We talk weightlifting, athlete performance, mindset, and everything in between.
Daniel Ryjov (@danielryjov on TikTok and Instagram) is an American powerlifter and social media influencer in the fitness/strength and conditioning world. He discusses his long powerlifting career and its development, as well as what his training regiment looks like. Have an interesting story regarding your experience in the strength and conditioning world and/or the sports world? Reach out to Will through Instagram @wcunningham65 ( www.instagram.com/wcunningham65/ ) or @themaxoutpod ( www.instagram.com/themaxoutpod/ )! Maxout Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/max-out Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZl4mONsvXREMEGmA8xGo-A Listen To The Max Out Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maxout-podcast/id1542595788 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKCqUs8xchxI58JjQcLfm?si=HpqpHu57RWCF_D9ia6Cyag Download our FREE Program Sampler: www.bigbendsc.com/free-program-sampler Text Us for FREE Unlimited Technique Critiques: (850)-308-3692 Online Coaching: www.bigbendsc.com/online-coaching Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Apparel Remote Programs: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Remote+Program Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbendstrength/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bigbendstrength?lang=en
Kinesiology student at Samford University Ian Andersen (@the_lift_doctor on IG/TikTok) sat down with Will to discuss his interesting and inspirational story with fitness. They share the benefits of the barbell on mental health and wellness, as strength training brought them both out of mentally bad places in their lives. They also talk about the transition many lifters make from general fitness into powerlifting and/or Olympic lifting and the benefits of that. Have an interesting story regarding your experience in the strength and conditioning world and/or the sports world? Reach out to Will through Instagram @wcunningham65 ( www.instagram.com/wcunningham65/ ) or @themaxoutpod ( www.instagram.com/themaxoutpod/ )! Maxout Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/max-out Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZl4mONsvXREMEGmA8xGo-A Listen To The Max Out Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maxout-podcast/id1542595788 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKCqUs8xchxI58JjQcLfm?si=HpqpHu57RWCF_D9ia6Cyag Download our FREE Program Sampler: www.bigbendsc.com/free-program-sampler Text Us for FREE Unlimited Technique Critiques: (850)-308-3692 Online Coaching: www.bigbendsc.com/online-coaching Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Apparel Remote Programs: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Remote+Program Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbendstrength/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bigbendstrength?lang=en
Will gains some insight on the fighting sport of Judo from Team USA member John Jayne. Jayne goes in detail discussing his past and future careers in the sport, as he talks about his years competing and medaling at elite-level international competitions and his goal of becoming an Olympian. Furthermore, they talk training and the balance between traditional, conjugate training and sport-specific conditioning it takes to be successful in Judo. This unique interview is surely not one to miss. Have an interesting story regarding your experience in the strength and conditioning world and/or the sports world? Reach out to Will through Instagram @wcunningham65 ( www.instagram.com/wcunningham65/ ) or @themaxoutpod ( www.instagram.com/themaxoutpod/ )! Maxout Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/max-out Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZl4mONsvXREMEGmA8xGo-A Listen To The Max Out Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maxout-podcast/id1542595788 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKCqUs8xchxI58JjQcLfm?si=HpqpHu57RWCF_D9ia6Cyag Download our FREE Program Sampler: www.bigbendsc.com/free-program-sampler Text Us for FREE Unlimited Technique Critiques: (850)-308-3692 Online Coaching: www.bigbendsc.com/online-coaching Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Apparel Remote Programs: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Remote+Program Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbendstrength/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bigbendstrength?lang=en
Will sits down with amateur competitive strongman Tyler Gustafson (IG: @tyler_gus / TikTok: @gus_lifts) where he provides insight from a firsthand perspective on everything related to strongman. They discuss training regiments, competition atmosphere with other athletes, equipment necessary for training, varying lifts and competition events, and so much more! Listen to Tyler's story and experience as he pushes towards his goal of achieving professional status in the strongman world. Have an interesting story regarding your experience in the strength and conditioning world and/or the sports world? Reach out to Will through Instagram @wcunningham65 ( www.instagram.com/wcunningham65/ ) or @themaxoutpod ( www.instagram.com/themaxoutpod/ )! Maxout Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/max-out Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZl4mONsvXREMEGmA8xGo-A Listen To The Max Out Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maxout-podcast/id1542595788 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKCqUs8xchxI58JjQcLfm?si=HpqpHu57RWCF_D9ia6Cyag Download our FREE Program Sampler: www.bigbendsc.com/free-program-sampler Text Us for FREE Unlimited Technique Critiques: (850)-308-3692 Online Coaching: www.bigbendsc.com/online-coaching Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Apparel Remote Programs: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Remote+Program Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbendstrength/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bigbendstrength?lang=en
Will sits down with Team USA weightlifter TJ Hart (IG: @Hartless81kg) of Big Bend Strength (all platforms: @bigbendstrength). They recap Hart's recent trip to Salt Lake City, Utah where he was flown out for a USAW training camp! They also discuss his summer plans, from traveling to Uzbekistan for the IWF Junior World Championships to, then, shortly after, heading to Colombia for Pan Ams, and then finally coming back stateside for USAW Nationals in Detroit! They also speak of what they are doing to prepare for their upcoming summers from a mental standpoint, as TJ has a long summer of competition coming up, and Will has a long summer of rehab and recovery from a recently torn ACL. Have an interesting story regarding your experience in the strength and conditioning world and/or the sports world? Reach out to Will through Instagram @wcunningham65 ( www.instagram.com/wcunningham65/ ) or @themaxoutpod ( www.instagram.com/themaxoutpod/ )! Maxout Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/max-out Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZl4mONsvXREMEGmA8xGo-A Listen To The Max Out Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maxout-podcast/id1542595788 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKCqUs8xchxI58JjQcLfm?si=HpqpHu57RWCF_D9ia6Cyag Download our FREE Program Sampler: www.bigbendsc.com/free-program-sampler Text Us for FREE Unlimited Technique Critiques: (850)-308-3692 Online Coaching: www.bigbendsc.com/online-coaching Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Apparel Remote Programs: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Remote+Programs Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbendstrength/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bigbendstrength?lang=en
Powerlifters turned bodybuilders Abby Hammett (IG: @abbyhammett_ / TikTok: @abbyhammettfit) and Patrick O'Driscoll (IG/TikTok: @patricknodriscoll) discuss their experiences getting into powerlifting and their inspirations for competing, and then they discuss their more recent transition into bodybuilding as well as the differences in training that come with each of those two strength sports. Abby and Pat also address their goals with social media and YouTube, including Pat's newfound media agency, O'Media (IG: @omediaboston), and what led to its establishment and his goals with it. Have an interesting story regarding your experience in the strength and conditioning world and/or the sports world? Reach out to Will through Instagram @wcunningham65 ( www.instagram.com/wcunningham65/ ) or @themaxoutpod ( www.instagram.com/themaxoutpod/ ) Maxout Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/max-out Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZl4mONsvXREMEGmA8xGo-A Listen To The Max Out Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maxout-podcast/id1542595788 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKCqUs8xchxI58JjQcLfm?si=HpqpHu57RWCF_D9ia6Cyag Download our FREE Program Sampler: www.bigbendsc.com/free-program-sampler Text Us for FREE Unlimited Technique Critiques: (850)-308-3692 Online Coaching: www.bigbendsc.com/online-coaching Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Apparel Remote Programs: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Remote+Programs Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbendstrength/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bigbendstrength?lang=en
Will sits down with weightlifter and football player Terry Lambert (@terryjroylambert on Instagram) and discusses his story with strength training. Terry talks about the people he has met and their impact on his training routines and lift techniques. They also share their thoughts on social media and "fitness influencers" and their affects on the strength and conditioning world. Have an interesting story regarding your experience in the strength and conditioning world and/or the sports world? Reach out to Will through Instagram @wcunningham65 ( www.instagram.com/wcunningham65/ ) or @themaxoutpod ( www.instagram.com/themaxoutpod/ ) Maxout Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/max-out Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZl4mONsvXREMEGmA8xGo-A Listen To The Max Out Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maxout-podcast/id1542595788 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKCqUs8xchxI58JjQcLfm?si=HpqpHu57RWCF_D9ia6Cyag Download our FREE Program Sampler: www.bigbendsc.com/free-program-sampler Text Us for FREE Unlimited Technique Critiques: (850)-308-3692 Online Coaching: www.bigbendsc.com/online-coaching Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Apparel Remote Programs: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Remote+Programs Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbendstrength/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bigbendstrength?lang=en
The Podcast is back! We're really excited to announce our partnership with the Maxout Podcast! Will is going to be releasing 2 episodes per week, one on our feed and one on his feed. The goal of the podcast is to tell the stories of athletes and coaches in strength from all over the world! Maxout Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/max-out Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZl4mONsvXREMEGmA8xGo-A Listen To The Max Out Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maxout-podcast/id1542595788 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bKCqUs8xchxI58JjQcLfm?si=HpqpHu57RWCF_D9ia6Cyag Download our FREE Program Sampler: www.bigbendsc.com/free-program-sampler Text Us for FREE Unlimited Technique Critiques: (850)-308-3692 Online Coaching: www.bigbendsc.com/online-coaching Apparel: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Apparel Remote Programs: www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Remote+Programs Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbendstrength/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bigbendstrength?lang=en
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In this episode I discuss the most common mistakes in the clean that beginners make, and what they can do to fix them! Come try a free workout at the gym: www.bigbendsc.com/free-workout or join the gym online at www.bigbendsc.com/store/beginner-strength
On this episode I speak with Coach Jaun Guadarrama, owner of Sorta Brand and host of the Juan101 Podcast. We chat about his new gym, mindset, and what it means to Send Better Men. Make sure you follow him in IG @jlguadarrama and @sortahq, and sign up for the newsletter at www.sortabrand.com! Make sure you follow us on IG, FB, and Youtube @bigbendstrengthandconditioning, and Twitter and TikTok @Bigbendstrength Try a FREE workout: www.bigbendsc.com/free-workout Get Online Coaching: www.bigbendsc.com/online-coaching Join our Beginner Strength Program: www.bigbendsc.com/store/beginner-strength
In this episode I sit down with Sam Neely, a JUCO Footblla player,. and seriously strong dude. We talk about his training background and what we've done with training recently to take his PR's through the roof, with nearly 200lbs worth of PR's in just 8 weeks of training, as well as how the season has changed for players this year, and why it's important to look at current events as an opportunity, not a setback. You can follow Sam on Instagram @the_moose77 and Twitter @sam_neely77 Make sure to follow us on IG, FB, and Youtube at @Bigbendstrengthandconditioning, and Twitter and TikTok @bigbendstrength Online Coaching: www.bigbendsc.com/online-coaching Beginner Program: www.bigbendsc.com/store/beginner-strength Free Workout: www.bigbendsc.com/free-workout
We are excited to be partnering up with Talk Lift Heal, to provide a new service in Tallahassee that combines strength training with talk therapy! Talk Lift Heal was founded by Adrienne Capeless, MSW, with the mission of helping teens strengthen mind and body, by helping overcome anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and eating disorders. We’ve believed for a long time that mental and physical health are intertwined, and have seen the positive mental benefits of strength training first hand. That’s why we thought, what better way to continue to serve our community than by working with those who need strength training most! This new service includes weekly Talk & Lift sessions with Coach Adrienne, and includes 5 other days of personalized strength coaching, designed to help lifters feel more confident, capable, and strong. Pricing starts at $120 for In-Person or Tele-Health On-Board Session, then $70/each for recurring sessions. You can book your session or learn more about these services at the link in our bio, or go to www.talkliftheal.com! You can follow Talk Lift Heal on Instagram and Facebook @talkliftheal You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube at @bigbendstrengthandconditioning , and Twitter and Tik Tok @bigbendstrength
On this episode I sit down with former bodybuilding competitor and CrossFit enthusiast, Sarah Beth McBride. We discuss a wide variety of topics but I think our conversation about athletes placing their sense of self on their sport, and how that can become a problem when things get tough. Make sure to give Sarah Beth a follow on Instagram @sbeth91 and @hairby.sb, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube! Ready to take your training to the next level? Sign up for custom online coaching designed for YOUR needs! www.bigbendsc.com/store/custom-remote-program You can also get one of our 6 Week Training Programs designed around a specific training goal that can fit into your normal training! We've got a Leg Day Program, Pull-Up Program, and Handstand Push-Up Program, as well as a 6 Week Competition ready program designed to prepare you for the best weightlifting meet you've ever had! www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=E-Book
On this episode I sit down with Chris Bartell, Owner of Modern Fitness Tallahassee (@modernfitnesstallahassee on IG). We discuss our differences in coaching styles and how our coaching styles have basically flip flopped but that has led to both of us being at our best after the change and opening each of our gyms. We also finish by talking about the (at the time) updates on Covid-19 and how it might effect our gyms, and what were doing to help our communities while people are stuck at home. There are so many topics covered in this episode that can be related to by our members, athletes, coaches and personal trainers, and other gym owners. Give this a listen, and share with someone you think will get something out of it! You can follow Chris on Instagram and Facebook @modernfitnesstallahassee You can follow me at @coachbchambers, and our gym @bigbendstrengthandconditioning on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Tiktok Please also considering grabbing one of our E-Books or Online Coaching to help support our gym while we are on mandatory shutdown during this pandemic. These are BOTH on sale, some up to 75% off! We have 50 Dumbbell Workouts, 50 Body-Weight Workouts, as well as 6 Week Programs for Handstand Push-Ups, Pull-Ups, Leg Strength and more! www.bigbendsc.com/store
On Episode 5 of the Big Bend StrongCast, I sit down with Head Strength Coach of 20 Years from Maclay Private School, Al Perruzzi. We chat about how he got started lifting weights, his athletic career, including his astoundingly heavy PR squat, and how he got involved in coaching, which leads us up to where he is today. We also answered some listener submitted questions, including some of the most impressive feats of strength he's ever seen! There is so much to be learn from him, whether you are a young athlete or still trying to stay in shape as a masters lifter, this is a great podcast to listen to! Ready to take your training to the next level? Sign up for custom remote coaching designed for YOUR needs! www.bigbendsc.com/store/custom-remote-program You can also get one of our 6 Week Training Programs designed around a specific training goal that can fit into your normal training! We've got a Leg Day Program, Pull-Up Program, and Handstand Push-Up Program, as well as a 6 Week Competition ready program designed to prepare you for the best weightlifting meet you've ever had! www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=E-Book
On Episode 4 of the Big Bend StrongCast I sit down with Sothea Nou, an Amateur MMA Fighter after winning his most recent title fight here in Tallahassee. The 5 weeks leading up to the fight, he started working with me to see what holes he had and where he could improve to take his performance to the next level. We talk about how we approached this, and how it helped in his fight! If you are a fighter or competitive athlete of any kind, you NEED to give this a listen! Make sure you give him a follow on Instagram @sotheanoumma Ready to take your training to the next level? Sign up for custom remote coaching designed for YOUR needs! https://www.bigbendsc.com/store/custom-remote-program You can also get one of our 6 Week Training Programs designed around a specific training goal that can fit into your normal training! We've got a Leg Day Program, Pull-Up Program, and Handstand Push-Up Program, as well as a 6 Week Competition ready program designed to prepare you for the best weightlifting meet you've ever had!
Today I got to chat with Alexis Rojas, Director of the Tallahassee Pediatric Behavioral Health Center, Behavioral Health Navigation Program. We spoke about what the benefits of exercise can be, and the importance of getting involved with an integrative health approach, as well as a little bit of the new program that Alexis is a part of. Be sure to follow us on all our platforms! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bigbendstrengthandconditioning/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigbendstrengthandconditioning/ Blog: https://www.bigbendsc.com/blog Remote Programs: https://www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=Remote+Program E-Books: https://www.bigbendsc.com/store?category=E-Book Disclaimer: *Any opinions of the guests in this podcast are representative of the individual speakers and not any affiliate entities. As always, consult with your medical and behavioral health providers for treatment recommendations and medical advice. Resources: Exercise and Mental Health (2017) Mikkelsen, K., Stojanovska, L., Polenakovic, M., Bosevski, M., Apostolopoulos, V. Link: https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/exercise-mental-health-2/ Neuroscience of Exercise: From Neurobiology Mechanisms to Mental Health (2013) Portugal, E., Cevada, T., Sobral Monteiro-Junior, R., Teixeira Guimarães, T., Da Cruz Rubini, E., Lattari, E., Blois, C., Camaz Deslandes, A. Link: https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/neuroscience-exercise-neurobiology-mechanisms-mental-health/ Exercise Therapy Improves Both Mental and Physical Health in Patients with Major Depression (2015) Knapen, J., Vancampfort, D., Moriën, Y., Marchal, Y. Link: https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/exercise-therapy-improves-both-mental-physical-health-patients-major-depression/ Exercise as Medicine - Evidence for Prescribing Exercise as Therapy in 26 Different Chronic Diseases (2015) Pedersen, B., Saltin, B. Link: https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/exercise-medicine-evidence-prescribing-exercise-therapy-26-different-chronic-diseases/
I'm joined today by Dr. Jen Kabbas, and today we talk about the differences between training and competing. We discuss the problematic thoughts and behaviors associated with leaning one way or the other, the negative impact it can have on your life, and how we can shift the mindset to a sustainable one. You can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @bigbendstrengthandconditioning, and you can follow Dr. Jen @tunedandtonedperformance on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! Reach out to us with questions or ideas. Interested in working with one of us, just shoot us a message!
Today we chat a bit about today's training session, preparing for 2019 Youth Nationals, and what are some of the things that make up a great training environment. You can follow Will at @Will_landsberg10 Follow us on all the platforms Instagram @bigbendstrengthandconditioning Facebook Big Bend Strength and Conditioning www.bigbendsc.com
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