Every powerlifting federation has similar rules about how lifts should be performed in competition, but how those rules are applied rests with the judges/referees. Different feds have different reputations for judging, and any time an “all-time
This week’s question from one of our Discord members: YumYumNmy🍑 asked, “How do you personally deal with age-related joint pains? 30s have been rough on my hip and back.” We discuss some ways of dealing with joint pain, but should you have i
With all the talk about how actors eat, workout, and potentially use PEDs to achieve superhero physiques, who did the best job of it. Which actors end up looking the most appropriately built for the characters they portray? We talk through the
We ganked this week’s question from the /Powerlifting sub-Reddit: “Is there a cut off range for AMRAPS?”\What does AMRAP mean, and does it have a place in powerlifting training? And as to the original question, how many reps is too many? Sup
Time for a housekeeping episode. We announce our next USAPL meet, a new sponsor, our 3-year anniversary sale, and discuss the WRPF American open. Support for this episode was provided by Legion Athletics. Use our code “goodcompany” for 20%
We’ve got no free will. Stop attributing stuff to us that isn’t there. — Stanford neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky When a Stanford neurobiologist states that free will largely doesn’t exist, and he’s joined in this thought by other neurobiolog
This week’s One Good Question from a member of our Discord: Dom Oviedo asked, “What’s a habit/Lift that was necessary for a certain diet/program that has just lingered and become your preference? Example: I started drinking black coffee while
A few influencers that have come to the attention of mainstream media in the past few years. Social media presence has even become one factor in casting actors in big projects. Are there any fitness influences who could cross over? Considering
This week’s question comes from…us. If you’re not competing in powerlifting, are there any good reasons to deadlift with a straight bar rather than at trap bar? What would you be giving up, and what would you be gaining? If you do compete, sho
Think of this as a little compare and contrast essay we put together with our friend and visitor from the other side of the pond, Oliver Munby. Are powerlifting gyms the same? How do American snacks like Mega Stuff Oreos and Saltines match up?
How do you balance being a competitive powerlifter and a runner? Next Wednesday’s guest, Oliver Munby, helps out with this week’s question from our Discord.Yasssuke Da GOD asks, “I know there’s a lot out there about hybrid training, but has an
Avi Lieu joins us for an open discussion on how our personality traits – things we don’t have a ton of control over – impact our performance as lifters. Look for Avi on Instagram @avi.lieu.Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Questi
This week’s question from our Discord is kind of a tough one. Dom Oviedo asked, “Who are the top 5 dead people you wish you could have on your podcast?”Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” episodes? Hit us up on social medi
Of all the documentaries we’ve reviewed, this has got to be the strangest. How does a team of supposedly high school-aged football players, who are supposedly students of a school that doesn’t really exist, end up on ESPN getting walloped by
This week’s question from members of our Discord: Keo asked, “What program would you recommend for increasing the OHP from 1.5 plates to 2? I’ve been stuck for over 2 years now.” Have a question for one of our Friday “One Good Question” epis