Lukas K Dmytruk

Luke Dmytruk - Age 16 - Portsmouth, NH

 

Half Japanese. Half Ukrainian. 100% Discipline.

At 16 years old, most people are still figuring out who they want to be.

Luke Dmytruk already knows.

He wants to lift.

He wants to lead.

He wants to prove that age doesn’t define commitment, effort does.

Born and raised in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Luke is half Japanese and half Ukrainian, and 100% determined. His journey into the gym didn’t begin with a grand plan, it started with a nudge. In early 2024, his dad and a close friend started taking him to the gym. At first, it was just a routine. But routine turned into habit. And habit turned into passion.

“Even when I didn’t want to go… I showed up. Because I wanted to see progress, and I knew if I kept going, I’d get there.”

That’s how Luke trains. That’s how he lives.

Powerlifting isn’t just a sport to him, it’s a mission.

He focuses on the core SBD lifts (squat, bench, deadlift), combined with accessory work. His dream? To compete at the national level and represent his strength on the biggest platforms. But for Luke, it’s never been about titles. It’s about proving to himself what he’s capable of, one rep, one pound, one percent at a time.

Luke trains 4 to 5 days a week, not because he has to, but because he wants to. He manages his training around school, sleep, and responsibilities. He doesn’t chase perfection, he chases growth. When bulking or cutting, he listens to his body. His go-to gym snacks? Barbell protein bars and Quest chips. Simple. Functional. Effective.

“I don’t follow a strict diet, but I train hard. I try to do everything without sacrificing school or my future.”

BEFORE/AFTER

When he’s not lifting, you’ll find him playing football, running track, traveling, or eating great food. He listens to a mix of rock bands like Deftones when he lifts, fueling every heavy rep with rhythm and focus. But underneath the music, movement, and muscle is something deeper:

A young man building himself, not just for the mirror, but for life.

What keeps Luke consistent isn’t motivation, it’s vision.

“I stay consistent by seeing the progress, even when it’s small. I remind myself to get 1% better every day.”

That mindset? It’s rare. Especially at 16.

Most teens want fast results.

Luke understands the long game.

He wishes someone told him sooner that real change happens in silence, when no one’s watching. That progress often feels invisible. But the ones who stay consistent, especially through the invisible chapters, are the ones who win. Luke is already winning, and not just in strength.

His parents and friends see his transformation, not just in size, but in discipline. They see a young man who shows up. Who follows through. Who puts in the work, even when no one claps.

“They see that I’m dedicated. That I take this seriously. That I don’t quit.”

In five years, Luke sees himself attending a good college and competing in powerlifting. Stronger. Wiser. And hopefully, already helping others rise. He doesn’t just want to be the strongest guy in the room, he wants to be the one that makes others believe in themselves.

“I want to have a positive impact on people at the gym. I hope they see me as someone who inspired them. Someone who worked hard, and made them believe they could too.”

Luke’s not the loudest in the room.

He doesn’t need to be.

Because when you train like he does. The results speak for you.

At L-manX, we’re not chasing perfection.

We’re backing people like Luke,  the ones who earn it.

 

 

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