Weakly Weights

098 - Isolation Periodisation

Alex the alliterative astronaut asks his amicable amigo about alternative approaches available alfresco (or at home). 
The boys talk about how we can structure training in a range of circumstances to still be progressive, even where specific powerlifting training may not be possible. We cover the ins and outs of programming different phases, and the benefits of maintaining training direction in uncertain times. 
Alex also responds to some controversy, in which he was (rightly) accused of plagiarism. 

097 - Bryce Lewis on creating a complete coaching system

Bryce Lewis of The Strength Athlete joins the boys for a chat about the art of coaching. We cover the fundamental roles of a coach and how we can modulate our programming, avenues of communication, feedback and degree of collaboration with athletes depending on the individuals that we are working with. We also cover some of the subtleties of how our coaching business structures can promote athletes developing individual coping skills and fostering a sense of enjoyment and buy-in. Bryce also gives his opinions on PL commentary, board games, and methods of reading.

096 - Dealing with low motivation and changes in our circumstances

The boys talk about the changes to our, and our clients' training circumstances in the wake of COVID-19. We talk about the specific barriers we are constantly hearing about and some practical strategies to get around them, both in a training sense and a motivational/psychological sense. We talk about what is still to like about training, and how we can make the most of this period as coaches. 

095 - 100k download special (the drinking edition)

Tom Clark and Brandon Tan guest host an episode in which they ask the boys trivia questions, discussion points, and conduct personal interviews. As quizmasters, they also dictate a drinking schedule to your regular hosts. We move between lots of silliness and anecdote to more serious discussions about the nature of coaching and coach/client relationships, and how we can be more productive training currently. 

094 - Anthony Krznar on his competitive journey, alcoholism, body positivity, and changing feds

Anthony, of Apex Strength, joins the boys to talk about a multitude of topics. We cover his competitive history, injuries and lessons learnt from his experiences lifting at the world level. We speak about his past problems with alcohol, and about learning to love himself. We then change tack and discuss his moved from Powerlifting Australia to entering ProRaw, and the differences and challenges involved in doing so. 

093 - Hattie Boydle on strength training and physique competition

Hattie joins the boys to talk about why she chooses to make heavy strength training the core of her physique development programs. We go into depth about aspects of motivation, self-management skills, and coaching practice to bring people through the ups and downs of prep. We draw out lots of useful parallels between her practice as a physique coach and powerlifting coaching.

09??? - Robert Wilks on Wilks Points, World Powerlifting, and the IPF

Robert joins the boys to talk about Wilks points, and what the changes to the old Wilks Formula mean. We also talk about what it would take to elevate the standard and level of interest in powerlifting internationally. Finally, we speak about whether World Powerlifting can ever truly be relevant. Robert also shares some coaching wisdom. 
Ps, he doesn't like paused squats. 

091 - Jacob Schepis on yearly planning

Jacob joins the boys to talk about yearly planning for powerlifters. We cover what it entails, whom it best serves, and how as coaches we can begin communicating with clients about longer-term plans. Jacob takes potshots at Will's bench and Alex's body composition. 

090 - What are you asking for? AKA Q&A #4

Why? Wherefore? (WhereFOUR)
The boys are back with another Q&A, covering the role of variations in drilling technique and our go-to options, paradigm shifts in health/fitness and PL coaching, daily undulating periodisation, signs of overreaching/underrecovery, lessons we've learnt in coaching/programming recently, whether we need to work on stability throughout a career (and what it is), getting started in coaching, determining strong squat stances, and the application of RPE training/autoregulation. 

089 - Eric Bodhorn on peaking effectively

Eric, of Elevate Barbell and The Strength Athlete, joins the boys to talk about peaking, what it is, and how to do it. We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of pushing intensity up and tapering volume over a peak, some other coaching considerations, and also talk about how your training environment and attitudes can shape your progress.