Performotion Podcast

In this episode Tom covers why powerlifters who are missing muscle mass really low in their erectors or really high in the thoracic often struggle with their centre of mass. 

Tom covers why this occurs, and ways to train these areas to work on centre of mass. 

Want to learn about Tom's framework? Perf Classroom Tier 1 & 2 are out now!! Join Tom as he explain's everything you need to know about movement assessment and movement interventions for lifters. 

Whether it's hypertrophy, strength or mobility, this framework will apply to any and all clients who train in the gym. 

Early bird offer of $499 is out now for a limited time!

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In this episode Tom covers shoulder adduction and how missing it can affect bench press progression, or leave the shoulders feeling beat up. 

He covers what adduction is, how to assess adduction and exercises that matter. 

Feel like you are missing some knowledge & want to learn about Tom's biomechanics framework? Perf Classroom Tier 1 & 2 is for you! Tom explain's everything you need to know about movement assessment and movement interventions for lifters. Whether it's hypertrophy, strength or mobility, this framework will apply to any and all clients who train in the gym. Tier 1 is free, and Tier 2 early bird is out now! 

'earlybird' will get you $100 off Tier 2. 

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In this episode Steve and Kelly re hash the last three years leading PerforMotion from a pivot to online coaching to another pivot to clinical Exercise Physiology at their new Perf HQ location. 

They also chat about Steve’s two torn biceps and how powerlifting has evolved over the last three years. 

Kelly welcomes Dr. Caity Haniver to the Back to the Perf podcast to discuss Caity's career evolution from osteopathy to integrated practice with strength coaching and business growth mentoring, driven by dissatisfaction with the traditional clinical model's lack of holistic focus. The discussion covered the industry shift toward integrated, holistic health models, the challenges of balancing dual roles in coaching and allied health while maintaining professional boundaries, and the importance of business skills, confidence, and self-care for female business owners in strength sports. Key talking points included Caity's integrated practice model, their shift to business mentoring to increase impact, and the financial pressures and administrative challenges faced by professionals in the for-profit gym and strength sport industry.

For this episode of the Performotion Podcast, Kelly and Bobby are joined by Dávid Sipos, sports psychologist and mental coach at Power Flow.

Together, the coaches talk about their respective experiences regarding mental health and resilience in powerlifting.

In this episode, Bobby, Simon, and Steven dive into the importance of accessory work in powerlifting, how it drives hypertrophy, helps fixing movement deficiencies, and boosts overall performance. They discuss individualized programming, managing volume and intensity, understanding effective reps, and periodizing accessories around competition prep. The conversation also covers core and unilateral training, along with ways to stay motivated and intentional with accessory work. 

In this episode, Kelly, Dave, Bobby and Monica dive into burnout. Whether you're a coach or an athlete, burnout can hit hard and recognising how to manage this is key.

Topics covered:

•  What is burnout and how does it show up in sport?
•  Common causes of burnout for both athletes and coaches
•  Personal stories as a coach and athlete  
•  How to manage burnout as a coach and with your athletes
•  Practical tips to stay consistent, avoid overwhelm, and maintain long-term progress in powerlifting

In this episode, Kelly, Dave, Bobby and Monica dive into this technical lift and explore:

• What defines a bench press specialist?

• How bench dominance affects squat & deadlift and how to deal with this through programming 

• Common struggles bench specialists face

• Biomechanics that tie into bench pressing

In this episode, Kelly, Dave, Bobby, and Monica dive into the recent IPF knee sleeve rule changes and what it means for lifters around the world.

They kick off by sharing their initial reactions and how the news has impacted them and their athletes across different regions. From confusion to frustration, they reflect on the immediate response within the powerlifting community.

Topics covered:

• How the ban affects lifters who rely on stiff sleeves
• What it means for equipment brands and the future of supportive gear
• Whether programming needs to change for athletes impacted by the ban
• Managing knee pain for lifters who have heavily relied on stiff sleeves to squat pain-free
• Coaching strategies for athletes transitioning to approved sleeves

In this episode, Kelly, Dave, and Bobby sit down to chat about their journey building and running a coaching business—from the early days to where they are now.

They dive into:

• How they built their systems and processes
• Lessons from their first few clients and programs
• The challenges (and wins) that came with growth
• How they approach social media and building a brand
• What they’ve learned about balancing coaching, content, and business

Whether you're a coach looking to grow your own business or just curious about what happens behind the scenes, this episode gives an honest look at the evolution of a coaching team.