Blackdam Barbell in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Gym/Physical fitness centre

Blackdam Barbell

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 452 347 846

Address: 151 Granite Street 4034 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 2020 is almost over. But that doesn't mean we slow down. Time stands still for no man. There is weight to be moved, muscle to be built and Christmas food and drink to burn off.... Stay Focused.

25.01.2022 @_jackypoo might not be able to scratch his back anymore. But who gives a F*k when you can squat heavy!

24.01.2022 First they laugh. Then they suffer. It's all hardwork leading in to @zoeduffeyreid first powerlifting competition @ritualhqeh next month.... So much raw talent in this young girl. What I respect most is zoe walks 40 minutes to and from the gym 4 days a week, never complains and wants to push herself in the gym.

23.01.2022 It's Blackdam Barbells 1st Birthday. What better way to celebrate than a trip down memory lane with Bailey. On this episode we discuss the highs and lows of owning a powerlifting gym. Plus our highlight reel over the past 5 years together. How many times do you think I had to tell bailey to talk in to the mic this Episode?

23.01.2022 Neutral or rounded UPPER BACK when deadlifting? The last piece of the puzzle involves Creating a fixed thoracic spine and upper back. To avoid any flexion/movement of the upper back you need to understand two important subdivisions - Scapular depression and avoiding thoracic flexion.... Scapular depressionplays a role in thoracic extension (just enough to avoid thoracic flexion). To perform this pull your shoulder blades into your lats and then contract the lats as hard as you can. Thoracic extensionprovides the rigidity of the thoracic spine and acts as the antagonist against flexion/rounding. Remember that you MUST maintain your brace as you attempt to extend the spine to avoid arching the lower back. I teach my lifters to lift their torso which includes the thoracic and lumbar. so it isn't about arguing the case of neutral vs rounded. The discussion should be about teaching yourself to avoid flexion of the spine whilst lifting and understand how to create a fixed upper back position so you can produce maximal force and continue to increase the weight whilst avoiding injury.

22.01.2022 As my lifters get close to competition, I become fixated on their numbers. How they can achieve the biggest total they can As I type this I've just sent messages out to over 10 lifters asking what they are squatting tomorrow so we both know what is coming.... When we're this close to competition, all that matters is that competition. I'm just Pissed I don't get to train with them.....yet #noexcuses

21.01.2022 You do not try and squat 250 kilos and not fucking look like you are going to kill somebody before you do it. You do not put yourself through workouts that could cripple you on a regular basis. It takes an unsually motivated individual to do what ever the fuck it takes to reach their goals, for what ever reason they decided that those we're there goals.... - George Leeman See more

21.01.2022 It's almost that time again. Taking the platform with @baileyambrum @_jackypoo @jaydenbickle. Can't think of a crazier group of lads. Fingers crossed there's some blood #jaydenmightdie

20.01.2022 You can't just chose to be confident, you have to build it. Now I'll piss my lifters off by talking shit to them and get in their faces. But I'll never negatively motivate them. The best way to build confidence in a lifter is by giving them the opportunity to taste victory. ... Small tasks inside and outside the gym. A "Good job, you're earnt that" can be the catalyst for even greater success. Reminding them it is their responsibility to complete the small tasks can also motivate a lifter as they begin to understand they should only care about what they can control. Sooner or later they can look back and say to themselves: "Hey I completed all those tasks and victories, now I have a reason to be confident".

20.01.2022 Had the pleasure of Handling this lil Nugget at Spring Cup yesterday and she didn't disappoint. Months ago we agreed on a 375kg total, and she achieved it with: Squat - 145kg... Bench - 75kg Dead - 155kg The best thing the Lifters of Blackdam can do for the gym is bring back medals and trophies. That's all we work for. @strength_bysteph brought home 2nd place in a competitive female weight class weight a tiny 63kg. Proud of you.

20.01.2022 At Blackdam. We like our women a little more on the crazy side. #BlackdamBitches

20.01.2022 As the whole gym preps for states in 2021 I decided to run a workshop to teach my lifters how to wrap knees, spot, and run through how we need to train over the next 6 months. I believe its so important for coaches/gyms to align everyone to the same goal. While some of our lifters won't compete at states or at all, they know they are expected to help out in the gym and at competitions.

20.01.2022 Tempo bench press magic or overrated? Great for correcting bad movement patterns. Perfect exercise for beginners who are new to bench pressing and struggle to control the barbell.... Should be used as an accessory to the bench press or on an accessory day. Allows you to focus on controlling the barbell and hold the weight at your upper back rather than holding the weight in your arms. Makes it easier to feel where the barbell should touch on the chest and at the same time you can feel if you are relaxing at the chest. Plenty or tempo variations to pick from. It is important to know what part of the movement you want to slow down. If you struggle to maintain your upper back on the eccentric or at the chest you can go 4 - 1 - 0. If you struggle to maintain upper back rigidity as you press you can go 2 - 1 - 3. If you struggle to maintain your upper back rigidity at the chest you can go 2 - 3 - 1.

19.01.2022 POWWWAAAAAA There's over 235kg of mass in this photo @_jackypoo

19.01.2022 We've had phenomenal reviews on our last 6 episodes. Only on #spotify Search "Drunken Barbell"

16.01.2022 How do you deal with being uncomfortable? Some of the hardest things you do are very uncomfortable. If you have been in the gym for a while you'll understand that. The good things in life, the hard things are not comfortable and you have become ok with that.... Being able to tolerate pain and self doubt can help you achieve a lot of the things you set out for. Becoming hardened to the idea of working through the hard times and not quitting is a skill that we practice often in the gym. So I ask, How did you come to tolerate the pain and uncomfort? share your story below.

14.01.2022 Post 255kg squat PB

12.01.2022 BRACING IN THE DEADLIFT The action of the brace is no different from that of squats. Your job is to transfer the force created by the muscles of our legs and hips to lift the bar.... For this to happen and avoid any looseness at your torso. Any looseness is an opportunity for rounding, extension, or shifting to occur at the hips or spine, also known as "leaks in the system". I've fixed plenty of unstable deadlifts by implementing correct bracing because of it's shared relationship with the hips and upper back.

12.01.2022 Welcome to powerlifting. #crew

12.01.2022 Squat PB 265kg 3 weeks from comp. Huge weight lifted off my shoulders after a tough 3 weels of training. Very confident with a 275kg - 280kg (not jinxing it)... Thanks to @tombro7 for taking time to wrap me today. @baileyambrum @strength_bysteph @daniel_zerow @zero_weakness

12.01.2022 Proud of these lot. X 2 X 2 X 1 ... X 2 overal male and female Now we get back to work. #Blackdambarbell

11.01.2022 Struggling at lockout? - Floor press. The sticking point is close to/ if not the same as in your main bench press. You can't bounce it off the ground so you must maintain scapular and upper back control. ... Floor pressing without wrist wraps is a great way to work on grip strength and notice if your wrist-roll back which is going effect force output from the pecs and triceps. Great for overloading weight because of the reduced range. Because the range of motion is already cut in half, there isn't much point in going wide. Grip narrow to target more tricep.

09.01.2022 Glute hamstring raise - Quick tips The hamstrings are not just for aesthetics. Building bigger and stronger hamstrings will help with injury prevention and athletic performance. Don't overextend at the lumbar spine. When you are trying to pick up a heavy load you don't want your spine moving, you want it locked in place. Why would you want to overextend your lower back in the GHR? It shows signs of weakness at the hips and torso. ... Ribs to dick. Another cue I use to keep the lower spine stable is pushing your ribs down to your hips, or, for the guys, their dick. This means they have to maintain a fixed torso position throughout the full range of the movement. Before performing the movement from the top, make sure your hamstrings grab. This means you'll need to extend the hips before the chest. Most will fall forward with their chest which means less load through the hamstring on the eccentric. Remember hips first. Use the tempo 3 - 1 - 2. 3-seconds down to load the hamstring eccentrically, 1-second hold so you don't use momentum, 2-seconds up to show you have control @ Blackdam Barbell

08.01.2022 This is too good not share. 190kg for @ms_jm #Blackdambitches

08.01.2022 An unstable pelvis in the deadlift will show through arching or rounding through the lower back. The hips/pelvis must be stabilised by the muscles of the legs and hips (all of them, do not just focus on 1 muscle/group)

08.01.2022 YouTubes trying to Block us but the team are coming in hot for comp in 2 weeks. We'll be putting out more short videos with their biggest lifts over the next 2 weeks. #prepneverstops

07.01.2022 Couple of Photos from yesterday's Liftmiss with the crew.

06.01.2022 Don't just chose exercises that feel good and you know are easy. Pick the exercises that feel tough and unnatural. That's where you'll make progress

06.01.2022 The crews coming in for competition. Proud of these crazy mother fuckers.

05.01.2022 Your job as a training partner should be to make everyone around you stronger (sometimes stronger than you are). In return they will help you become stronger. Bench day video will be out tomorrow on our YouTube page.

05.01.2022 This girl is just insane. 185kg 2 x1 for @ms_jm 3 weeks until comp. ... Lets go Jax.

03.01.2022 270kg squat to finally hit the 700kg. 1 week out from comp. Focused. ... @baileyambrum @strength_bysteph @tombro7 @daniel_zerow

03.01.2022 Don't forget! The strongest people at your gym are normally the most dedicated. They understand motivation fades and you need to practice training your discipline just as much as your squat, Bench, and deadlift.

03.01.2022 FULL VIDEO OUT NOW ON THE BLACKDAM BARBELL YOUTUBE PAGE!

03.01.2022 Episode 26 of the Drunken Barbell: 50% on topic, 50% s**t talk FT @_jackypoo & @jaydenbickle I've been told this is the funniest podcast yet. ... Out now on #spotify

02.01.2022 Never miss a thing. Over the years I've grown eyes in the back of my head. Making sure everything moves the way it needs to.

02.01.2022 @_jackypoo will be on tomorrows Podcast (Drunken Barbell on Spotify). Get an understanding of how he added 30kg to his bodyweight over the last 2 years and took his total from 270kg - 677.5kg. The effects powerlifting has had on his life and what is next for the Big guy.