Peak Speak - A Powerlifting Podcast

Should grinding on lifts occur? How frequently? Is it a skill that can be learned? Tune in and find out! Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Are you finding motivation in the right place? Are you kicking goals for yourself or for external reasons? Thomas and John discuss their thoughts on the topic in terms of both business, fitness and life.  Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

This week Thomas and John discuss the idea of plagiarism in the coaching space. Can it exist? What constitutes as plagiarism in coaching?  Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

On this week's episode we have Jamie Smith back on the show! Jamie is a strength coach who runs Melbourne Strength Culture, which as well as being a gym also provides coaching and coach development services. Jamie and John discuss turning coaching into a career, and offer some helpful advice they've learned the hard way through their experiences.  Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some swee...

Thomas and John discuss time management in the context of lifting. Are your workouts taking too long?  Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

You've just opened up Instagram and been bombarded with a bunch of fitness influencers doing movements you haven't seen before. Each one promising to be the next best thing to improve your *insert lift or muscle group here*. But just how valid are many of these and what is the application? Thomas and John discuss flavour of the month exercises and when they can be applicable and other times not so...

The second part of the common mistakes series, this time taking place on the platform! Thomas and John discuss attempt selections, strategies and mental focus, and perhaps why your last meet didn't go as planned. Have a listen, take it in and blow your next meet out of the water. Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

The first episode in what will become a multi-part series, Thomas and John discuss common mistakes in training across the various levels of experience. Are you trying to replicate what the elite lifters are doing on Instagram with limited results? Perhaps what worked for you five years ago isn't what will progress you now. Tune in, and become a better troubleshooter of your own training.  Use code...

It's competition day but nothing's going to plan. What's your Plan B? In this episode Thomas and John talk about managing expectations and changing lanes when circumstances outside of your control take hold.  Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John sit down with Drew Spriggs, owner of Valhalla Strength South Brisbane which is a gym that specialises in Strongman training. He also operates Dreadnought Strength Equipment, a manufacturer of unique pieces of Strongman and gym equipment. A great conversation around how Strongman works and what to know if you're planning to compete in the sport.  Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee...

Thomas and John tackle the question, how do powerlifting movements carry over to sports performance? When is it appropriate to prescribe them, and when are they not applicable? Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Social media has become the weapon of choice for the modern fitness influencer or trainer, but how much of it actually provides value? As a trainer, how important is it for you to spam your timeline with content, regardless of the quality or thoughtfulness? Thomas and John discuss.   Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Ever wondered about the carry over from accessories into the squat, or how to choose your exercises more intelligently? Thomas and John discuss accessories in the squat in this week's episode. Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John interview Scott Wasson who is owner of the Valhalla Strength brand, a strength and conditioning coach and a former powerlifting world champion. Scott is also Vice President of GPC Australia and manufactures gym equipment.  Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas, John and Sam discuss a recent argument for changing the bench press rules.  Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John discuss having routines and rituals in your lifting process; when are they helpful and when can they hinder your performance? Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Public Service Announcement - Use your face savers! Recent events have lead us to remind everyone the importance of gym safety. With that aside, Thomas and John discuss managing expectations after time off and getting back into competition. Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Lydia Hantke joins Thomas on this week's episode of Peak Speak. Lydia is a coach, a competitive Powerlifter and Strongwoman and talks about her experience of being a contestant on The Biggest Loser.  Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!  

Thomas and John reflect on the year of 2020, which has been difficult but has also taught them many valuable lessons.  Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John sit down with Will Berkman, a powerlifter and coach who cohosts the Weakly Weights Podcast.  Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John reflect on powerlifting memories from over the years and Thomas recaps his 980kg meet performance from the weekend.  Use code PEAKSPEAK at  Prism Coffee  for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

In this week's episode, Thomas and John chat with Dr. Pat Davidson. Pat is based in New York and has a Ph. D in Exercise Physiology, has been a successful strongman athlete and has created the Rethinking the Big Patterns lecture series. Alongside this, Pat is the author of multiple strength programs and his book 'Rethinking The Big Patterns' is set to release very soon (perhaps even at the time of...

We've all heard someone suggest to someone else "Hey stay in your lane!" but does this apply to powerlifting? What even is your lane? Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John talk about peaking for competition - how should you feel a week or two out? Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Are people taking social media too seriously? Reading too deeply into things that aren't there? Join Thomas and John for another episode of saltiness! Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!