The Art of Lifting

For this episode I was joined by Marcellus Williams (AKA the Swolefessor) - we chatted through how things unfolded at SBD Sheffield 2026, and with that how it's going to impact the upcoming battles at Powerlifting America Nationals, worlds and the next Sheffield. We did a quick preview for each weight class, excited to see how things unfold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

For this episode I was joined by Jacob Wymer, where we talked through how he found powerlifting, reminiscing on how powerlifting used to be and the growth over the past decade. We chatted through how he started coaching equipped as well as classic, the differences, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Owen Leggett, where we talked through EST's successful 2025, coaching British Champions and Record Holders, plus what's to come in 2026, and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Alex Pearson-Jones (Battalion Barbell), we recapped some incredible performances that his team put up in 2025, including British, European and World Champion performances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Mani; we discussed our predictions for the women's side of Sheffield. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and what your predictions are! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Mani; we discussed our predictions for the women's side of Sheffield. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and what your predictions are! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Heather Connor, -47kg IPF world champion, and we discussed her prep for the upcoming SBD Sheffield Championship, regaining her World Title after so many years, how she kept going throughout this time, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Millie, and we wanted to delve into the topic moving up a weight class and her recent decision to do so, our thoughts on the recent British Open (classic) and how we both dealt with burnout over the past year. This was a great discussion, and I hope it was helpful to listen to! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Ben Pape and Jayne Jones as we gave our predictions for the upcoming British Open Nationals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Tarrin, an athlete and coach within British Powerlifting (the IPF), for this episode we went through Tarrin's back story, how he found the sport of powerlifting, his step into coaching and how he has navigated taking his career full time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Charlie where we both discussed what makes a good coach, different areas of coaching, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Charlie where we both discussed our time on uni worlds, me being there as a coach for Team GB, him as a lifter competing internationally for the first time. We also discussed mindset, how we approach certain areas with our clients and ourselves as lifters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Jasper, a coach here in the UK, and in this episode we talked through lessons we've both learned through our time in powerlifting, common mistakes and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Joseph McDonald - we chatted through his background, how he found powerlifting, his natural talent, falling short at Open Worlds but then his amazing comeback at Junior Worlds just 10 weeks later, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by one of Team GB's own, Annie Nelson. Annie has recently changed coaches, competed at IPF World Classic Championships and then went straight into her prep for the first EVER Classic Powerlifting at the World Games, we discussed all of that as well as other topics too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I was once again joined by Ziana Azariah. We discussed her last 2 competitions - IPF worlds where she placed second and made history by taking Amanda Lawrence's world record deadlift, and the World Games where she talked through the whole experience and how she felt doing back to back preps, as well as discussing potential Sheffield invites in the future, and much more. Hosted on A...

For this episode I was joined by Ben Pape, a multiple time GB lifter as well as an international level coach. We chatted through his intro into the sport, as well as how he is now going back to playing Rugby whilst still being a high level lifter, and how to balance that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Jasper, a popular coach here in the UK, and in this episode we talked through Jasper's back story and how he got into coaching, we also delved into how to grow as a coach and stand out in an oversaturated market, we talk through the importance of admitting when we don't know something, and continuing to learn and where we go to do that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

For this episode I was joined by Millie, and we wanted to delve into the topic of body image within a weight class sport. Often people will say their favourite thing within powerlifting is the fact that the focus is on what our bodies can do, rather than how they look, but at the same time, I've found from both my work as a coach but also just through speaking to friends in the sport, that often h...

For this episode I was joined by Millie, a regular guest at this point! Millie and I have both been experiencing burnout and navigating it in our own ways, and as two people who absolutely love this sport, we felt it was quite an important topic to discuss publicly, so that anyone going through similar can see that it is a normal part of any sport and won't last forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

For this episode I was joined by Miriam who is an equipped lifter, regular volunteer and active member of the powerlifting community. We wanted to release an episode going through peoples favourite (and least favourite) things about powerlifting, and try and spread some light around making things better, our takes on each thing, and we really just ended up going on tangents about so many different...

For this episode I was joined by Beth for the second time; this time we chatted through all things self worth, personal growth and building confidence. We relate this back to how important these things are to help athletes develop and become their strongest selves as well as the impact it has on every day life and choices we make. Doing the work on yourself is not easy, but Beth talks through diff...

For this episode I was joined by Hannah Matson, more commonly known as 440 on her socials. We discussed Hannah's ongoing shoulder injury and how she's combatting that, how her coaching practices have changed, her growth as a coach and the ways she has learned to structure her business as well as much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am joined again by Charlie Moore to discuss what we thought of the battles at the recent IPF Classic Open World Championships. We ranked the battles from S tier to F tier and discussed key moments from the competition, as well as looking into the future and upcoming events in the PL space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Melina Irawo, one of GB's top ranked -84kg lifters, as well as this year's European Champion. Melina talks through her entry into the sport, what her training looks like, as well as much more (including her experiences representing team GB!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.