On this episode of Athlete Things, Sam and Danny sit down with Austin Perkins following his record-breaking performance at USAPL nationals

They discuss Austin’s 851kg total competition, his rise to greatness including programming principles and what he’s changed outside of the gym in order to be the best, his future plans in the sport and much more! 

In this impromptu episode, Steve and Danny cover some observations made when programming lifters who have been pushing training at a high intensity for a long time. They cover why some athletes struggle to realise PRs at the end of blocks despite showing signs of getting stronger. They talk about how finishing a block with a high performance can dictate where to start a new block and the concept of finishing the block with the goal of 'rolling momentum' versus 'capitalising' on a block.

In this episode, the team discuss the process of trying to break through plateaus on a stubborn lift. They discuss identifying the reasons why,  some potential tools and the mentality to address these problems and the potential limitations.

In this episode, Steve reflects on his headspace in the period of time during nationals and the factors that led him to go through his difficult Worlds prep mentally. We talk about his physical and mental difficulties in the lead-up to Worlds and how he has been able to mature as a lifter since then.

In this episode of Coaches Chat, Shania and Kelly sit down and discuss how Nutrition plays an important role for athletes from a performance and recovery perspective. Shania and Kelly deep dive into all things weight cutting, covering all of the specific variables that athletes should be aware of during their off-season and what should be of top priority during competition prep.

Some of the key topics that they discuss include:

- Which athletes should or shouldn't weight cut and where this may vary depending on personal preference

- Off-season nutrition protocols to set you up for the most success

- Weight Cutting strategies 

- Importance of the Rehydration process

In this episode, the team discuss factors that aid in improving recovery. They discuss how training dosages play a role in recovery. They cover nutritional habits, sleep habits and a framework around how stress affects training and potential tools to manage stress.

On this episode of Athlete Things, Sam and Danny sit down with u67.5kg powerlifter and 2x USAPL National Champ Gabby Martinez.

Gabby discusses how being neurodivergent has affected her life and powerlifting career so far. Through this, they discuss many topics including self-coaching, managing injuries and what it has taken to be dedicated to the sport for so long.

In this episode, the team continue their discussion of squat, bench and deadlift biomechanics. They cover compensations, energy leakages and how they may appear in each lift. They also cover how pain may be present alongside these compensations and how a biomechanical lens can help to assist with the rehabilitation process.

On this episode of Athlete Things, Sam Steve and Danny sit down with u74kg Powerlifter and 2023 World Champion, Carl Johansson.

They discuss Carl's journey to success over the past year, where he claimed his first Open World title as a Junior at this year's Championships in Malta. The episode has many great insights into the mindset of Carl and how he separates himself mentally and physically as one of the strongest powerlifters on the rise today. 

In this episode, the team discuss the importance of focusing on nutrition for powerlifting performance. They cover macronutrients, things to focus on outside of macros, how goals can change for different goals, meet day nutrition and some mistakes made along the way.