Two USAPL lifters and friends, Ben Rice and Chance Mitchell discuss drug-free powerlifting. We talk about it all! Periodization, Psychology, Technique, and everything else in between. We hope to help change the way you think about your own training.
Self-coaching and accountability Developmental Phases of Training, Spinning your wheels, and Managing your neuroticism, Gathering long-term data. Adhesive-Gate (2021 Raw Nationals) Imposter syndrome (For the highly qualified) New META for the future gen of PL DEEP LIFE NON-PL Discussion
In this episode Berto and I speak on the ever expanding scene of Natural bodybuilding and Powerlifitng. Nutrition at the highest level for each sport. Finding balance across sports and mesh points. Berto wants medicare for all lifters ;) Delaney Wallace highlight (We recorded this right before Nationals) Spicy lightning round. Normative morality.
Artificial strength ceiling. Masking performance with training stress? Or are you forcing a new ceiling with supplemental stimulus? What makes training sustainable? Youtube Fitness in 2021. Natty or not. Your frequency shouldn't or probably won't be static. Women's training End game PL META
Pana and I discuss water cutting strategies, making progress as a high level drug free lifter, advancing the meta, "maxing out" multiple times per week, top sets, skill practice vs. strength, women's lifting, IPF, Lightning Round Heat.
In this first episode of the podcast I sit down and discuss the VERY contested Tier List that I made a couple months ago. William Valle 93/105kg Lifter and (Coach at #FlexxTrainingSystems) and I break it all down and decide which movements are worth your time and which ones belong in the trash. We also discuss the state of Powerlifting in 2021 POST COVID and quarantine. #FullyBiasedPodcast
In this episode Ben Rice and Chance Mitchell talk about poll questions. Sponsorships don't mean what some people think they mean.This is the first episode focused on REAL topics outside of Powerlifting. This podcast has controversial opinions about ethics and character. Idealistic vs "The real world". They just want to view themselves as a good person without thinking it all the way through. Not everyone will like you but sometimes they learn to like you. Chance and Ben disagree on things for the first time ever.
David recaps some of his IPF Worlds 2019 experience. David decides to move up a weight class. New 93kg national champ in 2019? Reactive Training Systems - Mike Tuchscherer. New experiences - What else does David do?
Bryce Lewis sits down to chat about the upcoming prep for nationals. We dive into a deep theoretical. Powerlifting isn't worth it? How do you find it within yourself to consistently outdo your best? What is potential? Where is Bryce at now?
In this episode we discuss where Chance has been. We talk injuries, returning and beating your best self. We also give a brief discussion over 2019 IPF Worlds. "You don't hand out medals before meet day." SSB > Standing around doing nothing > Front Squats Kelly Branton Chance never has any opinions on anything.
In this episode we breakdown the madness that was this year's Arnold. Standout Performances - Complete Breakdown Analyzing attempts - gameday decisions USAPL steppin it up!! Arnold Fitness Event Jump Rope Championships
In this episode we talk to Joe Sullivan of Elite FTS. Joe is an ELITE level powerlifter in the 220-242 (100/110) weight class. We discuss injuries and how ridiculous some of the ways we injure ourselves. (well, at least Chance) Joe discusses some of the risks and rewards of anabolics use, risk of injury, mentality for progression. Connective tissue gains and base building before you go untested? USAPL Bans Transgender Women from competition? Poor phrasing? But no changes to policy? Costs of change?
*Upgrade your mic* (volume+*)(frequency-) < (volume=/-)(frequency++)? Let me walk you to the bridge of my argument. Give me the optimal setup over minimum effective dose as long as it's sustainable. Subtle signs for PR Days Is there any real way to compare across a wide spread of weight classes.
Amanda Lawrence breaks down her training and future plans for competition in 2019. @miss.amanda.ann How has she been able to make this crazy level of progress in such a short time??? Ben Rice doesn't know who Amanda is. Amanda is intro-ing for the cult. Fam fam on ESPN?? Chasing 600lb Squat and Deadlift? Fake plates? Fake Kilo plates?
Ben Rice and Chance Mitchell discuss everything from our Q/A session via Instagram.
Eric Bodhorn joins Ben Rice and I to breakdown training leading into my recent competition and recap. (Typically Eric writes my training but I handled it this time around leading into this comp.) All in all a fantastic meet especially with only 2 months prep after Raw Nationals. I get roasted over bench press. We discuss - No taper (Minimal Taper) + Singles only deadlift training. Bench Press training went very well, but fell short with plenty of factors - essentially just very inefficient setup on gameday via off handoffs and slippery bench. (Chance) 516 Wilks 820kg//1,808lbs @ 92.5//203 American Record Deadlift aspirations? Hmmm
Eric LaPointe Owner of Odyssey Barbell in Mass joins Ben Rice and I for a discussion on the rapid progression in USAPL, Drugs in Powerlifting, some potential risks with drug use. USAPL QT BOOST Who is Eric LaPointe? @pizzabloat deadlifts 672lbs (in comp where it counts) @163 Amanda Ann is one of the fastest progressing lifters in the game right now. One of my current favorites to watch. To use Drugs or to not use Drugs? "Libertarian idea" of if you're not hurting someone go ahead? or... nah PBCCoaching.com - 405 Squat as a male within 6 months or your money back? "DruG tESteD Is NoT dRug FrEE"
Austin highlights his USAPL Raw Nationals performance Dr. Baraki from Barbell Medicine (Also Coaches Samantha Calhoun) All things tendinitis and how we perceive pain as it relates to powerlifting. Training Load Increasing = Higher Chance of Injury (regardless of technique?) Your own psychology can play against you. Austin is more "Anti-Movement Guy" than Chance.
"It's all about balance. Right?" *Chance's eyes roll* Peaking off high frequency can become RISK vs. REWARD Why is Chance anti-movement coaching/specialist? Ben Rice loves movement coaches. NO RECOVERY KEYS!!! There are no more genetic outlier gap in USAPL is shrinking. You need all of the details locked down. "I can only handle X" Training factors for progress aren't static. All training volume is not created equal. Peaking bench press for high frequency benchers.
California Wildfires Taking a week off before comp?/DetrainingFresh, but off/weak Durability Why Chance doesn't pull conventional State of Trained and expected vs Detrained and unsure. Tapering/Peaking cc: @5trong - Do juniors exist? "Drug tests are easy to beat" Powerlifting Australia, Robert Wilks says he will testify in courtagainst Gaston for collusion with Russia.
Jon Jones (Turinabol) DS CRAZE - YOU'RE NOT NATTY Materia = WADA Compliant BCAAs are a waste Will Derek formulate NZT-48? THE GOAT: Cake Batter Protein Creatine is overhyped? USAPL Failures (SARMs) WADA Compliancy
Favorite Accessories for Deadlift? Wave Loading? David Woolson is in the Belt Squat Cult. Ben Rice, Chance Mitchell, and David Woolson average 5 hours in the gym per session. Sitting out of the ARNOLD??? Reflecting on poor meets. Thoughts on RTS's Emerging Strategies Kilos vs. LB Plates Deadlift Technique You're moving up to 105?!?!?
In this episode Ben Rice and I discuss experiences with coaching our athletes as well as our experiences with our coach. What are you looking for in a powerlifting coach? What movements do you do like for health/maintenance. Is direct core work absolutely necessary?
We discuss our goals in the sport. Our coaching experience. Elevate Barbell Club in Fort Collins, Colorado. How does your training environment effect your progress? Becoming more process oriented.
Ben Rice and I give an introduction into who we are and our athletic background. We discuss our experiences in the sport as it relates to competing and making weight within a given weight class.
Ben Rice and I break down our 2018 USAPL Raw Nationals experience. Our coach Eric Bodhorn stops by to weigh in on the event as a whole.
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