“I spent the first couple years in powerlifting trying to fit into the 165 weight class”. “…the moment I let myself do that (get bigger), my lifts got stronger. Significantly stronger, like 500lbs in 3 years.” Often overlooked, but largely important is letting go of a body ideal that sometimes, is not ideal for our […]

Looking back a few years, Tamara “Dove” Walcott’s biggest strength goal was hitting a 495lbs deadlift. Fast forward to The Showdown Meet on September 25th 2021, she pulled an All-Time World Record Deadlift of 636lbs (288.5kg), exceeding the 3-year record previously held by C.C Ingram by 14 lbs. Doves magnetic positive energy draws you to […]

With over 20 meets under her belt competing in both raw and multiply, Amber is a force to be reckoned with. With over 20 meets under her belt competing in both raw and multiply, Amber is a force to be reckoned with. Recently taking 1st in the 198 weight class at 2021 Bucked Up Showdown […]

Figuring out your nutrition can sometimes be daunting. Information changes, “new” diets pop-up, and we find ourselves thinking, what is the best way to take care of my nutrition? As nutrition coaches, we’ve had to filter through some bs and myths over the years. We do this in order to give our clients information that […]

Glancing into @StrongSarah Instagram, you see a happy, badass powerlifter who occasionally trains with her two beautiful children around. There is a wonderful aura around her. But Sarah has built that strength over the years, through some of the worse pain no person should ever have to endure. This is her story, and she shares […]

Are you aware of your expectations and the effort you put into warranting those expectations when it comes to your health and strength journey? The end goal of understanding your expectations is to minimize the potential for unnecessary letdowns. Whether it’s returning back after COVID or comparing yourself to other lifters, managing your expectations can […]

“I’ve never told anyone this, but right before I hit the platform I…”. This is just one of the many gems rising powerlifting and bodybuilding star Hunter Henderson shares with us in this fun, off-the-cuff interview about what she does to keep striving for the top. Hunter is ranked #2 in the world amongst men […]

From a very young age, Gaby can remember how her weight affected her life. As her family grew concerned for her health, Gaby started to work towards losing weight with a “professional”. Unfortunately common, some well-intended trainers lack knowledge & experience to guide people in a sustainable balanced manner. Gaby was coached to eat extremely […]

Filipino American Women’s Strength Advocate, Author, Speaker, and Powerlifter, Laarni Mulvey, is the Founder of Strong and Mighty Company. Finding her own inner strength allowed her to channel her voice focusing on encouraging women to harness their own unique power and strength. Using her voice here today, I have the pleasure of sharing her powerful […]

Not sure how to prepare for your weigh-ins? We’ve got you covered! Today we cover the Top 7 Mistakes made at weigh-ins and hopefully, you can be a bit more prepared for your next meet. Though this episode will cover mainly a USPA weigh-in, many of these areas cross over to other federations and will […]