An inspiring video has emerged of a young man with Down's syndrome beating his powerlifting personal record at a gym in Marietta, GA, USA.

The footage, shot on May 16, shows Andrew deadlifting 185lbs with ease as his coach Nathan gives him advice.

"About a year ago Andrew came up to me and told me he wanted to start working out with me in the gym," Nathan wrote online.

"He said he wanted to be a powerlifter. My first question was, 'why?' He said he wanted to be like me."

"He went on telling me how he wanted to compete in the Special Olympics for the Powerlifting event," he added.

"Andrew has had a tough time grasping the form of each exercise but with his will and drive toward a passion of his, he works hard and continues to get better and better session after session."

I can't say enough about this kid. About a year ago Andrew came up to me and told me he wanted to start working out with me in the gym. He said he wanted to be a powerlifter. My first question was, "Why?" He said he wanted to be like me. He went on telling me how he wanted to compete in the Special Olympics for the Powerlifting event (Andrew has already competed at the Special Olympics in the Skiing and Track events in which he did very well in). I obviously couldn't say no! I realized that it could be a great experience for the both of us. After a year of consistency and dedication it's been nothing less. Andrew has had a tough time grasping the form of each exercise but with his will and drive toward a passion of his, he works hard and continues to get better and better session after session. For the first time since he started we deadlifted off the floor and Andrew hit a new PERSONAL RECORD! 185lbs! Starting at a 90lbs deadlift he has made great progress and is very excited to keep improving! Kid has a heart of a lion. Chase your dreams people. Be whoever or whatever you want to be. And in the words of Andrew, "Come on, don't be shy." #BestBuddies