Stay True Weightlifting Club, Gympie

I used to be a huge wa**er when I was a CrossFit coach and thought that CrossFit was the superior fitness program and everyone should be doing it and if they weren't that was dumb of them (lol, okay settle down baby coach) but now (as a grown ass weightlifting and strength coach with a bit more life experience) I know that the best exercise program is the one that you will actually do.

For Laura doing weightlifting with me and the girls has been it. It has been the right combination of things to help her actually stick to something. She's still at it 3 and half years later, through all the highs and lows.

Maybe you don't hate exercise, maybe you just haven't found your thing?

If you’re taking a GLP-1 medication, strength training is just not up for negotiation.

Weight loss isn’t just about the number on the scales, you also want to protect as much of your muscle mass as possible while you lose weight.

Your muscle mass determines your general strength, metabolism and long-term physical function so yeah, I guess you could say it's pretty important.

This is why resistance exercise, alongside adequate protein intake, shouldn't be overlooked.

If you don't know how to strength train or have been unsuccessful with it in the past, keep your eyes peeled because I have a new program coming for you!

I don't mean to brag but 🤷‍♀️

In both the sn**ch and clean & jerk, your set up is the first position that is going to let you find your balance to carry you through the whole lift.

If you are rolling into it like this, you will be off kilter from the get go.

Figure out your little routine. Take the time to get your feet set, find your grip, load your legs, set your lats - whatever is is that helps you create a position that actually feels balanced and loaded before you start the lift.

That little bit of extra time at the start can make a huge difference to what happens once the bar leaves the floor.

It doesn't need to be complicated, you just need to make it intentional.

Set yourself up for a good lift before the bar leaves the ground.

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