Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 49 minutes ago
Welcome back to The Quest to Not Suck. Episode 2 picks up after a rough week — mentally, physically, just one of those stretches where training doesn’t click. In this vlog I talk about why lifting has been the one constant in my life for 13+ years, even when it feels like a grind, and why I’m not walking away any time soon.
This week is a washout/deload, so you’ll see some oxidative sets, belt squat work, and me managing a cranky shoulder. But the big news? I’m heading back into equipped powerlifting.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, hit mental blocks in training, or thought about changing gears in your lifting, I think you’ll relate to this one.
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Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & picking the vlog back up
0:36 – Last week’s struggles & community feedback
1:45 – Why I’ll never quit lifting
3:34 – 13 years in the sport & why it stuck
4:42 – Training mindset: dealing with rough sessions
5:55 – Washout week explained
9:52 – Belt squat & oxidative work
12:46 – Shoulder issues & easy bench work
14:31 – Accessories & keeping it light
17:07 – Hinting at big changes
17:49 – The big reveal: going EQUIPPED again
19:44 – Considering Equipped Nationals in March
21:39 – Why equipped training excites me (again)
22:01 – Outro & viewer questions
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💪 1-on-1 Coaching with Calgary Barbell
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📸 Daily training tips & behind-the-scenes
➢ instagram.com/calgarybarbell
💬 Join the Calgary Barbell Discord Community
➢ discord.gg/z7pJdUx
Welcome back to The Quest to Not Suck. Episode 2 picks up after a rough week — mentally, physically, just one of those stretches where training doesn’t click. In this vlog I talk about why lifting has been the one constant in my life for 13+ years, even when it feels like a grind, and why I’m not walking away any time soon.
This week is a washout/deload, so you’ll see some oxidative sets, belt squat work, and me managing a cranky shoulder. But the big news? I’m heading back into equipped powerlifting.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, hit mental blocks in training, or thought about changing gears in your lifting, I think you’ll relate to this one.
📲 Train with Calgary Barbell – 50+ powerlifting programs & form checks
➢ calgarybarbell.com/training-app
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & picking the vlog back up
0:36 – Last week’s struggles & community feedback
1:45 – Why I’ll never quit lifting
3:34 – 13 years in the sport & why it stuck
4:42 – Training mindset: dealing with rough sessions
5:55 – Washout week explained
9:52 – Belt squat & oxidative work
12:46 – Shoulder issues & easy bench work
14:31 – Accessories & keeping it light
17:07 – Hinting at big changes
17:49 – The big reveal: going EQUIPPED again
19:44 – Considering Equipped Nationals in March
21:39 – Why equipped training excites me (again)
22:01 – Outro & viewer questions
🔗 More from Calgary Barbell
👕 Grab Calgary Barbell Apparel – Rep the brand
➢ https://www.calgarybarbell.shop
💪 1-on-1 Coaching with Calgary Barbell
➢ calgarybarbell.com
📸 Daily training tips & behind-the-scenes
➢ instagram.com/calgarybarbell
💬 Join the Calgary Barbell Discord Community
➢ discord.gg/z7pJdUx
