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Aug. 30, 2024

S.2 Ep. 11 Madi Cheever R.D.

Learn all about the big D(iabetes) as well as nutritional strategies for anyone else with Madi Cheever. She is a Registered Dietician and nutritional educator. Madi also has Type 1 diabetes so we talk about her struggles grow...

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Aug. 23, 2024

S.2 Ep. 10 Jared Maynard PT

In this episode we sit down with Jared Maynard PT. Talk about his journey to becoming a PT, Competitive powerlifter, recovery from HLH, new challenges and more! Jared is a great man that works with Rebuild Stronger You can fi...

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Aug. 17, 2024

The Future ft Dalton Brooks Elite Powerlifter

Get to know Dalton in our "The Future of Strength Sports" series. Dalton is an Elite powerlifter and coach in Alabama. In this episode you can learn about his journey from collegiate football to the platform. Who influenced h...

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Aug. 12, 2024

S.2 Ep. 09 WRPF Meet Director Heidi Dehnel

Now sponsored by WRPF Alabama Heidi sits down to talk about the future of powerlifting in Alabama! How she found her current position. How she and her husband opened their own gym Core Strength and Performance. Catch Heidi @f...

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Aug. 2, 2024

The Future ft Roger Strick

Friday Night at the Barbell Presents: The Future An interview series where we talk to new up and coming strength athletes! In our inaugural episode we talk with Roger Strick. A rookie in powerlifting already amassing a 1900 t...

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July 27, 2024

S.2 E.P. 08 Dr. Neil Sheth

Dr. Sheth stops by in this episode to talk all things Physical Therapy. We took on how strength and conditioning can be used in a rehab setting. How to apply rehab principals to athletes for returning to sport. Strategies for...

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July 21, 2024

S. 2 Ep. 07 Nik Aston Pro Highland Gamer

In this episode we talk to Nik Aston, a professional highland games athelete, former collegiate Track and Field athlete, and strength & conditioning coach. We learn all there is to know about the Highland Games. How the comps...

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July 12, 2024

S.2 EP. 06 Watchdog Strength

Check out Watchdog Strength and their current competition! We sat down with Sal Solis veteran, athlete, coach, gym owner, watchdog. Learning about his fitness journey from the military to the platform. How being a Sargent has...

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July 5, 2024

S. 2 Ep. 05 Strength & Conditioning Applications for D1 Athletes

In this episode we sit down with Ashleigh a Strength & Conditioning coach for multiple Division 1 athletic programs such as Duke University Men's and Women's Basketball and most recently The University of Alabama Women's Bask...

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June 30, 2024

S. 2 Ep. 4 This Ain't No Beach Body

On this episode we talk with Zack Pounders about all things Alabama Powerlifting specifically WRPF Alabama. Growth of the sport. Ways to improve the digestibility of viewing powerlifting as a spectator. Chick-Fil-A, Mt. Dew, ...

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Feb. 4, 2024

S. 2 Ep. 3 Chris Perry Transformation Coach

We have an....interesting chat with Chris Perry in this episode. Chatting about many different topics including koalas, anabolics, a tiny bit of exercise and fitness, things that grind gears at the gym, dependents, and much m...

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Jan. 20, 2024

S.2 Ep.2 Austin Marks Hybrid Athlete

From running marathons to benching 315 to 12 hour hospital shifts and opening a startup supplement business Austin has done a little bit of everything! Check out our conversation with Austin and his supplement line Marks Hybr...

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Jan. 14, 2024

S. 2 EP. 01 WE ARE SO BACK

We are back, hiatus over. This time YOU HAVE TO LIVE IT. We chat a little about the break, what's going on next, and potential line ups a tad bit. Having fun this year is the biggest goal and we …

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Nov. 7, 2023

Ep. 13 ATWR Holder Amanda and Patrick Nix-Torres

In this episode we had the pleasure of talking with Amanda Torres an All-Time World Record holder in the squat with 633lbs, and her Husband Patrick. We talked about what it was like to train for and perform an ATWR, …

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Oct. 31, 2023

Ep. 12 The Mindset Ft. Les Keyes

In this episode we talk with Strength Coach Les Keyes about all things communication, perspective, and mindset. How he approaches coaching athletes and what he decides is the most important pieces with improving their mindset...

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Sept. 26, 2023

Ep. 11 Performance Dietetics with Mike Polis R.D.

In this episode we chat with Mike Polis RD about how he found lifting weights and powerlifting in particular. How he started working with the military and what its like coaching the diets of some of our nations heroes! Along …

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Sept. 16, 2023

Ep. 10 Unforgivable Cringe ft. Heather Grimes

*WARNING THIS EPISODE CONTAINS CRINGE* This episode requires video as we react to some of the cringiest social media fitness accounts we can find. Watch along as we also teach Heather a little bit of fitness community lore. I...

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Sept. 6, 2023

Ep. 09 Alabama Matt Plus Size Powerlifting

This is the funniest powerlifter alive. A bit unedited here so Matt could do or say whatever he liked and we loved it. Matt is an elite powerlifter after only 1 competition. Not only a strong guy but the nicest …

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Aug. 19, 2023

Ep. 08 Wyatt "Wolf Pack" Christiansen

In this episode we chat with Coach and Masters student Wyatt Christiansen (@wolf_pack_strength) about his path to strength training and powerlifting. How he got his start in coaching and his influences in the Fitness industry...

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Aug. 11, 2023

Ep. 7 Taylor Crowder Photography Extraordinaire

In this episode we have Taylor Crowder also known as "The Grit and the Grain" on to talk about how she found powerlifting and subsequently her passion of photography. We also chat about mental health and ways to balance that …

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Aug. 4, 2023

Chris Lentini and the Alabama Smurfs

In this interview we talk to Chris Lentini and Millard Peacock about how they each discovered powerlifting and what keeps them going. Chris spoke about how he has created a community of like minded lifters and what the origin...

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July 28, 2023

Interview with Ronald Tarvin

We sit down and talk to Ronald Tarvin, World champion powerlifter, gym owner, and strength coach. We talk about how powerlifting has changed in his 10 years in the industry, where he got his coaching philosophy from, what its...

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July 14, 2023

Mark Minyard, Nutrition for Strength Athletes

On this episode we talk with future Registered Dietitian about diet structure, ways to find caloric intakes, Strategies for weaning off tracking applications, intuitive eating for offseason lifters, pre-post workout meals, an...

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July 7, 2023

We are a brand risk...

In this episode we hate on some things in the fitness industry with Cole Puckett. We make it painfully obvious we will never be sponsored. Give another controversial question. Mention some interesting facts about dolphins, an...

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