As a sport powerlifting is growing in popularity and participation year on year so it was great to chat with the dream team behind Barbell Coalition, who are pushing the standards higher and higher, Ibrahim Dridi, Stephan Karidis and Mahin Zafar. Seeing the passion and love for the sport of powerlifting from these guys it’s clear they are driven to spread that feeling with the athletes and coaches they work with. You only have to look at the results they are producing and the content and information they put out there. In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered: Working as a team of coaches, as well as the wins and challenges Developing powerlifting athletes from universities Professionalism in powerlifting Follow Barbell Coalition via the following links: 👉 @barbellcoalition 👉@idstrength 👉@mahin8or 👉@thickaridis 👉 https://www.barbellcoalition.co.uk/ Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links: 👉@coach_cuthbert 👉@strength_chat 👉 Strength Chat Podcast

An awesome chat with an absolute top bloke! This week I was joined by strength and conditioning coach, current serving soldier, and buster of fitness fads and myths, Dean Hammond. With a no sugar coating approach to putting content and information out there that actually helps you achieve your goals and filters through the nonsense that is just social media clickbait, you can see Dean genuinely cares about the people he works with and their results. In this chat, as well as a lot more topics and tangents, we covered: Oversimplifying Shifting your mindset away from the daily grind How to train like an athlete rather than a bodybuilder Follow Dean via the following links: 👉 @coach_dean_hammond 👉 https://thecatalystproject722406.typeform.com/to/Zcnxe93b Follow Coach Cuthbert via the following links: 👉@coach_cuthbert 👉@strength_chat 👉 Strength Chat Podcast

For this week's episode it was an absolute pleasure to be joined by the Co-Founder of the PFCA, Jenz Robinson. After seeing the content and information that Jenz puts out there, as well as listening to him on other podcasts, it’s clear how passionate he is about raising the standard of the fitness industry. All you have to do is look at the results he is achieving with the people he works with, whether that be coaches or clients. In this episode we chatted about how to change the perception of personal trainers to being more professional, improving standards and the pros and cons of perfectionism. You can follow Jenz via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_jenz/?hl=en-gb Website: https://thepfca.com/ You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/ To apply for coaching with me, complete the application below: https://forms.gle/QrnQJ9DECpCEbhA67

In this week's Strength Chat I was joined by full time Firefighter and Strength Coach, who is the creator of The Strong Dad Club, Mark Novak. It was great to chat with Mark who puts some awesome content and information out there, as well as leading by example in what he does in terms of training and nutrition. In this episode we chatted about what optimal looks like and how that can change and shifting your mindset when things do change. You can follow Mark via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrongdadclub/?hl=en-gb Website: https://www.instagram.com/thestrongdadclub/?hl=en-gb You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/ To apply for coaching with me, complete the application below: https://forms.gle/QrnQJ9DECpCEbhA67

It was absolutely awesome to be joined in this week's Strength by a Doctor of Physical Therapy, strength and conditioning coach, writer and researcher, Dr. Merrick Lincoln. I really enjoyed chatting with Merrick as it was clear we share similar thoughts and philosophies on training and coaching. In this episode we chatted about modifying an athletes training around pain, managing an athletes pain threshold, as well as exercise variation. You can follow Merrick via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlincolnlifts/?hl=en You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/ To apply for coaching with me, complete the application below: https://forms.gle/QrnQJ9DECpCEbhA67

For this week's episode I was joined by the Founder and Director of PerforMotion, Kelly Mann. To be able to chat with someone of Kellys experience and knowledge was awesome. You only have to look at the success of the lifters she coaches, as well as the growth of PerforMotion, to see that she knows what she’s talking about. In this episode we chatted about individualisation when it comes to coaching and programming for powerlifters, using data to see trends in training, as well as knowing when to mix things up or stay the course. You can follow Kelly via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellymann_performotion/?hl=en Website: https://www.performotion.net/ You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/ To apply for coaching with me, complete the application below: https://forms.gle/QrnQJ9DECpCEbhA67

In this week's episode I was joined by a coach who has a roster of national and international champions in multiple sports, as well as being competitive in a number of sports himself, Amir Fazeli. It was awesome to chat with Amir who has competed in sports such as powerlifting, kickboxing, and wrestling and to get an insight into the lessons he has learned and how he has applied them to his own coaching. We covered confidence, how to increase it, as well as knowing when to push or not in training.  You can follow Amir via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_sportperformancecoach/             Website: https://adonisathletics.com.au/            You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/  To apply for coaching with me, complete the application below: https://forms.gle/QrnQJ9DECpCEbhA67

It was an absolute pleasure to be joined in this week's episode by competitive powerlifter, two time National Powerlifting Champion, and coach, Kristen Dunsmore. It was awesome to chat with Kristen and get an insight into her thoughts around coaching, training, and how strength training can be more than just getting strong. In this episode we chatted about confidence in and out of the gym, progressing in powerlifting, and how to go about entering your first competition.  You can follow Kristen via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kriis_d/?hl=en            Website: https://empowerlifttraining.com/           You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/   To apply for coaching with me, complete the application below: https://forms.gle/QrnQJ9DECpCEbhA67

In this week's episode I was joined by a coach with over 20 years experience, starting his journey at Westside Barbell under Louie Simmons, Greg Panora. To be able to speak to a lifter such as Greg, who has been there and done it at the very top level, was absolutely awesome. In this episode we chatted about his experiences and influences, how he got into coaching, and the lessons he learnt that he now passes onto his own lifters.  You can follow Greg via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/big_papi_panora/           Website: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/greg-panora-training-systems          You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Website: https://www.coachcuthberttrainingsystems.co.uk/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/

After a little hiatus it was awesome to have this guy as a guest on this week's Strength Chat. In this episode I was joined by a coach who has worked with celebrities and athletes, accruing thousands of hours on the gym floor, as well as a published author and writer, Gareth Sapstead. To be able to talk all things training and coaching with someone of Gareth's knowledge and experience was awesome. We covered training for performance vs body composition, nutrition, and exercise selection. A great chat with some practical takeaways to instantly improve your training or coaching.  You can follow Gareth via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitnessmaverick/?hl=en-gb          Website: https://thefitnessmaverick.com/         You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Website: https://www.coachcuthberttrainingsystems.co.uk/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/

In this week's Strength Chat it was awesome to speak with the Founder of The Hard to Kill programme, Marc Rhodes. It was great to chat with Marc as he has so much knowledge and experience and has a clear focus on the direction of his coaching. In this episode, we chatted about creating discipline and sticking to habits, overcoming challenges, as well as creating a coaching system that creates buy-in. You can follow Marc via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marc_rhodes_htk/?hl=en-gb         Website: https://www.marcrhodescoaching.com/        You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Website: https://www.coachcuthberttrainingsystems.co.uk/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/

A returning guest to Strength Chat, it was awesome to catch up with the Education Manager at JPS Health & Fitness, Martin Refalo. Martin puts some awesome content and information out there, completing research that answers a lot of the coaching questions of the health and fitness industry. In this episode we chatted about his current research on how training to failure can impact strength and muscle building, programming principles, and how information can be misinterpreted. You can follow Martin via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrfitness__/?hl=en-gb Website: https://www.jpshealthandfitness.com.au/team/martin-refalo/ You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Website: https://www.coachcuthberttrainingsystems.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/

It was an absolute pleasure to be joined in this week's Strength Chat with the Co-Founder and lead nutritionist at Reformance Training, as well as a returning guest to Strength, Kedric Kwan. Having followed Kedrics content and information he puts out there for some time now, it was awesome to catch up with him again. Following on from other conversations I have heard Kedric have on other podcasts, in this episode we chatted about specificity in powerlifting, adapting the nutrition plan for athletes, as well as his experience at Sheffield.  You can follow Kedric via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kedric.reformance/        Website: https://reformancetraining.com/      You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Website: https://www.coachcuthberttrainingsystems.co.uk/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/

In this week's episode it was an absolute pleasure to be joined by a coach at Stronger by Science and having a PhD in the minimum dose for strength, Dr. Pak Androulakis-Korakakis. Dr. Pak put some great content and information out there so it was great to have the opportunity to chat with him on the podcast. In this episode we chat about science based coaching and how it can be approved, supplements, and playing the long game when it comes getting stronger.  You can follow Dr. Pak via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr__pak/?hl=en-gb       Website: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/coaching/     You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Website: https://www.coachcuthberttrainingsystems.co.uk/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/

For this week's Strength Chat I was joined by a competitive powerlifter and coach, with a roster of athletes with National and European titles to their names, Louis Keightley-Smith. As the sport of powerlifting has grown over the last few years, so has Louiss' success with the athletes he coaches. In this episode we chatted about his Unconventional SBD programme, developing strength as a skill, as well as communication with as coach and athlete.  You can follow Louis via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadsksmith/      Website: https://www.4za.uk/    You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Website: https://www.coachcuthberttrainingsystems.co.uk/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/

In this week's episode I was joined by a coach at Reactive Training Systems, as well as the Head Coach of the Thailand National Powerlifting team, Peter Lucey. It was awesome to have the opportunity to chat with Peter who has so much experience and knowledge when it comes to working with powerlifters. His understanding of how to get the best out of his lifters made for a really interesting episode. We chatted about the lessons he has learnt from coaching in different environments and working with lifters from different cultures, as well as creating efficiency in his coaching systems and his role as a national team head coach.  You can follow Peter via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter__rts/?hl=en      Website: https://store.reactivetrainingsystems.com/   You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Website: https://www.coachcuthberttrainingsystems.co.uk/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/

It was absolutely awesome to welcome back one the very first guests on Strength Chat in this week's episode, the game day coaching wizard and author of his latest ebook Game Day Coaching Manual, Matt Gary. Matt has been in and around powerlifting for so long, his knowledge and experience is second to none. When he speaks, you can’t help but listen and learn. In this episode we chatted about game day coaching, the work that goes in before, during, and after, as well as the role of game day coaching becoming more and more important as powerlifting grows as a sport.  You can follow Matt via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlgary72/     Website: https://www.supremesportspt.com/  You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Website: https://www.coachcuthberttrainingsystems.co.uk/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/

For this week's Strength Chat it was a pleasure to be joined by strength and conditioning coach and writer, having worked with Elitefts, Breaking Muscle, and Kabuki Strength, Daniel DeBrocke. There can be a lot of variables that can influence someone's progress. However, these variables are just challenges or obstacles that can be overcome with the right support and environment rather than allowing them to derail progress. In this episode, we chatted about taking ownership of your own progress, how environment can influence progress, as well as mental health.   You can follow Daniel via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_debrocke/?hl=en    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danieldebrocke2865/featured    You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Website: https://www.coachcuthberttrainingsystems.co.uk/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/

In this week's Strength Chat I was joined by Marine Corps veteran and gym owner, having competed in Strongman, Powerlifting, and Weightlifting, Alan Thrall. One of the biggest challenges for a lot of people when it comes to training is time. That’s no different for Alan as he has to balance running a gym and family life. Therefore in this episode, we chatted about managing your time and mindset around changing goals. You can follow Alan via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untamedstrength/?hl=en   Website: https://www.trainuntamed.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRLOLGZl3-QTaJfLmAKgoAw   You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Website: https://www.coachcuthberttrainingsystems.co.uk/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/

It was absolutely awesome to catch up with one of the very first guests I had on Strength Chat, the man, the myth, the legend, Bryce Krawczyk. Bryce has been in and around powerlifting for such a long time, as both athlete and coach, so it’s no surprise he’s experienced some highs and lows. In this episode, we chatted about how that has helped him develop as a lifter, helped him coach his clients, as well as how to deal with the ups and downs of powerlifting.  You can follow Bryce via the following links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryce_cbb/?hl=en  Website: https://www.calgarybarbell.com/  You can follow myself, Coach Cuthbert, via the following links: Website: https://www.coachcuthberttrainingsystems.co.uk/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_cuthbert/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachcuthbert/