The Art of Lifting

This week we have the preview shows for the upcoming IPF World Open Classic Championships. I was joined Charlie to discuss upcoming battles, storylines and our predictions for what is going to be an incredibly exciting world championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have the preview shows for the upcoming IPF World Open Classic Championships. I was joined by Mani and Charlie to discuss upcoming battles, storylines and our predictions for what is going to be an incredibly exciting world championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Joe Borenstein; we talked through his HUGE 900kg total in the -83kg class at Powerlifting America nationals, how he's feeling heading straight into Worlds, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I was joined by Ziana Azariah. This was Ziana's first podcast, so it was really interesting getting to hear her story for the first time. She talked through her background before powerlifting, how she found the sport, what her training looks like & her approach to competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I was joined by Calle Johansson. This episode was incredibly insightful; as usual we discussed his training, we discussed his decision to move up a weight class, his thoughts on the crazy performances within the -83kg class, but we also talk through how he truly felt after winning worlds, the mental struggles he has faced, and a lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

On this episode I was joined by Bobbie Butters, a legend within British Powerlifting. We discussed a lot, it was amazing getting to hear Bobbie speak around her PHD and the effects of the menstrual cycle on strength athletes, we also discussed somewhat Taboo subjects such as incontinence when lifting, and just spent some time getting to know Bobbie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

For this episode I was joined by Matt Gary. I wanted to get to know more about his entry into the world of powerlifting, his extensive coaching career, how he has found working with Team GB so far, some highlights from 2025 European powerlifting championships, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Adri Rivera (adririveraa__ & strngandsxycoaching on insta) - a former powerlifter, now entering into the world of bodybuilding, Adri is a female strength coach who is very big on empowering women to feel their most confident, and in this episode we chat through so many different topics and get to know Adri and her journey through the world of strength training,...

This week we have the preview show for the upcoming BUCS, and we also went over a few highlights from the recent British Junior Championships. I was joined by Ella, Charlie, Sam & Renzo, where we went through our podium predictions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Alba Bostrom - one of the top -63kg lifters in the world and Junior World Champion. In this episode we discussed her entry into PL, what she does to lock in and create the best chances of success within her training (& life), her coaching company and how that came to fruition, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Natalie Richards - we chatted through a lot in this episode, starting with how she got into powerlifting, her passion for the sport and how she has spent almost a year rehabbing, how she found her first world championships as well as Sheffield, plus we dive into her coaching and her content creation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have the preview show for the upcoming Junior Championships. I was joined by Millie & Sam, we went through our podium predictions and gave a small preview into all weight classes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have the preview show for the upcoming Open European Championships. I was joined by Millie once again, and we gave a little preview into all weight classes and our predictions for podium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Marcellus Williams (AKA the Swolefessor) - we chatted through a lot in this episode, starting with how he got into powerlifting, his career as a competitive lifter, his coaching business, as well as getting his opinion on when it's the right time to switch weight classes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Jayne Jones, a high level lifter in her own right, but also a fantastic coach working alongside The Strength Guys as a nutrition and powerlifting coach. We spoke through her time in the sport so far, and how her experience as a coach has helped her as an athlete. Jayne also went into detail about her transition from being a competitive junior into the open class, a...

For this episode I was joined by Alex Pearson-Jones (Battalion Barbell), we discussed a lot, from his entry into powerlifting all the way through to his take on some of the current trends that we see within the coaching world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Gavin Adin. This was a really insightful conversation, delving into self belief, how Gavin always believed he was destined for greatness, his achievements so far but also goals for the future, his multiple business ventures as well as content creation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Kate Sweatman. Kate is a world class powerlifter; I wanted to bring her on to help bring more eyes to the equipped side of powerlifting, to talk through her incredible achievements so far, and to learn more about equipped lifting as a whole. Kate is also the head coach of GB's fast growing junior and sub-junior equipped team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

For this episode I was joined by Mani and Millie once again, this time to recap and share our thoughts on this year's SBD Sheffield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Sophia Ellis, GB's most dominant -76kg lifter. We chat through her time as an athlete, her knee injuries, her coaching career and style of coaching, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Mani and Millie as we discussed our predictions for the men'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 and Millie as we discussed our predictions for the upcoming Sheffield Powerlifting Competition, where the best of the best face off against each other. If you enjoy this episode, please be sure to give us high ratings on whichever platform you listen on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Jackie Malayter, one of America's most competitive -69kg lifters. We spoke about her time so far in the sport, what she wants to achieve going forwards and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Joshua Ngoka, a junior who has already achieved great things in the 120+ class, but has recently cut to -120kg and is looking to really take over the class next year. We discuss his cut, his training, and his goals for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode I was joined by Louis Smith of 4ZA performance; we discussed his career so far, we also covered advise for new coaches and coaches looking to expand their knowledge, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.