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GOAL SETTING ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Making measurable goals is a must for anyone who is looking to take their exercise regime seriously. Learn to write them down like a contract between you and yourself... Even write a declarative statement and sign it! I set these goals at the start of the year and they are very specific to me some of them I know are long term goals and some are short term especially the front squat as I actually just reached my target goal for that already! ITS ALL IN THE NEW SHOES 😎😎 - video to follow (at Function Well)

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'You're only as strong as your weakest link' ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Welcome to Weakday Wednesday's 😂 Jerks and Snatches, specifically getting under that bar... And quick! Don't ignore what you struggle with, set a training day aside and work it! (at Function Well)

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It must be the shoes again! Clean pb 120kg, buzzing for my gym sessions at the mo! (at Function Well)

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It must have been the new shoes. Pb on high bar full depth squat. 155kg (at Function Well)

New kicks 👌🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻 Today will be a pb I can feel it with these bad boys. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ If you're looking to get into the technically and serious side of weightlifting or Olympic lifting I would highly recommend a pair. @adidasau (at Function Well)

The gym... My playground, my halo, my therapy 👌🏻 (at Function Well)

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I will always take form over ugliness... ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ I'm not saying I don't perform the ugly sets I'm just saying my triple here (80kg) is far easier for me to watch than my double (90kg). 🙈😂🙈 (at Function Well)

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If you wish to improve your trunk stability, upper and mid back strength, overhead press strength and also improve all the foundations for your receiving position during the snatch then this exercise is for you! This exercise requires multiple muscle groups to function simultaneously and is a great exercise to either start or finishes a workout with. (at Function Well)

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One week on and the technique is starting to feel smoother again. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Although 115kg still alluded me I managed a good double at 110kg. My mobility drills have definitely helped create more speed underneath the bar. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ If you're interested in meeting your exercise goals for 2016 I currently have a few spaces left for online programmes. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Email me at 📧 [email protected]📧 (at Function Well)

Getting my grub on before the gym ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Personally I think it's really important to fuel the body in some way before exercise... I know a lot of people that go to the gym in the morning and do fasted exercise. However your body has just been sleeping for hopefully between 6-9hours Without additional nutrition... give it the fuel it needs before exercise 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

Overhead squat technique ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ In my opinion the hardest squat style to master. The stress places upon the whole body to maintain optimal posture is brutal. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ If you have weak shoulders this exercise will really help set and fix your scapula's whilst developing strength. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Set the bar to your rack position or jerk position rather than your snatch grip. This will increase the difficulty so make sure you don't have too much weight on the bar. On the plus side is if you have long leavers like me it will decrease the pressure and stress placed upon the wrists. Be sure to shrug throughout and avoid external rotation of the shoulders. (at Function Well)

New year, new practices. Glute mobility routine 👌🏻 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ My routine includes movement, in multiple directions and static stretches too. 5/10mins after each session to help release posterior pressure. Good idea if you experience lower back aches and pains. (at Function Well)

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Today's finisher kicked my arse 😝😩😩 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ After a few beers at the Gabba, plus dominos pizza's last night 😳😳😳 I decided to do this nasty ass workout after my push and pull session. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 5 rounds, 5 clean and press (60kg), 10 neutral grip deadlifts (100Kg), 15 box jumps (30inches) as quickly as you can. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ CAUTION THIS FINISHER MAY CAUSE YOU TO SWEAR REPEATEDLY AT YOURSELF AND REGRET THE IDEA INSTANTLY😂😂😂 (at Function Well)

Can't complain with that philosophy 👌🏻

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1 pull technique drill. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Just a little technique I was taught and use to really drill into your mind the movement of the bar backwards and up during the 1st pull. (at Function Well)

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Must needed therapy after two days of festive binging Been a while since I went for a max and although it wasn't a pr this 110 didn't feel too bad and the technique felt better than before! (at Function Well)

Beach life for Xmas and Boxing Day....Sun, sea, sand, champers and of course a rugby ball. Just what the doctor ordered 😎😎😎 (at Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia)

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