Peak Speak - A Powerlifting Podcast

You've just opened up Instagram and been bombarded with a bunch of fitness influencers doing movements you haven't seen before. Each one promising to be the next best thing to improve your *insert lift or muscle group here*. But just how valid are many of these and what is the application? Thomas and John discuss flavour of the month exercises and when they can be applicable and other times not so much. 

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The second part of the common mistakes series, this time taking place on the platform! Thomas and John discuss attempt selections, strategies and mental focus, and perhaps why your last meet didn't go as planned. Have a listen, take it in and blow your next meet out of the water.

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The first episode in what will become a multi-part series, Thomas and John discuss common mistakes in training across the various levels of experience. Are you trying to replicate what the elite lifters are doing on Instagram with limited results? Perhaps what worked for you five years ago isn't what will progress you now. Tune in, and become a better troubleshooter of your own training. 

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It's competition day but nothing's going to plan. What's your Plan B? In this episode Thomas and John talk about managing expectations and changing lanes when circumstances outside of your control take hold. 

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Thomas and John sit down with Drew Spriggs, owner of Valhalla Strength South Brisbane which is a gym that specialises in Strongman training. He also operates

Dreadnought Strength Equipment, a manufacturer of unique pieces of Strongman and gym equipment. A great conversation around how Strongman works and what to know if you're planning to compete in the sport. 

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Thomas and John tackle the question, how do powerlifting movements carry over to sports performance? When is it appropriate to prescribe them, and when are they not applicable?

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Social media has become the weapon of choice for the modern fitness influencer or trainer, but how much of it actually provides value? As a trainer, how important is it for you to spam your timeline with content, regardless of the quality or thoughtfulness? Thomas and John discuss.  

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Ever wondered about the carry over from accessories into the squat, or how to choose your exercises more intelligently? Thomas and John discuss accessories in the squat in this week's episode.

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Thomas and John interview Scott Wasson who is owner of the Valhalla Strength brand, a strength and conditioning coach and a former powerlifting world champion. Scott is also Vice President of GPC Australia and manufactures gym equipment. 

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Thomas, John and Sam discuss a recent argument for changing the bench press rules. 

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