750 (+30) @82.5
104.14 GL *No.1 🏴 Male Lifter OAT
S - 275 ( +7.5 3/3 ) 🏴 Open record
B - 168 ( +0.5 2/3 ) 🏴 Jnr record
D - 307 ( +14.5 3/3 ) 🏴 Open record
A lot went into this prep & it was amazing to come away having put in a performance that I can say I am proud of. It was a surreal day & I appreciate all the support people gave me both on the day and before it. @jamie.apto & @tmc.pl for handling on the day. @gja_7 for keeping me accountable. @jacob_wymer for bringing it all together. @scottishpowerlifting for putting on an amazing competition & pushing the standards of the sport. @dedicatedproduction for capturing it.
Now to fill out the 83s properly & see what I am capable of come British.
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*Supported by Stewartry Sports Council
Maintaining pressure over the midfoot is one of the most common squat cues, but why?
If your hips shoot back as you come out of the hole, inconsistent foot pressure is often the root cause.
In today’s video, we break down what happens when midfoot pressure is lost during the squat, why it leads to early knee extension and delayed hip drive, and how maintaining midfoot pressure can help you add more kilos to your squat, while reducing injury risk.
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Interested in working with us? Apply via the link in our bio 📈
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Are you focussing too much on pinching your shoulder blades back?
While we want a stable position for the shoulders if the upper back is too active when your goal is to press you are working against yourself and your pecs. Your shoulder blades also need to move at least a small amount.
Instead focus on setting and forgetting this position. If your leg drive is being implemented properly this will do a lot of work to maintain your upper body position. Leaving you free to focus on the press!
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Endless upper body movement prep drills…. yet getting into a low bar position still feels impossible?
In this video, we break down why your movement prep for squats shouldn’t just focus on the shoulder joint in isolation.
To make your movement prep more effective and actually carry over to your squat, make sure to consider your ribcage position - not only under the barbell, but during your movement prep too 🎯🎯
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Is the GHR / 45° hyperextension actually helping your deadlift?
In this video, we discuss how small changes to your pelvis position can significantly affect which muscles are targeted, and why you should individualise your technique to align with the specific goal of the movement 🪣🪣
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