Shoutout to @lloyd_welch_ and the Uncommon Breed team! π "Just nuts how fast we are able to drop body fat! This is what happens after long term adherence to the plan, building up a freaky metabolism. 4,100 calories for the last couple weeks π" Good luck to @mass_pwr as he finishes out his last few weeks of prep for @cloudpeakclassic Going to absolutely kill it! πͺ β’ β’ β’ #PRminset GetYourMindRight #StrongestGymInIdaho #ChaseStrongConjugate @chasestrong_official @fnx_fit @fnx_ambassador @strengthfitnessfest
We're making some changes around here... π We are now offering open gym memberships at ChaseStrong for only $45/month. We will never have contracts, sign up fees, or cancelation fees. As we complete our integration with @lloyd_welch_ (aka Uncommon Breed), we will be offering more groups, classes, and opportunities to work with all our coaches. We are ready to help you with all your goals! πͺ β’ Fat Loss β’ Athletic Development β’ Bodybuilding β’ Powerlifting β’ Full Nutrition Programs + Meal Plans β’ Posing β’ Show/Meet Prep We are here to set the standard! We have morning and night groups that are ready to accept new members and are here to help you be successful. All new members who sign up in the month of May will get their first month FREE! Reach out with a DM and mention this post. ππ β’ β’ β’ #PRminset GetYourMindRight #StrongestGymInIdaho #ChaseStrongConjugate @chasestrong_official @fnx_fit @fnx_ambassador @strengthfitnessfest
Some new products are hitting the shelves here at @chasestrong_official πͺ @nutrifittlabs is a premium supplement brand that kills it in the preworkout space. They offer 3 different series of Preworkouts, including both stim free & extreme dosages. We look forward to stocking our shelves with only the best in the game. Come see us. Ask about our gym memberships and our supplement brands. π β’ β’ β’ #PRminset GetYourMindRight #StrongestGymInIdaho #ChaseStrongConjugate @chasestrong_official @iron.dynasty_lifting.apparel @strengthfitnessfest
A message to the masses... If you want to cut weight, just drink a bottle of Magnesium Citrate and fast for 24 hours. You'll be down 10 lbs overnight. But if by "cut weight" you mean "improve body composition", then start by focusing on creating habits. Become consistent in your daily tasks. I've never known anyone with a high body fat % who does these 3 things daily: 1- Strength Train (that means consistently trying to improve strength levels) 2- Hypertrophy Train (that means consistently try to build muscle mass) 3- Live a healthy lifestyle (eat real food, drink the water, and get the right amount of sleep) ... it's that easy. But we need to get away from this idea that we always need to be "losing." I hear it too often, "I just want to weight 10 lbs less" ... then we do it. They're 10 lbs lighter and still not satisfied or happy with the way they look or their ability to do things. Why not focus on improving instead of just losing? Focus on gaining, building, and improving. β’ β’ β’ #PRminset GetYourMindRight #StrongestGymInIdaho #ChaseStrongConjugate @chasestrong_official @fnx_fit @fnx_ambassador @strengthfitnessfest
π’ THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT π’ ChaseStrong & Uncommon Breed (@lloyd_welch_ ) have joined forces under one roof to bring you the ABSOLUTE best training facility & coaching services in the area. We are excited to share some awesome changes that will start to be implemented in May. MORE equipment. MORE groups & classes. BODYBUILDING. POWERLIFTING. WEIGHTLOSS programs. NUTRITION programs. YOUTH ATHLETE group training. and... memberships for OPEN GYM π Keep following the page as we showcase the facilities upgrades and bring you a whole new content experience. β’ β’ β’ #PRminset #GetYourMindRight #StrongestGymInIdaho #ChaseStrongConjugate @chasestrong_official @lloyd_welch_ @strengthfitnessfest
#MFinProgress this is Dustin and about 1 year apart... from the time he first joined C.S. to now. He is our navy veteran, mountain lion chasing, retired firefighter, mountain man of the crew! He has also gone through hip surgery during his time with us and just competed in his first powerlifting meet last week! Super proud of the progress he has made! He is a perfect example of "zero excuses" & "prove them wrong." Healthier, Stronger, and feeling better than ever! β’ β’ β’ #PRminset GetYourMindRight #StrongestGymInIdaho #ChaseStrongConjugate @chasestrong_official @fnx_fit @fnx_ambassador @strengthfitnessfest
Daily Reminder: β’ Be #strong in ALL that you do!! In the gym, In the kitchen, In your relationships, In your integrity, In your attitude. β’ Adopt the #PRmindset lifestyle and always look for opportunities to grow and develop in every facet of your life! πͺ β’ Rocking @strengthshopusa 's wrist band on the daily. A great reminder that strength should be applied to everything you do!! β’ @jchase_fitness @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
6 Days Out!... β’ Tested all 3 openners at @hansenathletics this morning! It's all coming together! π I've never felt this great going into a meet. I'm about to tear it up! β’ 405lb/184kg Squat 275lb/124kg Bench 465lb/210kg Dead β’ Goals going into the meet: 450lb/205kg Squat 310lb/140kg Bench 500lb/227kg Dead β’ #PRmindset @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Thoughts? π€π€...
Last heavy lift before the meet! πͺ PR'd so hard on block pull. 545x1 off 3" blocks. β’ Attempted 555x1 but I was zapped and it didn't even budge π π€·ββοΈ β’ I'm feeling great all around. Energy levels are up. Body weight is in a good place. Mind is sharp. This has been a fantastic prep and I cannot wait to see what happens next week! Lets get it! β’ #PRmindset @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
9 Days out... β’ Unfortunately, when you're this close to competition, you're not going yo get any stronger. All you can do now is prioritize the little things to capitalize on meet day. β’ Important things to consider leading up to a meet: 1) SLEEP!! π΄π€ Quality AND Quantity. 8-9 hours is required if you want to be at your strongest. But those hours don't do any good if you're stirring every hour or so. So... Get the room DARK. Silence your phone. Turn down the temperature. For best results, you should aim at getting 100% sleep quality 30 days out from comp. 2) Nutrition! π₯©ππ₯ Hopefully you've been dialing in more and more each week leading up to your meet. Now, it's time to stay the course and just keep on keeping on... keep calories reasonable. Prioritize PROTEIN. And, please, don't start changing up your food list in hopes of cutting 10lbs just so that you can make weight. You won't burn any fat in such little time and you'll only go into the meet feeling flat and tired. 3) Hydration! π§π§ Again, hydration should be a priority, ALWAYS. If you plan on cutting water in order to make weight, now is usually a good time to start loading. π β’ #PRmindset @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
YES! We are now working directly with they PHS (Preston) Cheer Team! These girls are straight π₯ and looking to kick some π β’ Spent the whole day on Saturday doing seminars and coaching clinics! So excited to see this team grow and get strong AF. β’ They're about to embrace the #PRmindset LET'S GET IT!! πͺππ β’ #Repost @phs_cheer_stunt_squad γ»γ»γ» Today we got to meet the amazing @jchase_fitness owner of @chasestrong_official !! He is a strength and condition coach that is taking us to the Next Level in strength and overall health and we are so excited! He has created a workout that is specific for cheer AND will adapt for each team member! We are so excited to be working with him and canβt wait to see the progress throughout this journey!! If anyone is looking for a strength trainer you NEED him in your life! Heβs awesome!! #strengthandconditioning #itstimetolevelupπππ€
PR 535x1 on the high box! Bands took about 50lbs off the bottom. πͺ #PRmindset β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Shoutout to my little sis @jaycee_3_ for finding her Deadlift 1RM. β’ She's 15 years old, weighs 125lbs, and made 155lbs look easy! She definitely has more but after 10 sets of working up, she was a bit zapped ππ Give her 4 weeks and she'll have 205lbs. πͺπ₯ β’ Deadlift #PRmindset Let's GO!!! @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Some training highlights on the week. 1) 440x3 High Box Squat w/ Camber Bar (440 at the top, 420 at the bottom). 2) 225x9 Front Squat AMRAP as a finisher. 3) 265x2 Bench w/ Camber Bar (almost died on the first rep π ). 4) 3x1x295 Bench. Training at 93%. 5) 155x28 Football Bar Bench AMRAP as a finisher. β’ I've been a little more absent from posting this week. Just means I've been on that grind, making things happen! Usually, that means social media gets put on the back burner... β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
I've set a goal to pull 525 when I complete the Dead/Run Challenge. Today was a big milestone as I hit 525 off a 3" block pull. Big things are happening! We're putting in the work. #PRmindset @chasestrong_official
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Swipe for highlights ππ @empowermycore kids group has definitely put in the work! Super proud of these guys. After 12 weeks, they are; β’(Stronger) Doubling/tripling their push-up max reps. β’(Higher) Adding inches to their max box jump. β’(Faster) Knocking off time on 10 yard Yoke Push. When it comes to progress, Consistency is key! All of these kids took on the challenges I threw at them and it's made them that much better. They've embraced the #PRmindset β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
STOP... MAKING... PATHETIC... EXCUSES. β’ You want to be strong? Get off the couch and grab a barbell. β’ You want to be fit? Put your phone down and start moving. β’ You want to feel good and be healthy? Stop ordering take out and dust off your kitchen. β’ π₯ This post is a call to action π£ If you're ready to make a positive change in your life, ready to commit yourself, and cut the BS... Then what better time than NOW? Not Tomorrow... Not Monday... RIGHT NOW!! β’ Make the decision to yourself that, RIGHT NOW, you are going to COMMIT to changing your life. β’ I invite all who read this to commit to the #PRmindset by Liking the post π and Following the page β @chasestrong_official is gearing up to do our VERY 1ST GIVEAWAY. π₯³ you don't want to miss it... β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official Client: @mailagalo
We, at @heavyhousepowerlifting , love our @strengthshopusa belts. π β’ Can you tell which ones have been used 3-5x per week for the last 2 years straight? π€ #quality #impressed #PRmindset β’ @jchase_fitness @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
New PR 3rm on Dips!! 115lbs on the belt. ππ β’ When in doubt, train your Triceps! πͺ β’ #PRmindset @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Some "real talk" right here π β’ We all start weight lifting for various reasons. Many of us want to get insanely strong πͺ!! Many of us want to get impressively lean and achieve the coveted "six pack". We obsess over packing on muscle, chasing 20" arms, or simply just improving our self-esteem. β’ A much less attractive or glorious goal that we should ALL be incorporating into our daily training is... Mobility. Simply learning how to move properly and with minimal effort through space is one of the single most important things we can ever learn as we embark on our fitness journey. Increasing your mobility unlocks your ability to do almost anything you would like/need to physically do... including lifting the heavy weights. ππ β’ The reason why this is so important to me is because this is what makes ALL the difference between me being a good Dad and a great one! π It's what allows me to play with my kids on the floor instead of being stuck in a chair. It's what allows me to get down low to put on my kid's shoes and not feel like my back is going to break. It's what keeps me up and going and able to keep up with their endless energy. β’ Increased mobility, in conjunction with consistent strength gains, will increase your quality of life more than anything else. Period.
A day in "MY LIFE"!! Check it out... ππ β’ 5:00am wake up 5:15am meal # 1 6:00am start workout #sumosaturday β οΈ scroll to the bottom for my workout numbers π 8:00am be to work for my part time job w/ @bustnmoves 8:30am meal # 2 while I drive to I.F. 9:00am begin moving a 4,000 sq ft., 5 bed, $500k home. *Yes, these people had a 850lb gun safe that we had to walk 40 yards, from trailer to basement. β 6:30pm job is done. They'reall moved in to their new home. 7:00pm meal # 3 (2,500ish calories β₯) 8:00pm call clients for check-ins. 9:00pm meal # 4 & go to bed. π΄π€ β’ β’ β’ π₯This mornings workoutπ₯: Block Pulls- "work up to heavy x3" top set x3 @ 495lbs then x1 @ 520lbs Comp Deadlift- 3x5 @ 375lbs High Rack Pulls- 2x10 @ 610lbs *yes, those are 100lbs plates and the far ends of the bar. β’ No, not every day is like this... but it's NOT uncommon to have Saturdays that are!! β’ #PRminset @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
What if I told you that you've been doing rows wrong this whole time? π€ β’ K, here's the deal... Are you trying to target your back (Traps, Lats, Rhomboids, Teres Major) or are you trying to perform Spider Curls for your Biceps? Where do you feel the burn set in first? πͺ β’ When it comes to building a wide, thick, strong back, you HAVE to know how to control your Scapula (Shoulder Blades). β οΈ If the Scapula isn't moving, you're NOT hitting your back. At most, you're performing an isometric hold. The more mobility you can generate by reaching forward and allowing your Scapula to spread apart, and then contract by trying to get them to touch together at the spine, the better. β’ I love showing clients that they can literally do rowing movements without even bending their arms! π€― Only focus on those shoulder blades stretching and contracting, paying no attention to bringing the weight to your chest by flexing the arm and breaking at the elbow joint. β’ Try this next time you hit your back workout. It's a great way to solidify that mind muscle connection. πͺ β’ #PRmindset @jchase_fitness @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
How many times can you rep your own body weight? π€ β’ This is one of those times where it definitely helps to have a lower BF% π π β’ I got 25 reps, in case you got bored of watching. Failed on the 26th rep. Still.... THAT'S A PR!! Let's Go!! #PRmindset β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Worked up to 385 for a nice Triple. @lane_l_marley is the man for ordering the @betitanfit Cambered Bar! β’ It's a new week! That means we're 5 weeks out from WPC World's in Idaho Falls! πͺπ I've got my fingers π€π€ that it doesn't get canceled due to all to Covid BS!! Guess we'll just have to wait and see. β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Weighted Dips π€€π€€ A fantastic accessory to increase yo bench! "When in doubt, train Triceps." β’ What's the heaviest weighted dip you've been able to accomplish for reps? π€ β’ I'm going to test mine next time. πͺππ
I have a couple tricks up my sleeve ππ€« Huge shoutout to @kraftgun_official π₯ β’ These guys make a superior product that I've been using for the last 2 months. The difference is Night & Day! β’ You've all seen the rise in popularity with "massage guns" by now. Here's why I like these guys! π 1- I recover much faster from workouts. Simple as that. 2- It increases blood flow into the targeted area. I use it to warm up before I train as well! π 3- The battery life on this guy gives me about 3.5 hours between charges. 4- It's SUPER lightweight! At only 2.2lbs, I never have to think twice about taking it with me, anywhere I go. πͺ
#sumosaturday Things moved aight at 85% 5x3. Hit Rack Pulls immediately after at 100% 2x9 β’ 6 weeks out! LET'S GET IT! π β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Checked my rankings today. First up, results from my last meet. Super happy with the ranking but it's time to get that total UP!!! β’ Secondly, thought it was super cool to see my ranking within the entire @apf_powerlifting federation. 23rd is not bad! πͺππ β’ Goal? How about top 10?!? That means I'd have to add 110lbs to my total. A 455 Squat, 315 Bench, & 530 Deadlift would do it!! LET'S GET IT! #PRminset β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Working on this week's Dead/Run Challenge YouTube video right now! Here's a quick peak. Swipe>> for the aftermath. β’ I first timed my mile 4 weeks ago at the very beginning of this challenge. Clocked at 7:26 β’ TODAY, I did 6:28!! Almost 1 full minute faster in only 4 weeks?! LET'S GO! Pull 500, run 5:00. That's the goal! #PRminset β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Bands! We use them a lot... β’ Try this variation of a Chest Fly! Just load the resistance band behind your back (like you would for banded push-ups) before grabbing the Dumbells. β’ Bands act here as a form of accommodating resistance. As you contract the weight up, the resistance increases. As you lower the dumbbells, you have to fight against the regular weight, but also the band resistance trying to pull you down. β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
TBC... Ready for a big week! The weekends or definitely needed for a recharge. But I welcome Monday's with fire in my chest! LET'S GET IT!!
#sumosaturday 5x5 @ 75% Rack Pulls 2x8 @ 100% GREAT MORNING!!! β’ Sorry about the video quality. Kids must have messed with the settings... β’ #PRminset @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Strong like a Powerlifter, Jacked like a Bodybuilder! β’ When the program is working, it's just a given to show off the gains!! #PRmindset Feeling strong and lean AF lately. π β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Today's @empowermycore kids group did max Box Jumps! After they ALL hit new PRs, they wanted to see what I could do. π Surprisingly, I hit a 42" box... Pretty sure that's a PR. I'll take it! πͺπ β’ #PRminset @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Heavy Squats this morning! Interval Running this evening! GONNA GET WEIRD!! πͺπ€ͺ β’ Oh, one more thing... Wanna be humbled REAL QUICK?! Try doing 5x5 @ 75% (340lbs) after doing this warm up π β’ 4x25 Giant Set - Good mornings (45lb bar) - Goblet Squat (25lb) - DB Straight-Leg Deads (40lbs/used 20's) NO REST. β’ Squat Results: You'll question your life decisions by the end of set 2. You'll want to cheat and say you're done by the end of set 4. You'll wish you were dead by the end of set 5... because now you have accessory movements!!! π β β’ @blacklabelsupps on my Preworkout/supplementation! π @skull_smash_ammonia with that HUGE hit of Double Barrel! π¨π β’ β’ β’ #PRminset @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official *everything in ( ) is the weight I used.
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#repost be sure you're following @chasestrong_official The big release is tomorrow! β’ #PRmindset #deadmilechallenge
π₯New programπ₯ is up & running on the site! πͺ β’ Originally, I was going to keep this program exclusive to just a handful of my clients... But this one is just TOO GOOD not to publish and share with everyone! β’ PHUL is for "Power Hypertrophy Upper Lower". This IS a Powerbuilding program!! It was designed to tackle 3 big goals at once. 1- Build serious strength 2- Build serious size 3- Build serious conditioning in 12 weeks! β’ This is the program that weeds out the weak and separats the men/women from the boys/girls. You want a challenge? This is it! β’ I'm already 4 weeks in (prepping for Worlds at the beginning of September). My clients are just starting out. Now it's your turn to commit to the #PRmindset and get signed up!! π₯ Follow my linktree in BIO
More reps, big bench, big pecks... what?! π π β’ #PRmindset @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
@chasestrong_official is gearing up for a big release this Saturday 7/11. πΈ β Make sure you're following! β Drop a comment of what you think it might be π β Come back on Saturday! β’ β’ β’ #PRmindset @chasestrong_official @therydge
What ever you choose to do... Do it right! πͺ β’ Here's a cluster of Bench clips from the last few weeks. The intensity is slowly creepin' back up! We're now in the 80%-90% territory! Let's Get It!!! ππ β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Accessories? π€ ABSOLUTELY! And 3 reasons why... π β’ A common problem for Powerlifters is finding the right balance of accessory movements in their training. They're either doing little to none, or far too much. π₯΅ β’ Obviously, the bulk of your workout should be focused on Squats, Bench, & Deads... But what about the other 20%-30% of your workout? β’ That's where the accessory movements fit in. These movements should focus on: 1) Building more muscle (YES, Bodybuilding). My favorite saying, "lift like a powerlifter, look like a bodybuilder." πͺ 2) Pre-Habilitation (bringing up smaller/weaker muscle groups). The goal is to not get injured. Remember, "weak things break." πAsk yourself, "where are my weak points?" 3) GPP (General Physical Preparedness) aka "cardio" & "conditioning". My clients and those of you who have followed me for a while know that I hate cardio machines. My philosophy... Do your cadio by lifting weights faster. Ever tried doing 4 sets of 25 reps? You'll drop a weight class REAL quick! π β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Easily the best 4th of July weekend I've ever had! ππΊπ²π β’ Enjoyed family, food, fireworks, fishing, four wheelers, forested lakes, full moons, & bomb AF Smoreos!!
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Of course these aren't the only things. But this is definitely a great foundation on which to build. Remember, "weak things break." This powerlifting saying and lesson holds just as true outside the gym as it does within. Keep building yourself... ALL of yourself (your PRs, your body, mind, soul, relationships, talents, and your self-sustainablity). That's the #PRminset #eattheweak β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Of course these aren't the only things. But this is definitely a great foundation on which to build. Remember, "weak things break." This powerlifting saying and lesson holds just as true outside the gym as it does within. Keep building yourself... ALL of yourself (your PRs, your body, mind, soul, relationships, talents, and your self-sustainablity). That's the #PRminset #eattheweak β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
β οΈ GRATITUDE POST!! β οΈ β’ I am truly blessed to have such awesome people in my life. Today was TRULY the perfect day! The @heavyhousepowerlifting crew got together for a legendary deadlift training session at @hustlefitnesspreston This is the most Bad A group in all of southeastern Idaho. πͺ Following the training session, we had a team BBQ that was equally as legendary as the workout! Little did I know that they threw a little birthday party for me as well. π Lastly, I was able to spend some quality family time in the mountains, where we hiked up to the spring. #theperfectday #trulyblessed
New training block started this morning. We're starting at the bottom and building it back up! β’ Got some 5x5 action today @ 65% (295lbs). The only difference this time around is where all going to come in better shape come World's π. So we added a butt-load of GPP work. 300 reps to be exact. β’ #PRminset #eattheweak @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
It's okay to be a "meat head" AND a "nerd"! πͺπ€ It's all about finding balance.
Don't know who needs to hear this, but you know who you are. π β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
The PVC Pipe drill: 1) One hand on the back of the head, one hand on the butt. 2) Hinge at the hips. 3) You'll know if your back rounds/bows because one of your hands will come off... either your head or butt. Only with a flat/neutral back will both hands maintain contact. This is how you know if your form is good β Give this one a try!! Test your Back positioning. π β’ #PRminset @hansenathletics @jchase_fitness
Deadlift Attempts Openner: 451.7lbs/205kg (honestly expected to get π΄π΄π΄ for dropping it 2"" from the ground π ) 2nd Attempt: 473.7lbs/215kg (meet PR) 3rd Attempt: 501.5lbs/227.5kg (missed, PR attempt) β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Bench Attempts Openner: 275.5lbs/125kg 2nd Attempt: 286.5lbs/130kg (missed). 3rd Attempt: 286.5lbs/130kg β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Squat attempts: Openner: 407.7lbs/185kg 2nd Attempt: 424.2lbs/192.5kg 3rd Attempt: 435.2lbs/197.5kg (meet PR, no video π). β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
The "Pre Squat Hype". It's just the calm before the storm! Physically, I'm calm and collected. Mentally, I'm visualizing and sounding the war drums! The closer I get to the platform, the quieter my surroundings get and the LOUDER those drums sound!! πͺππ
Sometimes you can try so hard at something. You can pull so hard, and still fail... I never wanted a lift more than this one RIGHT HERE!! I left part of my soul on the platform today. β’ My 3rd Deadlift attempt and final lift of the meet. 501.5 lbs 227.5 kg β’ Powerlifting has taught me to lift through life's struggles. Even if I don't complete the lift, I still give it my ALL! My 100% effort. I will fight tooth and nail until I have nothing left and I can't see anymore. Even though the world would consider this a failure, I've gained some of my greatest experiences by always pushing my limits and continually raising the bar for myself. β’ 500 didn't go up today, but mark my words, "I will pull you, 500! I'm coming for you come next meet. My only beef is with you!" β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
π₯Today was MEET DAY!!π₯ These pics pretty much say it all. β’ Won 1st place in Men's Open 165lb/75kg class! π₯ Won 2nd place as Men's Overall Best Lifter!! π₯ I also set 4 IDAHO State records! One in each lift and one for the Total. β’ I will post videos later on throughoutthis weekend... β’ Special thanks to my team for all their support and work. We had our team 100% involved with recording, loading, spotting, and handling! They make this crew complete! @lane_l_marley @barefootbyrd @victoria.byrd @preppyredneck78 @lynies5 @etpi_harumi @westfall929 @steven_grow94 @truegritlifting ... and many others who aren't on Social Media. β’ And a big thank you to the meet organizers and the judges! @apf_powerlifting is an awesome federation to be a part of. @warehouse13gym
π₯ Client PR post!! π₯ β’ Super proud of @s_a_s_2001 for hitting her first 2 plate pull! πͺ Especially after putting up with Covid's BS! β’ Who else put in the work during quarantine? πββοΈ β’ @jchase_fitness @chasestrong_official @hansenathletics
IT'S SATURDAY!!! Time to light that π₯ under your π and get to work!! β’ 3x3 @ 500lbs superset w/ 10 Ball Slams (30lb) 3x3 @ 500lbs superset w/ Med Ball Carry (80lbs for 15ish yards) 3x10 yard Yoke carry (360lbs) superset w/ Sled Push (135lbs) β’ BTW, if you're looking for a Strength Coach & an awesome facility that was built specifically for Strength and Conditioning Training, shoot me a DM. πͺ GO FOLLOW @hansenathletics & @chasestrong_official
Morning weigh-in: 179lbs/81.2kg Woke up feeling leaner than ever before at this weight!! Regardless, I still plan on making weight to compete in the 165lb/75kg class. π¬π #PRminset #letsgetit β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
Box Squats followed by a mile run for time! π π β’ Repping 385 for sets of 3. Ran a 7:27 mile at a 8 RPE. β’ I'm gearing up for something BIG this summer. Stay tuned π... #PRminset #fullsend #notforeveryone β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
My man, @lane_l_marley crushing one of his working sets. β’ Benching 185? Nah, we're putting those bands to work!! He's holding 305 pounds in weight and band tension at the top of each rep. β’ Why bands? Because bands help with speed. Speed builds power. Power builds a bigger MAX! That's the #PRminset
Squats so good you got an arm pump πͺπ We're 16 days out! LET'S GO!!! β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do!" β’ Coaching this @empowermycore youth group is such an honor. I cannot think of a better way to spend my time than helping the next generation to succeed! #PRminset β’ @jchase_fitness @marisa_lynn_hall @chasestrong_official
Pulled 545x2 off 6" blocks the other day... so I guess you could say things are getting pretty serious.
This bad boy showed up yesterday. So, naturally, we had to do a late night squat session to break it in! Gotta say, I love it! πͺπͺ
Why box squats?? π€ β’ Because they are perfect for building explosive strength, as well as absolute strength. They force you to to recruit much more of your glutes, hamstrings, & lower back, which will build up your posterior chain. Additionally, they greatly decrease the amount of stress on the knees. The nature of the movement requires you to sit back, keeping your shins more vertical. Then, when you drive off the box, you push more with the heals vs. toes. β’ A box squat is NOT good for depth checking. If you rely on a box to get you to proper depth, and then remove it, you're going to have a rough time getting out of the hole. Boxes are a tool, not the end all / be all answer. β’ Today, we hit: 3x5 @ 80% (50% weight / 30% band tension) 3x3 @ 80% 3x5 Nordic Hamstring Curl β’ @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official @chasestrong_official