The Booty Barn

One year later. Same weight. Different outcome.

Last year at Deadlift for Dogs, 250kg beat me. ❌

I remember walking away disappointed, but I also remember making a promise to myself: I’d be back.

Fast forward to yesterday at the Storie Strong deadlift event in Redcliffe.

⚪️ 235kg ✅
⚪️ 250kg ✅
⚪️ 252.5kg ✅ NEW PB 🎉

The next three videos are proof that setbacks don’t have to become endings.

A huge thank you to Storie Strong for putting on such a fantastic event. It was incredibly well run, the atmosphere was unreal, and the camaraderie behind the scenes reminded me why I love this sport. It was also great to meet a few new people who share the same passion for lifting.

And to my support crew… thank you. ❤️

Having you there cheering me on, celebrating every lift, and sharing the moment with me meant more than you’ll ever know. You helped make an already special day one I’ll never forget.

At 53, progress isn’t about shortcuts. Recovery takes longer, every kilo has to be earned, and consistency matters more than ever.

Last year’s missed 250kg became this year’s motivation.

250kg is no longer the goal… it’s now part of the journey.

Now it’s time to recover, reset and get back to work.

Next stop: Deadlift for Dogs – August 15.

🎯 255kg. 💀💪🏼

💫 247.5kg - New PB 🏋️‍♂️

The first time I pulled 245kg was back in 2018. Last year at Deadlift for Dogs, I matched that lift again — which in itself was a win after years of training, setbacks, and rebuilding.

But then came 250kg… and I failed it. ❌

That missed lift stayed with me.

Yesterday, I pulled 247.5kg — finally moving past that old PB and putting myself within 2.5kg of the goal I’ve had my eyes on since last August. 🎯

At 53, this isn’t about ego. It’s about proving to myself that I’m still capable of improving, still capable of chasing hard things, and still willing to put in the work. 💀⚒️

August 👉🏼 We go again 🔥

SQUAT DAY…

No hype, just work.

155kg at 85% for 10 total reps.Then straight into 2×5 paused squats.

This is what it looks like right now—no maxes, no ego lifts. Just showing up, bracing hard, and doing the reps that actually build something.

The pauses strip it back. No bounce, no shortcuts. Just me and the weight, owning every position.

Everything I’m doing right now is building toward a bigger goal.August. Then beyond that.

Not chasing motivation. Just staying consistent when it’s heavy and uncomfortable.

That’s the work.

Heavy Day - 210kg (85% of 245kg)

Deadlifts are like life — they’re never perfect.
It’d be arrogant to think any lift is ever mastered. There’s always something to refine — position, tension, timing, ex*****on.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s consistent improvement under load.
That’s how real strength is built...