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Impressive Powerlifting Feats and Future Potential
Discussion of recent accomplishments and potential future achievements in powerlifting, including PRs by Larry Wiehl and Julius Maddox, strong lifts by Jamal Browner and Christoph Wierzbicki, retirement from IPF, and admiration for lifters like Yuri Belkin.
Time stamps:
1:01 Fitness podcasters: you’re on notice
3:01 Feats of strength
15:38 Research Review. “25 cups of coffee per day is not unhealthy”- any truth to this?
19:43 Who the hell is drinking 25 cups of coffee a day?
21:09 What happens when you turn a continuous variable into a grouped variable?
33:43 Is caffeine bad for heart health?
35:18 What’s the highest daily caffeine dose that seems to be okay?
37:52 What factors affect caffeine metabolism and the relationship between caffeine and health? (Genes, diet, hormones, etc.)
40:05 Why do lifters like caffeine so much?
42:19 Eric realizes he needs to diversify his friend network to incorporate some non-lifters
46:53 Relationship between caffeine, theacrine, and sleep issues
52:04 Research review. Do men and women experience the same performance effects from caffeine?
52:59 The gap between male research and female research in exercise science
55:37 Study design, methods, and results
1:00:06 Why this study is so important
1:07:16 Interview with Natalie Hanson
1:07:43 Recap of IPF World Bench Press Championships
1:15:20 How often does Natalie miss reps or reach failure while training?
1:16:21 Natalie formally receives permission to cuss on the podcast
1:20:23 Raw vs. equipped lifting: How much of a boost does Natalie get from her equipment?
1:21:32 How hard is it to transition from raw to equipped powerlifting? How long does it take to learn to use the equipment effectively and refine your technique?
1:26:06 Experimentation, deviating from popularized training advice, and the influence of social media
1:30:12 As a multiple-time world champion, what is Natalie’s favorite moment in powerlifting so far?
1:36:49 Why are single-ply bench press records increasing so rapidly?
1:41:39 Moving forward, does Natalie plan to compete raw, equipped, or both?
1:42:56 What is Natalie up to at Corvus Strength Co.?
1:48:37 What are some unique challenges or social pressures that women experience in strength sports?
1:54:46 The balance between body image, body weight, and strength goals
1:59:32 What are some steps that people can take to help shift attitudes and help women feel more comfortable in strength sports and other fitness communities?
2:04:42 Deciding when to bump up or down a weight class
2:09:53 Continuing the conversation with women in strength sports moving forward
2:22:15 How to stay in touch with Natalie: Corvus Strength Co. and Instagram
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