As I’ve befriended more lifters and had the opportunity to talk about all things gym, I’ve really learned that it’s not just me that has struggled with discussions with my coach, particularly and especially when things are not going according to plan. Through those conversations and a lot of reflection on my own personal anxiety adventures, I’ve identified four common scenarios that a lot of athletes encounter when it comes to talking to their coaches (or things that they are too worried to actually approach with their coaches).

To lend some credibility to my recommendations when it comes to working through these scenarios, I reached out to my own coach, Ryan Stinn, and asked for his feedback on each one and how he might approach handling them with an athlete.

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