LIFTALK

072 - Nationals Recap with JP

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...).

071 - Nationals Preview with JP

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.
ChaptersFemale Lineup // 00:00Male Lineup // 1:05:22

070 - Luseane Lafaele

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. 
ChaptersIntro // 00:00Luseane's Introduction to Powerlifting // 01:06Who Luseane Looked Up To // 07:44Ambitions Since Nat Retired // 13:33The Importance of Family // 14:41Alex's Ammonia // 18:32Can Family Be Distracting At Comps // 19:30Balancing Work and Training As A Corrections Officer // 20:46Approaching High Pressure Situations // 31:20Competing Internationally  // 33:47What Success Means // 36:12Rapid Fire Questions // 38:09Closing Advice and Outro // 41:03

069 - IPF Executive Committee

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...
ChaptersIntro // 00:00Pjotr & Dietmar Outside of Powerlifting // 07:16Pjotr's First Experience Powerlifting // 10:38Dietmar's Transition From Weightlifting // 13:40Dietmar 's Coaching Perspective // 18:24Norwegian Volume Project // 21:02Pjotr's Coaching Experience  // 26:36Dietmar On Making Mistakes // 33:57How Powerlifting Has Changed // 38:55How Rules Are Changed In The IPF // 47:25Insane IPF Rule Change Suggestions  // 50:36Kelvin Thanking the Guests // 52:54The IPF's Stance on Olympic (IOC) Recognition // 53:58What Could Olympic Powerlifting Look Like // 55:42Future IPF Plans // 57:01The Recent IPF Rule Changes // 58:36The Politics of the IOC, Committees, Developing Regions And Anti-Doping Compliance  // 1:00:53What Excites Dietmar For The Future Of The IPF // 1:03:36Advice For Young Coaches & Athletes // 1:04:53Outro // 1:08:18
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068 - IPF Rule Changes

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. 

067 - LIFTALK Wrapped (The Festive Episode)

Merry Christmas! Another year has gone by and our hosts Alex, Claudia and Kelvin are here to recap their years. So gather round and open our gift to you with this special Christmas episode of LIFTALK.
Stay tuned until the end for a special look into how filming normally starts...

066 - Training Over The Holidays

We are approaching the holiday season, as the drinks start flowing and the food starts being served we thought it best that the City Strength HQ coaching team sits down to discuss training over this period of the year.
Should you drink and eat to your hearts content? What's the right way of training? And is Bench Only lame? Find out these answers and more on LIFTALK EP 66.
ChaptersPreview // 00:00Intro // 00:16Hot Take (Bench only) // 02:49Training Over The Holiday Period // 07:42Outro // 32:43

065 - Powerlifting Myths

This week we are back with City Strength HQ's own Alex and Claudia as they tackle and give their opinions on some common/fan submitted powerlifting Myths. Do you agree with their take or have your own thoughts?
ChaptersPreview // 00:00Intro // 00:17Myth #1 // 01:10Myth #2 // 05:53Myth #3 // 10:25Myth #4 // 15:06Myth #5 // 20:17Myth #6 // 27:14Myth #7 // 31:45Outro // 36:21

064 - Isabella von Weissenberg

LIFTALK is joined this week by special guest Isabella von Weissenberg! Join us as Alex and Isabella discuss her rise to one of the top athletes in powerlifting, what it was like when she started in the sport vs now and a short dive into sports psychology. 
ChaptersIntro // 00:00 SBD Cup & Returning to Powerlifting // 00:25IPF Worlds Weight cut  // 06:59First Memories Of The Physical Culture Space // 12:50Broken Ribs // 17:45 Going All In // 18:45Sports Psychology // 22:03 Falling Out Of Love With Powerlifting // 34:16 Moving Forward // 39:41 Outro // 42:50

063 - Hustle Culture

This weeks episode of LIFTALK went in a different direction than normal... Join Kelvin and John as they take on the topic of "hustle culture" both in and out of the gym. 
Does John regret missing his 20's... Is pulling back ok... Can you rest without guilt... How to ask for help... Find out the answers to these questions and more!
Chapters0:00 // Intro0:46 // Hustle Culture9:45 // Pulling Back20:57 // Resting Without Guilt41:53 // Asking For Help56:46 // Letting Go1:04:28 // Outro
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