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Preparing for 2 comps at the moment. #walkingwithanubis #nswstrongestman qualifier next weekend, the #hunterclassic powerlifting comp the week after. 265kg deadlift to @gpcaustralia rules, followed by 225kg back downs 3x3. 95kg Stone press with a near miss. First time I've actually pressed a stone. Bodyweight down from 147kg to 143kg after 20 days of not drinking any alcohol. @eastcoastsupplements_rt @coalcitystrongman @eastcoastsupplements @hunterstrengthandperformance @drpickles_ @hunterstrengthcoach @barbell_death_squad #wearecoalcity #bdsnation #coalcitystrongman #coalcity #ccs #eastcoast #eastcoastsupplements (at Coal City Strongman) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZDlccLvCHo/?utm_medium=tumblr

So new years eve for @bigbirdstrongwoman and I was not exactly spent in the typical fashion. We competed at the #OBLITER8 Strongman Trials hosted by our friends @carlsherry and @camilla_fogagnolo at @leviathan.strength Lifts in order 135kg Axle Press comp PB 430kg Yoke 15m 120kg Log 105kg Farmers 15m 300kg Deadlift 420kg Silver Dollar Deadlift PB 75kg MDB =comp PB 160kg Atlas Stone (no vid) I was happy the 170 was moving well but I simply lost my grip and at that stage of the day was too cooked to pick it again. This was a brutal day, starting at noon and last lift just after 9pm. Huge thanks to the whole crew of lifters, helpers and spectators, making for an awesome day with one of the best vibes for any comp I've competed at. Thanks also to the help from the network I have supporting me @eastcoastsupplements_rt @coalcitystrongman @eastcoastsupplements @hunterstrengthandperformance @hunterstrengthcoach @barbell_death_squad @drpickles_ #wearecoalcity #bdsnation #coalcitystrongman #coalcity #ccs #eastcoast #eastcoastsupplements (at Leviathan Strength) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYNafarPTNp/?utm_medium=tumblr

Awesome shot from @mistercauliflower today. Clearing the head ready to attempt another crazy number. #obliter8 from @camilla_fogagnolo and @carlsherry at @leviathan.strength was equal parts brutal and amazing. Stoked to have competed and taken the biggest lift in 2 of the 8 events! Great day and will definitely be back for round 2! @eastcoastsupplements_rt @coalcitystrongman @eastcoastsupplements @hunterstrengthandperformance @hunterstrengthcoach @barbell_death_squad #wearecoalcity #bdsnation #coalcitystrongman #coalcity #ccs #eastcoast #eastcoastsupplements (at Leviathan Strength) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYJuFm6vhYy/?utm_medium=tumblr

And we are #obliter8ed ! 8 events, 24 max effort lifts, 9 hours! Finished the day with some comp PB's, nothing left in the tank, but some close attempts that will definitely drive me on with the big show our main goal in November at World's. Lifts; Axle Clean & Press 135kg PB Yoke 430kg 15m Log 120kg Farmers Carry 105kg 15m Deadlift 300kg Silver Dollar Deadlift 420kg PB Monster Dumbbell 75kg Atlas Stone 160kg (170kg was moving well but lost grip ⅔ of the way up, definitely keen to lock that down in competition) Massive day shared with @bigbirdstrongwoman And a bunch of our strong friends at an awesome facility under a really cool format at @leviathan.strength Scores and overall honours are worked out based on each lifts % of the current world record. It was awesome to see @camilla_fogagnolo and @carlsherry set some crazy new WR's and a bunch of new national records go down! @eastcoastsupplements_rt @coalcitystrongman @eastcoastsupplements @hunterstrengthandperformance @resultsbyrichie @hunterstrengthcoach @barbell_death_squad @drpickles_ #wearecoalcity #bdsnation #coalcitystrongman #coalcity #ccs #eastcoast #eastcoastsupplements (at Leviathan Strength) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYJQhAjP-Xw/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sets 2 and 3 of 3x3 at 260kg tonight after a failed 305 attempt and a successful 280kg top single. Looking good for a decent number on the 3 rep max weight event for Masters Nationals. @eastcoastsupplements_rt @coalcitystrongman @eastcoastsupplements @hunterstrengthandperformance @resultsbyrichie @hunterstrengthcoach @barbell_death_squad @drpickles_ #wearecoalcity #bdsnation #coalcitystrongman #coalcity #ccs #eastcoast #eastcoastsupplements #strongestgyminthehunter #thehuntershomeofstrongman (at Coal City Strongman) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWnZ4EAPQqd/?utm_medium=tumblr

Full overhead session from tonight. Log, AMRAP at 120kg followed by 4x5 at 115kg. Axle Cleans 3x1 at 140kg. Incline Bench at 100kg x 6, superset with Tricep Extensions at 45kg x 15 and Deadbugs for that core for 12/side, all for 3 rounds. Coaching and programming by @hunterstrengthcoach @eastcoastsupplements_rt @coalcitystrongman @eastcoastsupplements @hunterstrengthandperformance @resultsbyrichie @hunterstrengthcoach @barbell_death_squad @drpickles_ #wearecoalcity #bdsnation #coalcitystrongman #coalcity #ccs #eastcoast #eastcoastsupplements (at Coal City Strongman) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWatdexvNq4/?utm_medium=tumblr

What a day supporting @makeawishaust down at the @excalibur_deadlift event at @adonisathleticscastlehill Great to get back into some solid DL form hitting a top lift of 300kg personally and taking the Masters div by default. Stoked to pick up a @barbell_death_squad shirt and @citystrength voucher to polish the win. Best of all was to have my full time cheerleader and unwavering supporter @strongestbabybird yelling and making sure I hit my lifts with @hunterstrengthandperformance hype guru @foxyraaah adding the extra support! Was a rad event put on by @rangaforce and the crew and great to see our local @coalcitystrongman crew killing it with @tommycee6 having a dip and @unleashed_barbell also putting up some massive numbers as an u80kg athlete! The show stopper though, was getting to see a mate smash his own Australian Record 3 times and finish up with the 4th biggest deadlift in strongman history at 474.7KG! @mitchellhooper , I look forward to seeing you in the pro shows real soon mate! If that doesn't happen inside 12 months I hope to see you in Florida this time next year at @officialstrongman_ games! Congratulations again on a superhuman effort! @eastcoastsupplements_rt @coalcitystrongman @eastcoastsupplements @hunterstrengthandperformance @resultsbyrichie @hunterstrengthcoach @barbell_death_squad @drpickles_ #wearecoalcity #bdsnation #coalcitystrongman #coalcity #ccs #eastcoast #eastcoastsupplements (at Adonis Athletics Castle Hill 24:7) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV-XNPav44A/?utm_medium=tumblr

Well as far as things I do and don't recommend, this is both. I love yoke and think it's a great test of strength, so I absolutely recommend it as an inclusion for any strongman. What I don't recommend is trying to max out after not training it at all for months and only light strongman training for the last two months die to lockdowns. I wanted 440 tonight, picked it twice and knew it wasn't on the cards. Regrouped and hit 400kg for 15m for Scomo's Big 4 comp hosted online by @compoundcabal Not a bad tine and place for a lift either. @eastcoastsupplements_rt @coalcitystrongman @eastcoastsupplements @hunterstrengthandperformance @resultsbyrichie @hunterstrengthcoach @barbell_death_squad @drpickles_ #wearecoalcity #bdsnation #coalcitystrongman #coalcity #ccs #eastcoast #eastcoastsupplements https://www.instagram.com/p/CUCmQ39BzYe/?utm_medium=tumblr