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Oly lifting. Jui Jitsu.

Getting out bush with mates.

Relying on the nephew to get that F1 contract and rescue the family from poverty 🏎️

Incredibly proud of Don Strong Performance client competing in yesterday’s Novice Powerlifting comp

We set an aim of a 455 kg total and we more than we achieved that and more, hitting a 470kg total in the end.

Here was his lift breakdown for the day:

Squat - 170kg: 10kg above his last PR, and 5kg above what we’d actually planned to hit on the day ✅

Bench - 100kg: failed at the 105 attempt, but still extremely happy with the 100 considering it’s still a 10kg PR

Deadlift - 200kg: Was always going to be the strong suit. It’s 20kg above his previous, but the lift looked clean! I’d be keen to see what else could be in the tank for him here.

Incredibly proud of the result, but even more proud of the process. Throughout all training blocks, Luke has been incredibly diligent and ensured that he’s stayed adherent.

What’s even more impressive is that we’ve been working on this journey whilst simultaneously chasing body composition goals also, with him dropping almost 20kg in our time working together.

Great work Luke! Keen to prepare for another!

Another Devil Joins The Don Strong Family

Australian Rules Football is a physically demanding, full-body collision sport and nowhere is that more evident than in the ruck.

Contesting hit-outs, competing at stoppages, and covering the ground demands elite levels of strength, power, and endurance.

At 23 years old and 180cm, Joherty Revell is already a high performer within the Tasmanian Devils VFL-W team.

Now she’s signed with Don Strong Performance to take her game to the next level and to get specific management around her training needs.

If you’re an athlete looking to elevate your game this season, reach out via DM or use the link in bio to book a complimentary consult.

Watching clients dominate. Getting the work in myself. Fuelling the body. Fuelling the mind.

Big week back in the South East.

A week of recovery, learning and building new things.

BUILD THE PRE-SEASON ARMOUR 💪

Throughout the week, most sessions — for me and the athletes I coach - are chasing performance outcomes:

Speed. Strength. Power.

But this time of year, building the upper body and trunk to handle contact is just as important.

And with no games on weekends…
it’s the perfect window to top this up.

Here’s a simple upper body armour + trunk session I’ve been using myself and with athletes 👇

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A1: Bench Press — DBs
A2: Pull Up — Loaded Neutral Grip

B1: Shoulder Press — Landmine ½ Kneel
B2: Seated Row — Cable V Handle

C1: Spider Curl — DBs
C2: Side Plank — Long Lever

D1: Pallof Press — Banded ½ Kneel (Chaos)
D2: Dead Bug — Banded

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If you’re a field-based athlete in pre-season and want to build a body that can tolerate contact…

Give this one a go 💪

Athlete Signing - Georgia ‘GP’ Purton ✍️💪

Following Tasmanian State team representation, a runner up B & F finish for in 2024, and an invite to train on with the Tasmanian Devils VFL-W squad ahead of the 2026 season, GP has committed to investing in her physical preparation as she continues to push towards playing footy at the highest level.

Couldn’t be more excited to support this athlete in their sporting journey as we look to make 2026 their best year yet in sport.

For GP, the game plan is simple;

1️⃣ Turn her already already great acceleration-speed into an elite-weapon that she can use to close space defensively and create separation in open play.

2️⃣ Build the upper body armour and lean mass to win grappling scenarios and create physical presence on the field.

3️⃣ Develop durability in our high risk areas for female footballers, particularly the hamstrings, calves and adductors for this athlete.

Already being an established athlete, the aim@is now to support her talent with evidence-based physical preparation that directly transfers to making her a better football athlete.

Looking forward to seeing the results! 📈💪