Train for your goal with deadlifts!

Why we should do more deadlift work to bring up our posterior chain as opposed to leg curls. Every day we become more quad dominant, sitting on our ass too much, running on treadmills etc…Now you may be doing leg curls for your hamstrings but that will not help you to lift an object from the floor or be enough volume to balance out your quad dominance. Personally I think leg curls are a waste of time & should be left to body builders, who are to scared to perform deadlifts. They also put a lot more sheer load through the knee. A better alternative is the Glutham raise or any other deadlift variation, this way you work from the knee and the hip, more bang for you buck!
If you see someone performing deads, checkout their trap, glut and hamstring development. One they will look strong, and unlike most bodybuilders they will be real world strong! ( able to move stuff!)

Now there is no reason why you can’t have real wordstrength (see Marious) and still be big and shredded. There is a myth that you cant be strong, move well and look good. Now a lot of body builders are like ornamental swords. They look good on the mantle piece but fall apart in battle. Watch the world strongest man, abloute beasts who run while carrying mind blowing loads!
So if your training like a body builder but you have a different goal i.e. fat loss, performance enhancement, rehab etc… You should ask yourself why?

Lose the sugar cravings

Every now & then I used to go weak and feel super hungry even though I would have eaten a couple of hours before. Since I used the Reset plan and use the maintenance plan , those hunger pangs have gone. My weight is also consistent and that helps me to be confident I will make my weight in competition.

" I lost 3.5kg's and no longer have cravings for sugar. I am really happy with the results & would recommend the Reset plan to others."

Sonia

Eat well & train hard

Where the mind leads

I have had a big week this week, I hit a new pb in the deadlift 506 pounds (230kg) and a 210kg squat. 3 weeks tomorrow is the National Powerlifting Championships, so am progressing nicely.
Now the mind is incredibly powerful, Through good nutrition, hard training and visualising I have smashed my old limited goals.
If you are looking to make progress in your training or any other aspect in life, it starts in the mind. A great book on this topic is Dr Dennis Waitley's "The Psychology of winning' I highly recommend it.
Like minded people who share common goals of self improvement will also help you to channel your energy in the right direction and unleash your true potential. Look to those who have accomplished what you seek & learn from them. Being open to learn opens many doors so focus on what you want and let me know when you get there.

Eat well & Train hard!

Great results

Some big results from last week,

Kathy Bennett lost 4.5kg's in 5 days! on the Reset jump start plan, Great work!

Also Candice took her total fat loss to a fantastic 25.5kg's! 

Let me know if you have some great results, or if you want some then contact me and we can begin.

Eat well and train hard!

 fitnessdefined.usana.com 

State Champ!

The state Powerlifting championships were on in mannum on the weekend, my preperation left a little to be desired with an overseas trip and preparing my new facility. The level of competition was up, with competetitors from as far as Melbourne. Now this is the most masculine way (if there is one) to wear a one piece!
Last year I totalled 500kg's and new that would not be nearly enough, I set a goal of 550 minimum and ideally 560. I started with a 180kg squat all good, failed on depth at 190 and nailed 200 on my third attempt a new personal best!. I was on track. Now my bench has gone down in the last 12 months, so I started at 130 all good 140 good a new best in competition, then failed at 145. Still on track, Deadlifts, I nailed 200 then 210 and went for an all time best 220 and got it, I strained every ounce of anything resembling muscle to grind it out, it was killer!
Now this was down to a few things, I had cranked up on the rev 3 energy drink (that gave me a coule of best in training) and positive thinking. I have been taking my Usana supplements and they make the difference, so now when I train properly I am gonna take my total to a new level!

Nationals are on in July so I have 6 weeks to become a beast!
I will post some footage soon

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All systems go!

My training facility is up and running. Have had groups and clients learning to move there body as one cohesive unit. No shiny machines ( fancy towel racks!), just good old fashioned, honest training. Using kettlebells, dumbell and various barbells and sandbags. Things are only going to improve, am currently fine tuning the prowler (sled contraption) and modifying my safety squat bar. All set for the state powerlifting championship, on Saturday, I will let you know how I go. Will post a couple of pics of the new training pad soon.
Some great progress from some clients Pauline Shute has dropped a massive 26.5 kg's, a fantastic effort and a shot of adrenaline for those who need to pick up there game!

I can't wait to crank out some serious strength training, if you want to step up to the plate, let me know.
How many people do you know who want to drop body fat, increase strength or reduce pain? Get them to contact me, and take the first steps in self improvement.

Eat well and train hard!

I just added 15kg to my PB!

Today I added 15kg to my deadlift. It was also the first time I used Usanas Rev 3 energy drink. I also hit a 10kg PB on squats! Check it out and add some numbers to the bar, or your performance on the field. I still feel charged, that is why I felt the urgency to let you know.

Eat well and train hard!