Today’s episode features Alexis Wells, powerlifter and powerlifting coach with her own company called Controlled Chaos. She trains at Barbell Vice in Palmetto and has a staggering powerlifting total of 1026 lbs! (440 lb squat, 198 lb bench press, 440 lb deadlift)

Highlights include:

🎙  Her work as a nurse - started in psychology and has transitioned to PCU/ICU

🎙  Using wraps vs sleeves in powerlifting

🎙  Started coaching in 2020 (branded Controlled Chaos in 2021)

🎙  Combination of remote and in-person coaching

🎙  Why she has a lengthy training history questionnaire as well as movement assessments for her clients

🎙  Utilizing back down sets with lifts

🎙  Working with a coach goes beyond marching orders/programming spreadsheets

When asked why you should workout at Barbell Vice/powerlifting gym vs commercial gym: “If your goal is to become stronger, you need to surround yourself with people who have the same or similar goal.”

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