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I have fallen completely in love with lifting heavy things. \u00a0This is something that I never thought that I would ever say given that my first run in with lifting and CrossFit wasn’t a positive experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’ve found a welcoming gym environment where I can work on getting in better shape without being rushed or judged. \u00a0I started looking at other lifters online via Instagram and had a light bulb moment. \u00a0Powerlifting is a thing. \u00a0This may not seem like huge news to you but it was to me\u00a0and it was empowering.<\/p>\n

Whenever I saw people compete in lifting events it was either CrossFit, Strong Man, or Olympic Lifting. \u00a0I have a love\/hate relationship with Oly lifts and I knew right from the beginning that I didn’t want to get into that. Competing in CrossFit or Strong Man doesn’t interest me so I assumed that was that and focusing just on lifting was out of the picture for me.<\/p>\n

Then I discovered powerlifting which focuses on three moves; deadlift, squat, and bench press.<\/p>\n

I LOVE THOSE. \u00a0And I can do those! Holy crap, I want to powerlift! \u00a0I started researching that a little more, found a nice online community through Instagram, and talked with my coach about doing more strength training.<\/p>\n

I start additional strength training on Monday and I’m super stoked about it! \u00a0This program will focus on four areas:<\/p>\n