Unified Strength Method

USM Podcast Episode 15: Trevor Jaffe & Dr. Nico ChiodoJoin us for Episode 15 of the USM Podcast, where we sit down with Trevor Jaffe and Dr. Nico Chiodo to dive deep into the worlds of powerlifting and therapy. We'll cover everything from what it takes to become a great lifter to the mental and physical therapies that can elevate your performance — including peptides, programming, and more.And don't miss your chance to meet them in person! On March 22nd, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM, Trevor and Dr. Chiodo will be taking over Pinellas Barbell for a special gym event. Get hands-on with SBD tips, challenge them to a deadlift competition, and enjoy some food and drinks while you're at it. Standard drop-in rates apply — see you there!

My favorite segment to date! really impressed with the size of Shane, Craig, and Seans brains, true historians of the sport! We also answer the question, what got us hooked on lifting?

It It's been 14 months since we've done a follow up with Shane and Craig so we think its about time to see how the offseason has been going. Shane recaps his experience at the American Pro, we talk about our introductions to supplements, and what the future holds for these athletes. World Records? Check Out Shane Haller's Coaching E-book's in his store now!

Great Episode! Guests: Shane Hunt Patrick Maguire Topics: Upcoming American Pro and who we think will who? Kabuki bar Recovery and recovery devices Warm-ups and peaking IPF USAPL split Shane Hunt moving to Texas? Lifting footwear Supplements Nasal breathing Anime What do we prioritize our time on as athletes? Loved listening back to this episode because it covers so much informatin.

Pat Maguire is our guest! Strongest New Englanda right now and one of the 3 1,000lbs squatters at the Ghost Clash Meet in February Topics: 1,000lbs squat footwear Recovery differences when you squat that heavy Programming deviations One Dan's potential retirement and another's 1,025lbs ATWR deadlift Strength sports pop culture Salt Knitting

Talking with athletes competing at the largest sleeved powerlifting meet of the year. Who should we watch for? Who's going to win? Also, an insightful conversation about pro sports and strength and conditioning. What are the best methods? Are speed ladders and med balls really sports specific training or a waste of time? Is it just about the big paychecks and buy in for their agents?

Shane Haller Craig Foster Sean Danner Nick Irvine Touch on The Showdown Meet prep with Shane and Craig Introduce a new segment breaking down the most popular strength/powerlifting programs out. Feed our inner conspiracy theorist discussing the Mandela Effect. Also, Craig's car caught on fire?!?

Joe Coursey and Craig Foster are 6 weeks out from their respective meets discussing their prep experience and expectations. Congratulations to both of these athletes! Your hard work produced tremendous results.

Fun way to kick off the reunion of the biggest powerlifting totals in Florida by surprising Shane Haller with a guest appearance from non other than Dan Bell. We talk upcoming meets and records along with a verity of other topics such as seasonal depression, coaching, favorite meets, athletes, past experiences, and the largest raw total in history. Will it be broken again by Dan? Some great insight coming from the best best athletes about what they are doing and how they get it done.

Happy Holidays! and congratulations to all of the athletes that competed in December! It's been 2 months since we have gotten together and we never skipped a beat. Programming is always one of our hot topics, Sean and his roadhouse job, CPAP's (of course), and the value of training partners.

GWPL Owner Ivy Knight talks about how the brand started, future plans, design, and Iron Knight Gym. Sean and Nick also have the pleasure of sitting down with their good friend Rachel Ilic a powerlifter and epidemiologist for the health department to talk about life pre Covid, getting back to normal, and bringing women together in powerlifting.

Sean and Nick chat with Brandon Hardy who is opening Barbell Vice in Palmetto Florida and Jordan Wong opening Showcase Strength and Fitness in New Port Florida. Get to know the newest owners of elite strength facilities in Florida, what sets them apart, and Sean and Nick reflect on the hardships that come with opening a gym.

David Sipos sit down with Nick and Sean to discuss the psychology of strength athletes and what we can do to bring out our best performance by mastering our mind. Topics: -Hungarian Nationals -Up your mental game -Balance skill/challenge -Mindfully creating your own flow state -Access potential -Mental Exercises

Sean and Nick sit down with Dr. Cam and Dr. Sarah of Strength and Spine Chiropractic. -New Vs. Old Chiro Philosophy and how chiropractors are quickly becoming the industry leaders in recovery and rehabilitation -Pain Vs. Discomfort -PT Vs. Chiro -Self manipulation and thera guns New office located out of Pinellas Barbell and we could not be happier to have them CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW TO BOOK AN APPOINT AT PINELLAS BARBELL https://pinellas-barbell.com/fitness-classes-and-programs-near-pinellas-park-fl/

Nick and Sean interview their longtime friends and athletes Shane Haller and Craig Foster. We chat about the Showdown meet, catch up with Shane since moving to Denver, Programming, new coaching tech, and we share some funny gym stories.