About The Guest(s):

Sam has been involved in powerlifting for the longest, with eight years of experience. Danny has been involved in powerlifting for five years. Dave has been in the sport for two years and is also a coach. Leanne is relatively new to powerlifting and has a passion for coaching others. Shania has a unique perspective as she started powerlifting during the COVID-19 lockdown and has experience as both an athlete and a coach.

Summary:

In this episode of The Roundtable, the Perf team discusses the evolution of powerlifting and how it has impacted their own experiences in the sport. They explore the shift from powerlifting as a hobby to a career, the changes in programming approaches, and the rise of raw powerlifting. They also discuss the accessibility of powerlifting, the influence of social media, and the growth of online coaching. The team shares their own personal journeys in powerlifting and how their perspectives have changed over time.

Key Takeaways:

1. Powerlifting has evolved from a hobby to a career for many athletes, with more money being invested in competitions worldwide.
2. The shift towards individualized programming and autoregulation has allowed for smarter and safer training practices.
3. The rise of raw powerlifting can be attributed to its accessibility and the influence of social media.
4. Online coaching has become more popular, allowing athletes to receive personalized training regardless of their location.
5. The powerlifting community has grown, with younger lifters becoming more educated and taking the sport more seriously.

Quotes:

• "It's gone from something I just enjoyed to now being part of my life and my career." - Sam
• "The amount of thought I've put into powerlifting has increased as I've transitioned from a hobby to a career." - Dave
• "I have a love for the sport and want to coach people and help them along their own journeys." - Leanne
• "The accessibility and popularity of powerlifting have increased due to social media and commercial gyms." - Shania
• "Powerlifting has become more individualized, allowing for smarter programming and better results." - Sam