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Phoenix (Ty)

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From Ashes to AESTHETICS
& POWERLIFTING
FAITH || UNBROKEN || SINNER
Philippians 4:13 || Psalm 27: 1-3
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Gym: ⬇️
S: 200kg
B: 120kg
D: 260kg

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There is a very powerful reason I have Philippians 4:13 tattooed on my chest. 🔥🖤🔥

We all go through hard times but when I found Christ those hard times truly began to feel lighter on my shoulders.

Jesus carried that cross which is undoubtedly the heaviest lift of all time, now add all our sins to that and ask yourself this, is my life really that hard or am I just trying to do it all on my own and in my own way?

I have no shame in saying that I am a sinner, I swear like a sailor, I listen to some questionable music I love dressing in black, but but I don’t allow the stigmas of subcultures to take away from who I am & I strive never to do harm and I will never take shit from anybody or see someone be bullied by anyone and do nothing about it.

“Manners maketh man” & Respect is earned through your actions not your words.

Be true to yourself so you can be true to Christ

The rest will fall into place.

Keep failing to do this and your prayers will always be hindered.

That’s the Gods honest truth.

#philippians413✝️ #strengthtraining #ɢʏᴍᴍᴏᴛɪᴠᴀᴛɪᴏɴ #characterdevelopment #donoharmbuttakenoshit by @phoenixbuilt_fit

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2 days ago

Built. Broken. Rebuilt. Unbroken
Still standing. 🖤

#phoenixbuiltfit
#gymmotivation
#fitnessmotivation
#rebuildyourself
#nevergiveup by @phoenixbuilt_fit

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11 days ago

“Psalm 27:1–3 isn’t just a verse — it’s a mindset. When fear shows up, faith pulls harder. When life gets heavy, I rise anyway. In the gym and in life, I’m not training to impress people… I’m building strength through the One who gives me courage. 💪📖

‘The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?’ Every rep is a reminder: fear loses when faith leads.”

#gymmotıvatıon #faithoverfear✝️ #psalm27 #christianfitness #pullupstrength by @phoenixbuilt_fit

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3 months ago

🦅 BUILT THROUGH DISCIPLINE. FORGED THROUGH REPETITION. 🔥

The coached bench session with @ameliak_athletic went really well, need to work on my arch and keep my butt on the bench but this will improve over time, this was my first time using a powerlifting technique to bench and I did quite well actually. Some videos and insights of @rtpow_erlifter40 were shared with me which are going to prove to be very helpful especially coming from a master power lifter. Im blessed to be part of the @phoenixstrength_kzn power lifting club 💪🏻🔥

This comp is going to be a war because I’m coming in hot and i will be ready to not only push myself past my limit but whoever is going to compete with me is going to have to dig deep, that is a solid promise.

Clips:
1 - Bench 80kg (Went up to 120) did not record

From clip 2: Deadlift
Set 1 - 100kg x 6
Set 2 - 140kg
Set 3 - 160kg
Set 4 - 180kg
Set 5 - 200kg
Set 6 - 220kg

All felt strong and my grip was alright. Keen to push my limits more and see how far I can go!

More deadlift feedback from my coach to come, will update this post when I’m updated! 💪🏻🔥

A great coaching session is about more than lifting heavy — it’s about mastering the movement, sharpening your technique, and learning something new every time you step under the bar. 💪

Hearing my coach say I’m picking up the movements quickly is motivation to keep pushing, keep learning, and keep building.

In this session I took things to the next level. NO STRAPS. NO KNEE WRAPS. JUST RAW STRENGTH, TECHNIQUE & DISCIPLINE. 🏋️‍♂️

One session at a time. One rep at a time. No shortcuts. No excuses.

LFG! 🔥🦅*

#powerlifting #deadlift #benchpress #strengthtraining #powerliftingmotivation by @phoenixbuilt_fit

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9 days ago

Squat PR!!!! 200kgs / 440lbs

Just 11 days after doing 180kg Squat PR I have gone and done it again! Added 20kgs to the bar thanks to the coaching of @ameliak_athletic from @phoenixstrength_kzn

This was not only about being told the right way to do the lift for me because I still didn’t do it as perfect as I should have, this was about having the support and encouragement from a pro who knows what she’s talking about!!!

I would never have tried this if I didn’t hear the words “You have a 200kg squat in you” come out of her mouth.

I am so grateful for the achievement and anyone who knows me really well understands that achieving these milestones mean the world to me!

Only 0.012% of the world can squat 405 lbs. Let that sink in. This means that out of every 25,000 people, only three can perform a 405 lb squat. In a world obsessed with wealth and status, true physical strength has become one of the rarest forms of power...”

I just squat 440lbs 💪🏻🔥

#squatpr #powerlifting #coaching #newlifter #gym by @phoenixbuilt_fit

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12 days ago

Second squat coaching session with @ameliak_athletic went really well, we discovered that I was putting my thumb under the bar which was hindering my ability to grab the bar appropriately in order to use a low bar position.

I am still very uncomfortable with the position but this is where learning happens and over time I will adapt to the position and make sure that the movement is refined into sufficiency.

Clips:
1 - indication of poor wrist position
2 - 120kg
3 - 140kg
4 - 160kg
5 - 180kg
6 - 200kg (New PR) Technique needs work

Need to fix that low bar!!!

I have some ideas to improve my low bar, if they work, I will be sharing them in the future.

#squat #coaching #powerlifting #strongman #strengthtraining by @phoenixbuilt_fit

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11 days ago

180KG / 396 LBS — PR 🔥

120kg × 10
150kg × 1
170kg × 1
180kg × 1 — PERSONAL RECORD.

No shortcuts. No magic formula.
Just hard work, consistency, and mastering the basics.

The fundamentals built the strength.
The discipline built the mindset.
The work built the PR.

WORK HARD. PLAY HARD.
F⚡K THE REST.

#pr #strength #powerlifting #consistency #discipline by @phoenixbuilt_fit

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20 days ago

This is the first time I have been coached and I must say that I am blown away by how much I don’t know!

I thought I was cool lifting heavy weights but I have been doing it wrong for the longest time!

Clip 1 - 70kg bit sketchy (first time using low bar)
Clip 2 - 80kg Better
Clip 3 - 100kg Much better!
Clip 4 - 150kg Killed it!

Thanks to @ameliak_athletic from @phoenixstrength_kzn & @rtpow_erlifter40 I am finally being properly shown how to do this sport I have grown to love.

I will be competing at a powerlifting event hosted by @rhino_powerlifting_club on the 5th of December 2026.

Keep your eyes peeled and wish me luck!!!

Today’s squat developments are as follows

Session 1: Upper back - bringing the bar to a low bar position. Creating that solid shelf and tightness into the bar.

Picking up position - angled at 20%

2) bracing 😂 not into the chest but into the belly. For a 360 expansion and truck stability

(We will throw in bosu ball planks, and side planks as core work)

3) stacking of ribs to maintain a straight line position with the back.

#powerlifting #coaching #strength #squats #newlifter by @phoenixbuilt_fit

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13 days ago

Even when bro is around it’s still you vs you, keep yourself sharp and stay consistent so when the days do arrive that you will be training together, just know that iron sharpens iron. 💪🏻🔥

#ironsharpensiron #gymlife #strengthtraining #fitnessmotivation #gymmotıvatıon taken in Edenvale, Gauteng, South Africa by @phoenixbuilt_fit

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25 days ago

250kg (551lbs) for a double. Felt light, looked heavy. Earned, never given. Animal mindset. 😤 Rate this lift 1–10. 👇 #gymmotıvatıon #deadliftpr #bodybuilding #animalpak #strengthtraining by @phoenixbuilt_fit

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2 months ago

150kg / 330lbs. New Squat PR. 🏋️🔥

My legs had never felt this weight before… but growth only happens when you step under something you’ve never carried.

This wasn’t just about moving 150kg. It was about proving to myself that fear is temporary, discipline lasts, and every rep builds the person you’re becoming.

To everyone chasing a goal: trust the process. Your next PR starts the moment you stop doubting yourself.

Phoenix Built. Unbroken. 🔥💪

#gymmotivation❤️ #squatpr #strengthtraining🏋️‍♀️ #fitnessjourney2026💪🏋️‍♀️ #gymbros🔱 by @phoenixbuilt_fit

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4 months ago

1 month ago I failed, today I succeeded, eating right to train right, using a different build up this time I managed to power through it. Form is not the best but it isn’t bad either, the most important thing here is that my body learnt something new.

Next goal - 275kgs / 606lbs

What I did before the PR

Warm up - bike 10 minutes, medium to high intensity to increase blood flow and bring the pump.

Set 1 - 70kgs x 10
Set 2 - 90kgs x 8
Set 3 - 140kgs x 6
Set 4 - 180kgs x 4
Set 5 - 220kgs x 1
Set 6 - 240kgs x 1
Set 7 - 260kgs x 1

Earned, Never given

#deadliftpr #liftheavy #powerlifting #gymprogress #strengthtraining by @phoenixbuilt_fit

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3 months ago