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Beginning Quote by Mat Fraser

“Don't rush to the heavy barbells and high-skilled movements. It can be frustrating in the beginning when you see everyone else doing all the fun, sexy stuff, but putting in that groundwork and building a solid foundation is going to pay dividends through the rest of your athletic career.” quote by Mat Fraser — Download Open image

“Don't rush to the heavy barbells and high-skilled movements. It can be frustrating in the beginning when you see everyone else doing all the fun, sexy stuff, but putting in that groundwork and building a solid foundation is going to pay dividends through the rest of your athletic career.”

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