Logan Meyers, a 17-year-old student, has taken the world of powerlifting by storm. Balancing schoolwork and heavy weights, Logan has found his passion in the gym, a passion that he says is rooted in both powerlifting and bodybuilding.
Logan’s interest in powerlifting and bodybuilding began when he was just 15. Inspired by his father, Kevin Meyers, a former competitive powerlifter, L. Meyers quickly realized his potential in the sport.
“My dad used to be a competitive powerlifter, and he was the one that really got me into lifting,” L. Meyers said. “As soon as I realized that I was pretty good at this, I decided to take my talents to the next level.”
Since then, Logan has participated in several powerlifting events. His proudest achievement came in December 2023 when he competed at Penn State University.
“I competed against people who were up to five years older than me, and I got the gold medal,” L. Meyers said.
Logan’s passion for lifting was nurtured by his father, who has been lifting for over 25 years. K. Meyers recalls the moment his son first expressed an interest in the sport.
“Logan has been lifting since he was 15 years old, but I tried to actually get him started even earlier,” K. Meyers said. “I remember whenever he turned 15, he came up to me and said, ‘Dad, can you take me to the gym?’”
K. Meyers, who saw his son’s potential early on, believes his son has what it takes to become a top-tier competitor in the powerlifting and bodybuilding world.
“My kid has the genetics, the dedication and the discipline that it takes for someone to dominate in this sport,” he said.
For Logan, powerlifting and bodybuilding go hand in hand.
“I personally enjoy both of them and can’t choose what I prefer,” L. Meyers said. “To be a good bodybuilder, you need to also have good strength, and to be a good powerlifter, you also need to do bodybuilding movements to get the hypertrophy in.”
His combination of strength and growth has caught the attention of those around him, including his best friend and fellow athlete Caleb Gibson.
“Logan is naturally gifted when it comes to lifting and more specifically powerlifting,” Gibson said. “He has been consistent and shown growth for as long as I have been working out with him.”
Logan’s work ethic and determination have earned him praise from his peers. Gibson believes that Logan has the potential to become one of the greats.
“I believe that Logan has the potential, barring injury, to become one of the greatest due to his work ethic and drive when it comes to lifting,” Gibson said.
For Logan, lifting is more than just a hobby—it’s a lifelong passion.
“Lifting gives me a feeling of accomplishment and truly brings the best out of me,” L. Meyers said. “There was no better feeling than when I squatted 565 pounds. The joy I had was out of this world.”
Looking ahead, Logan hopes to continue making progress in powerlifting and bodybuilding.
“I would love to continue lifting in the future and keep making progress,” L. Meyers said.
His advice to others looking to enter the field is simple: commitment is key.
“If you’re going to commit to it, you must promise yourself that you will give it your 100%,” L. Meyers said.
As Logan continues to excel in the sport, his supporters believe that he’s only scratching the surface of what he’s capable of achieving.
“I do believe my son has the potential to be one of the greats, whether it be in bodybuilding or powerlifting,” K. Meyers said.
