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Ep 54 - Do powerlifters need to train abs?
Is training abs simply sit-ups and planks? But don't we already train abs during SBD? Tune in as Alex, Mikki and Will dissect how you can / should train your abs.
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6:50 The suitcase deadlift...
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Ep 53 - Why the dowel rod hinge is dumb
Dowel rods, RDLs and... suitcase deadlifts? Tune in as Alex and Will break down how they program hinges.
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4:49 Musical outlets & understanding art
10:50 Our favourite albums of the year
20:17 Recent...
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Ep 52 - What we've been up to
Alex, Mikki and Will give some updates on what Nexus is up to across the board.
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3:24 The optimal podcast intro by ChatGPT
11:19 Nexus Mentorship & app updates
20:35 Deadlift for Dogs updates &...
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Ep 51 - Nailing your comp day nutrition
Mikki, Jordan and Kirbi discuss how to approach your nutrition on comp day so you can maximise performance.
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13:16 Breakfast - importance of food volume
24:41 Caffeine recommendations
31:16 Timing...
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Ep 50 - Farewell, Zac
It's not goodbye, but see you later. We're bidding Zac farewell as he flies the coop - many exciting things ahead for both Nexus and Zac!
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3:12 Zac's journey / development
11:58 It's all based on...
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Ep 49 - Flexibility won't kill your strength, ft. Lucas Hardie (Range of Strength)
Lucas Hardie from Range of Strength chats all things flexibility moving/training outside your comfortable range of motion. To improve strength over time, periods must also be spent not focusing on the big 3!
Lucas:...
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Ep 48 - Minimise surprises, maximise performance
This week Mikki, Jordan and Kirbi talk how to nail your weeks leading up to comp, and minimise surprises to maximise performance.
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12:35 Triple-checks to retain sanity
18:10 The importance of electrolyte...
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Ep 47 - Train to be able to 'do more', ft. Jason Brand
We sat down with Coach Jason from Nexus Gym Townsville, chatting all things army life, to exploring the wilderness, strongman & more.
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3:15 Being outdoors as much as possible
8:53 Programming as an...
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Ep 46 - Making the most of phasing your training
How should you go about optimising your training from one comp to the next, to get the most progress?
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7:32 Powerlifting prepping, yeeting & skeeting
14:29 Defining blocks, phases &...
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Ep 45 - Does RPE matter?
The boys chat all things RPE - the good, the (potentially) bad, and how it should be utilised - and as always, with some Zac proverbs thrown in the mix.
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5:30 Rippetoe - What deems a lift...
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Ep 44 - What nutrition throughout a prep should look like
Jordan and Mikki take the reins this week, running through nutrition prep - what it looks like, what to consider, and some actionables for your next prep.
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10:49 What to consider 12 weeks out
17:50 8 out -...
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Ep 43 - The most important thing as a coach
Alex joins the couch this week to discuss the most important values of the Nexus team - what we try to embody in our service.
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7:45 The essentials of communication
14:06 A long-term...
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