Many points in this video hits close to home: Two years ago, I was 23 and I asked you to be my coach to prep for my first and last Nationals as a Junior. I was frustrated with my Undergraduate studies as people my age were already graduating and I was far from it, which prompted me to focus my identity as a lifter over being a student. Deep into the prep, my already fragile mental health was taking a beating from thinking about the pressure of competing at Nationals, and to add to that, I caught the flu about two weeks out which just devastated me. I felt like the 20weeks of training you designed for me was ruined and I was ready to throw it all away. Long story short, after consulting you, you helped me pick up the pieces and I managed to get to Nationals and ended the day with 7/9 (The misses were technical issues due to nerves, not the load which we agreed to lower as per the meeting). Thank you, JP for sticking with the pain in the ass client that I was...my next goal is to make it back to the National platform as an Open Lifter!
Started powerlifting last year, at 23. Now 24. I actually have some friends in other communities who cannot bond over anything else than the specific aspect related to that community. It has taught me the importance of being multidimensional, and not devote oneself solely to one thing. I think all my close friends are aware that powerlifting and the gym in general is a principal aspect of my life -- but I appreciate being around various groups of people, also with whom I share other common interests outside or powerlifting. That's how one creates stronger connections, in my experience. To return to those people who could only bond over and talk about one specific thing related to a community we were all part of -- well, I left the community, and realized I cannot maintain a friendship outside of it with these people. It becomes too one-dimensional, monotonous and ultimately not rewarding to me, personally. I am a-okay with that being part of what we discuss when we meet, but it simply cannot be "all" that we can discuss. Well, that's life, sometimes. Just gotta learn from it. It's so important to be a complex individual -- and I'm saying that as someone who has strong tendencies to become obsessed with and hyperfocused on very specific things/interests.
This is great video man, not only for junior powerlifters but junior athletes in general. I compete in judo as a last year junior (U21) and have recently came to realize how detrimental some the things you’ve mentioned in this video are for my long term development like cutting weighting , worrying about short term progress instead of the long term. Keep up the uploads!
Amazing video. If you want to dive into some scientific background to comparative behaviors and their effect on mental health/behavior let me know, I wrote a ton about it for my thesis.
Hey man, I'm 16 from south australia, I can bench 100 kg, deadlift 175 and squat 140, mainly from hypertrophy work. Do you believe I have potential to take it seriously and how would I get into it? I'm 77 kg btw great video. Only been training 8 months
Think this is relevant for any new lifter regardless of age 👵🏻👍🏻
A lot of this is great advice in general about life , not just lifting
Many points in this video hits close to home:
Two years ago, I was 23 and I asked you to be my coach to prep for my first and last Nationals as a Junior. I was frustrated with my Undergraduate studies as people my age were already graduating and I was far from it, which prompted me to focus my identity as a lifter over being a student.
Deep into the prep, my already fragile mental health was taking a beating from thinking about the pressure of competing at Nationals, and to add to that, I caught the flu about two weeks out which just devastated me. I felt like the 20weeks of training you designed for me was ruined and I was ready to throw it all away.
Long story short, after consulting you, you helped me pick up the pieces and I managed to get to Nationals and ended the day with 7/9 (The misses were technical issues due to nerves, not the load which we agreed to lower as per the meeting).
Thank you, JP for sticking with the pain in the ass client that I was...my next goal is to make it back to the National platform as an Open Lifter!
Hey Richard, wow good to hear from you again and thanks for the kind words. Hope to see you on that national platform soon too bro!
I still love Wilks being totally expressionless like he's waiting in line at the deli when you lose the bar off of your back
Started powerlifting last year, at 23. Now 24. I actually have some friends in other communities who cannot bond over anything else than the specific aspect related to that community. It has taught me the importance of being multidimensional, and not devote oneself solely to one thing. I think all my close friends are aware that powerlifting and the gym in general is a principal aspect of my life -- but I appreciate being around various groups of people, also with whom I share other common interests outside or powerlifting. That's how one creates stronger connections, in my experience. To return to those people who could only bond over and talk about one specific thing related to a community we were all part of -- well, I left the community, and realized I cannot maintain a friendship outside of it with these people. It becomes too one-dimensional, monotonous and ultimately not rewarding to me, personally. I am a-okay with that being part of what we discuss when we meet, but it simply cannot be "all" that we can discuss. Well, that's life, sometimes. Just gotta learn from it. It's so important to be a complex individual -- and I'm saying that as someone who has strong tendencies to become obsessed with and hyperfocused on very specific things/interests.
I appreciate the info. I'm 34 but it still is good to hear this no matter what
This is gold. I have a lot, A LOT left to learn
This is great video man, not only for junior powerlifters but junior athletes in general. I compete in judo as a last year junior (U21) and have recently came to realize how detrimental some the things you’ve mentioned in this video are for my long term development like cutting weighting , worrying about short term progress instead of the long term. Keep up the uploads!
Really love JP's video, its gonna be my last year as junior next year and theres alot of things he highlighted which are pretty true
Amazing video. If you want to dive into some scientific background to comparative behaviors and their effect on mental health/behavior let me know, I wrote a ton about it for my thesis.
Wise words bro. Idk how that algorithm hasn’t exploded your channel yet
Such a quality information Jp, please don't stop doing these kind of videos
Nice video bro, really helps to see your perspective and hear about your experiences
Thank you for this, John Paul!
I needed this..thanks
thank you for this video, great advice and information. really appreciate it 👍
Damn. straight wisdom
Great vid as always Jonathan.. miss you
Awesome thank you so much 💙💜💪
great vid jp
Onya jp
Hey man, I'm 16 from south australia, I can bench 100 kg, deadlift 175 and squat 140, mainly from hypertrophy work. Do you believe I have potential to take it seriously and how would I get into it? I'm 77 kg btw great video. Only been training 8 months
🔥
Lift to live! (vs live to lift)
11. Don't stop haha
first!!!love your video!
Being cool with putting on weight is soooooo difficult as a woman. I think a gender aware version of these tips is relevant.