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STRONGEST.FORCE.POSSIBLE

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Strength training is not dangerous. Being weak is dangerous.

Moral of the story : you need to lift weight

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Perspective

❌ “Ugh, I have to workout today”
❌ “Ugh, I can’t eat that food”
❌ “Ugh, I don’t like how I feel”

✅ “I want to workout today”
✅ “I want to eat healthier”
✅ “I want to feel better”

You’ll never win with a negative mindset ☢️

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What people think strength training is:

- Shredded bodybuilder
- Scary powerlifter
- Lifting heavy

What strength training really is:

- Stronger musculature system
- Stronger bones
- Stronger connective tissue
- Longer life

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FACT: the key to reaching your fitness & health goals is patience.

Switching your training program or diet every month is a surefire way to slow down your progress.

Pick a program. Pick a diet. Stick with it.

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Already have a barbell and plates at home? Your next purchase for your home should be a landmine. NOT a squat rack.

Landmines...
▪️Are cheaper
▪️Take up almost no space
▪️Can be used for many variations
▪️Are cool

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The WORST indicators to judge how “good” your workout is:

1. Sweating profusely
2. Being sore for days
3. Doing an absurd amount of volume
4. “I almost threw up” 🤢

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The most effective training programs and exercises are the simplest ones.

Don’t get caught up in the marketing and “sexiness” that comes with social media.

When in doubt:
1. Use less exercises with better quality
2. Never use a bosu ball
3. Keep it simple, stupid

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Dear instagram fitness models,

Adding in a “booty kickback” after every single squat, lunge, stairmaster, etc. is cute and all, but it’s NOT the answer 🗑🗑🗑

Start loading up those movements with some weight and watch the results come in 🍑🍑🍑

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Things your current quarantine training includes:
- Basic movements
- Bodyweight
- Bands
- Mobility

Things your training should always include:
- Basic movements
- Bodyweight
- Bands
- Mobility

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Lifting weight as fast as possible gets your heart rate up (woo-hoo 🙄).

You know what else gets your heart rate up? Lifting a moderate to heavy load, with a tempo, with perfect form. It’s actually pretty brutal.

Not to mention all the benefits you’ll get from the latter.

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Nuclear Non-Negotiable:

Warm up your shoulders and hips every single workout.

If it’s a lower body day, still give your shoulders some love.

If it’s an upper day, still give your hips some love.

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Tips for learning Oly lifting:

1) Don’t clean if you can’t front squat / don’t snatch if you cant overhead squat

2) Don’t add weight unless your movement is fast and snappy

3) Always learn from the top down

4) JUMP!

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Foam rolling is a short term solution. Identifying the problem and fixing it is a long term solution.