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23. Jesus Follower. Helping Lead People to Jesus Through My Struggles With CMT. Strongman. Spartan. Below Amateur Runner. @elvtlife Manager.

Aitkin, Minnesota
Joined February 2015
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
I’ve 10x’d my confidence/self-development in the last 6 months But it wasn’t always this way for me It’s been a long road to get here Here is a story about me for you, you’ll want to read to the end of this one👇🏻
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@AustinEspeseth
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I JUST GOT BAPTIZED!! 🙌🏻🔥
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
Living with Muscular Dystrophy I always struggled to squat I couldn’t do a simple air squat without tipping over 2-3 years ago Today I squatted 275 🔥
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I remember @zachhomol_ and @Jungle__Jay waiting for me out back of the gym Ice baths are one if the scariest things I’ve ever done in my life up to this point, but also one of the most powerful! Read below for more👇🏻
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
This mornings spread 🔥🙌🏻
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@AustinEspeseth
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How I Transformed My Body In 1 Year 🔥
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@AustinEspeseth
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I remember when I couldn’t even incline press 65lbs a few years back Now I can casually have fun and press 135lbs for a few sets Stay the course my friend, consistency adds up overtime
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@AustinEspeseth
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Mindset Training 🧠 16 degrees 🥶 While everyone else is at the bars chasing that next shot or hook up, I’m getting cold and growing 🙌🏻
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@AustinEspeseth
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I couldn’t afford to buy Christmas presents or provide for something for a family dinner last year This year I bought everyone gifts and bought a whole Prime Rib for us to eat tonight Proud of that
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@AustinEspeseth
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When you leave everything is God’s hands, you will see God’s hand in everything
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@AustinEspeseth
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When I was 15 years old I always wanted to be able to do 1 pull up Took my first paycheck of the summer to the local lumber yard, bought enough material to make one My dad and I built it. I started doing 150 band assisted pull ups/day After 6 months I worked up to 20 in a row
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@AustinEspeseth
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Quality women are found in: - Church - Libraries - Gym And other places of growth and self development Not at the clubs Thursday-Saturday getting black out drunk, hooking up and living for the weekend
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@AustinEspeseth
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405 Deadlift with the @ElvtLife squadddd 🔥 Came here to pull it and I did, I don’t quit No PR will be pretty, but I got it done The energy here can’t be stopped!!!
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@AustinEspeseth
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1 year ago I did my first ice bath with @zachhomol_ @Jungle__Jay @_Nick_Diller I was absolutely terrified going into it My face says it all of how much shock I got from it But overcoming that fear set a new fire in me to face my fears more often
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@AustinEspeseth
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One symptom of CMT I struggle with is balance and walking down hills/stairs This past weekend I scaled rocks and hiked mountains to get to 13,000 ft It was a huge mental battle but I had a no quit mindset
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@AustinEspeseth
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The ice had such an impact on me I’ll soon be helping people through it back in Minnesota If you’ve read this far, do me a favor: Like and Retweet this thread if you found value 🤙🏼
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
When you speak shit into existence and truly believe you can do it…… YOU WILL 300x2 Squat Couldn’t do a simple air squat without falling over 3-4 years ago, now I’m almost repping 3 wheels 🔥🔥
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 months ago I couldn’t pick this very stone off the ground more than 2-3 inches Tonight I just did it for 4x2 🔥🔥 I’ll keep proving everyone wrong that said a kid with CMT couldn’t do this shit
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@AustinEspeseth
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I went from wearing casts/braces on my feet struggling to walk, ride a bike and more To competing in Strongman and Squat 315+
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@AustinEspeseth
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I remember I could barely do one pushup at age 13-14 Yesterday I did 1000 in under 2.5 hours Things take time, stay grinding and you’ll get there
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@AustinEspeseth
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Re racking your weights is part of your workout
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
My goal is at least 1000 followers by the end of 2022
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@AustinEspeseth
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1 year
Grateful to see 22 today!! ❤️ So thankful for all the great people on this app that I’ve connected with the last year About to make 22 the best one yet!!
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@AustinEspeseth
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For those are struggling to go towards vulnerability, fear/resistance I recommend you go towards it and grow! Do the hard thing that’s been on your mind, you’ll feel so much more powerful and accomplished after it’s done You never know where/who it could lead you too
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
Sandbag Front Squats today 🔥💀 Great accessory to transfer over for the squat/deadlift (still a work in progress on these) Going to be strong af by the end of summer
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
Y’all can have the bars/clubs/hookups tonight I’m going to deadlift, get 9+ hours of sleep and worship God tomorrow 🔥
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@AustinEspeseth
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We must master these 2 great tools given too us Once we do we can accomplish anything we want, literally! I went from panicking in the first one, too smiling ear to ear the second one the next day Just look!
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
5 Tips To Simplify Your Health/Fitness /// THREAD///
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@MattSMoore_ Chicken thighs
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@AustinEspeseth
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Steak will never be a bad investment
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
Steak is always so much better prepared at home. Who else agrees?
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@AustinEspeseth
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Grateful to see 21 🥂 Feeling a lot of gratitude to live the life I do and connect with the best people. You guys are the best!! Spending the week on South Padre Island, TX with family Celebrated the Resurrection this morning 🙏🏻, headed to the beach to hang all day 🤙🏼
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@AustinEspeseth
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The impact these 2 have had on me for the last 5 years is unreal, love you guys 🤙🏼 @zachhomol_ @Jungle__Jay
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@AustinEspeseth
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1 year
Deadlifts for breakfast this morning 1% better all the time 🔥
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
I wore multiple casts, braces and did hours of PT as a young kid to try and help my CMT This did nothing for me I had to accept there was no cure for this So I put my head down, learned from the best and got to work No where near where I want to be, but I’m making progress!
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@AustinEspeseth
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1000 of you guys! Welcome! So blessed! I’m Austin 🤝 Blessed with and fighting CMT Certified Surgical Technologist 🏥 Online Fitness Coach 🏋️‍♀️ Follower of Jesus Member of @ElvtLife 👑 I love snowmobiling, hiking, traveling, would love to connect and help you all win! 🔥
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@AustinEspeseth
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2022 THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE YET THREAD 🧵
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@AustinEspeseth
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I’m squatting 315 tomorrow Speaking it into existence right now If you know anything about my story, you know how long I’ve been chasing this number I won’t be denied
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
The Bible is your road map to life It has all the directions you’ll need
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@AustinEspeseth
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1 year
My phone lock screen Every time I see it, it reminds that Jesus brings an open hand to everything Invite Him into your life and watch it transform
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@AustinEspeseth
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1 year
Spartan 5k Finisher 🔥 Really underestimated how much effort I was really going to have to give Wouldn’t want to trek through this with any other group than @ElvtLife
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@AustinEspeseth
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1 year
If you want to be strong, do more farmer carries
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
Hard to lose when you have a community of people like this in your group
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@AustinEspeseth
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1 year
Y’all check this out
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@AustinEspeseth
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Carried 400 today 🔥 This will be competition weight in 5 weeks for 40ft Didn’t quite get all 80 ft total in today’s training but still a win carrying comp weight The @ElvtLife team was hyping me up for this one today, appreciate each and every one of you guys ❤️
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@AustinEspeseth
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Good morning ☀️ Starting my day off right with God first Then deadlifts, going out to breakfast Maybe ride some snowmobile later 🔥
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@AustinEspeseth
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1 year
Been feeling pretty cut up lately 🔪
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
Hey news flash No one cares about what artists and how many minutes you listened to on Spotify this year
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
I know a lot of you expected to see me crush a 315 squat this morning I came in with full confidence that the weight was going up Sadly it was not the case this morning, I failed, but that doesn’t mean it’s over God has a bigger plan in store for this current failed attempt
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@AustinEspeseth
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100lb Sandbag Carry 5k Completed 🔥✅ Video coming soon on my experience through this
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@AustinEspeseth
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Once the first 30 seconds were over I felt numb in the joints, fingers, and toes but then a rush of power and confidence in my mind I was UNSTOPPABLE! I had overcome a fear I was dreading for months The mind/breath is such a powerful tool but we at times get into it too deep
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@AustinEspeseth
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This weekend in Ohio was unreal Getting to see and meet new guys from @ElvtLife was a special time We pulled heavy deadlift weight, cooked steaks, bonded, ice bathed in Lake Erie, did an Anti-Sissy movement in the woods, prayed over each other and grew as men
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I will squat 300lbs tomorrow Mark my words Speaking it into existence
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Happy Birthday to the man himself @zachhomol_ Can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve for done me since opening IVB From fitness, friendship, God, living simple, doing hard things, connections and more You’ve opened so many doors for me Much love dude ❤️
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@AustinEspeseth
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I connected with my pastor last April for coffee and he was blown away at my story of battling through CMT So much that he asked me to speak in front of the church at multiple services on it to 1000+ people This is only the beginning for me I’ll one day speak to millions
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Everyone in this picture is considered family too me now Loved the time I got to spend and connect with each and every one of you! Big thanks to these men for putting this event on, you killed it! @zachhomol_ @Jungle__Jay
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Zach sat me down, lead me through breath-work and said “Take 5 deep breaths then go” As I did you can tell how much I went into shock after I came above the surface The first 30 seconds, thought I was going to die I’m grateful Zach was there to calm me down and help me breathe
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Making it official to everyone of my friends on here that I will be competing in Strongman soon!! It scares the hell out of me to do something like this But as @Jungle__Jay says “fear is the compass, let it guide you” Excited to document this journey with you guys!!
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
3 Preworkout Foods You Should Be Consuming Thread 🧵
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Doing Hard Things Beating The Resistance early Good Morning to you all 🔥🥶
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I love people’s reaction when I say I’m 21 I have a beard, investment my income, attend/speak to my church, train like a maniac, eat healthy and lead other people I am the 1% of my age group
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Hard to not level up with guys like this in your corner
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@JoshuaLisec Uses pronouns “he/him”
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@AustinEspeseth
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Been loving this time disconnecting in the mountains with my guys at @ElvtLife Feel God at work, deeper connections being made and experiences that will last a life time Makes me never want to leave 🙌🏻⛰️
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I was up at 345AM doing my first workout Proceeded to work 12 hours and now on call I have no motivation or energy to be out doing my 2nd workout of the day in the dark But here I am, do hard things, and get it done!
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My cup is overflowing leaving Colorado Definitely could see myself living here in the mountains one day soon
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Nature Coffee Bible Nothing beats it God’s not finished with us yet 🔥
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I tried doing cold showers months leading up to this, didn’t do much I knew nothing was going to compare how cold it was, but anything to try and get used to it I walked out back and my heart began racing so fast I thought I was going to have an anxiety attack
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The twin towers as they call us @Nickmarsh99
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I shouldn’t be able to lift heavy weights and be as active as I am according to science and doctors with my condition I do not comply to them I will not let them put me in a box I will always overcome the odds
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Late night Ice Cream run with my little best friends ❤️
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I’m grateful that I had parents that stayed married and still are too this day
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
Steak is always cooked better at home Who else agrees?
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How I Added 100lbs To My Deadlift In One Year
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
All weighed in Time to eat and rest up for tomorrow Ready to kick some ass 🔥 @padenhodges_ @CollinKruse1
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2 years
Just found a place in Nashville that sells 1/2 pound cookies Bulking season
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
One day I will: - Have a house off the grid with my home gym where I will train locals - Beautiful wife/kids that will live for God - Have cows/chickens/bee hives for honey to share with family/friends - A couple of Polaris Snowmobiles/Razors Speaking it into existence
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I’m ready to take my Strongman training to another level I’m taking some hardware home my next comp If y’all thought I didn’t have another gear in me, I got plenty more to come Stay tuned
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@AustinEspeseth
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When Twitter talks about being healthy, they don’t mean be shredded af ready to hit a bodybuilding stage It means - Float between 12-15% body fat - Have sustainable energy - Eat 80/20 - Lift Weights - Be able to climb up stairs without being winded Find a balance
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Leg day means steak pasta afterwards 🔥
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
STRONGMAN COMPETITION EVENTS/RECAP 🔥 Follow below! 👇🏻
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2 years
I’ve been big into gut health the last 6 months Not only because it’s one of the best things to take care of in our body But because I work in surgery. I see colonoscopies, and colon resections all the time People don’t always understand how to take care of there gut
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Babies are the freakin coolest
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February —->Now I’ve really tuned it up the last 9 months I always had the discipline and worked hard, but I’ve dialed it in more since then I’m just getting started too Stay tuned
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2 years
Watched my little best friend get baptized today So powerful/so proud ❤️
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@AustinEspeseth
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1 year
Grocery haul today This is roughly $200 worth that will last me about a month You can eat healthy you just don’t prioritize where your money goes
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@AustinEspeseth
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2 years
Got a message today about Attitude and Effort Check it out! 🔥
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@AustinEspeseth
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1 year
Dinner 🥩 🥔 @ElvtLife recipe book is coming in clutch lately 🔥
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@AustinEspeseth
Austin Espeseth
2 years
Video update from last week For those that didn’t see it, I carried my 100 pound Sandbag for a 5k I was faced with fear, negative self-talk/doubt But I overcame and conquered. I would recommend this to anyone that needs a challenge Here was my experience through it all 👇🏻👇🏻
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This day changed my life forever The day I publicly declared my life to Christ I am a sinner who has been saved He will never let me down ❤️
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@AustinEspeseth
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It’s that time 🙌🏻🙌🏻
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2 years
My goal by the end of 2022 WAS 1000 followers I’ve changed it to 5,000 followers Time to get to work
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2 years
How I Overcame One Of The Rarest Neurological Disorders -Thread 🧵-
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Grocery haul from today Ready to make a big push to 220
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2 years
If you’re stressing about something in your life. Pray.
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@AustinEspeseth
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Meet your Twitter homies in real life Trust me, it’s way better Love and appreciate all you guys so much
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1 year
Tossing the frisbee with the homies Jamming to Zach Bryan Soaking up sun Nothing better 🔥
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@AustinEspeseth
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Debbie’s Drive In One bite Review with @ElvtLife members: @a_santiago1517 @padenhodges_ @myron_vandijk Solid 5 star review spot 🔥
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@AustinEspeseth
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The conversations I shared with these men on this back patio I’ll never forget it, super special to me @Gabepluguez @TheJackBly @_ChrisRay_ @joeyyochheim @_Ryan_Griggs
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