Ep. 284 - How to Keep Progressing in Powerlifting (feat. Walter Cariazo)
Jul 22, 2024
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Walter Cariazo, a powerlifting champion, shares his journey from football to powerlifting and his progression to elite levels. The podcast discusses competition strategies, the powerlifting community in Scarborough, and training during lockdown. It highlights dedication, resilience, and the balance between life and sport in true lifting culture.
Walter Cariazo's consistent progress in powerlifting despite a demanding work schedule showcases dedication and resilience.
Strategic lift management at IPF Worlds demonstrated Walter's calculated approach and focus on maximizing performance.
Adaptability during challenging circumstances, such as long shifts and training schedules, reflects Walter's determination and ability to navigate obstacles.
Deep dives
Walter's Lifelong Lifting Journey and Dedication to Excellence
Walter Carriazzo, a dedicated powerlifter, recounts his journey from early competitions to recent IPF Worlds. Despite a break from international competitions, Walter returned with impressive results, exemplifying steady progress over the years. His resilience and commitment to training amidst a challenging healthcare job during the pandemic illustrate his passion for lifting and self-improvement.
Competition Strategy and Mentality for Success
During the IPF Worlds, Walter strategically managed his lifts, conserving energy on squat and bench to maximize his deadlift performance. With a focus on tactical choices and following competitors closely, he aimed for a strong finish. The calculated approach aimed at securing the best outcome showcases Walter's dedication to optimizing his performance on the competition day.
Adapting and Thriving in the Face of Challenges
Walter's ability to adapt to challenging circumstances, such as long shifts and demanding training schedules, reflects his resilience and determination. His success at Nationals and Worlds highlights his capacity to navigate obstacles and maintain focus on his lifting goals. Through strategic planning and mental fortitude, Walter continues to excel in the world of powerlifting.
The Champion Mentality and Unwavering Passion for Progress
Walter Carriazzo's approach to lifting embodies a champion mindset, emphasizing the importance of steady progress and dedication to the sport. His performance at IPF Worlds and previous competitions demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and overcoming challenges. By staying focused, resilient, and strategic in his training and competition approach, Walter embodies the spirit of a lifelong lifter dedicated to excellence in powerlifting.
Preparing for Game Day Goals
Prior to a powerlifting competition, detailed planning and setting realistic game day goals were crucial for success. Communication between athletes and coaches to avoid overexertion, especially on critical lifts like deadlifts, played a key role. By focusing on maintaining a flow state and having confidence in coaching staff, mental energy was preserved for the competition.
Adapting Training During Lockdowns
Amid the pandemic, access to training equipment was essential for maintaining progress. Auto-regulation and flexible training schedules enabled adapting workouts to accommodate unexpected interruptions, maximizing training effectiveness. By adjusting volume and frequency, and prioritizing key lifts, training consistency and progress were maintained despite challenges.
Walter Cariazo joins Omar and Eric Helms on Iron Culture to discuss his decade-long journey in powerlifting. He’s won the 93kg National Championship twice and the 105kg National Championship once in Canada and has had the opportunity to represent Canada twice at the IPF World Championship, most recently in Lithuania in June. In this most recent competition, he was a dark horse for the podium, as he placed 4th in the 105kg class, getting the opportunity to pull for the bronze medal position, which would have secured him a spot in the first World Games in 2025 to include the raw division. While this in and of itself is worth highlighting, most impressively, Walter has continually progressed in his decade in the sport, despite a busy, demanding work and life schedule. He is a full-time medical radiation technologist, in addition to working as a videographer (you may have seen him on Omar’s YouTube channel) and photographer. The perennial lifelong lifter, Walter embodies the spirit of iron culture as a “blue-collar powerlifter” who is optimizing his lifting pursuits within the constraints of life - approaching the pinnacle of the sport while doing so.
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