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In this episode of the Squat Plug, the crew is joined by Gabe Inman (⁠@swolehousecookie⁠) to discus strength training outside of powerlifting, programming within powerlifting, the unique demands of each lifter, and Article 14: a brief history

On this episode of The Squat Plug, the boys circle back last years hit series “Power Grifters” and look into how things have changed after bringing up quite a few scandals and scams too light.

2024 was a wild year...Check out the Top 5 list of the 2023/2024 Power Grifters list.

We ain't forget shit. Stanek spoke on his side of the story.

Flores makes amends?

Sullivan, Haddad, Bailey.

What are they up to?

Find out on this episode and let’s see what 2025 has in store.

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The boys sit with Jan Daurio ( @jandaurio ) and draw out a road map for how to go from being an individual that is just looking to better themselves, up to becoming one of strongest Raw Powerlifters in America, and getting invited to the USAPL Pro Series.

Jan also discusses the upcoming events and changes at USA Powerlifting ( @usapowerlifting ) in 2025. From Qualifying totals to international expansion, Jan helps the boys understand how to plan their 2025 meet strategies based on the updates to the process.

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In this episode the boys are back from 2024 USAPL Raw Nationals.

• The boys talk about if elevation can affect lifters differently during competitions.
• They speak about how reconciliation between federations could benefit the entire sport.
• The boys touch on a key flaw in federation events; Spectator Engagement. It's one more thing that federations need to figure out in order to help grow this sport. People that don't lift want to enjoy the sport too.
• Future Nationals in Atlanta may bring new opportunities.

In this episode the boys talk about how James will consider (and will be persuaded) to bring the boys some of those world famous San Antonio Churro Crumble Cookies with him to the 2024 USAPL Raw Nationals, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

They also cover several lifters and talk about their expectations.

The boys will be out in Salt Lake City, Utah to compete, help, and experience another round of the USAPL Raw Nationals.

Ylli (@brolicgram) clears up the details of the Ashton Bailey (@toobuff4thisss) insanity that is finally being brought to light. The Mateo and Mark are trying to understand things as they happened by interviewing the whistleblower (Ylli). Mark, Ylli, and Mateo are covering a serious topic and exposing this controversy has been quite an experience. Trying to shed light on this topic has generated a lot of misdirection by some and misguided feelings by others and reactions instead of othe...