Bullied, Broken, Addicted… Then He Became the Strongest 16-Year-Old Alive

This is one of the most powerful comeback stories you will ever hear.
Caleb “DUB” Rea was only 10 years old when relentless bullying pushed him into drugs, depression, and a suicide attempt. He pulled the trigger… but the bullet never fired. That moment changed everything — and God wasn’t done with him yet.

Still, his battles were far from over. Caleb survived two devastating ATV accidents, including a traumatic brain injury that ended his dream of playing baseball. He spiraled deeper into addiction, pain, and anger — until his father, Lymann Rea, stepped in with a mission: rebuild his body, rebuild his mind, rebuild his life.

Together, they turned to powerlifting. And one year after leaving the hospital, Caleb shattered his first world record.

Fast forward to November 2025 — father and son stood side-by-side at the World Powerlifting Championships.

DUB brought home 9 world records.

His father brought home 2 more.

This is the story of a boy who should’ve never survived… becoming one of the strongest 16-year-olds in the world.
It’s a story of faith, family, redemption, and the fight to rise from the absolute bottom.

🔥 This is the comeback story you’ll never forget.