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038 - Training on holidays

The boys discuss how to maintain gains when you're away. We cover what adaptations we should focus on, the required training dose for maintenance, as well as practical aspects such as exercise selection and planning. We also cover dietary strategies to prevent skinny-fattening. We also cover alcohol and our track record with tactical vomiting

037 - Succeeding in your first comp (a guide for resolutioners)

The boys talk about some simple strategies for succeeding in your powerlifting debut. We cover good training practices, goal-setting and attempt selection, as well as strategies for preparing, eating and handling yourself on the day. We also discuss standup comedy and drugs.

036 - John Sheridan on Powerlifting, identity, and having a life

Sherro joins the boys for a chat about why it is important to keep powerlifting in perspective for your long-term development and enjoyment of the sport, and why he has chosen to take some time away from the sport. 

035 - Case Study: Hypertrophy-biased vs Technique-biased developmental blocks

Will prepares two programs for an imaginary lifter in a developmental period - one which is more hypertrophy-oriented, another designed to facilitate fixing technical issues. The boys discuss the overlap between the two concepts, where the programs differ, and how else you could go about addressing the issues they identified in their sample lifter. They also make fearless predictions for Will's upcoming (now passed) comp - listen in to hear how wrong they were. 
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034 - Things we've changed our mind about

The boys talk about changes they've made in their programming, attitudes to technique and competition coaching in their time as powerlifting coaches and why those changes have come about. We debut a new jingle from Loko.

033 - Jamie Smith on assessing movement in powerlifters

Jamie Smith, owner of Melbourne Strength Culture, joins the boys to talk through assessing and rectifying movement issues in powerlifters. He talks through his assessment procedures, the common issues he observes in powerlifters and goes in-depth on the process and importance of bracing correctly.

032 - Recapping and re-peaking Will

The boys review Will's prep for his last competition and how the plan they detailed in Episode 13 went. They discuss what went well, what went badly, and what they'd change in future. Alex also outlines his reasons for the programming decisions he has made for Will in the leadup to his next competition in a few weeks' time. 

031 - 2&A (The second Q and A)

The boys answer your questions. How to learn about programming, how often to compete per year, which accessories are most important, and what happens if you skip them, tips for getting in calories, cardio and powerlifting - do they mix, and many more. 
Plus we answer a bunch of dumb questions and squabble. A long episode, but heaps of breaks so that you can listen in chunks. 

030 - Chrissy Dask & Bec Chambers on Powerlifting & Body Image

Chrissy and Bec join the boys and explain their transition from physique-oriented training to powerlifting. They talk about how and why they got into the sport, the lessons it has taught them, and how it has shaped their and their clients' attitudes.

029 - Long term development

The boys sit down to talk about long-term development. We discuss how athletes' needs change over a career, how goal-setting can be used at each level of advancement and the role of your attitude to training in fostering ongoing engagement in the sport.