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From worried if he'll fit, to worried how much he'll lift

@sam_goatlifters

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Why it worked

The video taps into the relatable struggle and triumph of personal transformation, showcasing a significant physical change and the resulting boost in confidence. The progression of weight lifting serves as a clear visual metaphor for overcoming challenges.

Summary

A man is shown progressively lifting heavier weights on a bicep curl machine, overcoming initial self-doubt about fitting into the equipment. His confidence grows as he increases the weight and feels stronger, demonstrating a significant personal transformation.

Structure

1Initial self-doubt about fitting
2First successful attempt and surprise
3Increasing the weight and feeling stronger
4Realizing the progress and increased confidence
5Focusing on the mind-muscle connection

Product placement

Gymshark: APPEARS - a logo on the creator's shirt. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. EP1J: APPEARS - a logo on the weight machine. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. STRIVE: APPEARS - a logo on the weight machine. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

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From worried if he'll fit, to worried how much he'll lift "You think I'm fitting in that" *doesnt remember how far he's come *had an all time lowest weigh-in this week *bro fits ! *too_easy? "I feel like it could be heavier" +10kg *still easy? "Do you need more?" "Probably" +10kg "It's just so hard" "To stay down" *not only did he fit but there was extra room! "Oh yeah can u make it closer" *locks bro in "That's perfect" "So I'm not that f***" *confidence is back "Oh that's way better" *first time feeling bros triceps "Do you wanna do another set" *not what I expected to hear "And u know what for this one" *wants more weight ! *40kg *even working out the mind muscle connection! keep pushing down even when it comes up "I wanna actually feel what this weight feels like" *but then... *realising how strong bro has become *bros seeing it too *definitely getting there bro