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  I remember when deadlifting 315lb felt imposible.... Deadlifting 405lb now is just a step in the right direction to 500lb, 600lb, 700lb, ext.  During these past weeks of training. I have been doing a lot of paused deadlifts to create time under tension, which has helped tremendously in getting my deadlift up. Combine paused deadlifts with rack pulls and you have a combination for some gains!      This video is was made across multiple training sessions. Playing around with the sling shot is super fun and I was astonished when I was able to move 315lb so easily....

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  Some can, but I can't... Benching 315lb as a female is a dream of mine. A dream not based in fantasy either. As I have been working and training my goal is to be able to bench 315lb by the end of this year. How many girls have you seen do that?     Today I was very tired but when its time to put the work in I couldn't just stay home knowing that someone out there is training and trying to take my place. Eric Thomas says it the best “Everyone wants to be a beast, until it’s time...

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  Meet Prep... Getting ready for a powerlifting meet? So am I... Watch as I train for my first powerlifting meet.  My name is Camarin, I am one of the founders of Strength Standard and am getting ready for my first ever powerlifting competition. Feelings of fear run through my veins because this is uncharted territory for me. Yet, I have a gift of strength and am ready to show it.  All my life I have been put down for my strength. It's time to take a leap of faith and start to put in the work. I will be...

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