In today's episode I speak with powerlifting coach/ athlete Claire Zai.

Claire is competing in the 69kg weight class at USAPL Raw Nationals and she will be fighting for a podium position in the open weight class.

We talk about her views on the USAPL as a federation, how women are treated in the sport of powerlifting and as coaches, and how she has a goal of bringing more people into the sport of powerlifting.

Claire also speaks on her goals for her career as a future M.D. and of course, how her training has been going for Nationals which is a mere 2 weeks away!

Links:

Guest: Claire Zai's instagram

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In today's episode I spoke with powerlifting athlete Whitney Baxley. Her most recent performance on March 15th 2021 has brought her rank up to being #5 in the 60kg weight class worldwide! At this meet she broke the World Record deadlift in her weight class with a 518lb final pull.

In this episode we speak about how she got into the sport of powerlifting, how she was blatantly looked over at her last meet and not given the best lifter award when she earned it, what insane numbers she plans on hitting at the Showdown Meet which she was invited to compete at this coming September, and more!

We also have a fun conversation about how being competitive in the sport of powerlifting is largely based off of your confidence, mentality, and all of the things you do outside of your training on a daily bases to ensure your actual training is high quality.

Relative Links:

Whitney Baxley's Instagram

Nasty Nate Lifting Instagram

The Showdown Meet

Links:

Inquire to work with Solana for powerlifting coaching

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In this episode I speak with Ivy Knight, the owner of the company Girls Who Powerlift! 

Girls Who Powerlift is a brand that creates female powerlifting apparel, blogs to help powerlifters with tips for competing, and they are determined to uplift women in the sport.

We dive into how Girls Who Powerlift came to be, what new products the company plans to come out with, what it is like to be a referee in powerlifting, what we wish we knew about hiring a coach when we were new to the sport, and more! 

We also talk about GIRLS KNIGHT, a girls only event that Ivy is hosting, 6/5/2021!

Links:

Girls Who Powerlift 

Girls Knight Sign Up

Girls Who Powerlift Instagram

Girls Who Powerlift Free Facebook Group

Inquire to work with Solana for powerlifting coaching

If you are a woman and want to learn more about how to improve your performance and technique as an every day gym goer or powerlifter try out my facebook group Strongwom3n for a 7 day trial

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In this episode I dive into the 5 things you should know before you travel by plane to compete!

Links:

Solana Lewis Training

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In this episode Meghan and I discuss how she got started in the sport of powerlifting and weightlifting! We dive into her training for IPF worlds, how she adjusted her training and mindset while she was pregnant, what it is like to train postpartum as a new mom of twins, and how her training is coming along for Raw Nationals 2021!

Meghan was a blast to talk to, enjoy!

Links:

Meghan Scanlon's Website

Meghan Scanlon's IG

Links:

Inquire to work with me for powerlifting coaching

If you are a woman and want to learn more about how to improve your performance and technique as an every day gym goer or powerlifter try out my facebook group Strongwom3n for a 7 day trial

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Host IG: Solana_Lifts

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Freebies:

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Thank you so much for listening to The Power in Lifting Podcast!

In this episode I speak with personal trainer Aleena Kanner! Aleena is a former national level olympic weightlifter. She shares her journey of going from a high level lifter, too abruptly stopping due to her health. And how this painful event in her life completely changed how she sees exercise for herself and her clients today.

We also talk a bit about how PRI (Postural Restoration Institute) can have a very positive benefit to lifters when used correctly!

Websites Referenced in this Podcast:

Solana Lewis (podcast host)

Aleena Kanner (guest)

Neal Hallinan's youtube channel

Prism (Facility Aleena currently works out of in Fort Worth Texas)

Aleena Kanner IG

Inquire to work with Solana for powerlifting coaching

If you are a woman and want to learn more about how to improve your performance and technique as an every day gym goer or powerlifter try out my facebook group Strongwom3n for a 7 day trial

Shop/support me and Girls Who Powerlift apparel

Host IG: Solana_Lifts

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Host Youtube: Solana_Lifts

Freebies:

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Thank you so much for listening to The Power in Lifting Podcast!

In this episode I interview Sherine Marcelle. She is a strong powerlifter who just became the second woman in the 198lbs weight class to every squat 600lbs! We discuss her most recent meet performance at the Kern, how she plans to to modify her training to get prepped for her next meet, her goals in powerlifting and her goals as a new coach.

IG: Sincerelysherine

Sherine's Coach: Corey_hayes7

Links:

Links:

Inquire to work with me for powerlifting coaching

If you are a woman and want to learn more about how to improve your performance and technique as an every day gym goer or powerlifter try out my facebook group Strongwom3n for a 7 day trial

Shop/support me and Girls Who Powerlift apparel

Host IG: Solana_Lifts

Host Tik Tok: Solana_Lifts

Host Youtube: Solana_Lifts

Freebies:

Free Bench Press Warm Up

Free Travel for a Meet Cheat Sheet

In this episode Solana shares 4 tips that will help you get started in powerlifting. Solana discusses how easy it is to get started with minimal equipment as powerlifting is a very easy sport to access!

Thank you so much for listening to The Power in Lifting Podcast!

In this episode I covered:

My top 3 reasons for why I believe women should get into powerlifting. How it gets you stronger physically and mentally, improves your body image and how it is a great community to be a part of.

Links:

Inquire to work with me for powerlifting coaching

If you are a woman and want to learn more about how to improve your performance and technique as an every day gym goer or powerlifter try out my facebook group Strongwom3n for a 7 day trial 

Shop/support me and Girls Who Powerlift apparel

Host IG: Solana_Lifts

Host Tik Tok: Solana_Lifts

Host Youtube: Solana_Lifts

Freebies:

Free Bench Press Warm Up

Free Travel for a Meet Cheat Sheet