Post 5: The Mental Game

"Weightroom anxiety" is real. That feeling of dread when you look at a bar loaded with a weight you’ve never touched before can stall your progress.

The secret to beating it is shifting your focus. Smelling salts provide an overwhelming sensory input that forces your brain out of "overthinking mode" and into "reaction mode." You stop wondering "What if I fail?" because your body is too busy reacting to the ammonia.

It’s a mental reset that clears the deck, leaving only you and the weight.