Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast

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Send us Fan Mail Episode 98 (7/6/22)  2023 Schedule: STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS November 2022 through March 2023 REGIONALS June – August NATIONALS: March – Military Nationals March – High School Nationals April – Collegiate Nationals June – Equipped Nationals (Teen, Jr, Open, Masters) August – Youth & Bench Press Nationals September – Raw Nationals (Teen, Jr, Open, Masters) PRO SERIES March – Arnold...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 97 (6/29/22)  The difference between PA and USA Powerlifting Next Contest:      Top 5 TV Intro Songs       Link in Bio of PLBalladspodcast IG  #PL Situation You have the lower bodyweight, but are down 5 kg after opening deadlifts, despite having the heaviest opener. 2nd place is basically locked up. You tweak your back slightly during your opener.  Do you pass your 2nd att...

Send us Fan Mail Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Join our GroupMe ! Follow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & Facebook E mail us at PLBalladsPodcast@gmail.com More Info...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 95 (6/8/22)  Nationals Preview: 13 Lifters from Team Rohr: Dmitry Lampe, Serena Thomas, Gretchen Patios, James Vang, Stacie Metcalfe,  Amy Pancake, Olivia Vilella, Jo House, Cindi Jaeger, Katey Dodge, Alicia Webb, Chris Elmore, John Lampe NGB Meeting on Monday following Nationals Week. PL Situation When you are 3 out, you get out of your chair and walk to the chalk bowl, l...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 94 (6/4/22)  Team Rohr weekend recap Who is your prediction for Best Lifter?” and “Who do you predict to podium for each weight class?” “How is handling someone at a big local meet different from Nationals?” PL Situation You are competing at Nationals on a Friday. You booked your room months ago. One of your close friends calls you asking if he and his wife can stay in you...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 93 Guest: Richard Seymour Follow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & Facebook or email us at PLBalladsPodcast@gmail.com More Information about the Podcast and Team Rohr Powerlifting: https://solo.to/plballadspodcast Get the Team Rohr Training App ! The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 92 (5/11/22)  Josh and Lara discuss rumors spreading  on social media about Out of Meet Testing. Geno rumors of leaving USA Powerlifting / USA Powerlifting Collegiate Nationals Instagram Account National Governing Board meeting for USA Powerlifting will be after Nationals in Las Vegas. Deadlines for nominations for  Athletes Rep/ Honorary Awards and EC Positions is Friday,...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 91 (5/4/22)   Voting Results:  Round 4 (Final Voting) Round 4:  Dawn   58votes/75%                       Cameron 19votes/25% The next Top 5 list? Top 5 Karaoke Songs Top 5 best beers Top 5 TV Show Intro Songs NGB Deadlines: Monday, June 13, 9-5pm - Las Vegas - Athletes Rep (4)/Honorary Awards/EC Positions  PL Situation  The technical comptroller at Nationals stops you as y...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 90 (4/27/22)  Cindi Jaeger and Amy Pancake, State Referees, start off by talking what made them decide to become a referee and their experiences with such. They also discuss their experiences with in-person coaching and virtual coaching and how it differs. Voting Results:  Round 3 Dawn will face Cameron for the Win in Top 5 Movie Soundtracks Final Voting will take place on...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 89 (4/20/22)  Congrats to Coach James Vang on the birth of his daughter on Monday, April 18! Ellastasia Meet Results: Amber Riley - USA Powerlifting Capital City Barbell Championships 6/9 Day 92.5 kg squat (PR Squat)/55 kg bench (tied PR Bench)/135 kg deadlift (PR Deadlift & Florida State Record)/282.5 kg total (PR Total) Broke record of Allison Garden Voting Results: ...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 88 (4/13/22)   When talking about customized programming, what does it mean to address weaknesses? How do you approach it? Weak muscle groups/Imbalances/ Inefficient movement patterns at certain ranges of motion Voting Results for Round 1 Voting for Round 2 will take place on Saturday, April 16th since Sunday is Easter. PL Situation  After 2nd deadlifts, you are in 2nd pla...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 87 (4/6/22)   Q&A: What is your worst meet day experience? When can we have a beardless Rohr back? Josh Rohr doesn’t mind being beardless in this post but refuses to shave. When will the madness end? Top 5 Movie Soundtracks - #1 Choice PL Situation  Nationals are in 10 weeks. Before you can sign up, you get a call from your sister. There is a family reunion on the same...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 86 (3/30/22)  PL Situation  On a scale of 1-10 (10 being very important), how important do you feel volunteering is? Importance of Volunteering Team Members that have recently volunteered Katey Dodge/Ashley Hanna/Stacie Metcalfe Kati Jones/ James Vang/Josh Rohr David Dix/Chris Elmore/Wesley Toler/Amy Pancake At what point does a coach push too hard? Top 5 Movie Soundtracks...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 85 (3/23/22)  Everglades summary Military Nationals Xavier Richardson - 6/9 - 5kg PR Deadlift  Spotting/Loading:   2 Platforms:  1: James Vang & Wesley Toler 2: Josh Rohr, Chris Elmore, David Dix 3: Boards: Ashley Hanna & Amy Pancake 4: Handling: Stacie Metcalfe Top 5 Movie Soundtracks:  #3 PL Situation  Training has not been going well recently. You are getting mo...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 84 (3/16/22) - Sam Calhoun Introductions: Sam Calhoun 3x USAPL National Champion 2x IPF Worlds Silver Medalist Currently holds 67.5 kg American Record Total Coaches in person at the Iron Asylum in Virginia and does Online Coaching  https://www.instagram.com/sam.s.calhoun/ https://samstrong500.com/ Sam’s Original Post Thoughts Listener submitted scenario:  I have a  wry exp...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 83 (3/9/22) Arnold Review: Friday Session 1  Gretchen Patsios (0/3)  Friday Session 2 Alicia Webb - 9/9, all meet PR’s.  Silver medal Jo House - 9/9, gold medal Friday Session 3  Stacie Metcalfe - 9/9, bronze medal Katey Dodge - 6/9,  gold medal Amy Pancake - 7/9, gold medal Chris Elmore - 6/9, bronze medal Saturday Grand Prix James Vang - 8/9, gold medal Sunday Session 1 ...

Send us Fan Mail Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Join our GroupMe ! Follow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & Facebook E mail us at PLBalladsPodcast@gmail.com More Info...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 81 (2/23/22) Georgia State Meet Recap PL Situation   A friend asks what you want for your birthday. You tell them a 46 Titan Katana S/S Bench Shirt. On your birthday, as that same friend looks on in excitement, you open up a gift to find a Titan F6 Bench Shirt. What do you do? New Lifter Tip  Wait for the Referee Commands! Squat: "Squat" / "Rack" Bench:...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 80 (2/16/22) Richard Seymour  - Elected to Pro FB HOF Club Affiliation Clarification: P. 2 of the USA Powerlifting Rulebook (under “club/team affiliation”) Each lifter may represent only one local/state team and/or one national championship team of his or her choice during the registration year.  Lifters may be members of both a national championship team and a local/state...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 79 (2/9/22) Q&A:  Tips to optimize the off-season? Thoughts on super-compensation? Science or Myth? A lot of questions still surrounding the Pro Series  https://pro.usapowerlifting.com/ Teen/Junior Pro Series        Top 4 from Teen or High School Nationals qualify for Finals (Tuesday, June 7 -           PRIMETIME)       Top 10 from Junior or Collegiate Nationals qualif...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 78 (2/2/22) - Cindi Jaeger Cindi Jaeger talks about her latest meet at the WI State Championships Next Top 5?             Top 5 Movie Soundtracks              Submit via google form (Link in Bio of @plballadspodcast)  PL Situation              You plan to compete at Nationals on Friday in Full Power. You also have a good chance to win Bench Nationals on Wednesday. Full Pow...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 77 (1/26/22) GA State Meet Schedule Change - 259 lifters as of 1/24/22     Saturday 2/19/22              AM (Session 1): All Women              PM (Session 2): Men 48kg - 75kg        Sunday 2/20/22               AM (Session 3): Men 82.5kg - 90kg               PM (Session 4): Men 100kg - 140+ kg Upcoming Meets in 2022:          March 19 - Military, Police, Firefighter Natio...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 76 (1/19/22) Introductions PLSituation   You coach a team of 20 lifters, competing at the State Meet. There is no limit to how many lifters you can list on the official team roster because only the team's 10 best scores will make up the total team points. If the team roster has less than 10 lifters, a single lifter can score points twice by being in 2 divisions (Open...

Send us Fan Mail Team Rohr Powerlifting 100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual Coaching Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Join our GroupMe ! Follow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & Facebook E mail us at PLBalladsPodcast@gmail.com More Info...