You don’t need crazy genetics to get jacked. You don’t need drugs to get jacked. What you need is a structured plan, discipline, and INTENSITY. #gym #olympia #bodybuilding #fitness #motivation
@jesus.m64 and @creatinecar fatigue maxxxxing on singles week closing out with some tough pulls.
I’m limping into @uspapower Ultra Nationals with this nagging pec strain.
@jesus.m64 with 418 to hit a singles week total of 1069 - way above his previous comp.
@creatinecar with 600 to hit a singles week total of 1508 - right above his comp total.
I did my best to protect my under grip side pec by pulling 661 with straps for a singles week total of 1723. Irritated I’m hurt, but happy I to still be able to compete.
Time for some final training and then we recover and hit the platform. Coached by @shredded_redhead_atops and @drdaveatops .
#powerlifting #uspa #bench #squat #deadlift
1 WEEK OUT from May Open Gym
Olympia Barbell May Open Gym is coming up May 23 from 12–5, and we’re running the Best Legs Competition.
Free to enter. $50 prize.
How to enter:
Take a photo anywhere in the gym.
Hit your best leg pose.
Post it on Instagram.
Invite @olympiabarbell as a collaborator.
Most likes after 48 hours wins.
Gym floor, posing room, wherever. Bring your best wheels and make it count.
May 23
12 PM–5 PM
Olympia Barbell
#OlympiaBarbell #OlympiaWA #LegDay #bodybuilding #Powerbuilding
@burneekusa Sauna is in. We’re going to keep it out of service for 24 hours while we work through some operational details.
Upgrade your sweat. 🔥💦
Full-spectrum infrared goes deeper than a regular sauna to give you:
✨ Glowing skin
🩸 Instant muscle relief
💧 A deep, cellular detox
#sauna #powerlifting #bodybuilding #sweat #olympiabarbell
Some elaboration:
I have longer femurs and subpar mobility, so switching to low bar squatting gave me a much more efficient bar path and made me instantly stronger.
I had a bad habit of sticking my elbows out behind while squatting, which made me pitch forward during my squat.
I used to brace breathing only through the nose, but I’ve discovered that if I breath in first through my nose, then fill up my lungs through my mouth, my brace is stronger.
1: When you are at a higher body fat percentage, it’s very common to only have an appetite for junk food. That makes it difficult to stay consistent with eating clean whole foods like lean meats, fruits/veggies, and rice.
2: Looking soft is going to be inevitable, but if you are someone who was under 15% body fat and you’re creeping into the 20%+ range (30%+ for women), it’s best to be honest with yourself and accept that it’s time to lean out again.
3: If it’s becoming difficult for you to hit your maintenance calories, you’re likely hitting a point where your appetite is becoming stagnant. The best response to this situation is to go into a calorie deficit, even if it’s just for a few weeks, and your appetite will pick back up.
