Tag Archives: powerlifting
It’s never too late to lift
I’ve been a personal trainer for over 10 years and a competitive powerlifter for 8 of those years. In all that time, what has inspired me the most, is seeing people pursue things they once thought was never possible, or…
Rib Dysfunction: What a Pain
I spent most of 2017 with upper back pain, around my right scapula. I spent countless hours (and money) at the osteo and physio, to relieve the problem, only for it to raise it’s ugly head not too long after.…
2017 Australian Powerlifting Championships
In October I competed in my 5th consecutive Australian Powerlifting Championships, as a 52kg lifter. I finished the day going 7/9 with a 125kg squat, 65kg bench and a PB deadlift of 150kg. Both my squats and bench were down…
2017 World Powerlifting Championships
It’s been just over a month since I competed at the IPF World Powerlifting Championships. A month already!!! It will definitely go down as one of the best experiences and trips of my life. Below are the videos of all…
Powerlifting: Matti Tikka 2017
I was invited to compete at the annual Matti Tikka competition, held earlier this month. This was my first competition of 2017. The training year didn’t start off well, with back spasms in January and then ongoing shoulder, scapula and…
Back to Back: 10 Exercises To Build A Stronger Upper Back
Being a powerlifter, I do a lot of bench pressing. I lift heavy four times a week, and most weeks that includes benching six times. One of the most popular exercises in the gym (especially for men) is the bench…