Setbacks happen… Don’t lose sight of the end goal just because you get injured or reflare at an inopportune time. You know in your own training that progress isn’t always linear so why have that mindset when it comes to your rehab? One crushed triquetreum (wrist bone) and one grade 2 adductor strain later, and I’m back doing what I love. Don’t give up due to injuries. Get in touch 🤝 👩‍🎨 @maybruhh

Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe shit sums up this comp. In the end it was a fun day of lifting heavy circles at @australianpowerliftingalliance MegaNats before watching everyone else have their turn. Silver lining is I am hyper focused on grip. Squat - 235kg (-5kg) Bench - 182.5kg (matched my bench only) Dead - 240kg (-15kg) Total - 657.5kg (-17.5kg) Thanks coach @dannyleiko at @kintsugi.performance for taking the reins this peak, let’s do it again. @abstarini for everything and helping handle me on the day. @citystrength for continuing to sponsor this old bloke, I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to represent you. @mrs_skankyjoe for continuing to put up with my shit for well over 20 years. @thirds.co and @adobolix for the photos, footage and reel to remember the day.

What a weekend! Some highs and lows but every moment was a learning opportunity for the next one. We are sure these blokes will be back for more next time they step foot onto the platform. Thank you again for entrusting us with your journey. We are so proud to be apart of it! 📸 @thirds.co 👩‍🎨 @maybruhh

Big week ahead for our boys heading into APA Mega Nationals! Let’s go out there and have some fun 🥳

Send us a DM to get a Kintsugi Comp Tee!! Had this video in the vault for so long the perm’s come and gone 💀 💻: @maybelle.t

Kintsugi Performance Meetup 2.0 Great catching up with everyone last night. Seeing some of our mega nats athletes finish up their peak week was a pleasure to see. Hope to see more of you next time! Also peep the shirts 👀

Why I advocate for constant leg tension > dynamic leg tension in most (nearly all) cases. 🎥: @tasu.media 💻: @maybelle.t

APA Open Nationals 290/180/290 760 I promise I wanted to be there 🙂 Loved catching up with everyone over the weekend. Honestly one of the best times I’ve had on the platform despite failing another 3rd deadlift. Big ol WOMP WOMP. @dannyleiko fk who’s this new dp guy @alex.s.fomin fellow adductor brethren. Thank you for your help post adductor tear. Only we know the absolute hole I was in… We bloody made it 😂 @breakthroughfitness_ @breakthroughpowerlifting and all the other homies back at home who helped in training and cheered me on the day 🫶 📽️ @thirds.co @maybruhh

Play the game that you set out for yourself

Tldr: Aim for better, and enjoying getting better is the key to staying in the game and progressing.

First Nationals complete we are so proud of every athlete and the grit they showed throughout their preps! Keen to bring an even bigger team to 2027 Open Nats! 📸 @thirds.co

POV: 2026 APA Open Nationals Coached two of my own athletes. Helped out four more. Day two, I coached, competed, then volunteered. If there was ever a “leave it all on the platform” weekend, this was it. This was my first ever comp where I walked away… genuinely happy with what I put up. If you’ve known me for a while, you know that doesn’t happen. This weekend solidified that growth and satisfaction aren’t always flashy totals or higher placings. Sometimes it’s making peace with your performance and actually enjoying the moment. 🌹 Roses Watching the athletes I’ve treated and coached step onto the platform and execute. I see the painful ranges, the rehab blocks, the sacrifices, the missed socials. I know what it costs. I’m just grateful to play a small part in their story. Having @dannyleiko in my corner, taking the lead when my energy dipped so we could keep delivering for everyone around us. Those moments weren’t even vocalised, we just did it for each other. That’s real partnership. #kintsugiontop 🌵 Thorns I’m cooked. I haven’t hit a third deadlift in 5 meets. Five. We’re not ignoring that. 🌱 Buds We build. We refine. We come back sharper. I’m excited for everyone’s next meet, we’re coming out swinging 🤝 What a way to kick off year 26 🙂 🎞️🎬 @maybruhh