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Scott Fike shares his journey toward the USS Masters National Strongman Competition and why this might be his last year competing at this level despite his previous success as a silver medalist.

• Training for five grueling events including a 650-pound yoke carry, 550-pound frame carries, frame deadlifts, bag throws, and log clean and press
• Working around significant shoulder injuries that doctors warn will eventually require replacement
• The importance of having a supportive community and training partners who understand your goals
• How focusing on ancillary exercises and movements can improve main competition lifts
• The mental fortitude required to continue training despite physical limitations
• Why proper programming and technique adjustments can make a significant difference for masters athletes
• The competitive advantage of registering early to go last in competition
• Balancing the desire to win with the reality of aging and physical limitations
• The value of having someone else handle programming to remove decision fatigue
• Understanding that some days will be harder than others but consistency is key

Our mantra for masters athletes pursuing challenging goals: "Don't fucking stop."

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