Strong lifters don’t just walk up and pray. They have a simple pre-lift routine: same foot placement, same number of breaths, same grip order every time.
Sports-psychology research shows that pre-performance routines and mental skills like self-talk and imagery help athletes perform better under pressure by boosting confidence and focus.
Copy this for your press:
Step under the bar → set your feet.
Squeeze the bar → retract your shoulder blades.
Three deep belly breaths → unrack.
Repeating this turns heavy attempts from “scary” into “familiar.”
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