Bethany Connon

🥇 Spring Open '26🥇
A damn good day after possibly my best prep. Walked into the gym yesterday feeling good and ready for a strong day for myself but did not envisage coming out with a gold medal.

The details;
Squat - 145kg (+2.5 PB)
Bench - 77.5kg (matched PB)
Deadlift - 162.5kg (+5kg PB)
Total - 385kg (+7.5kg PB)

Massive thank you's to Will and Tamar for keeping me together. Cruising into comp with one of my lightest bodyweights and eating before weigh in (personal growth), then hitting two PBs on the platform really goes to show how amazing both of my coaches are. Will's programming around my schedule and best efforts to have a social life, Tamar's absolute magic when it comes to keeping my and my lifestyle satiated and fuelled. They are absolute masters of their crafts 🫶🏻

To for another incredible day. The support from the community is never ending and I'm so grateful to always look out and see friendly faces, people who will cheer for you even if they only know you by your IG handle. The volunteers, the spotters and loaders, an incredible shift and the best hype-folks 💪🏻

Shout-outs to and .strength for impeccable warm up vibes, even if I yawned my way through the first half of the day, your support is always top notch 💕

An incredible day, all credit to the humans who made it that way x

✨The Basics✨
1. Daily movement. Whether it's a step goal, or walking to work more days than taking public transport (where you can), get outside and get some fresh air and movement in.

2. Eat well. We're not looking to restrict or revolutionise our nutrition, but focus on what makes you feel good long term. Colourful plates, sitting down to eat, putting your phone down and enjoying the food in front of you.

3. Train with intention. Whatever 'training' means to you, do it well and focus on it. Make it your time for you. Whether that's in a class, in the gym, out for a run; make it your time to switch off the world and do something for you.

4. Recovery. Drink your water, eat your protein, go to bed 10-15mins earlier, do your stretching and mobility. Whatever recovery means to you, make it a part of your day to day, and watch everything else fall into place.

If you can do these four things more often than not, you're onto a winner 💪🏻

15/52

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co - Sculpt Halter Neck in deep plum
- Bolero in cream

2026 plans coming together nicely 💕

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