Power Athlete Radio

You may know Chris Duffin from Kabuki Strength or his notorious strength equipment line including the Duffalo Bar. What you may not know is his incredible backstory. His upbringing and and adolescent years greatly shaped the person you see today. From former engineer and business consultant to world record holder and author, Chris has transformed in more ways than one…enter his book -The Eagle and...

Peptides aren't a cure-all, no matter what the internet has told you. Your daily habits are the major influencers of whether or not you age feeling great or like garbage. However, if you're getting up there in age and not recovering like you used to, then peptides are something for you to look into. Dr. Matt Zanis joins the Power Athlete Crew to lend a helping hand to hold up the magnifyin...

When Dr. Google has you sweating the small stuff, best you call the Power Athlete Radio Hotline. A Grindstone program follower is worried about his fuel source after recently wafting off an ammonia stench following his training in a fasted state. Is his body breaking down precious muscle to fuel his fire? Should he be worried more about his health or just the longevity of his t-shirt collection?!...

Strap yourself in for an empowering conversation this Independence Day! All-American badass Justin Lascek joins Power Athlete Radio to share his aim to spread the lessons learned in his journey to empower all of you. Justin Lascek and Welbourn reconnect from the early days of 70's Big and The Crew explores mindset, adversity, and how to turn trauma into growth. Show notes: https://pahq.co/3Aq9...

Ali Kershner returns fresh off a National Championship run staring down a decision to step away from college coaching and place a big bet on her creativity and communication ability. Tex and Ali explore a wide range of topics including the science of embarrassing yourself, the NCAA's controversial weight room setups for Men's and Women's Basketball bubbles, and what the world can expec...

John and Tex seek to set a parent straight on athlete evaluations and comparing your kid to numbers professional athletes are hitting for their squats and vertical jumps. All aspects of athleticism are discussed including key taking aways for developing coordination, keying in on explosivity, and tips for identifying which position an athlete is best suited for with a simple movement eval. Show no...

Laura Phelps is one of the most well known names in powerlifting. Her transition from gymnastics, to long distance running, to bodybuilding, and finally powerlifting, makes for a unique origins story in the sport. Smashing records in four weight classes makes and totaling 11x bodyweight is perfectly indicative of her competitive spirit. Now her roll as coach is to take other women beyond her own r...

Dr Matt Zanis joins the Power Athlete Crew to chew some fat and break a mental sweat with a philosophical question his team has been kicking around. Another next level episode taking strength and conditioning beyond sets and reps and empowering you to find your voice and place at the proverbial table on this flat-earth. Show notes: https://pahq.co/3gPxPm6 Check out our... http://pahq.co/training h...

Not all creatine supplements are created equal! The present and future of studies into creatine is bright, from performance to cognitive function, there is little reason not to take creatine. Dig into some history, safety, and efficacy of one of the most studied supplements ever. After a brief stoicism detour, all of your creatine questions are answered! Show notes: https://pahq.co/3vSZIhb Check o...

Derek Woodske returns to Power Athlete Radio hot off his Sorinex Summer Strong presentation all about supplements, performance, and kickin' ass. We talk the fundamentals of strength, finding your place in this wild world of fifteen-second sound bites and filtered selfies, and supplementation 101. Show notes: https://pahq.co/3gL0Ei9 Check out our... http://pahq.co/training http://pahq.co/nutrit...

Rest in peace Lexi Harris. We mourn the loss of a special member of the Power Athlete family. Lexi was a five-year veteran of the Seattle Police force and partner to our very own, Cali Hinzman. We are saddened to report she was killed whilst off-duty, assisting in the aftermath of a three car collision. This is a republication of our conversation with Lexi from December 2020. Show notes: https://p...

School is in session this podcast as John and Tex take a couple pages out of the Power Athlete Methodology to set a hotline caller straight on how to program for strength and getting jacked. You're going to want to listen to this ep twice to get all the notes on rep maxes, training to failure, creating mechanical tension, and knowing where a client is on their athlete lifecycle. If you learn a...

Negativity is a common theme in police work. Officers are constantly responding to traumatic, dangerous, and chaotic scenes and that stress becomes embedded in their psyche. Jon Stephenson talks about how a career in law enforcement nearly ruined his life until he chose to change his mindset and rid himself of the negative thinking addiction. Show notes: https://pahq.co/3cBwFYM Check out our... ht...

John and Tex have a hotline question of baller searching for meaning now that their athletic career has come to an end. The energy and passion is so intense, none can fathom there is an end to their athletic journey when they're living, breathing, and sweating through it! Unfortunately, the end does come for all, some sooner rather than later. Show notes: https://pahq.co/359f5aE Check out our....

High School athletics is as dramatic as Game of Thrones seasons 1-6, especially when it comes to football. Sport coaches pulling athletes away from being a multi-sport kid dangling (or threatening) a starting position. Kids looking for extra work with a strength or skills coach can be potentially black-balled for not be a "team player". We won't even get started on politics and parents...

We live in a culture where buzzer beater player gets all the glory. Rarely is credit given to the players who set the stage for that shot to even take place. Not in the world of leadership coach, Jamy Bechler. He doesn’t believe in a system where the concept of “TEAM” is constantly referenced, but rarely acknowledged. This is where balance and cohesion are really developed. Show notes: https://pah...

John and Tex take on a caller's question regarding squatting depth and limited range of motion. Naturally the conversation drifted into #toesforward squatting and Power Athlete's movement standard: maintaining posture and position. Show notes: https://pahq.co/2S13ZBE Check out our... http://pahq.co/training http://pahq.co/nutrition http://pahq.co/education http://pahq.co/merch Advertising...

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, ex-zip-it A of trying too hard in training! The Crew takes a question from a seemingly hesitant caller regarding an external hemorrhoid acquired pushing out a few more reps than they should have. John and Tex introduce proper use of weight belts plus tightening up the trunk and pelvic floor through accessory movements and proper cueing to avoid getting hem-d up! S...

If 10,000 episodes is the number required to reach mastery, then we are 5% the way there…and it shows. Getting the old band back together is our favorite way to celebrate these milestones. This week Cali joins the crew to bring everyone up to speed on law enforcement and the love languages. Show notes: https://pahq.co/34tjPaO Check out our... http://pahq.co/training http://pahq.co/nutrition http:/...

Brothers and Sisters in strength returned from whence they came to celebrate what was the 14th year of Sorinex Summer Strong in South Carolina. In attendance were members of the PAHQ Crew and a rack of Block One Coaches. The goal: drink in the knowledge whilst drinking in the beers. The mission was accomplished and not without a story or two from the road. Show notes: https://pahq.co/3bYjpgJ Check...

Raph Ruiz has never minced words when it comes to the industry of strength and conditioning. His guidance and experience has enabled top notch coaches like our very own Tex McQuilkin, to approach their job from a science and performance standpoint. Listen in for a glimpse into the League of Shadows coach and athlete development Raph offers as he and Tex slide down his performance PIPE-line: Presen...

If you consider yourself a leader in your organization, business, team, family, etc., there’s a decent chance you’ve pondered the limitations and barriers to success within that dynamic. What you may NOT have considered is that YOU are the limiting factor. It’s a concept we’ve discussed as it pertains to coaching a team, but Dr Cara Miller highlights this by saying “The founder is the limit”. Show...

What do you think of when some says the word, Coach: Asshole or Inspiration? The Crew takes on the challenge of helping a motivated strength coach moderate a discussion on team building between the athletes and their sport coach. The master rhetorician John Welbourn helps coach be present, not let the discussion get to an emotional state, and allow both parties to be heard. Show notes: https://pah...

The Crew finally answers the question, "What supplements should I take?" ... kind of. John drops nutrition knowledge bombs for both adult and youth athletes interested in finding the right supplements for their goals and individual needs. Show notes: https://pahq.co/3fsiiqw Check out our... http://pahq.co/training http://pahq.co/nutrition http://pahq.co/education http://pahq.co/merch Adver...

Be Legendary Longtime friend of Power Athlete and “Physical Culture” visionary, Bert Sorin, joins us this week. The guys trade stories of growing up in a strength world devoid of social media and look back on those simple times fondly. If you haven’t heard Bert’s story of how he finagled his way onto his college… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir...