Are you actually building muscle, or just moving weight around? ๐ค๐ก
Half-reps and loose form won't get you results. If you want a stronger chest and healthier shoulders, you have to PRESS WITH PURPOSE.
Check the form checklist:
๐ Feet Planted: Grounded feet = maximum power.
๐ Elbows Under Wrists: Joint stacking protects your shoulders.
๐ฏ Full Range of Motion: Full stretch for full growth.
โฌ๏ธ Press Straight Up: Clean, efficient path.
โก Own The Rep: Total control, zero momentum.
๐ Drop a ๐๏ธโ๏ธ in the comments if you're hitting chest this week!
๐ Save this post so you don't forget these cues on your next gym day!
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3025 1st Ave, Belltown
Seattle, WA 98121
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Solutions for Health and Performance Our facility spans 7,000 sq. ft. and is equipped with top-tier strength and conditioning equipment.
Persistence Athletics is a premier CrossFit gym in downtown Seattle, dedicated to helping individuals achieve their fitness goals through expert coaching and a supportive community. We offer structured group classes, personal training, and nutrition coaching tailored for athletes of all levels. Our focus is on strength, functional fitness, and conditioning to help our members build resilience, improve performance, and lead healthier lives. Join us and become part of a thriving fitness community!
When the ratings start at 9 and somehow reach 10,000โฆ....you know the coaching is on another level. ๐โก
Ravi put everyone on the spot in this Rapid Fire round, and the answers did not disappoint!
Now itโs your turn: How would you rate Raviโs coaching out of 10? ๐
A better squat starts before you ever touch the barbell. ๐๐๏ธโ๏ธ
The bird dog helps build the core stability and body control needed to stay strong through every rep. Coach Raviโs reminder: brace your stomach, keep your back controlled, and move with intention. ๐ฅ
Try 6 controlled reps on each side, holding for one second at the top.
Need help cleaning up your squat technique? Come train with coaches who pay attention to the details. ๐ช
๐ Book your first class through the link in bio.
๐ Persistence Athletics
3025 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
๐ฅ Donโt underestimate the simple stuff.
This movement may not look flashy, but it targets something that matters in almost everything you do in the gym: strong, stable hips.
Better hip strength can support stronger squats, more controlled lunges, powerful running and jumping, and better overall movement. ๐ช
The secret isnโt always adding more weight or doing something complicated. Sometimes itโs about building strength where your body needs it most.
๐ฆ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ฒ. ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ณ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป. ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐.๐
๐ Save this for your next training session.
๐ฅ Send it to a friend who could use more hip work.
๐ Persistence Athletics
3025 1st Ave, Belltown
Seattle, WA 98121
Ready to train with purpose instead of guessing?
๐ฅ Book your first class and let our coaches help you get stronger.
07/27/2026
Some class photos capture faces. This one captures the reason people keep coming back. ๐ฅ
Different goals, different starting points, but one room full of people choosing to get better together. The workout was tough, the energy was unmatched, and every rep felt stronger with this crew beside you. ๐ช
Your first step doesnโt have to be perfect. It just has to happen.
Ready to find your people, challenge yourself, and discover what youโre capable of?
๐ Persistence Athletics
3025 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
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07/25/2026
๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ต๐น๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐, ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ถ! ๐ช๐
More than a coach, you are a leader, mentor, and true inspiration who continues to shape lives and build a stronger community every day. ๐๏ธโ๏ธ๐ฅ
Wishing you a year filled with happiness, success, new achievements, and countless PRs! Keep inspiring, keep leading, and keep making a difference. ๐โจ
Happy Birthday, Coach Ravi! ๐๐ฅณ
Think your bench press is strong? Now pause it. ๐๐๏ธโ๏ธ
The pause bench press removes momentum and forces you to build real strength, control, and stability. Coach Ravi breaks down the key details:
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Set the bench at the correct height
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Keep your grip just outside the knurling
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Lower the bar to your chest with control
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Hold for 3 seconds
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Press up while driving through your feet
No bouncing. No rushing. Just clean, controlled reps. ๐ช
Would a 3-second pause make your bench strongerโฆ or expose your weakness? ๐
Drop your answer below!
๐ Save this for your next bench day and share it with your training partner.
Ready to improve your technique?
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Ready to clean up your squat clean? ๐๏ธโ๏ธโก
Coach Ravi breaks it down step by step, from the dip and drive to the high pull, fast elbows, and a strong catch in the bottom.
Small corrections can make a big difference in your technique, confidence, and power. ๐ช
Save this reel for your next training session and tag someone who is working on their squat cleans! ๐
Ready to improve your lifts? Book your class through the link in bio. ๐
๐ Persistence Athletics
3025 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Are your dumbbell sn**ches building power or wasting energy? ๐๐๏ธโ๏ธ
A stronger sn**ch starts with better technique:
๐ฅ Push the floor away
๐ฅ Keep the dumbbell close
๐ฅ Finish with a straight, locked-out elbow
Small form fixes can make every rep smoother, faster, and more efficient. Save this for your next workout and tag someone who needs these tips! ๐ช
๐ Train with us at Persistence Athletics
3025 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
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