Platform Ready- The official podcast of the USPA

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What's Platform Ready- The official podcast of the USPA about?

The official podcast of the United States Powerlifting Association. Get up to date with information on meets, rules, and other important news. Hear from amazing powerlifters, meet directors, gym affiliates, executive members of the federation, and many others. Come "Experience the Difference!"

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Platform Ready- The official podcast of the USPA episodes:

06.06.2019
E-18 Maggie Kuhn
On Episode #18 of Platform Ready, we speak with USPA Meet Director Maggie Kuhn. Maggie and her team are hosting the USPA National Championships in Columbus, OH on June 27-30! She talks about getting into Powerlifting, what it takes to...
05.13.2019
E-17 Andy Huang - Athlete Spotlight
On Episode #17, we put an athlete in the spotlight, Andy Huang that “Huge Asian Guy!” We go deep into the mind of an elite level powerlifter, the impact of social media and having a following. We also go back...
04.30.2019
E-16 Mike Tronske - Executive Vice President Of The USPA
On Episode 16 of Platform Ready, host Ceasar Amado talks with USPA Executive Vice President Mike Tronske. Mike's been involved with the USPA since its inception in 2010, and he gives us some insight into what it means to be...
11.15.2018
E- 15 Lord Elliott - USPA Coaching Certification
On episode #15, we have Lord Elliott, USPA Director of Coaches Certification, and the coach for the USPA National Team. Lord talks about the creation of the USPA Coach Certification Program and the benefits for any coach or athlete looking...
10.11.2018
E- 14 Mike Adelmann of Lifting Large
On episode #14, we have Mike Adelmann, owner of LiftingLarge.com. Mike talks about his Powerlifting career and how LiftingLarge.com started off with just three products and has now grown to be an international resource for strength products and apparel. Mike also talks about...
09.11.2018
E-13 Kimberly Walford
On this episode of Platform Ready, joining us is 6 time IPF World Champion Kimberly Walford. Find out how Kim transitioned from a track and field athlete into a World Champion. Hear Kim explain how after nearly 2 decades in...
08.20.2018
E-12 Matt Hadden- Pioneer Fit
On episode #12, we talk with Matt Hadden, Owner of General Leather Craft, also popularly know as Pioneer Fit, makers of custom lifting belts. Matt is also the mastermind behind the USPA Tribute Meet which is being held on August...
08.03.2018
E-11 Stefi Cohen
On Episode #11, we talk with Stefi Cohen. She recently competed at the Kern U.S. Open leaving with an All-Time World Record. She graduated as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and also runs her own gym business. Listen to learn...
07.06.2018
E-10 Recovering from Injuries with Dr. David Foster
On episode #10 we talk with Dr. David Foster, Director of Sports Medicine at Southern California University. Dr. Foster gives us insight on the 5 key steps to recovering from an injury and how to work around injuries. Dr. Foster has also...
06.05.2018
E-09 Lifter Experience: First Meet with Arkady Unterliedner
On Episode #9 of Platform Ready, we focus on the newer beginning lifters. We interview Arkady U (I’ll get the full last name for you), who recently competed at her first meet and she gives us her account of the...
05.09.2018
E-08 Brandon Allen
On Episode #8 of Platform Ready, we finish the U.S. Open series with our guest, Brandon Allen. Find out how Brandon got into the sport, how his training is structured, and how he coaches and operates his gym in Las...
05.03.2018
E-07 Stacy Burr
On Episode #7 of Platform Ready, we continue with Part 4 of our U.S. Open series with our guest, Stacy Burr. Stacy placed 2nd at the U.S. Open last year in dramatic fashion, where she grinded out a big deadlift PR to...
04.27.2018
E-06 Joe Sullivan
On Episode #6 of Platform Ready, we continue with Part 3 of our U.S. Open series with our guest, Joe Sullivan. Joe placed 2nd at the U.S. Open last year in a close battle with Yuri Belkin. Hear from Joe...
04.24.2018
E-05 Chakera Holcomb
On Episode #5 of Platform Ready, we continue with Part 2 of our U.S. Open series with guest, Chakera (CC) Holcomb. CC has improved leaps and bounds since last years U.S. Open, making her one of the top contenders for...
04.03.2018
E-03 Dave Tate
On episode #3, we have Dave Tate as our guest. Dave is the Founder and CEO of EliteFTS. Dave has been involved in powerlifting for over 30 years as a coach, lifter, consultant, and business owner. Dave also has written...
03.26.2018
E-02 Susan Salazar
On episode #2, we have Susan Salazar and Leonetta Richardson. Susan is one of the strongest powerlifters of all time. She is a pioneer for female powerlifters, a gym owner, coach, and a USPA National Referee. Leonetta is Susan's training...
03.13.2018
E-01 Steve Denison
Welcome to the very 1st episode of Platform Ready, the official podcast of the United States Powerlifting Association. We have with us the President of the USPA himself, Steve Denison. Steve talks about how the organization started and all the...

What's Platform Ready- The official podcast of the USPA about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Platform Ready- The official podcast of the USPA episodes:

E-18 Maggie Kuhn

E-17 Andy Huang - Athlete Spotlight

E-16 Mike Tronske - Executive Vice President Of The USPA

E- 15 Lord Elliott - USPA Coaching Certification

E- 14 Mike Adelmann of Lifting Large

E-13 Kimberly Walford

E-12 Matt Hadden- Pioneer Fit

E-11 Stefi Cohen

E-10 Recovering from Injuries with Dr. David Foster

E-09 Lifter Experience: First Meet with Arkady Unterliedner

E-08 Brandon Allen

E-07 Stacy Burr

E-06 Joe Sullivan

E-05 Chakera Holcomb

E-03 Dave Tate

E-02 Susan Salazar

E-01 Steve Denison