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Cool Lifting Podcast

Cool Lifting Podcast

Educational Powerlifting Podcast

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  • 22 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 1 hr 15 min
  • English
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  • 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

  • May 29 · 1 hr 25 min

    Ep 44 - The Rise of Evan Hawk

    Here we sit down with Evan and talk all about the growth of his coaching, coaching lifters who are already advanced/elite, and we talk about his own training and the many problems he has faced along the way. https://www.instagram.com/evanhawk_/ Apply For Coaching with Us - https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

  • May 22 · 52 min

    Ep 43 - Preventing Injuries

    Everyone says you can't prevent injuries, but there are definitely some easier ways to stay healthy with SBD than others Apply For Coaching With Us - https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

  • May 2 · 1 hr 13 min

    Ep 41 - Underrated Powerlifting Topics with Alex Cano

    In this podcast, we rank 10 powerlifting topics as either overrated or underrated with Alex Cano from Challenge Coaching. From SBD Days to Variations to even the Program itself! https://www.instagram.com/alex_cano_challenge/ Apply For Coaching With Us - https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

  • April 25 · 1 hr 37 min

    Ep 40 - The DSHEL Podcast

    The difference between elite and beginners in powerlifting, seeing any program being able to “work”, variations vs no variations, and the difference between Movement and Technique Thank You David Shelton! https://www.instagram.com/dshel_11/ Apply For Coaching With Us - https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

  • April 25 · 1 hr 20 min

    Ep 39 - Predictability with TSP Devan

    Predictably in Training, What Powerlifting Looks Like as a Commitment, and Trying to Make More Money as a Coach and Why It's a Good Thing! Thank you, Devan, for hopping on the pod! https://www.instagram.com/tsp_devan/ Apply For Coaching With Us - ⁠https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

  • April 10 · 49 min

    Ep 38 - How To Pick A Powerlifting Coach

    One of the most important decisions regarding your training. The right choice can make you and the wrong choice can break you Apply For Coaching With Us - ⁠https://forms.gle/csZiGJQ9EVY9i16t5

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