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On this week's episode, we analyze Zack's bloodwork and talk about some of the easy things that you can do to bring up your health markers in a general sense, as well as while using PEDs. *** DISCLAIMER *** WE ARE NOT DOCTORS. NONE OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS PODCAST IS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALL MATERIAL IS INTENDED FOR ENTERTAINMENT, INFORMATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE O...

On this week's episode, we touch on a little of what we discussed last week, a very fascinating results sheet from a new clinical trial by Regeneron, and how the current state of AI can assist coaches with their programming, movement analysis, and scheduling. *** DISCLAIMER *** WE ARE NOT DOCTORS. NONE OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS PODCAST IS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALL MATERIAL IS INTENDED FOR ENTERTAINMENT...

On this week's episode we talk about some new exciting weight loss drugs currently being developed, diet hacks for avoiding meal prep, and the cost of meal prep vs dining out. ***DISCLAIMER***WE ARE NOT DOCTORS. NONE OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS PODCAST IS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALL MATERIAL IS INTENDED FOR ENTERTAINMENT, INFORMATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENDERING MED...

This week's episode, we catch up on a couple of things that have been happening in the powerlifting world, primarily the IPF ban on super stiff knee sleeves, some controversy about a bodybuilding coach, and more! Time Stamps: `(0:00) Show Before the Show` `(25:13) Introduction` `(38:02) Gym This Week` `(45:04) PR Songs` `(53:46) IPF Bans Stiff Knee Sleeves` `(1:31:26) Clients Who Aren't Ready` `(1...

In this week's episode, we interview Chris Stacks about his journey and what led to him pursuing bodybuilding, and we get a little insight into what he feels it takes to get to the pro level. ***DISCLAIMER***WE ARE NOT DOCTORS. NONE OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS PODCAST IS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALL MATERIAL IS INTENDED FOR ENTERTAINMENT, INFORMATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE...

In this week's episode, we discuss a recent controversy about a broken world record and raise the question of what needs to be done to bring about a more consistent and fair standard when it comes to judging a world record. Time Stamps: `(0:00) Show Before the Show` `(12:28) Introduction` `(19:15) Food Talk` `(27:03) Gym This Week/Diet Updates` `(40:04) PR Songs` `(52:44) The Squat Depth Controver...

On this week's episode we get into some of the details in recovering from a serious injury. We talk about what you should do immediately (see a doctor), what to expect from them, PT, an ortho, and more. ***DISCLAIMER***WE ARE NOT DOCTORS. NONE OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS PODCAST IS MEDICAL ADVICE. ALL MATERIAL IS INTENDED FOR ENTERTAINMENT, INFORMATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR T...

On this week's episode we get into some discourse regarding the efficacy and also the ethics of using ChatGPT when it comes to athletic programming, along with some diet tangents and the usual shenanigans. Time Stamps: `(0:00) Show Before the Show` `(14:19) Introduction` `(18:36) Gym This Week` `(25:44) PR Songs` `(28:38) Cooking with Casein` `(40:00) Carnivore Diet Tangent` `(49:26) ChatGPT Progr...

On this week's episode we had a great conversation with our friend Heidi Dehnel about her journey from being unhappy with her health, then dabbling into powerlifting, all the way to state chair of Powerlifting United! Time Stamps: `(0:00) Show Before the Show` `(6:25) Introduction` `(9:34) Gym This Week` `(24:46) PR Songs` `(28:24) Heidi's Journey` `(46:14) Powerlifters and BJJ` `(51:27) Competiti...

In this week's podcast episode, we are talking about injuries! The most fun and exciting part of any athlete's career! Things that have happened to us, what we've done to recover, what we do as a countermeasure moving forward, and things we could do better in the future! Time Stamps: `(0:00) Show Before the Show` `(24:00) Introduction (sort of)` `(29:41) Gym This Week` `(39:27) PR Songs` `(41:37)...

On this week's episode we talk about accommodating resistance such as bands and chains when looking at the big 3 compound lifts, what roles they play, other options, and more! Time Stamps: `(0:00) Show Before the Show` `(8:45) Introduction` `(11:07) Gym This Week` `(28:17) PR Songs` `(38:07) Accommodating Resistance` `(58:08) Inverse Accommodating Resistance` `(1:12:05) Should You Use It?` `(1:29:...

This week's episode was sparked by a conversation in my DMs about shortened partials and their applications in lifting. So we break down what our thoughts are on what range of motion makes the most sense, where all are applicable, and more! Time Stamps: `(0:00) Show Before the Show` `(10:41) Introduction` `(13:26) Caffeine` `(22:07) Gym This Week` `(33:25) PR Songs` `(39:07) Explaining ROM` `(42:0...

Today's podcast episode features some changes/updates to the Powerlifting United handbook. We previously discussed the change to remove the Kabuki Deadlift bar from competitions, but the new handbook added some more interesting changes! With the inclusion of a new division, age class, and expansion upon a current division to try and make 2025 a year to remember for powerlifting! We are very intere...

This was almost another tangential. But we managed to stick to MOSTLY one topic, and that is the Kabuki Bar no longer fitting into specifications for PLU meets. We talk a little about some other topics that we normally like to harp on that have been on our minds recently, but hopefully, you guys enjoy this regardless! Time Stamps: `(0:00) Show Before the Show` `(30:31) Introduction` `(33:13) Gym T...

Strap in, guys; not only is this a long one, but it's a pretty deep and heavy one. This week, we talk about gene editing, what that means for athletics, social economics, and whether or not we find it ethical. This was definitely meant to be more fun of a conversation than what it turned out to be, but sometimes that's the point of discussion. Time Stamps: `(0:00) Show Before the Show` `(23:54) In...

Yeah, this was a weird one. Time Stamps: `(0:00) Show Before the Show` `(18:04) Introduction` `(20:06) Gym This Week` `(32:52) PR Songs` `(28:44) Cullman on Tiktok` `(43:58) Food/Restaurants` `(50:48) Nightmare Before Liftmas` `(1:17:20) Our Lifter Friends` `(1:42:22) How We Treat PEDs` `(1:56:34) Peptides in Tested Powerlifting` `(1:52:54) Dad Jokes and Signing Off` `(2:34:05) Dad Jokes` `(2:39:0...

On this week's podcast episode, we talk with our good friend Zach Rodriguez about his background in fitness and some of the philosophies he uses for coaching and programming! Time Stamps: `(0:00) Show Before the Show` `(7:07) Introduction` `(8:17) Gym This Week` `(20:40) PR Songs` `(30:12) Fitness Beginnings` `(36:09) Coaching and Programming` `(50:09) What Keeps People Intermediates` `(1:24:48) S...

This week's episode we stray off a little bit from the usual powerlifting side of things and dive into the strength and conditioning side of coaching for athletes of a different variety of sport. This is definitely a coach's episode but there is plenty to glean from as an athlete as well, from the perspective of knowing if your high school football coach is worth his salt in the strength and condi...

This week's episode we talk about some things you can do to ensure that you stay on track when it comes to holiday meals, from easy solutions to more extreme which are uniquely dependent on you as an individual and your goals! Time Stamps: `(0:00) Show Before the Show` `(27:38) Introduction` `(36:08) Gym This Week` `(47:22) PR Songs` `(54:05) Meat and Potatoes` `(2:03:14) Dad Jokes and Signing Off...

This week's episode we recap our experience at Powerlifting United's National Championship, future goals, and more! Time Stamps: `(0:00) Show Before the Show` `(17:27) Introduction` `(28:36) PR Songs` `(34:18) Gym This Week` `(40:52) American Pro 3` `(55:54) Powerlifting United Nationals Recap` `(1:41:35) Dad Jokes and Signing Off` Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, subscribe, all of that goo...

This week's episode we touch on some of the stress involved during a peak, different ways to manage it, and expectations regarding what that peak should look like. Time Stamps: `(0:00) Show Before the Show` `(11:37) Introduction/Gym this week` `(46:50) PR Songs` `(28:50) Comic Book Tangents` `(52:07) Prep Awareness` `(1:00:00) Managing Weight During Peak` `(1:14:23) Mental Fatigue` `(1:39:58) Dad...

This week's episode we had the pleasure of talking to Brooke Reynolds whose domestic violence case we recently covered and got to know her a little better, from the start of her career to the most recent meets including USAPL Nationals and then clarifying and detailing some more of the situation we covered previously. Linked below is the episode where we originally covered the story, as well as re...

It's that time again, where we don't have a topic, don't know what we're doing, and just chit chat for a couple hours. Enjoy!!! `(0:00) Show Before the Show` `(8:03) Introduction/Gym this week` `(26:46) PR Songs` `(28:50) Comic Book Tangents` `(39:50) Low Bar vs High Bar` `(1:05:30) Fat Powerlifters` `(1:32:05) Dad Jokes` `(1:37:55) NPC/Main Character Syndrome` Don't forget to rate us, comment, li...

On today's episode we have our friend Lance McLaughlin talk about some of the things it takes to stick to a strict vegan diet and maintain strength as a powerlifter, the reason why he started his journey into veganism and powerlifting, and more! Don't forget to swing by Scooter's Coffee and support our sponsor as well! Order today at https://www.scooterscoffee.com/ Time Stamps: `(0:00) Show Before...

Unfortunately this week's episode revolves around the recent case around the domestic violence allegations regarding the USAPL's Dan Howell, Brooke Reynolds, and Dan's most recent ex who we do not name. We cover a reasonable amount of the story quickly but if you want the full details, please check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerbrookie/ And as always we want to remind everyone...