We all shed a tear when Camille Leblanc-Bazinet had to pull out of the CrossFit Games on the second day of the competition due to a shoulder injury. In a post on her Instagram, LB explained that she had dislocated her shoulder a couple weeks prior and torn her labrum. She rehabbed and held on, until she took a spill during the bike event, landing on her bad shoulder. Leblanc-Bazinet had to decide whether to tough it out and hope for the best, or withdraw and take care of her body. The former fittest woman on earth and crowd favorite went with the latter, underwent surgery on August 21 and got back in the gym as quickly as possible.

You might never know she was recovering from surgery.

Finding ways to work around her shoulder, LB has been unstoppable despite the circumstances. Husband Dave Lipson recently shared a video showing her doing a set of 50 reps on the leg press with six plates — since she couldn’t yet squat with a bar. The video quickly went viral, inspiring her many fans while simultaneously making us cringe just a little (in the best way possible).

How far would you go to achieve your dreams? Most people say they want to work and talk about how much they want or deserve it but all that doesn’t mean anything. Nothing is given, everything is earned. Don’t waste a moment feeling good or bad about yourself. Here Cam is cranking out 6 plates for 50 reps on the leg press. She cannot squat with a bar yet. So what? She cannot use her arm yet. So what? Champions find a way. @camillelbaz @crossfitgames @crossfittraining

A post shared by Dave Lipson (@davefreakinlipson) on Sep 4, 2017 at 1:11pm PDT

LB finally got the OK from her doctor to squat with a safety bar, and it’s safe to assume she wasted no time getting under some (very light) weight.

Got the ok from the doctor to squat squatting with a safety bar but to keep it light!!! What a treat and good timing to focus on my position so I come back with perfect technique ??????????? #workhard #beproud #squatting day 23 post-op #tinyarm @kseng73 ‘ Board says: passion the kind that is pure and burning will leave an indelible mark on everyone around you

A post shared by Camille Leblanc-Bazinet (@camillelbaz) on Sep 13, 2017 at 3:30pm PDT

While so many of us would (understandably) feel defeated and discouraged in a time like this, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet instead reminds us why she was once the person standing at the top of the podium. It’s this perseverance in the face of struggle and setback that makes certain athletes stand out amongst others. Leblanc-Bazinet has kindly opened up her journey through recovery to her millions of followers, and we’ll continue to cheer on the CrossFit champ as she fights her way back to the front of the pack.

Main image: Camille Leblanc-Bazinet/Facebook