Fitness influencer Lean Beef Patty recently triumphed in her debut competitive powerlifting competition. On Mar. 24, 2024, “Patty” competed as a guest in the raw 60-kilogram class at the United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) To Infinite and Beyond meet* in Costa Mesa, CA.
Patty — listed as Patricia Patty on the official scorecards — rigorously prepared for the meet for several months. However, recent travels coupled with a bout of illness led to an unexpected weight loss of 11 pounds in just two weeks. She weighed in officially at 58.9 kilograms. She detailed her experience on her YouTube channel, which boasts over two million subscribers, which can be seen below:
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2024 USPA To Infinite and Beyond Results — Lean Beef Patty, 60KG Raw
Patty went eight for nine in attempts, missing only her final squat attempt.
- Squat
- 115 kilograms
- 120 kilograms
127.5 kilograms
- Bench Press
- 70 kilograms
- 75 kilograms
- 80 kilograms
- Deadlift
- 125 kilograms
- 132.5 kilograms
- 142.5 kilograms
- Total — 342.5 kilograms
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Squat
Patty thoroughly warmed up light lifts with 20-kilogram weight plates to prepare for squats. Her initial squat attempt of 115 kilograms (253.5 pounds) appeared to move smoothly, but she admitted to nearly missing the squat due to unfamiliarity with the timing of the judges’ commands.
A surprise for Patty was the thickness of the squat bar used in competition being different from a standard barbell typically used in gyms.
“The bar is a different kind of bar. I didn’t know they had a bajillion different bars,” says Patty. “This is like a squat bar, so it’s fatter and 55 pounds. So if you got itty bitty baby hands and you can’t grip it, it’ll be difficult. But luckily, I got big meat paws, so I can grip it pretty easily.”
In her second squat attempt, Patty lifted 120 kilograms (264.5 pounds) while wearing a lifting belt, surpassing her first attempt by five kilograms. Patty received one red light, indicating a minor infraction for the bar’s slight elevation on one side. However, two of three judges ruling the second attempt clean meant it was a successful lift.
Patty missed her third attempt of 127.5 kilograms (281 pounds) due to insufficient depth. She expressed navigating a powerlifting meet can perplex newcomers.
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Bench Press
Patty sought guidance on judging commands before her first bench press attempt of 70 kilograms (154.3 pounds). She lifted the weight from the rack, patiently waited for the start command, lowered the bar to her chest, and pushed the bar successfully to lockout upon receiving the press command.
In her second bench press attempt, Patty successfully his 75 kilograms (165.3 pounds). Engaging briefly with a judge on form, she was confident she could score 80 kilograms on her final attempt.
Patty appreciated the ample rest periods between lifts and was happy to perform only a single rep per attempt. During her third bench press attempt of 80 kilograms (176.3 pounds), Patty was offered a redo after a premature judging call. She took advantage of the second chance and scored it.
Deadlift
Before attempting the deadlift, Patty mentioned feeling fatigued, noting it was 2:30 p.m. and she had been there since 9:30 a.m. She locked out 125 kilograms (275.5 pounds) in her first attempt. She increased to 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds) on her second attempt, a significant 16.6-pound jump, but was successful. Her successful third attempt of 142.5 kilograms (314.1 pounds) was a new personal best.
Patty was honored with the Guest Lifter Award and expressed gratitude towards her team. She competed in the 60-kilogram class uncontested and received gold for posting a total.
Featured Image: @leanbeefpatty on Instagram
