Member story · Maroubra
Norbert: a 200 kg deadlift built on technique
Initially hesitant because of back pain, Norbert focused on technique and now squats, deadlifts and lunges without discomfort.
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Norbert Dommel
The story behind the numbers
Norbert Dommel has been part of 6X for four years. Despite initial hesitation due to back pain, he committed to the process with a focus on technique, and now performs squats, deadlifts and lunges without discomfort.
That persistence produced a 200 kg deadlift alongside improvements in mobility and body composition.
Beyond his own progress, Norbert's energy has encouraged both newcomers and long-standing members. Training around back pain is exactly the kind of situation where coached technique and gradual loading matter most.
Norbert Dommel’s results are individual and are not a guarantee of the outcome any other member will achieve. Results depend on your starting point, attendance, effort, nutrition, sleep and health.
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