The Athletes Mindset: Your Guide to Being An Absolute Unit at Your Next Powerlifting Competition.

Coach Risley here, and today I want to dive into the mindset of an athlete. Whether you've just signed up, are in the midst of intense preparation, or are about to compete, I'm here to equip you with everything you need to know about having a resilient mindset.

The Journey: You’ve worked hard, within the past 8+ weeks you’ve been entering the gym on a weekly basis and focusing on improving yourself. Everything you did up to this moment has created a new version of you. You survived the ups and downs, but here you are this close to the finish line. You can do this. Believe in yourself. You have what it takes to conquer this challenge.

The Lead-Up: Trust yourself and trust your body. Allow yourself to communicate with it and start building that relationship. Trust your coach, they have witnessed your progress and we both agreed on your abilities so put faith in both of your conclusions. You are strong and that’s a fact.

The Mission: You’re at the competition now. Nerves will kick in but that’s okay! Those butterflies in your stomach are a sign of excitement, a testament to your passion for what you're about to undertake. Instead of feeling the negative effects of the nerves I want you to embrace them. You’re happy and in your element, time to focus, put your head down and start controlling yourself.

As you warm up, approach each rep and set with tons of aggression. Treat the light-weights like heavy-weights and treat heavy-weights like it's light-weights. Your mindset is the driving force behind your performance. Believe in your strength and ability to conquer any obstacle that stands in your way.

Now it’s time to put on a damn show! This is your moment to shine. Step onto that platform with confidence and conviction. You've put in the work, you've endured the sacrifices, and now it's time to demonstrate the results. Trust in your training, trust in yourself, and unleash your full potential. Go out there and do the damn thing!