achievement.
Published: 30 June, 2023 | 12:06 PM EDT
21-Year-Old Serena Abweh Hits PR Deadlift Of 350 Pounds
Serena Abweh has been competing massive lifts in recent training sessions.
Powerlifting has plenty of up-and-coming names ready to take the next step in 2022. Serena Abweh is a new face in the sport but continues to impress in training sessions. At 21 years old, Abweh has put up some big numbers in training sessions.
On Saturday, Abweh took to Instagram to share a huge PR lift to begin the new year. She stepped up to the bar and completed a 350-pound deadlift with relative ease. At 103 pounds at the time of the lift, this was over three times her bodyweight.
Serena Abweh gained a passion for powerlifting at a young age and has already made great strides at a young age. She has competed in seven events in her career to this point and that number will continue to rise. Also, Abweh has a chance to break some more personal records in the upcoming year.
During the 2021 USPA New Mexico State Championships in October, Abweh completed a 336.2-pound deadlift. This was her competition high and that might not stand much longer. During this event, Abweh added PRs in other lifts as well. This included a 220.5-pound squat and 137.8-pound bench press. She also totaled 683.4 pounds for the competition.
Serena Abweh has an incredible story to go along with an impressive career early on. Abweh overcame an eating disorder early in her lift where she struggled with her body image. This turned into anorexia but Abweh overcame all obstacles and is now in position to become a big name in powerlifting. She is a true inspiration to those who struggle with the same thing and has not been shy about sharing her story.
“Keep frickin fighting because you have so many people rooting for you even though you can’t even root for yourself. You have people in your life that see your potential even though you’re blinded by darkness and all the negative thoughts inside you.Your mind can be your worst enemy, it will literally take you down if you let it.
You’re deserving of life, of love, of happiness. You deserve to wake up and not hate your self and dread another day in your skin. Life is too short to be at war with yourself and every single day I’m trying to remind myself this.”
Serena Abweh is a powerlifter who is ready to take the next step this year. By the looks of her recent lifts, there is no doubt that she will continue to beat her previous performance bests when she steps on stage next.
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