akira n
March 9, 2018 22:08
I worked with Haley over 12 sessions. My goals were the following:
1. Get stronger using Squat, Bench, and Deadlift as performance metrics
2. Learn any technique changes, queues, or excerises to help me with goal #1
3. Compete in a powerlifting meet.
We succeeded in achieving all three of these goals. Volition Fitness is a great place to get personal training whether you've never worked out before or more experienced.
Below I will go over the three goals in more detail.
Goal 1 Overview
My maximum 1 repetition deadlift was 405 lbs at the beginning. My maximum 1 repetition was 440 at the powerlifting meet, and it is clear from the video footage that I had another 10 pounds in the tank.
My maximum 1 repetition bench press was 210 lbs at the beginning. My maximum 1 repetition was 225 lbs at the powerlifting meet.
My maximum 1 repetition squat was 295 lbs at the beginning. My maximum 1 repetition was 290 lbs (I think) at the powerlifting meet. I missed my first attempt due to a technique failure, and thus was not able to make a third jump in the meet.
Goal 2 Overview
Haley has an academic background in sports exercise science and applies her knowledge effectively. She knows queues for beginners, but also will observe and give suggestions for small changes in form. The team at Volition fitness has an excellent repertoire of exercises that I have never found in any youtube video or article. In that respect my time with Volition was extremely valuable.
Goal 3 Overview
The Volition Fitness team provided excellent support during my powerlifting meet. They helped me with my warm-up sets and cheered me on. It was a ton of fun, and a great example of the positive fitness culture that the sport of powerlifting tends to cultivate.