SIP IT AND RIP IT

On this week's episode of the Sip It and Rip It podcast we tackle the topic of Powerlifting United and WRPF, Untested Powerlifting, Ghost Clash and more with our friend Zach Dion! We hope to bring him back to talk more about him as a lifter, potentially after he competes at Ghost Clash next year! Don't forget to swing by Scooter's Coffee and support our sponsor as well! Order today at https://www....

On this week's episode of the Sip It and Rip It PODCAST we give a recap of the most recent event that we were both a part of, with Nathan judging and Zack expediting, talk about some planned future events, some potential changes to how we structure the events, and get into a little bit of powerlifting philosophy at the end. This episode was also sponsored by Scooter's Coffee, so be sure to grab a...

Today's episode of the podcast might seem a bit somber. Quitting isn't always the right choice, but sometimes you do have to make a decision to pull back, delay your competition, and in some very rare cases make a business decision about how important these things are to you. Keeping in mind that we don't necessarily believe in quitting altogether, but sometimes taking a break and coming back to s...

This week's episode we have some discourse on a scientific study as well as some practical evidence that indicates that you can train with fewer reps and still gain muscle just as well as training to failure! Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, subscribe, all of that good stuff that you guys do! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipitnripit/ https://www.instagram.com/nathansghe...

On this week's episode of the podcast we break down some of our programming philosophies all the way from off-season to peaking and competition day. Join us as we talk percentages, sets, reps, undulation, and tips for staying on track! Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, subscribe, all of that good stuff that you guys do! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipitnripit/ https://w...

On this week's episode of the podcast we talk about some of our diet and supplement changes that we've adopted throughout the past few months and what we feel like is working for us. And yes, we talk about Iridescence. Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, subscribe, all of that good stuff that you guys do! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipitnripit/ https://www.instagram.com/...

We're at it again this week with another episode of tangents on tangents. From lifting volume, safety for women in sports, competition, and our thoughts on certain aspects of violence, we have a lot of tangents and a lot of opinions and hot takes so be prepared going into this episode! Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, subscribe, all of that good stuff that you guys do! Follow us on Instagra...

This week's episode of the podcast we were blessed to have Mrs. Tammy Mims as our guest! Tammy is an absolutely wonderful person and has multiple open state records and masters world records in the WRPF. She also serves the powerlifting community as a state level judge and a coach! She manages Express Fitness in her day to day life and has multiple reasons why fitness became a priority later in li...

I'm sure a lot of people will expect this week's episode to be a big dump on crossfit, but really we talk a lot on the issues with local crossfit gyms and how they could see improvement locally like a lot of the rest of the community has seen. There's plenty of tangents on this episode as well so be prepared for some rabbit holes! Note: We are aware of some of the audio issues and are working thro...

This week's episode we had our friend Mason on who started his fitness journey with weight loss in mind, made some great composition changes and then came to powerlifting in the 198 class! We talk about his experiences, goals, and a lot of bodily fluids. This is definitely an R-Rated episode so listeners be aware. Note: We are aware of some of the audio issues and are working through them (again)...

Back from a small hiatus, recapping what happened at Southeast Regionals this past weekend, PR songs, a little butt stuff and some lady balls! Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, subscribe, all of that good stuff that you guys do! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipitnripit/ https://www.instagram.com/nathansghettios/ https://www.instagram.com/Cullman_barbell/ Check us out on...

On this weeks' episode of the podcast we discuss a few facets of the psychology when it comes to powerlifting, at least from our perspectives, as coaches and athletes. This is not a deep dive and is not an in-depth conversation about everything required from an athlete or a coach but is some things a listener reached out to us and asked us to talk about! As a PSA, if you have a topic you are inter...

On this week's episode we talk about our experience at Ultimate Warrior VII in Birmingham! Neither of us competed, but we both had athletes competing in the meet and shared our coaching experience! Side note: Sorry about the audio this, week, we are going through some growing pains with the new gear and will figure out how to tweak it just right very soon! Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, s...

On this week's episode we talk about a few reasons when you should undulate your squat, bench, and deadlift, and if you meet the need for it! Because of varying experience levels, body types, and more, it is more individualized than you might think! Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, subscribe, all of that good stuff that you guys do! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipitnri...

On this week's episode of the podcast we talk about our experimentation with using a tabata timer in our workouts and what we see to be the main takeaways when looking to add this into your programming yourself. Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, subscribe, all of that good stuff that you guys do! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipitnripit/ https://www.instagram.com/nathans...

This week's episode features talk on peptides and what benefits and applications you could use them for in your training and recovery protocols. ***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 MEDICAL ADVICE. THE CONTENTS OF TH...

This is an episode. Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, subscribe, all of that good stuff that you guys do! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipitnripit/ https://www.instagram.com/nathansghettios/ https://www.instagram.com/cullman_barbell/ Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiI7lPpXR14QC8o68QbdQQ Check out our gym PR playlist: https://open.spotify.com/p...

This week on the podcast we talk about exercising while sick. We cover some ground rules, our personal and professional do's and don'ts, and more! Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, subscribe, all of that good stuff that you guys do! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipitnripit/ https://www.instagram.com/nathansghettios/ https://www.instagram.com/cullman_barbell/ Check us out...

This week on the podcast we talk about the Arnold, the return of the Animal Cage, North Central Regionals at the WRPF, and our first local meet, My Bloody Valentine! Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, subscribe, all of that good stuff that you guys do! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipitnripit/ https://www.instagram.com/nathansghettios/ https://www.instagram.com/cullman_ba...

This week on the podcast we went a little bit off the topic we had planned and primarily spoke on what training accessories should look like, communicating with your coach if things aren't going well, and more! Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, subscribe, all of that good stuff that you guys do! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipitnripit/ https://www.instagram.com/nathansg...

THANK YOU GUYS for all the support and love we've gotten over the past year and thank you for listening with us all the way to 50 episodes! To celebrate we did what we always do. Drink and talk gym stuff. We had two great guests and played a fun drinking game, Never Have I Ever the Gym Edition! Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, subscribe, all of that good stuff that you guys do! Follow us on...

This week's episode of the podcast features some internet heat between Kristy Hawkins and Brianny Terry. If you haven't already seen it for yourself, you can find the post on instagram linked below. We cover the situation, our thoughts, how things could have been handled to prevent it from being drama, and more! OG Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2e5sFhIObA/ Don't forget to rate us, comment, li...

On this week's episode we go over some of the new additions to the WRPF rulebook, the key one being the addition of challenges to judging calls on a national and pro level! Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, subscribe, all of that good stuff that you guys do! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipitnripit/ https://www.instagram.com/nathansghettios/ https://www.instagram.com/cul...

This episode we talk about the New Year's Resolution crowd. We offer advice for the Resolutioners themselves as well as for the long time gym goers who may be affected by the influx of new people. In the end it can be summed it in two words: "Be kind." This episode was also done on Instagram Live so we had a few comments and check ins and we had fun talking to those who stopped by. Don't forget to...

On this episode we bring on one of the top coaches in Alabama, Ronald "Starscream" Tarvin, and we talk about some of his approaches to coaching, his current goals as an athlete, and more! Don't forget to rate us, comment, like, subscribe, all of that good stuff that you guys do! Find Ron here: https://www.instagram.com/sir_gymratfitness/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sipitnripi...