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. . Change is difficult. It’s easy to become stuck in old habits; if you’ve always found excuses to skip the gym, your brain will continue to find ways to avoid hitting the gym. But change is possible as long as you put in the hard work necessary. The difference between folks that succeed and folks that don’t isn’t opportunity or luck: it’s determination and willpower, which come from within. Show up, put i...n the work, enjoy the results ? See more

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The Safety Squat Bar is just for people who have bad shoulder mobility and can’t use a straight bar right? WRONG The SSB actually has a tremendous amount of benefits for even the most mobile of lifters. The cambered shape of the bar completely changes the weight distribution from that of a normal barbell squat. Placing significantly more stress on the upper back, the SSB can help you to build up your posterior chain and prevent you from rounding over in your squat.... It additionally places significantly more stress on the core, resulting in tons of progress for lifters who may struggle with instability or a lack of core strength. The SSB can also help to limit lower back, knee, and hip stress for many lifters, providing them with an option to continue progressing their squat. Don’t have an SSB at your gym? Reach out and see how you can become a member of SoCal Powerlifting today. We have everything you need See more

, - . There’s a misconception that to be excellent, you must be born excellent. The truth is that anyone can achieve success. No matter how average you believe you are, focusing on your goal and working toward it every day will make you excellent. Focus on what you have to do, get it done. Whether you are successful or not is up to you. ... ’ , ’ See more

, , . Personal excellence doesn’t come from comparing yourself to people on Instagram. It’s striving to be the best version of yourself that you can be. As you’re running on a treadmill or lifting that barbell, it’s important not to obsess about your dream body. Instead, focus on going further than you’ve ever gone. Pus...h yourself harder than you’ve ever been pushed. Commit to being better than you were yesterday. That all starts today ’ , ’ #socalpowerlifting #powerliftingmotivation #deadlifts #fitspo #legday #sbd #lifting #uspa #beastmode #squat #bench #deadlift #powerlifting #usapl #powerliftingmeet #monday #powerliftinggym #gym #fitness #motivationmonday #letsbuildtogether #mondaymotivation

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The GHD (Glute-Hamstring Developer) is an awesome piece of equipment that can improve your lifts in a multitude of ways. The primary use of a GHD is to perform the exercise known as a GHR (Glute-Hamstring Raise). The GHR is an awesome exercise, working nearly the entire posterior chain at once. While most hamstring exercises simply involve knee flexion or hip extension, the GHR pushes your hamstrings to the extreme, forcing you to simultaneously flex at the knees and extend a...t the hips. This hip extension is also a great exercise for glute development. Unfortunately, GHRs are often far too difficult for some lifters. Many of these lifters can introduce GHRs into their programs by using their arms to assist on the concentric, pushing off the handles on the way up. Then, the lifter can use their legs to control the eccentric, slowly lowering themselves back to the starting position. Over time, the goal is to be able to do the exercise with only the lower body. The use of a PVC pipe or pole to push off the floor is another great option for lifters struggling to perform a full GHR properly. If you’re interested in learning about other benefits of the GHD, stay tuned for future posts! If your gym doesn’t have a GHD, it might be time to find a new gym. Shoot us a DM #teamsocalpowerlifting #SCPL

Last Monday of 2020 This year has been one of uncertainty, change, and adaption. As we close out the year, it’s good to reflect on the progress or goals that were met, no matter how big or small. What are some goals you were able to accomplish in 2020 whether it was in the gym, personal, or professional? ... And what are some things you’d like to accomplish in 2021? Comment below and share! Let’s build together #teamsocalpowerlifting #SCPL

From all of us at @socal_powerlifting, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas #teamsocalpowerlifting #SCPL #socalpowerlifting