From a farm in Ohio to an internationally competitive powerlifter, our guest today has overcome many obstacles, both in lifting and life, in order to get her where she is today. In this episode, we sit down with Becci Holcomb and discuss her journey into powerlifting, the curse of social media, and knowing your worth...and so much more. You are not going to want to miss out on this one!

 

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Highlights:

• 6:45 - What is single-ply lifting?
• 16:30 - Mindset of training through an injury
• 26:50 - How has the barbell empowered Becci
• 36:30 - Living her authentic life
• 42:00 - Body positivity & self confidence through powerlifting
• 48:40 - What advice would you give your past self knowing what you know now?
• 56:14 - Having a significant other who lifts