Big Three Radio

In todays episode I am joined by my Co-Host Brendan Tietz as we discuss a variety of subjects including Maximal vs Sub-Maximal approaches to training, How to become more skilled with rating RPE, Breathing and Bracing, Is GPP necessary for powerlifting, and much more!   Follow us on IG: @Dylan_C_Smith @Aesthetic_Strength 

Jeff Ennis, M2 66kg National Record holder for the Deadlift and 2nd place finisher at 2019 USAPL Raw Nationals, joins us today to talk about what it takes to chase elite performance as a masters lifter.    Find Jeff Ennis on IG @Destinoactual

Dylan Smith and Brendan Tietz discuss a variety of topics ranging from favorite SBD variations, USAPL Raw Nats total increases, Recovery for powerlifting, and more.    Check out Dylan and Brendan on IG: Dylan: https://www.instagram.com/dylan_c_smith/ Brendan: https://www.instagram.com/aesthetic_strength/

In this Episode, Brendan and I discuss topics ranging from Raw Nationals, Off-season training for powerlifting, how to make the most out of the variations you choose, and much more. Strap in for a solid 2.5hrs of powerlifting content!   Check out Dylan and Brendan on IG: Dylan: https://www.instagram.com/dylan_c_smith/ Brendan: https://www.instagram.com/aesthetic_strength/  

In this episode, I interview Ana Perez. Ana is ranked as one of the top 10 powerlifters in her weight class and division both nationally and internationally. She competes in both the 90kg Raw and SHW Classic Raw divisions and holds VA State records for Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Total in both the 90kg Raw and SHW Classic Raw Divisions. In 2017 Ana held the USPA National Deadlift Record with a 230kg/507lbs lift ranking her among the 94 women in the world who can deadlift over 500lbs (as per a recent OpenPowerlifting poll). In addition to being a tremndous powerlifter, Ana is a self-made entrepreneur specializing in web and graphic design.    Check out Ana's recent performance at the 2018 Kern US Open which placed her in the Top 10 Powerlifters of all time in her class

In this episode I interview Lones Green discussing the state of powerlifting today as well as the application fo conjugate training for the raw lifter. Lones has trained conjugate for over ten years and is the founder of Calloused Hands Powerlifting. Lones has best lifts of an 855-pound squat, 575-pound bench press, and 690-pound deadlift in the 308-pound and super heavyweight classes.

On this Episode, I interview Brandon Senn, Head Coach of Kabuki Strength (www.KabukiStrength.com)

In this episode we interview Bryce Lewis, current champion 105kg lifter in the USAPL and founder of The Strength Athlete. 

In this episode we interview Matt and Sioux-Z Gary, owners of SSPT, and dive into their collective 50+ years of powerlifting experience.    Big Three Radio is now Sponsored by LVD Fitness! https://www.lvdfitness.com/

In this Episode, Dylan Smith and Brad Couillard introduce themselves and discuss topics including 1) Where should someone begin when starting a strength training program? 2) What sort of equipment is truly necessary to train for strength, 3) When is someone ready to compete in their first powerlifting meet?, 4) What can a good coach do for you?  This podcast will be a monthly show and will include quality interviews and information related to powerlifting and serious strength training.