Andrei’s first powerlifting meet was in 2012 in the 165b weight class where he totaled almost a grand. His highest total was near 1300 at 198. In July of 2014 he did his first sanctioned strongman competition at the Washington’s Strongest Apple where he placed 2nd in the 200s and qualified for NAS Nationals. Training and competition highlights include a 700lb yoke for 60’ in 25 seconds, a 600x10 trap bar deadlift, a 485x10 RDL, a 635x3 squat in briefs, a 1,145lb two-person deadlift, and a 670x2 frame deadlift.
Andrei is coached by Chris Duffin and Ben Crutcher for his basic strength and strongman programming, following custom templates designed to bring up weak points and further ingrain basic movement patterns that are conducive to performance in strongman events. His 2015 competitive season will begin February 15th at the RAB Fitness NAS Strongman Showdown.
Outside of the gym Andrei works as a QA engineer, is attempting to start a video production company, studies philosophy, is involved in his local church, and often enjoys his front porch and the companionship of a stellar group of friends who push him to be a better person each and every day.
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