
Power Athlete Radio
Welcome to Power Athlete Radio. A podcast dedicated to empowering your performance every damn day.
Join former NFL pro and Power Athlete Founder John Welbourn as he dissects the greatest minds in strength & conditioning and more. Joining him is everyone’s favorite coach and hair model Chris a.k.a. “Tex” McQuilkin, Power Athlete’s Director of Performance.
So whether your goal is to Be The Hammer, Destroy Mediocrity or simply Move The Dirt, you’ve come to the right place.
Latest episodes

Jul 14, 2023 • 2h 9min
Ep 712: Repetition: the foundation of training
Discover the difference between quality and quantity when it come to your reps. Raph Ruiz joins us to discuss what coaches often get wrong when training an athlete. Tune in now and ensure you are getting the most out of your training.
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Are you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t bypass untapped potential, follow Bedrock and lay the foundation to build unparalleled strength, speed and power. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/bedrock/
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Jul 7, 2023 • 1h 50min
Ep 711: Physiology of Power Development
Discover what it takes to build real strength. Dr Tim Suchomel joins the Crew to discuss his current research into strength and power development. If you want go muscles, not show muscles, tune in now to to discover why you need to make sure your eccentric training is on point.
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/Ep711
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Jun 30, 2023 • 1h 12min
Ep 710: Fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning w/ Mark Rippetoe
Ever wondered how an elite athlete secures longevity? Tune in as Mark Rippetoe and John Welbourn discuss the importance of tailoring a training program to the your particular audience, how Olympic sports has changed, and why no frills essential movements are important for everyone. You know you're guaranteed a good time when these two get together!
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/Ep710
Are you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t bypass untapped potential, follow Bedrock and lay the foundation to build unparalleled strength, speed and power. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/bedrock/
Check out what we do:
Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training
Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition
Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com
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Jun 23, 2023 • 1h 51min
Ep 709: What it takes to bring home the Gold
Wondering how to level up your Jui Jitsu game? 4x Black Belt World Champion, Victor Hugo, discusses how training with our Dragon Slayer program helps him stay on top. And Victor isn't stopping there, he's passing on his knowledge and moulding the next generation of Jui Jitsu champions; listen in to discover how.
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/EP709
Are you a fighter & grappler? Crafted to complement your existing combat training, max out your strength, skill and conditioning so you can master the mat, hit them so it hurts, and return home a hero. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/dragonslayer/
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Jun 16, 2023 • 1h 14min
Ep 708: Wanting It More Than Your Athletes
Learn what is takes to turn an athletes attitude around and help bring awareness and perspective to the athlete's journey as the Crew and Dr Matt Zanis move some dirt around the proverbial camp fire to talk through a mountain every coach has climbed, wanting a goal more than their athlete or client.
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/EP708
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Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 30min
Ep 707: NFL Hall of Famer Joe Thomas
NFL Hall of Fame inductee and O-Lineman, Joe Thomas joins John and Tex to reflect on an 11-year career on top of the game. Discover what it takes to be big and strong enough to compete at the highest level for more than a decade.
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/EP707
Are you looking to dominate the leaderboard and take your inner athlete to the next level? Expose yourself to the advanced training techniques that contributed to John Welbourn's 10 year NFL career. START TODAY https://powerathletehq.com/fieldstrong/
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Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training
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Jun 2, 2023 • 1h 13min
Ep 706: Mr Olympia's Ascension w/ Dan Soloman
President of Mr Olympia, Dan Soloman joins the Crew to share his journey from spectator to head honcho and how he's taken Mr Olympia from a weekend event to a year-round experience.
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/EP706
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May 26, 2023 • 1h 10min
Ep 705: How to Train a Dragon (Slayer)
John and Tex share the journey it took to craft the new program Dragon Slayer. They discuss the work undertaken from day 1 assessment of professional Jui Jitsu players to sending them off to world's to bring home the gold and everything else they reviewed in-between.
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/EP705
Are you a fighter & grappler? Complement your existing combat training, max out your strength, skill and conditioning so you can master the mat, hit them so it hurts, and return home a hero. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/dragonslayer/
Check out what we do:
Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training
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Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com
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May 19, 2023 • 55min
Ep 704: Overbearing Parents & Performance w/ Coach Kav
Olympic level coach, Justin Kavanaugh, returns to scare parents straight on how their actions affect performance. He offers solutions on how to best engage with kids and coaches to help get the most out of a very impressionable time in an athlete's life.
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/Ep704
Are you new to training or returning to it after time away? Don’t bypass untapped potential, follow Bedrock and lay the foundation to build unparalleled strength, speed and power. START TODAY - https://powerathletehq.com/bedrock/
Check out what we do:
Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training
Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition
Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com
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May 11, 2023 • 1h 25min
Ep 703: Eclectic Coaching w/ Chris Laskowski
Chris Laskowski joins John and Tex to take them on a journey of self discovery. Laskowski travelled the world playing football, as an undersized player, he found a life force in strength and conditioning and taking people where they cannot take themselves. Hard work pays off, but is full of lessons along the way.
Shownotes: https://pahq.co/Ep703
Are you looking to dominate the leaderboard and take your inner athlete to the next level? Expose yourself to the advanced training techniques that contributed to John Welbourn's 10 year NFL career. START TODAY https://powerathletehq.com/fieldstrong/
Check out what we do:
Training - https://powerathletehq.com/training
Nutrition - https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition
Knowledge - https://academy.powerathletehq.com
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