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Though visible tattoos have become more mainstream within the last decade or so, there are still prevailing social-cultural views of tattoos and the individual who wears them.  Seen as deviant, criminalistic, or immoral, many of these perceptions are generational and biased towards little understanding of the tattoed community, especially amongst scholars. Dr. Ayngelia “Star” Ara,... Read More

In any sport, there are ways you behave that not only are respectful to others but show good sportsmanship. Today we go over some areas that you might want to keep in mind when competing in powerlifting. These are not all, just some major areas to understand. Record hunting Warm-up Etiquette  Meet-day Etiquette Being respectful... Read More

How do you pick your attempts on meet day? Do you have a plan or go off of feel? In this episode, we go over how we select attempts for our athletes. Listen as we go over: What is a reasonable amount to attempt relative to your current 1 rep max Pitfalls of going off... Read More

As someone who started training “late” in her mid 40’s, Linda Franklin sure has made a dent in the strength world. Initially starting with CrossFit, she cleaned her way up to a top 40 ranking nationwide in her age group. After a few injuries and surgeries, her coach suggested trying powerlifting as a way to... Read More

Banging & clanging at Austin Texas Liberation Barbell is where Angel Flores felt most at home. That was not always the case stepping out of the gym- until five fabulous people came marching through the doors and lit her up like a whiff of ammonia. Season six of the hit reality television show Queer Eye featured... Read More

“I overheard them saying, ‘Women can’t even meet the physical standards to go to Ranger school’. That rubbed me the wrong way because I didn’t like being told I couldn’t do something because I’m a woman.” That would mark the beginning of history in the making for First Lieutenant Emily Lilly who became the first... Read More

Fat, Black, Hawaiian, Activist, and Licensed Master Social Worker advocating for social justice for children & marginalized communities. Kanoelani Patterson is not quite about who she is and what she stands for. In a time when the standard of health & fitness are still surrounded by ideals of becoming smaller, Kanoelani claps back. As a... Read More

There is one question I am consistently asked as a coach, “Is peeing during my lift normal?”. Today we’re going to clarify just that. I am joined by the fabulous Dr. Brianna Durand who is not only a Physical Therapist who specializes in treating orthopedic and pelvic floor conditions but is also a competitive powerlifter... Read More

Never really into the gym, Whitney Baxley’s husband bought her a membership hoping she would grow to enjoy it. After canceling her membership because of a lack of attendance, Whitney realized she wanted to stick with the training. Urged by her husband Nate, and now coach, Whitney fell in love with the process and soon... Read More

From a 140lbs collegiate track athlete worrying about getting too big, to loving and accepting her body as she gained the weight & strength, Brittainy Chown’s mindset has come a long way. And so has her purpose. Succession planning towards being a colligate track coach, Brittainy’s career took a turn when she decided that being... Read More

Taking the powerlifting community by storm, the ladies of the Main Event Project are here to make an impact for years to come. Comprised of Elite powerlifters Tara Duncan, Leah Reichman, Allison Hind, and Amber Hansen, MEP is a non-profit organization focusing on empowerment, education, and most importantly, equality for women in sports. Beginning first... Read More

A devoted athlete throughout her young life, Christies life slapped her in the face when she suddenly gained 30lbs over the summer at just 15 years old. This dramatic and unusual weight gain led her to discover she had Hashimotos disease, an autoimmune illness that plagues the body with numerous symptoms such as fatigue, aches... Read More

As a powerlifting coach, International Elite powerlifter, WRPF ref, and small business owner, Riley Presnell is blazing the way to help grow the powerlifting community. With a background in psychology & decades of competitive sports, combining the physical and mental aspects of strength seemed to fit perfectly for her. Riley’s purpose, as she shares in... Read More

“I spent the first couple years in powerlifting trying to fit into the 165 weight class”. “…the moment I let myself do that (get bigger), my lifts got stronger. Significantly stronger, like 500lbs in 3 years.” Often overlooked, but largely important is letting go of a body ideal that sometimes, is not ideal for our... Read More

Looking back a few years, Tamara “Dove” Walcott’s biggest strength goal was hitting a 495lbs deadlift. Fast forward to The Showdown Meet on September 25th 2021, she pulled an All-Time World Record Deadlift of 636lbs (288.5kg), exceeding the 3-year record previously held by C.C Ingram by 14 lbs. Doves magnetic positive energy draws you to... Read More

With over 20 meets under her belt competing in both raw and multiply, Amber is a force to be reckoned with. With over 20 meets under her belt competing in both raw and multiply, Amber is a force to be reckoned with. Recently taking 1st in the 198 weight class at 2021 Bucked Up Showdown... Read More

Figuring out your nutrition can sometimes be daunting. Information changes, “new” diets pop-up, and we find ourselves thinking, what is the best way to take care of my nutrition? As nutrition coaches, we’ve had to filter through some bs and myths over the years. We do this in order to give our clients information that... Read More

Glancing into @StrongSarah Instagram, you see a happy, badass powerlifter who occasionally trains with her two beautiful children around. There is a wonderful aura around her. But Sarah has built that strength over the years, through some of the worse pain no person should ever have to endure. This is her story, and she shares... Read More

Are you aware of your expectations and the effort you put into warranting those expectations when it comes to your health and strength journey? The end goal of understanding your expectations is to minimize the potential for unnecessary letdowns. Whether it’s returning back after COVID or comparing yourself to other lifters, managing your expectations can... Read More

“I’ve never told anyone this, but right before I hit the platform I…”. This is just one of the many gems rising powerlifting and bodybuilding star Hunter Henderson shares with us in this fun, off-the-cuff interview about what she does to keep striving for the top. Hunter is ranked #2 in the world amongst men... Read More