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G'Day Mates, Today Jip Jop will discuss 2 main topics. The first being the expectations the lifter and coach should have of each other when it comes to communication and what is communicated. The second thing being the things I (Joplin) have noticed about the top lifters small habits that have contributed to their improvement that I don't see beginner-advanced level lifters already implementing. It goes without saying the big things are likely covered by the broad range of lifters is sleep, diet, blah blah blah, but what about outside of that? Enjoy and be sure to rate and comment on whatever medium you listen to us idiots on.  Follow us on Instagram @talkstrongliftweak, @JoplinSBD, @chris_TSLW (yes I said this wrong at the end of the episode f****n sue me)

Good Afternoon Nerds, On this episode dipshit Dave forgets to put the microphone anywhere near his face, we review Chris and Ben's Pioneer meet experience, we get the history of the mysterious Ben Pollack and shallow dive into him turning into a behemoth over the last three years, and finally learn a lot about the newest hottest coach in the game , Taylor Gohn.  Leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and be sure to follow us on Instagram @talkstrongliftweak, @joplinsbd, and @chris_tslm, @taylordrol, @phdeadlift 

G'day Mates! On this episode we look at "the how" of setting up your own diet. We also make some recommendations of applications that can also handle all of the work for you if you can't math just like Joplin! We discuss some good and bad diet models to base your food choices on.  Enjoy and please feel free to leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and be sure to follow us on Instagram @talkstrongliftweak, @joplinsbd, and @chris_tslw Paid Nutrition Apps: RP Diet, Avatar, Carbon Free Nutrition Apps: Fat Secret, My Fitness Pal Web App: musclehacking.com Lifter of the week:  Joey Coriaci, @jcoriaci

On this episode we dive into more of where we would like to focus for the foreseeable future. The X's and O's. We will never stop be shit talking meatheads but we have seen the best engagement from education and experiences on things that have real world application. In this one we talk about progression schemes with volume, intensity, lift variations in the gym, the ebbs and flows of our body composition to continually improve your relative competitiveness now or down the road, how to periodize your PED plan, and when/where to focus your attention in life outside of our hobbies.  Enjoy and please feel free to leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and be sure to follow us on Instagram @talkstrongliftweak, @joplinsbd, and @chris_tslw

This episode ran pretty long but is full of good discussion. We talk about  the Lilliebridges, ideas for rule changes in powerlifting, some disappointing lifting seminars, and different trends that have popped up in powerlifting. Please leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! More than anything, we need reviews to keep the podcast growing.  Follow us on Instagram @talkstrongliftweak, @chris_tslw, @joplinsbd. 00:50: Updates on our training, life, and meet prep 12:13: Lifters of the Week, the Lilliebridge family 17:46: Subpar seminars put on by elite lifters and coaches 39:59 Post of the Week; should a pause be required for the competition squat? 49:09: Should be competition bench press even be paused? 53:27: Should a lifter’s feet be allowed to jump inward on a deadlift after the down command? 57:47: Chris’s rant on so-called “strict” judging 1:0013: trendy movements and concepts in powerlifting 1:00: 45: breath belt 1:04:43: Notorious lift shoes 1:08:09: SBD training days 1:09:42: hyperspecificity  1:17:08: bar speed trackers 1:20:38: powerlifters transitioning to BJJ 1:24:16: Whoop bracelets  1:28:57: Joplin’s secrets to great sleep 1:34:01: Hatfield squat, Larsen press, Spoto press  1:52:37: Outro

In today's episode we tackle the existence of the USPA Drug-Tested division and lifters that claim World Records*, how each of us handle cutting weight in the off-season, Ranking the Weight Classes in men and women then ranking where they stand pound for pound right now. Finally, as the dust has settled on the announcement of trans-female Laurel Hubbard's eligibility for the Tokyo Olympics to compete in the sport of Olympic Lifting as a Female SHW representing New Zealand. We talk about the biological differences in Men and Women and the factors that stick around post transition as is Laurel's situation. Laurel transitioned in 2012.    Find us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave us a review, and find us on Instagram @talkstrongliftweak, @joplinsbd, or @chris_tslw.  *the term Federation World Record not to be used despite being lower than the actual ATWR.  

In this week’s episode, Ranson Lee joins us and talks about balancing bodybuilding with being a competitive powerlifter at a high level. We discuss hypertrophy and bodyfat levels for powerlifters, balancing specificity for either type of training, and whether the best bodybuilders in the world could also be the best powerlifters in the world. The idea of “powerbuilding” has been a hot topic the past few years, and this episode is sure to be informative for anybody who wants to be jacked, huge, and strong  Ranson is a competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter pursuing his IFBB pro card in bodybuilding. His best lifts in powerlifting include an 848lb squat, 518lb bench press, and 766lb deadlift for a 2132lb total at the 220lb weight class (raw with knee wraps). You can find him on Instagram at @ransonlee. Timestamps 0:00: Intro 1:00: Lifters of the Week, Stan Efferding and Ben Pollack 7:14: Why should powerlifters be lean? 14:53: How much bodybuilding work is too much for a powerlifter? 24:21: How Ranson was introduced to powerlifting 28:18: Has powerlifting taken away from Ranson’s goal of becoming an IFBB pro bodybuilder? 32:12: Should powerlifters compete in bodybuilding? 33:50: How Joplin and Ranson have incorporated bodybuilding into their clients’ programs 41:19: Could the best bodybuilders in the world be the best powerlifters in the world if they wanted? 1:05: Outro Find us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave us a review, and find us on Instagram @talkstrongliftweak, @joplinsbd, or @chris_tslw. 

Welcome back to Between Two Bros, with your hosts Chris Anderson and David Joplin. This episode's guest is Ranson Lee, some guy who think's he's better than everybody just because he's stronger, leaner, better looking, and superior to you in every way. Have a listen and let us know if you hate this guy as much as we do, mostly because he makes us feel bad about ourselves. Leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Instagram @talkstrongliftweak, @joplinsbd, and @chris_tslw.

Chris and Joplin did their first Instagram Q & A, which turned into more of a "what do you guys want us to talk about" On the docket we had: - If you could coach any powerlifter who would it be? - If you could train with any powerlifter who would it be? - How long should you take to drop a weight class? - Make the case for why humans should continue to exist - Cake vs cheesecake - Froyo toppings - Pineapple on pizza - Thoughts on lifting high - Gym music rules (assuming you're on the AUX/bluetooth) We hope you enjoy and you can follow us on instagram @JoplinSBD, @Arizona_lifterguy, and @TalkStrongLiftWeak. 

Chris and Joplin dive into the history of big money meets dating back to RUM and through today's current lineup of Kern, Showdown, Big Dogs, Hybrid Showdown, and more. Kyle has competed in quite a few of these so it was exciting having him on to talk through his first hand experience of these. We also discuss some USAPL nationals highlights and where the underachieving and too-unqualified-to-even-give-an-opinion hosts see the future of money meets going over the next 5 years.  You can follow Kyle Keough at @kylekoeugh165 as well as check out his coaching services at jointeamkeough.com You can follow the hosts at @JoplinSBD and @arizona_lifterguy Clothing at HeathenStrength.com As always feel free to leave a review and share the podcast with your friends or the people we slander