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The Reactive Training Systems Podcast

Extracting Lessons from Newton Cheng´s Nationals Performance

Nov 14, 2023
Experienced powerlifter Newton Cheng joins Mike Tuchscherer, John Garafano, and Kenny Allen to discuss his performance at nationals and extract valuable lessons. They cover topics like managing people-pleasing tendencies, rehydration plans, building resilience, lessons learned from a national squatting competition, adjustments and strategies in training, and the importance of individualizing training. They also introduce the concept of 'emerging strategies' and the benefits of enrolling in the ES course.
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  • Building resilience through past failures and learning from them is crucial in powerlifting competitions.
  • Self-care can be redefined as a radical act of self-love and personal growth, even if it requires sacrificing comfort.

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Lessons from a Powerlifting Competition

The speaker reflects on their recent powerlifting competition, acknowledging the disappointment of not reaching their top goal of achieving 500 dots. They discuss the importance of building resilience through past failures and learning from them. They explore the challenges faced during the competition, such as the weight cut and the need for optimal timing and rehydration. The speaker shares their plans to make adjustments for future competitions, including exploring different leverages and training strategies. They emphasize the value of setting big goals and the need to prioritize self-care and personal growth in pursuing those goals.

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