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I never expected to have the desire to deadlift 225 pounds for 20 reps, let alone actually achieve that goal. But today, I finally did it.

A quick aside for those who will say, “ThiS DoeSN’t couNt beCauSE the BaR didN’t COme to a dEaD sTop,” allow me to respond.

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I’ve had the Titan Fitness Linebacker Squat Landmine Attachment and Landmine Stand for a couple years. Because I’ve received numerous questions about them when people see them in my workouts, I thought it was time to give a proper review.

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Why the Titan Fitness Linebacker Squat Landmine Attachment and Landmine Stand?

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Most of the time I look forward to my workouts. Not only do I enjoy the physical challenge they present, but they’re meditative. When I start a workout, I shove everything else out of my mind and focus on the task at hand. It’s a welcoming breath of fresh air that allows me to decompress.

And then there are periods like the past few weeks. I do not want to work out. There are other things I’d rather be doing and other tasks where I’d like to focus my attention.

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A health and fitness regimen should make you feel good about yourself. Yes, that sounds like a common sense statement, however …

Obsession; deprivation; frustration; guilt.

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It’s always exciting to add a new piece of equipment to my home gym. It can be a bit less fun when you spend your hard-earned money on something that ends up being a disappointment, and even more fun when something turns out to be better than expected.

Which one was the Titan Fitness seated leg curl and extension machine? You’ll find out in this review.

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The health and fitness industry profits off the insecurities of women. Conveniently, many people and companies eagerly offer to sell us the solution. “You hate that fat on your body? Take this pill!”; “Unsightly cellulite on your thighs? Try this cream and simple procedure!”; “Hate seeing yourself in the mirror, in a swimsuit because of unsightly flaws? Try this rapid fat loss diet!”

Some people say the solution is simple: “Just love your body,” they say. “If women loved their bodies, then no one could profit off the insecurities perpetuated by this billion-dollar industry.”

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Nutrition.

It can be confusing. It can be tremendously frustrating. 

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Something must be made clear.

As much as I love hitting personal records, steadily improving workout performance, and answering the “What else can I do?” question, do not forget that wins come in many different forms.

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“What else can I do?”

That’s one of my favorite questions to ask about my body’s abilities. And discovering the answers through consistent hard work is a rewarding, and empowering, experience. 

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Missing a workout, or missing a whole week of workouts. Struggling to select appropriate weights for exercises. Having to perform an abbreviated workout because time is limited. Having to work around an injury. Having to modify your workouts due to equipment limitations, or because someone was hogging the only squat rack in the gym. Struggling to adhere to your nutrition goals.

The best thing you can do when faced with similar situations: Don’t overthink them. 

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