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LIFTALK is back with a Pre-Team Champs recording. A few weeks ago, Alex was nursing an injury, so Claudia and Alex decided to jump in and record a podcast all about dealing with injuries.   Remember to subscribe to stay up to date with LIFTALK episodes and follow us @citystrength_hq!

Alex, Kelvin and Claudia are back on LIFTALK to discuss the upcoming Team Champs competition hosted by The Strength Fortress in Victoria. Defending their title, our three hosts will represent Process Powerlifting Club in the premier bracket on day 2.  Find the full competition information on @tsfteamchamps on Instagram.

In episode 80 of LIFTALK, Kelvin and Alex are joined by Zach Torrevillas (@zt_output). Zach brings his coaching and comp experience to this episode and talks about how to stay positive in powerlifting, creating wins and "locking-in".

Alex and Kelvin are back on LIFTALK to discuss why everyone is rushing in powerlifting and how comparison might be affecting your progress. Remember to subscribe to stay up to date with LIFTALK episodes and follow us @citystrength_hq!

LIFTALK is back with another special guest! This week, we are joined by Jack Hamilton @compoundtn. Alex and Jack discuss what powerlifters can learn from nutrition, how to have fun while competing and what has changed in their training over the years.

LIFTALK is back this week with special guest Bec Chambers. Bec is a powerlifting coach and part-owner of Paragon Strength & Performance. On this episode, Alex and Bec discuss the topic of Quitting Powerlifting, Failing Lifts and Avoiding Burnout.   You can find Bec's socials at @becchambersfit & @paragon.sp

Are you in a training slump? Well... this week on LIFTALK, Alex and Kelvin have you covered as they dive into some of the reasons why your training sucks right now.

Kelvin and Claudia take the reins of episode 75 of LIFTALK. They dive into navigating your twenties as a powerlifter and how they juggle competing, working, running a small business, and still having time to enjoy their twenties.

This week, Alex is joined by repeat special guest Jason Clarke (@jasonvclarke_nsbb) - NZ Powerlifting Head Coach and owner of North Shore Barbell. The two discuss the differences in how various nations approach Powerlifting training and share their thoughts on what’s underrated or overrated in the sport.

We are back to regular programming here at LIFTALK with the gang back together! Kelvin takes the host chair this week and has 3 questions to ask...  - What exercise would they do for the rest of their life (and what would they never do again)?  - Have they ever thought about quitting powerlifting?  - What do they still struggle with as a coach and lifter? Chapters: Intro // 00:00 One exercise they would do for the rest of their life? // 00:50 One exercise they would never do again? // 07:57 Have they ever considered quitting powerlifting? // 10:32 What do they still struggle with in powerlifting? // 28:40

The chalk has settled on the platform! The APA 2026 Open National Championships are officially in the books, and we are breaking it all down. This week on LIFTALK, Alex is rejoined by JP to recap the biggest moments, standout totals, and the outcomes of the competition. Plus, we’re mixing things up this episode! JP puts Alex’s powerlifting knowledge to the ultimate test with a memory challenge. Stick around to the end to see if Alex can actually remember the exact numbers from the weekend. (Spoiler alert: his memory is freakishly good...).

It's that time of year again... It's APA Nationals time! This week, Alex sits down for a quick... chat with JP to preview the upcoming APA 2026 Open Classic National Championship.  We have everything in this episode: female predictions, male predictions, jokes, powerlifting chat, and the list goes on. Chapters Female Lineup // 00:00 Male Lineup // 1:05:22

Today on LIFTALK, Alex and Kelvin sit down with Luseane Lafaele to discuss her journey through powerlifting. Tune in to hear everything from friendships and rivalries on the international stage to working during a prison riot.  Chapters Intro // 00:00 Luseane's Introduction to Powerlifting // 01:06 Who Luseane Looked Up To // 07:44 Ambitions Since Nat Retired // 13:33 The Importance of Family // 14:41 Alex's Ammonia // 18:32 Can Family Be Distracting At Comps // 19:30 Balancing Work and Training As A Corrections Officer // 20:46 Approaching High Pressure Situations // 31:20 Competing Internationally  // 33:47 What Success Means // 36:12 Rapid Fire Questions // 38:09 Closing Advice and Outro // 41:03

This weeks episode of LIFTALK is a big one! Alex and Kelvin were lucky to sit down with two members of the IPF Executive Committee - Pjotr van den Hoek and Dietmar Wolf. Pjotr is the Male Athlete Speaker and Dietmar is the Vice President. Tune in to hear all things powerlifting and the IPF, how the sport has changed and what they have learnt from decades of coaching. We also find out how rules are made, the recent IPF rule controversy and what is in store for the future... Olympics/IOC recognition... Chapters Intro // 00:00 Pjotr & Dietmar Outside of Powerlifting // 07:16 Pjotr's First Experience Powerlifting // 10:38 Dietmar's Transition From Weightlifting // 13:40 Dietmar 's Coaching Perspective // 18:24 Norwegian Volume Project // 21:02 Pjotr's Coaching Experience  // 26:36 Dietmar On Making Mistakes // 33:57 How Powerlifting Has Changed // 38:55 How Rules Are Changed In The IPF // 47:25 Insane IPF Rule Change Suggestions  // 50:36 Kelvin Thanking the Guests // 52:54 The IPF's Stance on Olympic (IOC) Recognition // 53:58 What Could Olympic Powerlifting Look Like // 55:42 Future IPF Plans // 57:01 The Recent IPF Rule Changes // 58:36 The Politics of the IOC, Committees, Developing Regions And Anti-Doping Compliance  // 1:00:53 What Excites Dietmar For The Future Of The IPF // 1:03:36 Advice For Young Coaches & Athletes // 1:04:53 Outro // 1:08:18 Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/citystrength www.citystrength.com.au #SBD #Powerlifting #ipfpowerlifting #ipf

LIFTALK is back for 2026! This week Alex (coach), Claudia (international athlete) and Greta (APA Technical Manager) sit down to discuss the possible IPF rule changes and what they mean to the sport.