Hunter Henderson, a powerhouse in the world of professional powerlifting, continues to push boundaries both in the gym and in competition. Known for her incredible strength and dedication, Henderson recently gave fans a glimpse of her training routine on Instagram, showcasing a dynamic push session featuring bicep curls and pulldowns. In the caption, she celebrated her progress, sharing her excitement about reaching personal bests and the discipline required during her four-week mini cut. With her consistent work ethic and passion for the sport, Hunter exemplifies how strength, perseverance, and a love for the process can lead to extraordinary results.
She Lifts Weights
In her Instagram post, Henderson is seen lifting a lot of weights. ACE Fitness states that doing this has a lot of health benefits. “Lifting heavy weights increases production of the hormone IGF-1. This hormone is related to the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is a neurotransmitter responsible for stimulating the growth of new neural pathways in the brain along with enhancing communication between existing pathways. In short, lifting heavy could make you smarter by enhancing cognitive function.”
She Works Hard
Henderson opened up about her experience at the 2024 Arnold Sports Festival to Barbend. She says that she made sure to work hard to get to that moment. “That experience meant so much to me. I got to squat in the Cage with wraps. I took 650 pounds and did an AMRAP (as many reps as possible); I got three reps. That was sentimental because the last time the Cage was up was in 2019 and I was on the outside watching. I was getting into powerlifting, and no one knew who I was. I watched them in the Cage and told myself that one day I would be the best in the world and lift in it.”
She Works Out With Others
Henderson revealed in her Barbend interview that she has two training partners, and that this helps push her. “I have never trained around another woman at my level. Every day is a competition with Brianny; we push and want the best for each other. Brianny is a special person to me. She is my greatest friend. Even when she’s hitting big lifts in training, she’s texting me about my goals. Her ability to give and support others is special.”
She Works Out Regularly
Henderson shared her training routine with Barbend. “I train five days a week, including a squat day with extra bench and a deadlift day with bench,” she said. “On the other three days, I don’t touch a barbell. Those are accessory or bodybuilding days with machines and super fun workouts. We also have what we call a ‘creatine’ day with active recovery movements like box jumps, medicine ball slams; explosive and athletic-type movements.”
She Enjoys What She Does
Henderson enjoys being a weightlifter. She talked about the importance of doing what you love in her Barbend interview. “Enjoy the process and take your time. You have to understand the long game. It won’t happen overnight. The most important part is to have fun. Enjoy the training sessions, too. If you’re not having fun with this, what’s the point?”