x1@8 Podcast

This week, the boys are back to discuss the Extraordinary General  Meeting, which details what the next steps are for British Powerlifting. Instagram account mentioned in the pod: @BPEGM @bjd_pl @jbs_1975  Follow Peej @peejskwaats @battalionbarbell Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb @calgarybarbell Follow Owen @ohubb @a7uk @A7Europe Follow the show @x1at8 CBB Discord - https://discord.gg/z7pJdUx

This week, the boys are back with Garrett to discuss how powerlifting has to deal with the growing pains after a recent surge in popularity, including a lack of clubs, refs and volunteers. Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb @calgarybarbell Follow Owen @ohubb @a7uk @A7Europe Follow Peej @peejskwaats @battalionbarbell Follow the show @x1at8 CBB Discord - https://discord.gg/z7pJdUx

This week, the boys have Canadian lifter Garrett Bentley on to talk about gym ownership, a brief recap of CPU Nats, and Timbit Mathematics - This is a super fun one, don't miss it! Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb @calgarybarbell Follow Owen @ohubb @a7uk @A7Europe Follow Peej @peejskwaats @battalionbarbell Follow the show @x1at8 CBB Discord - https://discord.gg/z7pJdUx

This week, the boys discuss the new(ish) bench rules and how they have affected Owen's recent benching, they touch upon his Euros performance and the IPF kit list for 2023, some new approved items such as the A7 Rigor Mortis knee sleeves. Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb @calgarybarbell Follow Owen @ohubb @a7uk @A7Europe Follow Peej @peejskwaats @battalionbarbell Follow the show @x1at8 CBB Discord - h...

This week, the boys are back... again. Peej apologises again for another long hiatus, he and Bryce discuss their experiences of working through injury, the suddenness and randomness of it, and the euphoria of lifting sub-maximally after not being able to lift at all. Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb Follow Owen @ohubb Follow Peej @peejskwaats Follow the show @x1at8 CBB Discord - https://discord.gg/z7pJdUx

This week, the boys are BACK with a sincere apology for their long hiatus and a long, rambling check in on all the various things they missed in the interim.  Listen for Bryce's stories about the agony of opening Calgary Barbell HQ, Owen's preparation to retake his title as British Champion, a thorough critique of  the present state of the IPF and some more of the usual bullshit. Follow...

This week, Alex, Bryce and Bruce discuss some non-obvious traits and habits shared by athletes competing at a high level. Maybe you should try some of them out, huh? Then maybe you'd be as good as these guys. Maybe. You never know.  Anyway enjoy the episode. Oh yeah also don't forget to follow these lads so you can see how strong they is: Follow Bryce: @bryce_tsa Follow Bruce: @bryce_cbb...

This week, Alex and Bryce are joined by business owner, marketer and IPF powerlifting legend Isabella Von Weissenberg to discuss the importance of taking care of yourself in both training and life. Listen to hear the story of Isabella's Powerlifting Divorce, why you should separate your total from your sense of self worth and how to diversify your portfolio of happiness. Follow Isabella: @isa...

This week, the boys are joined by leading scientist and researcher Dr Joanna Harper to discuss the recent controversies around transgender participation in the Olympics. Listen to learn which popular talking points are valid, which ones most definitely aren't, and why the history of gender in sport is so complicated.  Read Dr Harper's book to get educated [Amazon link]: https://www.amazo...

This week, Owen and Bryce take on some listener submitted 'Am I The Asshole?' quandaries to do with gym etiquette, powerlifting culture and personal boundaries. Topics covered include excessive grunting, excessive talking, sharing bars and platforms, emasculation via sibling and getting accused of being a creep. If YOU are wondering if you may have been an asshole in the gym, dm us your...

This week, Alex and Owen sit down to recap the first major powerlifting championships to happen since the x1@8 podcast has been on the air. Topics discussed include Taylor Atwood's historic total,  surprisingly tight battles in the Raw -57s and -93s, the not-so-tight battle in the Raw -83s and -120s, plus Owen gives his take on the eternal'ER vs Eleiko rack' debate. Follow Owen: @oh...

On this 'chill vibes' episode of the x1@8 podcast, Alex and Bryce chat about exciting upcoming powerlifting things before turning back the clock to reflect on how they first started training for powerlifting, what a pair of dumbasses they were, and what you can learn from their experience.  After that, we hear Alex chat to Owen about his first training days, Power Unlimited and the worst...

This week, the boys are joined by strength sports psychologist Amelia Potter to discuss why you might need a sports psych, how to focus in time to lift and weird encounters with chiropractors.  Follow Amelia: @pottsthinks Follow Owen: @ohubb Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the Show: @x1at8

This week, the boys go over a quick personal check-in before Peej's interview with Jacob Schepis about qualities of a good athlete, coach and all-round person. Stay tuned after the interview for another round of Powerlifting Pet Peeves Follow Jacob: @jacobschepis_jps Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the show: @x1at8

This week, the boys discuss why you shouldn't be so preoccupied with having perfect form, how to be less neurotic in training generally,  and how to test your 11 rep max. Follow Owen: @ohubb Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the Show: @x1at8

This week, Alex and Bryce discuss how and why to bulk up and fertilise the Garden of Gains. Listen for stories of -83kg Bryce, Deep Dish Pizza Peej and why we should be using deadlift bars in the IPF (seriously).  Follow Bryce: @bryce_cbb Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the Show: @x1at8

This week, Peej , Owen and Bryce reconvene to discuss a range of topics all pertaining to widespread myths, mistakes and fallacies in training and coaching for powerlifters. Topics covered include how to use cues correctly, why you shouldn't compare yourself to elite lifters and how to actually do your accessories.  Also, Owen has a new puppy. That's what that noise is.  Follow Bryce: @b...

This week, the boys talk about drugs. That's right, druuuugs. They talk about all sorts of drugs, drug testing,  not drug testing, and more. Why is the USAPL complaining about having to do something that the CPU managed years ago? What are the consequences of having standardised drug testing across all IPF member nations?  What even are drugs? Who invented drugs and where did they come from?...

This week, Alex and Owen reminisce about their powerlifting n00b days and discuss their changing relationship with the sport over the years, how to stay humble and set yourself up for success. Follow Owen: @ohubb Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the Show: @x1at8

This week, the boys are joined by the much requested  world record holder Dylan Nelson to discuss his favourite sets throughout his years on and off the platform. Apologies for Dyaln's audio in this episode! It was recorded in a hotel room using his phone.  You can see all the sets mentioned in this episode on our instagram page @x1at8 Follow Dylan: @swole_shady Follow Peej: @peejskwaats

This week, the boys are joined by Bryce Lewis to discuss the concept of gamification as it applies to strength training, social media and habit formation. Listen to hear about the key principles of meditation, Peej's WOW addiction, competitive meditating.  Follow Bryce: @bryce_tsa Follow Peej: @peejskwaats Follow the Show: @x1at8

This week, Alex and Owen discuss why the USAPL might be losing lifters to other federations before pondering how IPF powerlifting could become more watchable in future. Follow Owen: @ohubb Follow Peej: @peejskaats Follow the Show: @x1@8

This week, Alex and Bryce talk through some of the non-science-y skills that make a good game-day coach, vent their frustrations about the ongoing lack of international competitions and are introduced to the concept of earshotting. Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb Follow Peej @Peejskwaats  Follow the Show @x1at8

This week, the boys are joined by multiple world record holder Heather Connor to discuss how to get hyped for a lift, how NOT to get hyped for a lift and where long lasting motivation comes from. Follow Heather: @heather.e.connor Follow Peej: : @peejskwaats Follow the show: @x1at8

This week, Bryce, Peej and Owen are reunited to answer some high quality listener questions such as 'biggest powerlifting  trend', 'weirdest variation' and 'how many teeth is too many teeth'. Follow Bryce: @bryce_cbb Follow Owen: @ohubb Follow Alex: @peejskwaats Follow the Show: @x1at8 Next episode on March 1st