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Getting bigger. Getting stronger. Sharing my lifts and whatever else I've got to say.

Joined October 2026
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My hard drive died. Every PR video I ever filmed is gone. 160 squat, 170 deadlift, 120 bench, 85 OHP at 85kg BW. Zero proof left. Starting the receipts over. On camera. Today.
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As long as you are consistent and pushing hard, you can pretty much achieve anything you want to
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Take care of your life by focusing on what works well and fixing what needs attention.
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This is the kind of nonsense that makes beginners think they need to live in the gym. 3 solid training days can produce better results than 6 days with no proper plan.
Training 3 days a week isn't consistency. It's a hobby. Real progress takes 5-6 days.
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Your muscles don’t reward attendance. They respond to training and recovery. The gym isn’t paying you for showing up. Results are the only proof.
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Different sizes. Different disciplines. Same obsession with greatness. Strength comes in many forms, but the discipline, sacrifice and dedication behind it are universal. Your physique may be different, but the work ethic speaks the same language. Respect is earned under the bar, not measured on a scale.
When a towering strongman steps onto the bodybuilding stage to honour a champion, the size difference is incredible! Different disciplines, different physiques, but both represent extraordinary dedication to strength.
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If someone already squats below parallel with good control, how much extra muscle are they really getting from going fully ATG?
Ass to grass train your quads and glutes through a greater range of motion. Potentially improving muscle development. Ass-to-grass > regular deep squat?👀
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Ass to grass train your quads and glutes through a greater range of motion. Potentially improving muscle development. Ass-to-grass > regular deep squat?👀
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This is the goal. I want to be bigger and stronger now, but I also want to be able to walk into a gym at 59 and still move serious weight.
Old man at 59. Chest day. Push and slow on the way down. Just doing the boring stuff every day Everyone wants the result. Few put in the effort. How's your Friday training looking?
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59 years old. Still showing up. Still putting in the work. Everyone wants the body, the strength, the results. But few are willing to embrace the boring days, the discipline, and the consistency it takes to earn them. Age doesn't stop you. Excuses do. Respect the process. 💪
Old man at 59. Chest day. Push and slow on the way down. Just doing the boring stuff every day Everyone wants the result. Few put in the effort. How's your Friday training looking?
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50 Cent in his prime had one of the most insane physiques I’ve ever seen. Broad shoulders, a tiny waist, defined abs, and serious muscle mass all without steroids. Name ONE Black man who has had a more aesthetic physique than this. And no, we’re not talking about who’s bigger. We’re talking about PROPORTIONS.
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I disagree with the competition part. For some people, lifting is literally a competition. There's nothing wrong with wanting to be the strongest person in the room. The problem is being stupid about how you get there.
PAY ATTENTION!!! The ego that blinds you from understanding that there’s a weight that you’re simply not ready to lift is an ego you should eliminate. And this applies to both men and women. I’m not saying you shouldn’t challenge yourself or attempt heavier weights, that’s literally how you get stronger. But there’s a difference between challenging yourself intelligently and letting your ego dictate what you lift. Progressive overload exist for a reason. Nobody becomes incredibly strong in a day. The gym isn’t a competition to prove who’s the strongest person in the room. It’s a place to improve yourself, build strength, and become better overtime. Know your limit and respect your current strength. Stop putting your body under unnecessary risk. Lift to get stronger. Not to impress people.
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Until I see proper media coverage of Anatoly lifting those ridiculously heavy weights under verified conditions, I’m not buying it. Too many of his videos look staged, and I’m starting to question how much of that weight is actually real.
The way Anatoly's sleeper build keeps humbling gym bros needs to be studied.
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And people need to understand that building a muscular physique doesn’t mean you’ll have an aesthetically pleasing one. You can have muscle, visible abs, and still have loose skin. Muscle growth doesn’t reverse physical consequences of massive weight loss. That’s the reality nobody wants to talk about.
Losing a lot of weight can leave loose skin behind, even after building a muscular physique. It’s a visible reminder of how much the body has changed.
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Gym bros, settle this debate: Which of these veins is the HARDEST to develop? 1. Biceps 2. Shoulder 3. Abs 4. Quads 5. Triceps
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There’s absolutely no reason for a woman to do lateral raises. What exactly is a woman doing with traps and broad shoulders?
most men argue that anything above 10kg for lateral raises is ego lifting. she just humbled you guys with 15kg lateral.
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Drop a pic/video if you showed up today💪
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Who exactly are these "most men"? Sounds like you invented an argument just to make this lift look like some gender victory. She's strong. That's enough.
most men argue that anything above 10kg for lateral raises is ego lifting. she just humbled you guys with 15kg lateral.
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New PR 120kg squats , 130kg next . Coach said i have more in the tank and didn’t let me drop after a rep 😂.
What are we training today? LEG DAY! 🦵🔥 Pre-workout meal: bananas, an apple, and milk. 🍌🍎🥛 Fueling up for what’s about to come! Hit 110kg squats on Monday, and today I’m going for a new PR. The target is 120kg, but if everything feels right, we might even attempt 130kg. 😮‍💨💪 Time to test these legs!
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It’s one of my best rows. One of the few rowing variations where you can challenge your back without allowing your lower back to become the limiting factor.
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Damn! I forgot to train calves today.
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