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.
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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.”
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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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