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25.01.2022 Please... I beg you... put your weights away.

22.01.2022 If you haven't heard, we've now got some MOS apparel for you! Check out the link here or click the "Shop Now" button at the top of our Facebook page!

21.01.2022 I would like to give a massive shout out to one of my nutrition clients, Katherine Gourlay. Six months ago when I met Katherine, she was unhappy with the way she looked and felt. I gave her a 6 month plan to follow that would help her change some of her bad habits for better ones. We checked in with one another occasionally over Facebook, but essentially, she knew she had to have the motivation to follow the plan and make the changes herself. I can proudly say she has achiev...ed some amazing results. In the past 6 months she has changed so many habits into good ones, she has dropped a comfortable 2 dress sizes (although it's closer to 3!), a total of 4.6kg and looks and feels amazing. I may have set the plan, I may have been there to answer her questions and give support and encouragement, but at the end of the day this is Katherine's success. You're making the changes you need and you're proof that slowly wins the race! I'm proud of the progress you've made and we both know your end goal is achievable and so close! Well done! - Amanda

20.01.2022 Ministry of Strength rides again! We may not have our old premises, but all of our gear now lives at Health and Fitness world and as of December personal training with Joe will kick off right in the heart of Launceston. Training will be on a strictly limited basis and targeted at those looking for strength and hypertrophy. If you're interested, get in touch and we'll get you sorted!

20.01.2022 Lest we forget.

16.01.2022 Get your Ministry of Strength gear here!

15.01.2022 Don't forget this is coming up on Monday! Presenters will be head coach Joe, former world record holding powerlifter Jake Oakenfull as well as former Ms Natural Olympia Bridget Freeman. And it's free! How good is that?!

15.01.2022 More Misha being nuts! Beyond impressive.

15.01.2022 I've spent a lot of time in gyms over the years, and I've seen a lot of well-intentioned people performing complicated exercises really poorly. Usually, it's because they've tried to copy something they saw on YouTube without having an actual coach, or sometimes it's because their coach is terrible. Knowing your limitations is important. That's why I don't teach people how to do a barbell snatch... my own snatch needs a lot of work, so I'm not about to coach someone to do som...ething I can't do well. However, probably the exercise that I've seen most abused over the last five or so years (ESPECIALLY by Personal Trainers!) is the Kettlebell swing. It doesn't have to be that way. A few quick points: - The Kettlebell Swing at no stage should look like a squat. There is no squatting movement. None. It is a Hip Hinge, not a squat. No squat. Never. Knees should bend only enough to allow the best possible range of motion for the hips. No squatting. - If you don't know the difference between an American swing and a Russian swing, do the Russian swing. If you can't give me a compelling argument as to why you need to do the American swing, do the Russian swing. That means the kettlebell should never swing past about shoulder height. - The Kettlebell Swing has no component that should work any part of your arms other than your grip. It is not an arm exercise. If your shoulders are sore, you're doing it wrong. - At no stage during the ascent should the kettlebell droop lower than your hands. There should be a straight line along your forearm to the middle of the bell. If not, you're either using a bell that's too heavy or you're trying to do a front raise, not a swing. This is usually accompanied with a squat. Squatting front raises are not swings. No squatting. - The back swing of the kettlebell should hit you in the butt or come very close. Gentlemen, don't move your hips until your natural protective instincts tell you that you must. As Dan John says; "Attack the zipper!" - At no stage should your back either round or hyperextend. That means your back is flat at the bottom of your back swing, and you're not over-arched at the top of your up swing. - Your shoulder blades must stay "packed". This will help prevent injury as well as keep your back position right. - Your feet should remain flat on the floor. If you're rocking back on your heels or coming forward on your toes, something is wrong with your mechanics. Now, if you're a personal trainer who currently instructs clients how to do kettlebell swings and any of this doesn't make sense to you, PLEASE STOP TEACHING KETTLEBELL SWINGS IMMEDIATELY. Get some coaching and learn how it's done. It's a fantastic exercise, but many of you don't know your ass from your elbow on this one. Below you will see probably the prettiest example of a kettlebell swing on the internet. Do it like this.

11.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE: As most of our members are now aware, Ministry of Strength is in the process of closing down due to insurmountable financial obstacles. Sadly, our hand was forced yesterday as our landlord apparently decided, rather than replying to several emails over the past few weeks, to simply change our locks without notice. This is why our swipe card door stopped working on Monday. Needless to say, all membership payments have been ceased immediately. While this is an... insulting and embarrassing way for a great gym to finish, I want to personally thank every single one of you that contributed to the amazing culture and environment that was created over the past 18 months. Thank you for your love, support and encouragement. If any of our members need to get in touch, please do so either by calling me or messaging this page if you don't have my number. Thank you for briefly helping this dream live as a reality. Joe & Amanda

11.01.2022 Hey, sometimes a spotter just has to get his pump on. ;-)

09.01.2022 Ministry of Strength is officially looking for qualified Personal Trainers and/or Strength & Conditioning coaches that are interested in training clients from our premises. You will run your own business and pay rent on a per-session basis until such time as a weekly rate is beneficial to both parties, at which time a fair rate will be negotiated. Trainers must be confident and competent to train clients with the style of equipment we have - barbells, platforms, dumbbells, ...kettlebells, leg press, cables, medicine balls and various other old school equipment. We are most definitely a GYM, not a health club. If this sounds like your vibe and you're interested in training your clients from here - or you know a trainer who would be, please message us directly, tag your buddy, or call Joe on 0405 772 541.

06.01.2022 Some motivation for the FREE WORKSHOP: Introduction to Powertraining for Hypertrophy with Joe Saunders & Bridget Freeman! tonight. Here's a man who knows a thing or two about heavy squatting for hypertrophy. The Golden Eagle, Mr Tom Platz squatting 238kg for 23 reps!

04.01.2022 Welcome to our new look. Same quality coaching as before, now operating out of Health And Fitness World in Launceston. If you're interested in getting bigger, stronger, faster or better on the field, get in touch!

03.01.2022 Occasionally I like to share some love to our CrossFit friends. It's pretty fashionable in the HARDCOREZ STRENGTH GYM world to bash and hate on CrossFit, but there's a lot of good there - especially at awesome boxes like CrossFit Brisbane where this clip comes from. This clip shows 45 year old owner of the gym Matt Swift working up to a 120kg snatch, which is a great lift at any age and means the dude is STRONG and has good technique. Watch this to see how he handles missing ...lifts. Note: Nothing changes. Set up remains exactly the same. Confidence remains exactly the same. He just resets and comes back for another crack. Also watch for the music choice. It is tremendous. CrossFit Brisbane

01.01.2022 There will be NO staffed hours today, sorry for any inconvenience!