Power Athlete

Power Athlete Radio

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Welcome to Power Athlete Radio. A podcast dedicated to empowering your performance every damn day. Join former NFL pro and Power Athlete Founder John Welbourn as he dissects the greatest minds in strength & conditioning and more. Joining him is everyone’s favorite coach and hair model Chris a.k.a. “Tex” McQuilkin, Power Athlete’s Director of Performance. So whether your goal is to Be The Hammer, Destroy Mediocrity or simply Move The Dirt, you’ve come to the right place.

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Power Athlete

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Health

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

EP 443 – Jon Cybulski & Climate Change 17.01.2021

Climate Changer If you listen to this week’s episode you’ll never want to microwave any food in plastic ever again. But that’s not exactly the point. Jon Cybulski [@jon_sci_bulski] joins us to talk about a subject near and dear to his heart…and brain. As a historical ecologist he’s an expert on studying all of our past… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

Ep 442 – A Modern Day Man in The Area 14.01.2021

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: What’s up Power Athlete, Mike here. Again. I’m calling in reference to the Methodology Block One course. My wife has given me the okay to sign up after many years. I’m facing knee surgery here shortly.… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...

Ep 441 – John Welbourn’s Rules for Success 12.01.2021

Power Athlete will always be a vehicle for people to better themselves through our training programs and education. Power Athlete Founder and CEO, John Welbourn sits down with Luke and Tex to share his eight rules for empowering others to actually follow through in becoming a better version of themselves in 2021. Show Notes: https://pahq.co/35zrhC2 Check out our... http://pahq.co/training http://p...

EP 440 – A Camp Gladiator Culture with Mason Murphy & Cody Hill 09.01.2021

Take it Outside While thousands of businesses in the fitness realm are struggling to adapt to the current constraints, one never missed a beat. Camp Gladiator was prepared for these challenging times because it’s model is a unique one. Training outdoors, in spots that are special to the community, has always been the Camp Gladiator… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...

Ep 439 – How to Avoid a Culture of Quitting 07.01.2021

John, Luke, and Tex cook up some insight on creating a no bullshit training environment. Mixing the ingredients of competition, coaching, and character stir up a bitchin culture, but the proper program must be in place for athletes to reach their full potential. Show notes: https://pahq.co/390OnCk Check out our... http://pahq.co/training http://pahq.co/nutrition http://pahq.co/education http://pah...

Ep 438 – The Lost Art of Plyometric Programming 05.01.2021

Plyo talk abound in this episode! John, Luke, and Tex draw a line between conditioning and how to actually program to drive neural adaptation. Show notes: https://pahq.co/35b5v7v Check out our... http://pahq.co/training http://pahq.co/nutrition http://pahq.co/education http://pahq.co/merch Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP 437 – LEO Leadership with Lexi Harris 02.01.2021

Lead Your Community As we wrap up 2020, ask yourself how eventful your work year was. While many people struggled to make ends meet, transitioned to working from home, or took time off altogether, this week’s guest certainly had a very different experience. Lexi Harris [@iura_llc] is an Officer with the Seattle Police Department, one… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O...

Ep 436 – Reverse Hyper Execution and Subs for the Home Gym Owner 31.12.2020

A new home gym owner invested in a new Reverse Hyper then called John, Luke, and Tex for programming advice. Not only did he learn which squat and back days to pair it with, he also picked up every which way to execute these improperly and how to cue himself into proper position! Show notes: https://pahq.co/3n2BblB Check out our... http://pahq.co/training http://pahq.co/nutrition http://pahq.co/ed...

Ep 435 – How Important is Food Quality for Strength Gains 29.12.2020

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hey Luke, Tex, and John. This is Matt in Delaware. My question relates to nutrition and I’m hoping you guys could break down. Why does food quality matter? So why would it be better to eat… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP 434 – Overcoming Catastrophic Injury with Ryan Bachik 29.12.2020

Occasionally we have a guest on the podcast that shakes our world up…in a good way. That is how we’d describe this conversation with Ryan Bachik [@bachik_methods]. His entry into the world of human movement is not all that unique but where the journey took him is anything but traditional. Every day, Ryan commits himself… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:...

Ep 433 – Top Coming-of-Age Movies to Hand Down To Your Kids 28.12.2020

John, Luke, and Tex answer a request for their top coming-of-age movies to pass down to the next generation. Find out what makes The Crew’s list and why Tommy Boy, Predator, Almost Famous, and many more legendary tales will mold the future leaders of the world. Show notes: https://pahq.co/3pkPfZ3 Check out our... http://pahq.co/training http://pahq.co/nutrition http://pahq.co/education http://pahq...

Ep 432 – Power Athlete Block One Coach Test Prep 22.12.2020

John, Luke, and Tex prepare the future coaches for what they'll experience and how to prepare for the demands of the Power Athlete Block One Coach Test. What you'll need to pack: Two black shirts, two pairs of black pants, one pair of black Vans, two pairs of black socks.... Show notes: https://pahq.co/2WA7rSp Check out our... http://pahq.co/training http://pahq.co/nutrition http://pahq.co...

EP 431 – Actual Man & Stuntman Bruno Salguiero 19.12.2020

Making Mov(i)es Being an influencer is hard work. Just ask Portuguese Bruno Salguiero [@dicasdosalgueiro @thebrucewillow] who still has to field questions about “belly fat” despite his vast knowledge of strength and conditioning. When he’s not creating hilarious content to infotain the masses, he’s stunting. That’s correct…he’s a MF stuntman. Find out how he went from… Advertising Inquiries: https...

Ep 430 – Stop Buying Recovery, Start Moving Well 17.12.2020

Pain inhibits pain. Dr. Matt Zanis joins John, Luke, and Tex to evaluate all forms of recovery and gauge if they're worth their weight in epsom salt. Show notes: https://powerathletehq.com/430-recovery/ Check out our... http://pahq.co/training http://pahq.co/nutrition http://pahq.co/education http://pahq.co/merch Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...

Ep 429 – Programming Tutorial: The Importance of Primal Movements 15.12.2020

CHECK OUT OUR $3,000 REMOTE COACHING GIVEAWAY In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Can you explain primal movements to me like I’m 5 years old? You guys write about them and mention them like all the time. Why are they so important?… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...

EP 428 – Training Warriors On and Off the Pitch – Kevin Toonen 12.12.2020

Training for The Task Kevin Toonen [@strengthelite] is best known for training the Australian Special Forces. While this former soldier is an asset to the SAS training program as an experienced coach, it’s his common sense that seems to be most impressive. He is training highly specialized warfighters and despite the sexy allure of some so-called… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand...

Ep 427 – If You Ain’t Tracking, You Ain’t Training 10.12.2020

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: John, Tex, Luke, been a field strong follower since day 1, and CFFB before that. I’ve always logged my workouts religiously on paper, but not so much in TrainHeroic. Call me old fashioned. I hear you… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.c...

Ep 426 – Getting Strong, Ripped, and Powerful with Bodyweight Training 08.12.2020

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EP 425 – Colleen Fotsch, From Burpees to Bobsleds 05.12.2020

Feels Like Home When you’re a lifelong athlete like Colleen Fotsch [@colleenfotsch], you’re all too familiar with hard work. This week we hear all about her most recent performance endeavor…women’s bobsledding. This isn’t just your weekend pick-up bobsled race or local club bobsled team. No. We are talking about the US National Team bound for… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr...

Ep 424 – Tex McQuilkin’s Ice Cold Post-Workout Secret 03.12.2020

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Crew, what is the best stretches for cool down? Back Off, Warchild The negative connotation behind fatigue in sport and training is a fallacy. In fact, Dr. “Squat” Fred Hatfield calls fatigue, “the spark that ignites!”… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Ep 423 – Wearables, Counting Calories, and Leaning Out 01.12.2020

John, Luke, and Tex are joined by the Power Athlete Nutrition Coaches to chat calories, macros, and how to properly use wearables for creating habits that lead to weight loss (or weight gain if you're into that sort of thing). Show notes: https://pahq.co/33Ad7zt Check out our... http://pahq.co/training http://pahq.co/nutrition http://pahq.co/education http://pahq.co/merch Advertising Inquiries...

EP 422 – Nick Colosi & BFR Training 28.11.2020

The Pump The future is now. If you haven’t been taking advantage of the benefits of BFR (blood flow restriction) training you’re missing out on the sickest pump of your life, bro. All kidding aside, Nick Colosi is joining us from Smart Tools [@smarttoolsusa] to talk about the science behind occlusion training and therapy. But… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

EP 421 – The Ultimate Home Gym Episode w/ Coop from Garage Gym Reviews 26.11.2020

Coop from Grarage Gym Reviews, the world's most prolific equipment review site, sets the record straight on the ultimate home gym set up. Show notes: https://pahq.co/2JdoUwC Check out our... http://pahq.co/training http://pahq.co/nutrition http://pahq.co/education http://pahq.co/merch Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ep 420 – Don’t Be Weird with Nutrition During The Holidays 24.11.2020

The Power Athlete Nutrition Coaches join John, Luke, and Tex to discuss waistline survival strategies heading into Thanksgiving week. Bottom line, WOD hard before the feast, don't insult Nana over a slice of pecan heaven, and mind your manners around your drunk uncle. Show notes: https://pahq.co/372sC4l Check out our... http://pahq.co/training http://pahq.co/nutrition http://pahq.co/education...

EP 419 – Packin’ Heat with Jeff Gonzales 20.11.2020

2nd Amendment Rights GUNZZ! If you’re following one of the Power Athlete Training Programs we know you’re packing heat in the ol’ humerus holster but what about your 2nd Amendment arms? Firearms expert, Jeff Gonzales [@jl_gonzales] joins The Crew to discuss some fascinating aspects of Force Science. Learn how to spot telltale characteristics or people who… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....

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