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Dealing with Down Syndrome can be a tough job, and being a bodybuilder on top of that is almost unimaginable. Kyle Landi blurs this distinction as he grabs everyone’s attention by showing his capacity to surpass everyone’s expectations.

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After getting invited as a guest bodybuilder in the 2023 Arnold Classic, Landi also got a wider reach within the industry. Recently, he was also part of a training session with Ronnie Coleman. Now, days after announcing that he would try to for a new personal record, a new update has come from the young bodybuilder, regarding the same.

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Kyle Landi’s five-plate leg press

In the video posted on his Instagram, Landi was seen working out with his mother. At the beginning of the video, he excitedly shared how his new PR leg press consisted of five solid plates. He stated, “I am doing biga** five plates today. Let’s Go…..”

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After the video portrayed him actually achieving his goals, he was asked how he felt about the exercise. The 23-year-old Landi said, “It feels good”. Then he also pointed out how he had done four plates before and never five. Hence, the experience had been good for him.

In a society where most people would discourage a person with Down syndrome from pursuing a profession like bodybuilding, Kyle Landi fans and the fitness community support him to no end.

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Kyle Landi fans’ heartfelt support

In an earlier post, when Landi declared his new PR goals, he received tons of wishes and supporting messages. While most people asked him to keep up the good work, others pointed out how well he handles his situation and is determined to get better. Furthermore, one of the fans even commented that Kyle Landi has become a true inspiration for his son with t21. With such a supportive community, Kyle also feels more motivated to work out and improve himself.

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READ MORE: “Ronnie Learned Plenty From You”: Fitness Community Cheers for the Bodybuilder With Down Syndrome as He Trains With Legend Ronnie Coleman

Living in a community where Down Syndrome is considered a disease that cripples everyone so badly that they are not allowed to dream, Kyle Landi becomes a revolutionary figure who proves everyone wrong. His latest PR with a massive 5-plate leg press is another proof of the same. As the 23-year-old slowly rises in the bodybuilding arena, he continues to inspire more people to follow the sport.

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Pritha Halder is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. Specializing in covering the off-court life of PGA Tour players, she brings to life the drama, triumphs and challenges of the athletes in the game. Having completed her Bachelor's in English Language and Literature from a multidisciplinary university, Pritha started her career as a writer for a literary magazine, before delving into the world of golf. Her early interest in the sport blossomed after reading a New York Times article "Tiger Woods and the Game of Life." Since then, she's continued to immerse herself into the sport and learn its techniques so her articles can connect to the dedicated and passionate niche fanbase. In her free time, Pritha loves binging on sports animes, Haikyuu being one of her favorites.

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