Ever seen a lifter absolutely rip into a heavy bar and think ‘I wish I could be that aggressive too’?

Here we talk about what it takes to be more aggressive in your lifting and why you should even bother. Read More→

Sometimes it seems like we are going to the gym and putting in the work, but don’t get stronger.

When I talk to people about their training, 9 times out of 10 it is something quite simple that they are not doing.

Be honest with yourself – what out of the list below are you not nailing? Read More→

Staying consistent with your training is one of the toughest tasks out there – for all but the most dedicated gym rat/student/young PT who has all the time in the world to spend in the gym.

Life happens.

Shit happens.

Work gets really fucking busy!

Other responsibilities distract you, you fall out of routine and all of a sudden the spell is broken. You haven’t been to the gym in weeks, and it seems pointless to start again. Read More→

As a lifter, this is one of the most painful situations you will be in. Emotionally painful, that is.

And with the deluge of social media, it has become even worse! Everyone and her dog is dying to tell you about their latest Personal Best.

It feels like the whole world is rubbing your miserable failure in your face. Read More→

Often people struggle to focus when lifting heavy weights, especially in the olympic lifts, which happen so fast.

Other thoughts muscle their way in just as you are preparing to lift the bar. You’re distracted, you’re overthinking it, and all of a sudden your lift is gone.

I’ve found that one of the best ways to improve focus is to play games – either with yourself or with an entire class, if you are a coach. Create a situation where lifters are more likely to act on instinct and less likely to overthink.

Here are 3 ways to improve focus when lifting heavy. These methods apply to olympic lifters, powerlifters and anyone who loves the challenge of heavy single lifts in the gym.

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