Ep. 20 | Prepare for the Platform pt. 1 of 4 | Setting Goals and Having the Effort to Match

Send us Fan MailThe final block of training. This is where meet prep gets real honest. The strength is already built, but the outcome on the platform depends on whether your goals match your effort and execution, and whether your daily habits can actually support what you say you want. Nate and Liz kick off a 4 part mini-series called Prepare for the Platform with a practical framework for powerlifting goals that keeps you motivated without setting you up for an emotional crash on meet day.We walk through a simple three-stage “rocket” system for goal setting: Stage 1 is the goal that is within reach all you have to do is execute, Stage 2 is a strong, potentially PR performance you can realistically chase, and Stage 3 is the perfect day target that sits on the edge of your current human potential. We also share our own Nationals goals and the mindset behind them.Then we talk about treating key top singles like practice for the platform, building confidence through visualization, and respecting every rep so the bar speed and technique hold up as the weights climb. We talk recovery and performance basics that matter most in the final month, like consistent sleep, enough food and carbs, hydration and electrolytes, mobility, and managing stress so training stress does not pile up with life stress. We also hit a big competitive lesson: if you want your best day, stop spending mental energy on what others are doing and lock in on what you are doing and what you can control.Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, watch the full video on YouTube, and share your Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 goals with us on our socials.Support the showThanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a rating and share it with your friends so we can continue to grow!-You can now become a Fortis After Hours Supporter by using the link below! This will help support the podcast as we continue to grow and we will give you a shoutout on the next episode after you subscribe as well as give you top priority for different topics or discussions you'd like us to have on the podcast. Thank you for your support!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1369834/support-Follow us on social media for daily fitness and powerlifting content including workouts, helpful tips and client success stories!@fortisfitnessstudio-HOSTED BY@lizribaudo_fortis@nateribaudo_fortis