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Joey Flexx joins KOTL to discuss the recent performances of his team and give an update on team members who plan to return to action. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Russel Orhii and Joey Flexx return to KOTL to discuss their preparations for Sheffield, how prep and motivation are different from Worlds, how the community has reacted to Worlds, the emergence of Joey B and others on the rise, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Joey Flexx returns to discuss his teams Nationals, up coming Worlds, pending battles and more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Joey Flexx, elite Coach, returns to discuss the direction of his athletes and updates on their status, the changing of the the tide he has seen in sport, and what we can expect in the future. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Joey Flexx returns to discuss IPF Worlds, his athletes at the event, what is coming up next, Russ' comments regarding IPF Worlds, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Joey Flexx joins KOTL to discuss the recent performances by his team, showdowns coming at IPF Worlds, Jesus Olivares taking control of the game, Russel Orhii's future and possible return to the IPF, showdowns with Taylor Atwood, & much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Brandon Pitre joins KOTL to discuss the Russel Orhii beef, it's origins, the goal of Jesse Norris' records, the Arnold Classic, the fall out, the Swolefessor video, what has happened since, and what we can expect from the rivalry in the future. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.
In this episode of Chalk My Back! We get to have a chat with Anas about his most recent performance at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus and how he felt about this meet. Anas gives us the breakdown about how he felt throughout prep and what he expected to hit at the Arnold versus the meet day performance. He gives us the details behind his weight cut, attempt selection, and overall readiness coming into the Arnold and what he could take away from doing better at this meet. Anas also talks about his trip to TSS Houston for the Rising Tide meet and gives us his opinion of the new TSS location. The boys then cover the most recent powerlifting drama that involves Joey Flexx and the Swolefessor (Marcellus) and as always we give you our takes that no one asked for mixed with memes , jokes and factual speculations. Does Abe admit that he is an elite Joey Flexx athlete? Anas is secretly part of Joey's amateur team? Josh got all kinds of fat and is now a 120+? all this and more on this episode of Chalk My Back!
Russel Orhii returns to address the Marcellus Williams video, the beef with Brandon Pitre, his thoughts on Joey Flexx, and how trash talk belongs in the sport. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
74 kg Junior World Champion Carl Johansson gives a startlingly honest discussion about the demons he has faced, how anxiety and depression took him to the brink, and how Powerlifting may have saved his life. Johansson also discusses the stacked Swedish team, his recent performance that has set the division on notice, working with Joey Flexx, and what he wants for the future. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Joey Flexx returns to KOTL to discuss the recent Russel Orhii social media traction, recent rivalries that have popped up, the balance of IPF and USAPL as a coach and what both feds offer, the future of key members of the Flexx squad, and how elitism in Powerlifting may be holding the sport back. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.
Russel Orhii (USAPL 82.5 kg Champ), Joey Flexx (Elite coach), Shane Martin (Canadian IPF federation, CPU, President) join 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messi Khamesi to discuss the possible new bench rules, the battle in the US for powerlifters, membership fees in the US, equipped powerlifting's merit/health as a division/future, Sheffield, and social media (recent incidents/how to capitalize/etc).
Sean sits down with Joey Flexx and talk everything besides Powerlifting.
The 83 kg Deadlift sensation discusses his dramatic clash at IPF Worlds, his goal of taking John Haack and Russel Orhii's World records, and how he will ultimately lure Russ back to the IPF for a dramatic finale. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
47 kg World Champion and 2022 Worlds Best Lifter Turbo Tiff & 2021 66 kg World Champion and coach to several World Champions Pana join KOTL. Discussed are all the backstories, Tiff's showdown with Heather Connor, Pana's set backs leading into Worlds, the beef with Joe Jordan, his rivalry with new Champion Eddie Berglund, and Lya Bavoil's fight to make weight.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
A division by division recap of all the action in the Men's 59 to 83 kg classes. We give all the behind the scenes stories and controversies from an IPF Worlds Ref, National Team Coach, and the broadcast Commentator. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi and Rory “Da Lynchpin” Lynch.
A division by division recap of all the action in the Men's 93 to 120+ kg classes. We give all the behind the scenes stories and controversies from an IPF Worlds Ref, National Team Coach, and the broadcast Commentator. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi and Rory “Da Lynchpin” Lynch.
A division by division recap of all the action, behind the scenes stories, and controversies from an IPF Worlds Ref, National Team Coaches, and the broadcast Commentator.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi and Rory “Da Lynchpin” Lynch.
New 83 kg World Champion Delaney Wallace joins KOTL to discuss the battle at IPF Worlds, the scare of his life from Enahoro, his thoughts on the game, mentally “turning on”, how he changed his prep, and much more.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.
USAPL Mega Nationals Overall Best Lifter, Bobb Matthews returns to KOTL to discuss his big win, hunting a showdown with Ashton Rouska, targeting Taylor Atwood, and his future goals.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Chance Mitchell joins KOTL to discuss the battle of the 93 kg class at the World Championships, highlights from Worlds, Sheffield, back stories, and much more.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat and Arian Messy Khamesi.
5 time USAPL National Champion Russel Orhii & Legendary Coach Joey Flexx join KOTL to discuss the recent Mega Nats, how the lead up was different from last year, the background story, the results, the weigh-in suit, and the party afterwards. Also discussed is IPF Worlds, Sheffield, the 83s currently in the IPF, Enahoro's massive 385 kg/347 lbs deadlift attempt, whether Russ will return to the IPF, and how he is currently strategizing his marketing and plans for the future. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.
The 66kg World Champion returns to KOTL in a block buster 3 and a half hour special. From Powerlifting beefs, to IPF Worlds, and some dramatic stories that will rattle. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
The KOTL hosts reveal their IPF Worlds Fantasy League picks and confidence points. Find out who they have picked and how confident they are with those picks. See if you agree or disagree. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy and Rory Lynch.
A division by division breakdown of the women's side of the USAPL Mega Nats. All of the back stories, battles you can't miss, and inside information! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy.
A division by division breakdown of the men's side of the USAPL Mega Nats. All of the back stories, battles you can't miss, and inside information! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy.
A division by division breakdown of the men's side of the IPF World Championships. All of the back stories, battles you can't miss, and inside information!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Rory Lynch, Big Bill McCarthy.
A division by division breakdown of the women's side of the IPF World Championships. All of the back stories, battles you can't miss, and inside information!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Rory Lynch, Big Bill McCarthy.
Evie Corrigan, junior world champ, Sheffield 2020 nominee, and IPF world record holder returns to King of the Lifts to talk about her preparation for the 2021 IPF World Championships, how months of lockdowns affected her mentally and physically, and most importantly, her favourite snacks. Hosted by Rory Da Lynchpin.
In this episode of KOTL, we're joined by Nicolas Peyraud, Clara Peyraud, and Charlotte Vedel. Nicolas is the reigning 105 kg junior world champion and 120 kg junior European champion. Clara is the 69 kg junior world silver medalist and reigning 69 kg junior European champion. Charlotte is one of the coaches for Team France and an IPF category II referee. All three train together and are currently preparing for the IPF Classic World Championships where Nicolas and Clara will be competing in the open for the first time. In this episode, we discuss how each of them got into lifting and competing in powerlifting, what their training schedule looks like, how the French powerlifting federation is set up and the government funding they receive, and how they're preparing for IPF Classic Worlds. Hosted by Arian Messy Khamesi.
Agata Sitko discusses winning Equipped IPF Worlds at 19, why she switch to Classic Worlds, her showdown with Jessica Buettner, how long she had known she would one day compete with Jess, the World Games, how she handles the pressure of expectation, and her future plans. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Enrique “Big Chief” Lugo joins KOTL to discuss his win at Powerlifting America Nats, how Matt Gary ended up handling him, joining Joey Flexx, meeting Jesus Olivares and becoming training partners, reaching the ultimate zen state while training, and what he thinks awaits at IPF Worlds and beyond. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.
Sean Mills 110 kg Junior joins KOTL to discuss his fast rise, joining Team Flexx, how social media can be a tool for an entrepreneur, and what is around the corner. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
CoCo Clément, French shooter in the 105 kg class, joins KOTL to discuss his battle with anorexia and mental health, how Powerlifting saved his life, how he found Pana and the two of them changed Powerlifting in France forever, his thoughts on the up coming Worlds, and Sheffield!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
66 kg Contender Joe Jordan joins KOTL. Joe discusses his emergence in the stacked division. Why he chose to compete with the IPF, and took the USVI path to Worlds. How he views his competition. Proper preparation for an elite competition. How he dropped a weight class but gained strength. His thoughts on where the sport is heading and what the future might look like, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Amelia Potter (@Pottsthinks), Sport Psychologist, joins KOTL to discuss her work within Powerlifting to help athletes level up their mental game. Amelia shares tools, and stories everyone should hear. Also discussed is the Toronto story of Jessica Buettner and Lya Bavoil chasing down a purse snatcher. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.
The Swolefessor, Marcellus Williams, joins KOTL to discuss the rise of his athletes like Ashton Rouska, Brandon Pitre, Bobb Matthews, and more. Marcellus opens up about his programming philosophies, the growing possibilities of a showdown between his two athletes Bobb Matthews & Ashton Rouska, why even star athletes should pay for their coaching services, how scaling up a coaching service should take time, the break through moment for his coaching, his fighting past, and much much!Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.
Danny Grigsby, first ever to deadlift over 1,000 lbs, joins KOTL. Danny discusses his rise up the rankings, potential threats to his record, sumo trolls, his training, game day approach, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.
The April Power Rankings are here! The World Wide Top Ten Ranked (Tested) Lifters are debated (pound for pound regardless of weight class). Things get heated! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy.
The April Power Rankings are here! The World Wide Top Ten Ranked (Tested) Lifters are debated (pound for pound regardless of weight class). Things get heated! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy.
Jonathan Garcia joins KOTL to share a heart touching story that will put a new perspective to the 66 kg American Champion. Growing up with his father in prison, he was the man of the house as a troubled teenager chasing an Olympic dream while also working jobs to help pay the bills.With his Olympic path in sight, the mother of Jonathan's daughter left them and forced Jonathan to take on full responsibility at 21 years old. Jonathan sacrificed his dream to raise his daughter with no outside support.Now, at 33, Jonathan is on the verge of an unlikely second wind as an athlete that has him on the cusp of a heavily hyped showdown at the IPF World Championships. Also discussed is his time as an athlete at the US Olympic Training Center (meeting Michael Phelps).Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.
Kristen Dunsmore returns from injury and adversity to win the heavily hyped battle of the 69kg class at Powerlifting America's Nat. Hear Kristen discuss her comeback, having a showdown with her friend/athlete for the Team USA spot, and her views on the upcoming World Championships. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.
A division by division recap of Powerlifting America's Nationals. We also take a peak at the IPF Worlds nominations that are now finalized to see the competition Team USA will be facing. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.
A division by division breakdown of the Powerlifting America‘s Nationals Men's Division. All the battles, background stories, and a glimpse at what awaits the US National Champions at Worlds.Also, we give our predictions for Top 5 of the tournament based off GoodLift Points. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Wild Bill McCarthy and Matt Gary.
A division by division breakdown of the Powerlifting America‘s Nationals Women's Division. All the battles, background stories, and a glimpse at what awaits the US National Champions at Worlds. Also, we give our predictions for Top 5 of the tournament based off GoodLift Points. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Wild Bill McCarthy and Matt Gary.
SBD has announced that Sheffield, the biggest money meet in Powerlifting today, is going to happen in 2023!Previously the prize money for this event was $330,000.00! Could the event's payout be more in 2023!?!New, exclusive, details are given about the Powerlifting competition that will change the game.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy and Matt Gary.
Gavin Adin, 93 kg star, joins KOTL to share his wild weight cut story, Taylor Atwood's mentality, what going ”all in” looks like, the 93s World wide, SBD's Sheffield, and much more.Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.
The British Nationals and British National Team are discussed. What happened at the British Nats and what battles await the British National Team at Worlds. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, and Abdul Mojeed Sulayman
The French Nationals and French National Team are discussed. Could the Women's French National Team beat the US National Team? Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, and Abdul Mojeed Sulayman
Sam Watt becomes a living legend winning the British 105 kg Open title and Best Lifter award at the age of 51. The battle that rocked the Powerlifting World with 8 record attempts in the deadlifts, 7 of them successful, and 3 pulls for the win. Sam discusses how he went from competing at IPF Worlds in the early 90s along side Ed Coan to competing today at 51 and becoming Britain's finest. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat