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S1E12 - How to train and peak for a single-lift comp
Jason and Will dive into how to train for, peak and manage a single-lift comp (primarily deadlifts) - considering pros, cons, and individual context.
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14:29Â Why we're passionate about Deadlift for...
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S1E11 - The best athletes are the most resilient (Here's how you can develop it)
Jordan & Mikki delve into how they built up their clients' (& their own) mental resilience - not just in nutrition and training, but in life, creating new habits and behaviours.
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11:35 The ability...
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S1E10 - Rebuilding your strength after taking time off, ft. Jamie Smith
Will and Jamie discuss Will's programming, returning to powerlifting after spending some time coasting amongst busy life / work, and planning for a hectic few months to come.
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S1E9 - What can powerlifters learn from bodybuilders? ft. Geordie Collins
Will and Geordie discuss the cultures of powerlifting and bodybuilding, how they differ from and support each other, and the culture we're looking to build at Nexus Melbourne.
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3:19 Lessons from...
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S1E8 - Should you do 'SBD' training days? ft. Thomas Lilley
Will and Thomas discuss the concept of 'SBD' training days - Should you? When would you? What are better alternatives?
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Thomas: https://instagram.com/tombro7Â
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2:36 Pros and cons to SBD...
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S1E7 - How to maximise your nutrition & training between comps
Mikki & Will discuss the nuances of improving as a competitor from one comp to the next, and tying in training and nutrition into your lifestyle, not just one aspect.
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0:53Â Nexus Melbourne...
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S1E6 - Nailing your competition day attempts & mentality, ft. Alex Hayes
Alex discusses all things comp day with Will - planning attempt numbers, lifters' mentality, and staying competitive.
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Alex Hayes:Â https://instagram.com/alexhayes_processÂ
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2:55Â Your comp day energy as a...
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S1E5 - Can you lose fat & build muscle simultaneously? ft. Luke Tulloch
Luke joins us to discuss the intricacies of recomp phases - how, why, and what to consider.
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Luke Tulloch:Â https://instagram.com/_luketullochÂ
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4:27Â What defines / affects a recomp?
11:50Â When could a...
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S1E4 - The evolution of powerlifting gyms, ft. Geordie Collins
Newly announced Nexus Melbourne gym owner Geordie joins us on the couch to chat all things gym culture, evolution, and our team dynamic through the years.
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S1E3 - How to not let off-season nutrition derail your progress
Jordan and Mikki discuss motivation, consistency and adherence all year round, and how to best set up your timeline for success, so that you don't go off the rails in your off-season.
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2:40Â Holiday,...
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S1E2 - Male fertility, PEDs, supplements & health, ft. Ben Cant
Ben Cant joins us this week, discussing not just Will's fertility journey involving supplements and PEDs, but what people under-estimate in general, factors such as lifestyle, overall health markers, and life after...
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S1E1 - How we approach new athletes' onboarding & goals
We're back! Mikki & Will discuss what they (& Nexus) have been up to -Â family updates, new gyms, training, as well as how they go about determining an athlete's starting point & how they shape their...
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