<h2><!--block-->A Family Legacy of Strength</h2><div><!--block-->A big brother can be an uplifting source to a younger brother but for William "Billy" and Vincent Careri the "lift" is also about strength.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->The Careri brothers are both powerlifters.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->"My grandfather Joe Careri holds powerlifting records and got me interested in the sport," said Billy. "Vincent is now training"<br><span data-trix-cursor-target="left" data-trix-serialize="false"></span><figure contenteditable="false" data-trix-attachment="{"content":"<figure class=\"rte-inserted-image\" data-img-size=\"large\" data-img-align=\"center\" style=\"max-width:75%;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><img src=\"https://uyluucdnr2.ucarecd.net/57556827-9e12-4cb7-8720-c8398f3393b4/-/resize/1400x/-/format/auto/-/quality/smart/\" alt=\"7205826 - careri and grandpa.JPG-57556827-9e12-4cb7-8720-c8398f3393b4\" data-media-id=\"6a4f688bcb7ac35ed31594c1\" data-component-role=\"\"></figure>"}" data-trix-content-type="undefined" data-trix-id="16866" class="attachment attachment--content"><figure class="rte-inserted-image" style="max-width:75%;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;"><img src="https://uyluucdnr2.ucarecd.net/57556827-9e12-4cb7-8720-c8398f3393b4/-/resize/1400x/-/format/auto/-/quality/smart/"></figure><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure><span data-trix-cursor-target="right" data-trix-serialize="false"></span></div><h2><!--block-->Billy's Championship Success</h2><div><!--block-->Billy became a state and regional champion when he dead lifted 400 pounds. The win qualify him to compete in a national competition.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->The 17-year old has until September 2026 to accept the bid to compete at the national competition.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->Billy's personal record is 450 pounds.<br><br></div><h2><!--block-->Beyond the Gym</h2><div><!--block-->In addition to powerlifting, Billy enjoys playing golf and is an avid snowboarder.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->"In the offseason, I like to snowboard at the American Dream Mall," said Billy. "In season, I am at Mountain Creek every day and also go to Vermont with a friend."<br><br></div><div><!--block-->Billy's strength and disciplined work ethic inspired him to open his own business in 2024, W. Careri Contracting.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->"It's a lot of manual labor moving pavers and wheelbarrows full of concrete," said Billy. "I go to the gym and workout every day and some of the men I work with are so strong."<br><br></div><div><!--block-->A senior at Ramapo High School, Billy plans to grow his business and earn his electricians license.<br><br></div><h2><!--block-->Vincent's Rising Journey</h2><div><!--block-->In the meantime, Billy is offering guidance to Vincent.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->An eighth grader at Eisenhower Middle School, Vincent is training for his first powerlifting event, the Iron Gobbler, in November.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->In addition to working out with his brother, Vincent trains at Fitness 19 with friends .<br><br></div><div><!--block-->"On Monday I work on upper body workouts and Tuesdays is squats and legs, explains Vincent. "Wednesday is a day of rest and I repeat the workout on Thursday and Friday."<br><br></div><div><!--block-->Vincent says he enjoys the camaraderie and support of fellow "lifters' at the gym.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->He also is happy to take advice from Grandpa Joe.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->"I was feeling ligament pain and he helped me with my form when doing squats," said Vincent.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->He also finds inspiration and tips from Professional Powerlifter Larry Wheels.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->"I watch his You Tube channel," said Vincent.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->Currently, Vincent stats are140 pounds in bench press, 200-220 pounds squat lifting and 250 pounds dead lifting.<br><span data-trix-cursor-target="left" data-trix-serialize="false"></span><figure contenteditable="false" data-trix-attachment="{"content":"<figure class=\"rte-inserted-image\" data-img-size=\"large\" data-img-align=\"center\" style=\"max-width:75%;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><img src=\"https://uyluucdnr2.ucarecd.net/8b7bbc2b-1232-4269-85ea-d82d4d2c8f64/-/resize/1400x/-/format/auto/-/quality/smart/\" alt=\"7206261 - Vincent Careri.jpg-8b7bbc2b-1232-4269-85ea-d82d4d2c8f64\" data-media-id=\"6a4f689cb9fc9f3bf6012722\" data-component-role=\"\"></figure>"}" data-trix-content-type="undefined" data-trix-id="17757" class="attachment attachment--content"><figure class="rte-inserted-image" style="max-width:75%;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;"><img src="https://uyluucdnr2.ucarecd.net/8b7bbc2b-1232-4269-85ea-d82d4d2c8f64/-/resize/1400x/-/format/auto/-/quality/smart/"></figure><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure><span data-trix-cursor-target="right" data-trix-serialize="false"></span></div><h2><!--block-->A Mother's Perspective</h2><div><!--block-->What does mom Bethany think about her sons love of powerlifting?<br><br></div><div><!--block-->"Powerlifting has not only built muscles it has built confidence," said Bethany. "They also want to eat all the time."<br><br></div>
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