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Last week was top notch 🤌🏼

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210kg 👀
It’s taken me two years for me to smile again 🥲

Thanks to my crew @nexusperformance.melb 🤩

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Nexus Performance Melbourne: a high performance gym, run by low performance individuals 😜

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APL Tested Raw Nationals

You could not wipe the smile off my face the whole day!

I was so nervous during squats, seriously felt like I was back at my first comp with the nerves. But going 3/3 shook those nerves off and hit a new squat comp PB

Bench opener moved so smooth but after that 67.5kg just didn’t want to show up so I quickly dusted myself off and focused solely on smashing my deadlifts and that I did.

Squats: 97.5 ✅ / 102.5 ✅ / 105 ✅
Bench: 62.5 ✅ / 67.5 ❌ / 67.5 ❌
Deadlifts: 127.5 ✅ / 137.5 ✅ / 142.5 ✅

Hugh shoutout to my coach @m.smart_completestrength for all the support during prep and on the day. Between so much going on externally he kept me with a clear head and held belief when mine wavered.

To @ash.nexusperformance for all the help with my nutrition, as soon as the Nats invite came we went straight from a deficit into building into this comp knowing I had plenty of wiggle room. Your support has meant so much to me!

To the @nexusperformance.melb crew for all the support during prep and on the day. It was incredible to have a lot of you out on the platform spotting me and shouting at me. The best thing I’ve done this last year is join this gym!

To the @completestrength_traralgon crew that came up to support. This place is where I first fell in love with powerlifting and the community there is a big part of that.

And to everyone that came to cheer on the day, watched the live stream, messaged support, spotted during prep, thank you!! It is an individual sport but it’s backed by an incredible community and I couldn’t do what I did yesterday without that support.

Thank you to @thirds.co for the incredible footage!

First Nationals done!

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A block to remember!
Squat - 150kgs for 2 (PR for reps)
Deadlift - 195kgs for 2 (Heaviest double)
Bench - 125kgs (New PR)
Very appreciative to everyone that spotted and called for me during these sets! So keen to go out on the platform in 6 weeks!!!

#powerlifting #powerliftingmotivation #gymmotivation #gymrat #squatbenchdeadlift

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Powerlifting is a team sport

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I'm all for people making their bag
But not if it means the women that built an industry through blood, sweat and tears lose out.
And not if it's through gambling.

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5 weeks out and everything’s moving in the right direction.

For the first time in a long time my deadlifts were spot on the whole block and no misses to be seen.

I learned I can grind out a bench and maintain position and secured an above bodyweight bench press

After spending all last weekend volunteering, it took a toll on my squats where I just had no gas left to get 102.5kg but other than that squats have been feeling good.

Deload next week before peaking for Nationals. Let’s goooo 💪🏼💪🏼

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242.5kg Deadlift for the biggest grind of my entire career 😂 3.5x BW pull! Overall winner 🥇

Wow, what an amazing event Nexus put on today Deadlift for Dogs! 🐶❤️

I came in with absolutely no expectations. I just wanted to show a little redemption from last week and see what I had in me.

222.5 / 235 / 242.5kg ✔️

Adding 17.5kg more than last week really goes to show just how far off my peak was. It’s frustrating to look back, but at the same time, it’s given me a lot of clarity about what needs to change moving forward.

A big thank you to the people behind the camera @ejvisual.s for literally smashing this out to me so fast, you guys are the best!!!😍😭

Honestly, if it wasn’t for the crowd, I don’t think I would’ve pulled that last deadlift. The energy was absolutely insane, and I’m so grateful to everyone who got behind me, screamed for me and helped me fight for that lift! ❤️

A huge thank you to @duncan.vroland for looking after me today while Issy was loading. I appreciate you stepping in and helping me get through the day.

Overall, I’m really happy with today and genuinely excited to get back to the drawing board. I know exactly what needs to be fixed, and now it’s time to put the work in with no more guessing.

I’ve got the right guidance behind me now, and I couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead. I’ve got a new coach in my corner, and I genuinely trust his vision for where we’re heading.

Watch out. I have so much more to prove to the world, and I’m ready to show you what my real potential looks like. 🔒

242.5kg. 3.5x BW I guess we can build from this😂🤦🏼‍♂️

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6 weeks out from APL Nats and things are moving 🔥🔥

Hit almost my total from the comp in May this week with still a week left of my block.

Confidence is up and considering this week I got a slight cold and adjusting to a new move (which has been handy being closer to the gym), I’m feeling strong and ready to tackle the next 6 weeks.

Also been able to bring back my crumpets and honey for pre training snacks now that my commute has been removed, always an elite combo 🍯

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What a good week 😄

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