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Powerlifting podcast focused on masters powerlifting throughout the USA, diving into the latest news, training tips for masters lifters, interviews, and most definitely spirited discussion about bourbon. Chris Elmore and Wade Johnson host.

Chris Elmore, Wade Johnson


    • May 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 24m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Season 2 Episode 6 - The Quick Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 29:34


    In this episode of Powerlifting Mastered Wade and Chris talk about some recent drama unfolding within the USAPL and AMP.  Wade and Chris talk about a special guest that will be appearing on an upcoming episode.

    Season 2 Episode 5- Mel Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 98:10


    In this episode of Powerlifting Mastered the guys catch up with M2 National and World Champion Mel Mitchell.  Mel talks about her prep for Nationals, her training philosophies, and what it's like to train with her coach Sam Calhoun.  Of course, we talk a little bourbon at the end and Mel gives us her pick.

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Assistance Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 91:34


    In this episode of Powerlifting Mastered, the guys talk about Wade's recent vacation, layout guidelines for the current Powerlifting Mastered giveaways, and go over assistance work.  Covering what assistance work to do, how to load it, the order to it, and if it should be ramped over time.  

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Consistency in Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 93:10


    This week on Powerlifting Mastered Wade talks about consistency in training, and Chris plays devil's advocate.   Wade has an international update, talks about additional countries coming online and the first sanctioned meets in Australia.  The guys announce two contests that will be running and about launching the facebook page for Powerlifting Mastered.  

    Season 2 Episode 2- The Contest

    Play Episode Play 21 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 82:23


    In this episode of Powerlifting Mastered Wade discusses one of his athletes battling back from a series of major injuries, gives a brief update from the International Committee, and the guys look for help from our listener base on what contest to hold for our first ever giveaway of Ogre Compound swag, and a container of Drinkin Buds Hemp, Old Fashioned mix.

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Nathaniel Hancock

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 111:33


    In this episode of Powerlifting Mastered, the guys talk to Nathaniel Hancock.  Nathaniel shares part of his athletic background, discusses some of his writing and training philosophy, goes over his thoughts on recovering from serious injury and shares his thoughts on the IPF USAPL divorce.   Wade, Chris and Nathaniel pay tribute to Louie Simmons and Wade shares some stories.

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Masters of Iron Pro Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 89:26


    In this episode of Powerlifting Mastered, Wade and Chris recap The Masters of Iron Pro and cover the equipped portions of both The Grand Prix, and the Pro Am.  Chris gives an update on the new puppy, and Wade is diplomatic.

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Master's of Iron Pro Bench

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 59:53


    In this episode of Powerlifting Mastered the guys discuss results from the Master's of Iron Pro Bench and reflect upon the weekend that was The Arnold.  The guys finish their review of Drinkin Buds bourbon mix, and Chris gets a new puppy.

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Saturday Night at The Arnold with Matthew Swanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 62:16


    In this episode of Powerlifting Mastered the guys talk to 90kg powerhouse Matthew Swanson and find out about his background in lifting, what his opinions are on equipped lifting, and explore his business venture with CBD-based drink mixers.  This is an episode you want to hear, you'll find Drinkin Buds here.Trust us when we say you're going to want to check him out!

    Season 1 Episode 13 - The Arnold Friday Night with Jerry Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 76:27


    In this Episode of Powerlifting Mastered the guys talk about The Masters of Iron Pro, and have Jerry "The King" Peterson on and give takes on their performance.  This episode was recorded Friday night at The Arnold. 

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Training Through Adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 66:22


    In this episode of Powerlifting Mastered Chris and Wade discuss recent adversity and how it impacts training.  Chris shares stories about his Grandmother who recently passed, Wade give an international update, and of course we talk about the latest space flavored cola.

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Dan Gaudreau and Dr. Larry Maile

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 98:00


    In this episode of Powerlifting Mastered, Wade and Chris host both EC member and International Committee head Dan Gaudreau, and President of the USAPL Dr. Larry Maile.  Both go over their extensive history with the sport and cover their thoughts on the future. Larry makes a couple of important announcements on international competition and introduces a bourbon Wade doesn't have, for once.  

    Season 1 Episode 10 - The Polka Dots

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 80:12


    In this episode Wade and Chris talk about final preparations for the Arnold Sports Festival, and go over recovery techniques while preparing for a meet,  Wade breaks a major announcement from the International Committee. 

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Geno Powerlifting

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 92:55


    In this episode the guys talk to Geno Powerlifting, they get Geno's opinion on a variety of topics.  Geno shares the origin story about how he came to be Geno Powerlifting, talks Seinfeld trivia with Chris, and gives us a scoop on Las Vegas.  

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Matt and Sioux-Z Join the Guys

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 100:18


    This week Chris and Wade catch up with Matt Gary and Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary.  They discuss a number of different topics including the move to Montana, SSPT 2.0, thoughts on the IPF divorce, gameday coaching and programming for masters athletes, and the way forward with the USAPL.  

    Season 1 Episode 7 - The Reactive Wave Method

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 97:13


    In this episode, Wade and Chris discuss training for masters lifters and Wade's own training methodology, The Reactive Wave method.  Wade gives an international committee update and talks about USA Powerlifting Australia coming online in the near future. 

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Spitballing with Wade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 82:10


    In this episode, Wade and I discuss everything from Arnold prep, to entry-level gear if you're thinking of going equipped, to coaching collaboration, we of course we end on a bourbon note.  Let us know what you are interested in hearing, follow us on Instagram @powerliftingmastered, give us feedback on what you want to hear!

    Season 1Episode 5 - Shelly Stettner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 95:45


    This week we speak with Shelly Stettner and discuss how she came to find powerlifting, and what drives her to continue to lift.  We discuss her training methodology and how training differs as an M4 lifter.  

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 2 The future of Equipped in the USAPL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 96:58


    This week on our holiday roundtable we discuss the future of equipped lifting in the USAPL.  Wade and Chris have several guests on the episode including Eric Cordeiro, Dale McLaren, Jason Johnson, Noah Johnson, Kim Johnson, and James Vang. 

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Part 1 The future of Equipped in the USAPL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 88:23


    This week on our holiday roundtable we discuss the future of equipped lifting in the USAPL.  Wade and Chris have several guests on the episode including Eric Cordeiro, Dale McLaren, Jason Johnson, Noah Johnson, Kim Johnson, and James Vang. 

    Season 1 Episode 3- Jennifer Millican

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 109:14


    This week we speak to Jennifer Millican and understand her journey over the last 9-10 years.  We find out what makes her tick, and the special relationship between lifter and coach. 

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Virginia Masters Pro Results, Josh Rohr Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 74:28


    This week on Powerlifting Mastered, we talk about the results of the Virginia Masters Pro meet.  We also clarify all of the details around the Masters Pro series in plain English.  Special Guest Josh Rohr.

    Season 1 Episode 1- Masters Pro Details, Virginia Masters Pro Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 76:20


    In this episode, we cover all the details you need to know about Masters Procards, and give a preview of the Virginia masters pro event.Important links for this episode:IPF Congress meeting:https://youtu.be/rl1DJ1qumBEUSAPL Podcast Episode 3:https://youtu.be/qaadrKgwJ4kGreat videos everyone should check out!  If you actually made it to the end, Thank you!  We're loving excited to serve the masters community, and bring a spotlight to our demographic!

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