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Road to Rotherham – week 1
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Simpson (@chris.simpson.pl) So there it is, my first proper prep has begun. I say proper because it’s the first time I’ve done anything other than […]
Year: 2021
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My TOP 7 Lifting Music
I have a list of go-to music I listen to depending on the lifting mood. I use it as a tool to change thoughts or even amplify my state of mind. They change quite frequently. […]
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In The Zone
In the past, I have competed in Tae Kwon Do both at the national level and in the CISM (Confederation International Sport Militaire). I was able to experience and even win some fairly big events […]
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End of week 9 – reflections
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Simpson (@chris.simpson.pl) Well with the end of week 9 came the end of my first training programme working with a coach. And what a rollercoaster […]
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THE MOST COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT POWERLIFTERS.
When I became a powerlifter, I discovered that I had many pre-conceived notions about the sport that were completely unfounded. Here are some of the big ones. #1 . Powerlifters are all overweight. NOT TRUE. […]
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Video – 2021 Irish Pro Invitational – Naomi Sheppard
Video of Naomi Sheppard’s three final lifts that saw her win the 2021 Irish Pro invitational title. What made the win even more impressive was that Naomi had caught Covid in August and had battled […]
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Photographer Blog – Tom Sheppard Photoshoot
Back in early September I was asked by Tom Sheppard of Phoenix Performance Training to photograph him at the end of his ‘leaning out’ programme. Tom and Naomi are good friends of mine and over […]
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Image gallery – 2021 BPU Rotherham Qualifier
Powerlift Media covered the Phoenix Performance men’s team at the BPU Rotherham Qualifier event. A selection of images of the team warming up and competing on the platform.
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Off-season. Prepping for the big 2022 season
So I’m currently into week 6 of my off season training. I spent the first 3 weeks doing only heavy carries, cable and dumbell work plus some light barbell work but no competition style lifting. […]
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End of week 8 – changes of direction
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Simpson (@chris.simpson.pl) I knew Thursday morning wasn’t going to be good. I unracked 40kg for my first squat warm up set and it felt heavy. […]