Weightlifting for Strength: Mastering Compound Lifts with Trishna

A deadlift session with a clear message: start today. This foundational strength exercise works your entire posterior chain, and being consistent with it is a decision you'll thank yourself for a year from now.

This video shows my progress in the squat snatch, moving from 25kg to 34kg. It's not just about lifting heavier, but also about the grace and efficiency of the movement, which is what I constantly train for.

Even when you fail a lift, what matters is getting back up. This clean and jerk attempt is a reminder that failure is just part of the process of getting stronger and pushing your limits.

A look back at my front squat form in 2018 compared to now. The difference is that I never stopped trying and learning. This is a testament to how consistency and dedication to technique can transform your lifts over time.

A typical pull day workout for me includes a mix of exercises like pull-ups, lat pulldowns, and deadlifts. These movements are key for building a strong, defined back.

A leg day routine featuring back squats, hip thrusts, and split stance suitcase deadlifts. These exercises are essential for building well-rounded leg strength and powerful glutes.

This leg workout includes a variety of squats, from barbell back squats to machine hack squats, finished with kettlebell swings. Using different variations helps target the muscles from multiple angles for better development.

A shoulder-focused push day workout with strict presses, lateral raises, and shrugs. Building strong shoulders is crucial for stability in overhead lifts and for creating a powerful upper body aesthetic.

Here are four basic but effective exercises for a chest day, including dips, bench press, and decline dumbbell presses. Mastering these fundamentals is key to building upper body pushing strength.