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Husband - Father of 2 - Powerlifter @headstrong_men HSMNK10

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Still stoked about this

It has taken me 9 months of serious focus on my bench just to add 10lb to my pb but we will take these wins 💪🏼

#fyp #strength #fitness #strongdads #powerliftingmotivation by @king_strong_1

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Get your priorities straight 🤣

#fyp #fitness #strongdads #powerlifting #gymhumor by @king_strong_1

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a month ago

I appreciate the heck out of all of you ❤️❤️❤️

Your support means the world to me and I am trying to get caught up with following everyone back and showing love but IG is slowing me down 🤣

#powerlifting #deadlifts #fyp #strongdads #appreciate by @king_strong_1

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2 months ago

Deload week Days 2&3

2 board bench 295x5
Deadlift 465x4

Felt as good as they looked, feeling very crispy in all 3 lifts right now.

@headstrong_men HSMNK10

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Deload week Day 1

Squats feeling crispy

395x5

Really focused on execution and power.
Trying to approach whatever weight is on the bar the same. Maximum intent.

@headstrong_men HSMNK10

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Love the journey

It’s been 4 years since I last competed and I’ve gone from roughly a 1700 total to telling these weights for 4-5 reps.
(Not sure why it says 699.9, my third attempt deadlift was 688).

635x5
385x5
675x4

Let’s keep this momentum rolling, deload week this week then we continue to ramp.

@headstrong_men HSMNK10

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Weekly Recap

This has been one of the best weeks of training I have had in a long time.
Definitely challenging but I know in 9 weeks it’ll all be worth it.

Squats: 635x5
Bench: 385x5
Deadlifts: 625x4

Super stoked with where all 3 lifts are at right now with plenty of time to build on these numbers.

@headstrong_men HSMNK10

#powerliftingmotivation #fitness #fyp #strongdads #powerlifting by @king_strong_1

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6 days ago

The Details Make the Difference!

If you missed our last workshop with powerlifter, Nick King, you missed a ton of great information and some of it could completely change the way you approach your lifts.

Nick broke down the difference between loading and positioning for a high-bar vs. low-bar back squat, including how your individual body type and mechanics can determine what works best for you. Small changes in setup and positioning can make a BIG difference once the bar gets heavy.

On the deadlift, Nick focused on creating tension, dialing in your setup, and getting the most out of your starting position. These are the details that are easy to skip over or rush but they can be the difference between fighting the bar off the floor and having a strong, efficient pull.

And then there was the bench press. There is SO much more happening before the bar ever starts moving than most people realize. Nick covered the liftoff/unrack position, proper setup, and how to engage and utilize your lats from the very beginning of the lift something many lifters are leaving on the table.

This isn't just about lifting more weight. It's about understanding why you move the way you do and how to make your lifts more efficient for YOUR body.

If you haven't signed up for our next workshop with Nick on Saturday, November 7th 9:30am, you should!

We'll be diving into the back squat, deadlift, and bench press with an experienced powerlifter who knows how to break down the little details that can make a huge impact. by @king_strong_1

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New 5RM

These last two weeks have been huge confidence boosters for me.

Almost a 1700lb training total for 4-5 reps.

385x5

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When did 600+ become speed work?

Did this two days after a 5RM on squat, super stoked with how these moved

625x4

@headstrong_men HSMNK10

#powerliftingmotivation #fitness #fyp #strongdads #powerlifting by @king_strong_1

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8 days ago

Proud of you big dawg

#fyp #strength #fitness #strongdads #powerliftingmotivation by @king_strong_1

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Do you ever doubt yourself?

Powerlifting has done a lot for me, very similar to what track did for me in high school.

I’ve always been scared to push myself to the absolute limits because there is always a small part of me that doesn’t believe I can do it.

A little negative voice in my head that says “stay in your lane, protect yourself”

Now that I am a dad, that’s the last thing I want to teach my kids, I want them to take risks, I want them to shoot for the moon.

I’m choosing to lead by example and lead by example by showing regardless of your circumstances, you can still show up and give it your best.

Thanks for coming to my ted talk.

#fyp #strength #fitness #strongdads #powerliftingmotivation by @king_strong_1

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