The Strength Athlete Podcast

Oliver Catlin is the president of BSCG, the Banned Substances Control Group, one of the largest certification and testing companies in the world for supplements, ingredient suppliers, manufacturing facilities, teams, leagues, and athletes who want to verify that something is or isn't present in a product. In addition, Oliver pens a blog, The Catlin Perspective, that covers the ongoing saga of doping, compounds of abuse, and the intersection between politics, sport, and the organizations that govern sport and anti-doping. We discuss detection methods and their future, false positives, marijuana, the WADA code, 6-OXO and the prohormone saga of the mid-2000's, ethics, and the future of doping detection among many more topics. Find out more at: info@bscg.org https://www.bscg.org/ https://www.antidopingsciences.org/ https://thecatlinperspective.wordpress.com/ https://www.supportcleansport.com/ www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode Eric, Bryce, and Hani come together to discuss optimizing the relationship between coaches and athletes from both perspectives, and how improving this exchange can lead to better training. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this Episode Joe Stanek, Eric Bodhorn, Bryce Lewis, and Hani Jazayrli have a discussion on the value of coaching from several perspectives as athletes, coaches, and consumers. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode Hani Jazayrli, Eric Bodhorn, Joe Stanek, and Bryce Lewis come together to discuss some of the uncommonly viewed differences between intermediate and advanced level athletes as well as the nuance of training, coaching, and working with them. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, the team comes together to answer some listener submitted questions regarding training during a time with no gym access. Also covered are some of the concepts related to returning to training when access to gyms is once again available. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the podcast! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode Hani, Eric, Bryce, and Joe discuss the uses and practical applications of deloads in training. This includes the how and when of their application, as well as some ideas of how to implement them specifically. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the podcast! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode Hani, Eric, and Bryce are joined by Ben Esgro to discuss caffeine & other stimulants as well as some of the science behind them. Ben is responsible for the research and formulations for DeNovo Nutrition and has done extensive work on the subject of stimulants and their interactions. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, Hugh Gilmore joins Hani and Bryce to discuss sports psychology, his experience, and some applications in powerlifting. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode Bryce, Eric, and Hani are joined by the creator of PainScience.com, Paul Ingraham. We discuss several concepts related to pain, injury, rehabilitation, and more. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode; Eric, Hani, Joe, and Bryce come together to discuss some of the most common objections presented by novices and seasoned trainees when it comes to participating in powerlifting competitions. They also discuss some of the new freebies available through The Strength Athlete's website. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, Eric Trexler joins us to discuss the pros and cons of various supplements for strength athletes. We go over what the recent research tells us about the usage and performance outcomes of caffeine, creatine, beta-alanine, citrulline malate, and more. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, Dr. Mike Israetel joins us to go over key nutrition factors that can improve performance outcomes for strength athletes. We discuss dieting strategies to make competition weight, off-season weight gain/loss phases, individual differences, and more. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode the TSA coaches catch up on what's been going on lately and answer an array of questions centered around optimizing training. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, the TSA coaching staff gets together to discuss individual differences in training. We debate on how much individualization needs to go into program design, and what we can do to ensure we're setting ourselves up for long-term success. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode Eric, Hani, and Joe are joined by Derek Charlebois to discuss tainted supplements and potential risks that athletes are facing. Derek, the founder of PR-Breaker Nutrition, is a pro bodybuilder, competitive powerlifter, and veteran of the supplement industry. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, Bryce Krawczyk joins Eric, Bryce, and Hani to discuss how to implement self-limiting variations in a training plan. We go over when and why certain variations might be useful and also give a brief preview of some of the upcoming match-ups at IPF Classic Worlds in Calgary. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, Mike Tuchscherer joins Bryce, Eric, and Hani to discuss the concept of emerging strategies in powerlifting programming. We challenge Mike on some of his ideas and talk about how and why this adaptive system can be useful. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, author Nick Littlehales joins Eric, Hani, and Joe to discuss his book on sleep strategies for athletes. We go over ways to improve quality of sleep and recovery based on character traits and personality types. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, John Kiely joins Bryce, Chris, and Eric to discuss changes in periodization concepts and how different stress factors can influence an athlete's training plan. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, Dr. Zourdos joins Bryce, Eric, and Hani to discuss the idea of overreaching in powerlifting training. We talk about the underlying concepts and how to apply it most effectively. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, Eric, Hani, Chris, and Joe answer a variety of training and nutrition questions. The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, Alberto Nunez joins Bryce, Eric, and Hani to discuss some of the important variables in recovery to optimize performance. We touch on topics that are often overlooked in powerlifting including nutrition, sleep, hydration, stress management, and more. Please subscribe to our channel and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the show! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode Hani, Eric, Bryce, and Chris get together to discuss the outlook of all Open classes for the upcoming 2017 USAPL Raw National Championships in Orlando, Florida. We breakdown some of the key match-ups and what to watch for during the prime-time sessions. Please subscribe to our channel and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the show! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode Hani, Bryce, and Joe are joined by Reid Reale to discuss some of the apsects of cutting weight as it applies to powerlifting. Reid holds a Ph.D. in nutritional sciences and is the senior scientist with the Gatorade Sports Science Institute. He also loves the word science. Read more about Reid here: https://www.gssiweb.org/en/about/our-team/reid-reale Please subscribe to our channel and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the show! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, Eric Helms joins us to talk about developing elite athletes. We cover a lot of topics including genetics, general athletic development, sustainability, volume management, performance expectations, and body-weight settling ranges. Please subscribe to our channel and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the show! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode Eric, Hani, and Joe are joined by JP Cauchi to preview the upcoming IPF Classic World Championships in Minsk, Belarus. We break down what to watch for in each weight class and give our predictions for some of the closely contested divisions. Please subscribe to our channel and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the show! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

Silent Mike joins Eric, Hani, and Bryce to answer questions submitted from listeners and catch us up on what's been going on in his life. Topics covered include training, nutrition, and burger flipping. Please subscribe to our channel and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the show! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, Mike Tuchscherer joins us to discuss weak point assessment in each lift and the various exercise selection strategies to address those issues. We also go over some of the findings from the recent Project Momentum programming experiment. Please subscribe to our channel and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the show! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, Dr. Richard Keegan, a sports psychology professor with the University of Canberra, joins us to discuss some of the psychological challenges that a lifter may face in their powerlifting journey. We go over how to address these challenges and explore some of the parallels between the psychological and physiological aspects of training. Please subscribe to our iTunes or SoundCloud channel and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the show! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode coaches Eric, Hani, and Bryce are joined by Coach Brian Minor to discuss the intricacies and theories of peaking for powerlifting. Find out some of the keys to maximizing your own meet performance. Please subscribe to our channel and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the show! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com www.TheStrengthAthlete.com

In this episode, IPF World Champion Preston Turner joins us to talk about raw and equipped lifting. We talk about his recent transition to competing raw, as well as his thoughts on both disciplines. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the podcast! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com

In this episode, the coaches (Eric, Hani, Bryce, and Joe) answer questions related to programming, cutting, tapering, sport psychology, and much more. You can pre-order shirts to support Team TSA traveling to Minsk here: http://thestrengthathlete.com/tshirts/ipfchampionshiptee Be sure to subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the podcast! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com

In this episode coaches Eric, Hani, Bryce, and Joe discuss the upcoming Arnold Sports Festival events as well as answering some submitted questions. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the podcast! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com

In this episode Greg Nuckols joins us to discuss various training topics including base building, work capacity, speed work, and force production. Greg shares his favorite beer selections and explains why taking time away from serious training could be beneficial in some cases. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the podcast! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com

All of the TSA coaches get together in this episode to discuss mistakes they've made over the course of their training careers and how they've learned from those mistakes. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the podcast! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com

In this episode we discuss the many facets of dealing with injury, breakdown various recovery interventions, and outline athlete habits for quality training and optimized performance. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the podcast! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com

In this episode of The Strength Athlete Podcast Eric, Hani, Bryce, Chris, and Joe discuss the importance of long term planning, how it can affect periodization, and how we deal with some of these issues for our clients and ourselves. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the podcast! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com

In our first episode coaches Bryce, Eric, and Hani recap their time spent coaching and competing at USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating if you are enjoying the podcast! The Strength Athlete Podcast is brought to you by SBD-USA. www.SBD-USA.com