After over two years of not competing due to injuries, Carlos competed in the Merry Gainzmas powerlifting meet. This meet was about getting back on the platform instead of retiring early. We worked on rehabbing some lingering injuries and on increasing his mobility so he could squat, bench, and deadlift without feeling so tight.
The big win for this meet was prepping and competing without show-stopping injuries. But on top of that, Carlos hit a new squat PR, ranking #5 worldwide at 100kg. He also won best lifter and 1st in division. Not too shabby for a tune-up meet.
The goals for 2026 are to restore his deadlift to previous numbers and squat 860lbs to break the world record at 100kg.