There is one question I am consistently asked as a coach, “Is peeing during my lift normal?”. Today we’re going to clarify just that. I am joined by the fabulous Dr. Brianna Durand who is not only a Physical Therapist who specializes in treating orthopedic and pelvic floor conditions but is also a competitive powerlifter... Read More

Never really into the gym, Whitney Baxley’s husband bought her a membership hoping she would grow to enjoy it. After canceling her membership because of a lack of attendance, Whitney realized she wanted to stick with the training. Urged by her husband Nate, and now coach, Whitney fell in love with the process and soon... Read More

From a 140lbs collegiate track athlete worrying about getting too big, to loving and accepting her body as she gained the weight & strength, Brittainy Chown’s mindset has come a long way. And so has her purpose. Succession planning towards being a colligate track coach, Brittainy’s career took a turn when she decided that being... Read More

Taking the powerlifting community by storm, the ladies of the Main Event Project are here to make an impact for years to come. Comprised of Elite powerlifters Tara Duncan, Leah Reichman, Allison Hind, and Amber Hansen, MEP is a non-profit organization focusing on empowerment, education, and most importantly, equality for women in sports. Beginning first... Read More

A devoted athlete throughout her young life, Christies life slapped her in the face when she suddenly gained 30lbs over the summer at just 15 years old. This dramatic and unusual weight gain led her to discover she had Hashimotos disease, an autoimmune illness that plagues the body with numerous symptoms such as fatigue, aches... Read More

As a powerlifting coach, International Elite powerlifter, WRPF ref, and small business owner, Riley Presnell is blazing the way to help grow the powerlifting community. With a background in psychology & decades of competitive sports, combining the physical and mental aspects of strength seemed to fit perfectly for her. Riley’s purpose, as she shares in... Read More

“I spent the first couple years in powerlifting trying to fit into the 165 weight class”. “…the moment I let myself do that (get bigger), my lifts got stronger. Significantly stronger, like 500lbs in 3 years.” Often overlooked, but largely important is letting go of a body ideal that sometimes, is not ideal for our... Read More

Looking back a few years, Tamara “Dove” Walcott’s biggest strength goal was hitting a 495lbs deadlift. Fast forward to The Showdown Meet on September 25th 2021, she pulled an All-Time World Record Deadlift of 636lbs (288.5kg), exceeding the 3-year record previously held by C.C Ingram by 14 lbs. Doves magnetic positive energy draws you to... Read More

With over 20 meets under her belt competing in both raw and multiply, Amber is a force to be reckoned with. With over 20 meets under her belt competing in both raw and multiply, Amber is a force to be reckoned with. Recently taking 1st in the 198 weight class at 2021 Bucked Up Showdown... Read More

Figuring out your nutrition can sometimes be daunting. Information changes, “new” diets pop-up, and we find ourselves thinking, what is the best way to take care of my nutrition? As nutrition coaches, we’ve had to filter through some bs and myths over the years. We do this in order to give our clients information that... Read More

Glancing into @StrongSarah Instagram, you see a happy, badass powerlifter who occasionally trains with her two beautiful children around. There is a wonderful aura around her. But Sarah has built that strength over the years, through some of the worse pain no person should ever have to endure. This is her story, and she shares... Read More

Are you aware of your expectations and the effort you put into warranting those expectations when it comes to your health and strength journey? The end goal of understanding your expectations is to minimize the potential for unnecessary letdowns. Whether it’s returning back after COVID or comparing yourself to other lifters, managing your expectations can... Read More

“I’ve never told anyone this, but right before I hit the platform I…”. This is just one of the many gems rising powerlifting and bodybuilding star Hunter Henderson shares with us in this fun, off-the-cuff interview about what she does to keep striving for the top. Hunter is ranked #2 in the world amongst men... Read More

From a very young age, Gaby can remember how her weight affected her life. As her family grew concerned for her health, Gaby started to work towards losing weight with a “professional”. Unfortunately common, some well-intended trainers lack knowledge & experience to guide people in a sustainable balanced manner. Gaby was coached to eat extremely... Read More

Filipino American Women’s Strength Advocate, Author, Speaker, and Powerlifter, Laarni Mulvey, is the Founder of Strong and Mighty Company. Finding her own inner strength allowed her to channel her voice focusing on encouraging women to harness their own unique power and strength. Using her voice here today, I have the pleasure of sharing her powerful... Read More

Not sure how to prepare for your weigh-ins? We’ve got you covered! Today we cover the Top 7 Mistakes made at weigh-ins and hopefully, you can be a bit more prepared for your next meet. Though this episode will cover mainly a USPA weigh-in, many of these areas cross over to other federations and will... Read More

Joining me again for another knowledge bomb episode is Dr. Vanessa Gale, The Strength Gals powerlifting coach and developer of the Holistic Alignment Strategy. Today we explore the mental and physical advantages of powerlifting as well as the warning signs that you may be too critical towards yourself. In this episode, Vanessa discusses why having... Read More

I do a lot. I’m a wife, mom of 3, strength gym owner, podcaster, powerlifting judge, coach & meet director. I probably juggle at least 5 of those hats daily. So when Dr. Vanessa Gale and I were discussing what she does to help women who like to do it all live more mentally, physically,... Read More

“Wow I just threw up in my mouth a little”, “It’s a shame what that physique does to the boobs” and the ever-popular, “You look like a man”. These are just a few of the many unsolicited comments made towards females in athletics. Strangers who feel compelled to attack and verbally abuse women based on... Read More

When you hear that Dave Tate, Elite FTS founder and powerlifter of almost 40 years sets a 90lbs squat PR, you listen. When you watch people immediately perform stronger right before your eyes, you realize you need to know the hell is going on. It’s not voodoo or black magic, though it appears that way.... Read More

I was honored to once again have Swede Burns & Sin Leung for this awesome, comprehensive breakdown of the “5th Set” principles as a system not only for powerlifting training but as management for just about anything. Swede’s powerlifting program, “5th Set”, is regarded as one of the best systems for powerlifting & competition.  If... Read More

Like many of us, powerlifting came at a time when we were rebuilding who we were as a woman. Focusing on a skill that challenges & tests what your body can achieve is exciting. 3 years later, 15 meets deep (including a highly coveted Arnold) and a 463 WILKS, I’d say Kelley Spohrer has taken... Read More

Coach Christina Myers and I go over the divisions of competing in Powerlifting as it relates to Raw & Equipped. Listen as we go over: 4:00, What is Raw competing? What can you wear and not wear 25:30, What is Equipped powerlifting 34:00, Training Equipped vs raw (Monolifts, ER racks, walk-outs) 48:10, Why train &... Read More

It took Anne Sheehan 16 years to achieve her International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) Pro card, but just a moment to realize the potential sobriety could bring her. Like many families who are ambivalent towards drinking, Anne was introduced to alcohol at a young age. As such, much of her life weight training went hand-in-hand... Read More

When the reputable coaching staff at “The Strength Guys” decided to expand and open “The Strength Gals”, Alyssa Hartman & Vanessa Gale where the 2 selected, amongst dozens who applied. Here’s why. As the Athlete Representative for USA Powerlifting, Vanessa has been coaching, volunteering, and assisting in the world of powerlifting for over a decade.... Read More