Mankel Over Matter - Strength Coach

Mankel Over Matter - Strength Coach Elite Level Powerlifter
Strength Coach | Online & 1-1 Coaching
Getting stronger together.

10/09/2026

People’s perspectives are skewed when it comes to what’s important and what isn’t.

When it comes to responsibilities, people will happily invest in their house, car, pets and possessions.

But when it comes to themselves, suddenly investing feels expensive.

That’s a mentality I’ve never understood.

9 times out of 10, people put their money into liabilities rather than things that can actually give them a return.

Yes, we need a mode of transport. Yes, it’s nice to have nice things. But if the goal is simply to keep up with or impress people who, in reality, probably don’t care anyway, what are you actually gaining?

For me, true satisfaction comes from skilling up, learning a craft, looking after yourself physically and mentally, and investing in the right direction to become better than you are right now.

One person looks at the cost.
The other looks at the ROI.

08/09/2026

THIS IS GRIT.

Two sessions. Two different focuses. One team.

Monday we condition.
Wednesday we build strength.

Proper coaching. Hard work. Good people. And an environment that makes you want to keep coming back.

Whether you want to get fitter, stronger, move better or simply enjoy training again — there’s a place for you at GRIT.

MONDAYS — Conditioning with
WEDNESDAYS — Strength with
📍

We’re welcoming new members this September. Come and be part of it.

08/09/2026

In this clip from The Joe Rogan Experience, Chris Williamson discusses the reality of discipline and consistency with Joe Rogan.

He shares a quote that perfectly captures why progress can often feel repetitive:

“The curse of discipline is that every day looks the same. The curse of indiscipline is that every year looks the same.”

Whether it’s training, business or life, doing the right things consistently might not always feel exciting, but over time those actions compound.

The days might look the same. You shouldn’t.

Speaker:

Everyone has opinions. These are some of the hills I’ll die on..1️⃣Lead by example. Your actions will always carry more ...
07/09/2026

Everyone has opinions. These are some of the hills I’ll die on..

1️⃣Lead by example. Your actions will always carry more weight than your words.

2️⃣You can get away with muscling through a lift for a while, but eventually strength alone isn’t enough. Technique, position and ex*****on matter.

3️⃣Being physically strong means f**k all if the mind isn’t willing. Potential means nothing without the willingness to graft when it’s hard, inconvenient or nobody gives a s**t.

4️⃣Graft alone isn’t enough. You need direction. Working hard at the wrong things just makes you tired.

5️⃣Be careful who you surround yourself with. Your environment has a habit of becoming your normal. Standards, habits and expectations are contagious.

6️⃣Keep your morals. Especially when compromising them would be easier.

7️⃣Character isn’t what you tell people you stand for. It’s who you are when nobody’s watching.

What’s a hill you’ll die on?

06/09/2026

Maybe I’m past my best…

At 40, after more than two decades under the bar, it would be easy to think the biggest numbers are already behind me.

But weeks like this make me think otherwise.

Training is moving well. Strength is building. And with WRPF in December, there’s still plenty of time to see how far I can push it.

Maybe I’m past my best.

Or maybe I haven’t even reached it yet.

I’m sure as f**k not done finding out.

04/09/2026

REMEMBER WHEN TRAINING WAS JUST FOR FUN?

No numbers to chase.
No competition to prep for.
No worrying whether it was “optimal”

Sometimes enjoyment is reason enough.

What did you used to train JUST BECAUSE you enjoyed it? 👇

02/09/2026

Before I measured strength in kilos…

Back in 2016, strength looked a little different.

I spent a lot of time messing around with calisthenics, learning new skills and seeing what I could get my body to do.

Fast forward 10 years and the goals have changed — but the obsession with getting stronger hasn’t.

Different expression. Same pursuit.





01/09/2026

I really didn't want to train this evening..

Motivation is easy when everything lines up.

The harder sessions are the late ones. When you’re tired, you’ve had a long day and training is the last thing you feel like doing.

But the goal stays the same.

So you show up. Get the work done. Take another step forward.

Because the goal doesn’t care how you felt.

It only knows whether you showed up.

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Peak Physique Gym
Kingston Upon Hull
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Wednesday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

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