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Cool Lifting Podcast

Cool Lifting Podcast

Educational Powerlifting Podcast

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  • Friday · 1 hr 21 min

    Ep 66 - Spin the Wheel Q&A with Alex Cano

    In this week’s episode Alex Cano joins us for a special spooky episode where we spin the wheel to answer 12 common questions across the squat, bench, and deadlift.

  • October 23 · 1 hr

    Ep 65 - Why Elite Lifters Stop Progressing Explained By Carrington

    All the way from Minnesota we have Carrington Amadi from StrengthByTonz! He works with “tonz” of elite athletes and we really wanted to talk with him about how he makes these already very strong athletes who come to him even more elite to keep adding to their total. We talk all about advanced programming tactics, high level technique, and dealing with unique injuries. https://instagram.com/carrytonz/ Apply For Coaching With Us - https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

  • October 16 · 51 min

    Ep 64 - High vs Low Rep Ranges: What Works Best?

    Here we talk all about the differences of when we use low rep ranges, high rep ranges, and middle rep ranges. We go over the best times to use each rep range, and when we think someone should worry about finding the appropriate rep ranges. Apply For Coaching With Us - https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

  • October 9 · 1 hr 29 min

    Ep 63 - What Fragrances are Best For Powerlifting - 1 Year of Podcasting

    One year of podcasting! Decided to do a special with this episode and have it purely fragrance-related. We still talk a bit about powerlifting as we mention what fragrance Russwole wears and what fragrances we like for the gym. Excited for the next year with getting even more coaches on the podcast! Apply For Coaching With Us - https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

  • October 2 · 48 min

    Ep 62 - Programming Block to Block vs Macrocycles

    In today’s episode we go over the differences when it comes to programming someone block to block, vs setting up their training in macrocycles. We go over what method both of us primarily use, and the pros and cons of using each method. Apply For Coaching With Us - https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

  • September 25 · 1 hr 25 min

    Ep 61 - Bad Business with Bork

    Today we have Huy Hathuc, aka Bork the Goat, to talk all about training, shirt design, and his personal brand. While very much a strong powerlifter, also has a bunch of non powerlifting things going for him which is very interesting. https://www.instagram.com/borkthegoat/ https://www.badbusinesswithbork.com/password Apply For Coaching With Us - https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

  • September 18 · 1 hr 38 min

    Ep 60 - Rob Escalante on Team Training, Neuroscience, and SBD

    Today we have Rob Escalante on the podcast to talk all about his coaching experience with TAMU Powerlifting, we talk about motor neuroscience and how that ties into powerlifting training, and we recently talk about his decision from being self coached to going and getting a coach https://www.instagram.com/strengthrob.phd/ Apply For Coaching With Us - https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

  • September 11 · 50 min

    Ep 59 - RPE vs. Percentage Based Backdowns: Which Is Better?

    In a world with RPE based topsets, what do we do for the backdown work? Here we discuss the reasons why we either use RPE based backdowns or minus a percent of the topset for percentage based backdowns Apply For Coaching With Us - https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

  • September 4 · 1 hr 5 min

    Ep 58 - How to Build Momentum in Powerlifting

    What exactly is momentum in training and why is it so important that we grab some and cling onto it? Also what happens if we lose all momentum and need to regain it back. Here we talk about the Dos and Don’ts when it comes to gaining momentum Apply For Coaching With Us - ⁠https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5⁠

  • August 28 · 1 hr 18 min

    EP 57 - Breaking Into Powerlifting Coaching Early On with Brendan Huynh

    Here we have on Brendan Huynh, Coach of Prevail Performance and Vice President of UT Arlington's Team MavsPL! We talk about how he was able to grow during his early stages of becoming a coach, helping out with MavsPL, and his recent merge with Prevail Performance! https://www.instagram.com/bren.huy https://www.instagram.com/prevail.performance.pl Apply For Coaching With Us - ⁠https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5⁠

  • August 21 · 51 min

    Ep 56 - Lift-off vs Self Unrack: The Big Debate

    Should you get a liftoff from a complete stranger or should you unrack your week 4 bench without ever self unracking a weight that heavy? Here’s a podcast to answer that question Apply For Coaching With Us - ⁠https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5⁠

  • August 14 · 1 hr 19 min

    Ep 55 - Overrated Powerlifting Topics with Alex Cano

    We have Alex Cano on for another Overrated Underrated Episode where we rate 10 powerlifting topics as either overrated or underrated. These topics are a bit more in the weeds compared to the last episode but still all very applicable in the modern training/programming environment! https://www.instagram.com/alex_cano_challenge/ Apply For Coaching With Us - ⁠https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5⁠

  • August 7 · 2 hr 33 min

    Ep 54 - How Deathgrip Derek Built a 2300lb+ Total

    From Elite Powerlifter to Elite Gym Owner of Imperial Fitness! Here we talk about Derek Thistlethwaite's powerlifting programming that has stayed the same for years, some of the unique exercises that he does, and what its been like hunting for OG gym equipment for Imperial Fitness! Great podcast with a great guest and thank you once again Derek for hopping on! https://www.instagram.com/deathgrip.derek/ https://www.instagram.com/imperialfitnesstx/ Apply For Coaching With Us - ⁠https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5⁠

  • July 31 · 1 hr 38 min

    Ep 53 - Angelo Fortino: What Elite Coaches Taught Him

    Here we talk with Angelo about how his NAPF prep has been, the differences in Elite Coaches that he’s worked with and talked to, and what its been like coaching his high school powerlifting team! https://www.instagram.com/14o_power/ Apply For Coaching With Us - ⁠https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5⁠

  • July 17 · 39 min

    Ep 51 - How to Make Training More Productive for Powerlifting

    We want to make training as productive as possible so we can continue to progress. Productive can mean a lot of different things, here we list a few so you have a good idea of what that means Apply For Coaching With Us - ⁠https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5⁠

  • July 10 · 1 hr 19 min

    Ep 50 - What Nobody Tells You About IPF Worlds with Alex Cano

    We have another great podcast with Alex Cano from Team Challenge! Here we talk about how his athletes did at IPF Open Worlds and all the nitty gritty that goes into a meet like this. From working with other coaches to have Team USA place as high as possible, how the attempt selection differs at a meet like this compared to a local/national meet, and what are some common traits in athletes at the world stage! Thank you once again Alex for joining us! https://www.instagram.com/alex_cano_challenge/ Apply For Coaching With Us - https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

  • July 3 · 1 hr 41 min

    Ep 49 - John Gonzaba: Where PT Meets Powerlifting

    Here we have on John Gonzaba, DPT and Powerlifting Coach. We sit down and talk all about how his PT experience helps him as a powerlifting coach, what a proper brace is, and what framework he uses in order to keep athletes healthy. A great listen for anyone looking to learn more about the rehab side of things!!! https://www.instagram.com/get.jagt/ Apply For Coaching With Us - https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

  • June 29 · 1 hr 59 min

    Ep 48 - Reviewing Every Piece of Powerlifting Equipment

    We’ve tried it all when it comes to overthinking about powerlifting equipment! Honestly tried out a bit too much at times but now we can tell you all about it! Apply to work with us - https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

  • June 19 · 1 hr 12 min

    Ep 47 - Simeon Orji: How He Won CNats

    From getting 1st at CNats 2026, cutting down to 90kg, going through team programming to upgrading to personalized coaching, and LSU’s climb through the team rankings… Simeon Orji tells us exactly how he did it. https://www.instagram.com/cj.100kg/ Apply For Coaching With Us - https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

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