Peak Speak - A Powerlifting Podcast

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We answer YOUR questions about the squat! Make sure you follow our Instagram page to participate in future Question and Answer episodes. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to get 20% off best below-the-waist grooming products for men.

Thomas and John continue their series on squats! Tune into this episode and future episodes to learn what you need to know about everyone's favourite leg exercise. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to get 20% off best below-the-waist grooming products for men.

Thomas and John begin their series on squats! Tune into this episode and future episodes to learn what you need to know about everyone's favourite leg exercise. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to get 20% off best below-the-waist grooming products for men.

Thomas and John discuss the merit of using machines in training and how they can be used to improve the three big lifts. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to get 20% off best below-the-waist grooming products for men.

In this episode we answer YOUR questions about bench press! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @peakspeakpodcast so you don't miss any future QnA opportunities. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to get 20% off best below-the-waist grooming products for men.

We're on a Bench Press ROLL! Catch this week's episode for even more tips on how to build that monster bench press. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to get 20% off best below-the-waist grooming products for men.

Continuing this popular topic, John and Thomas tackle ideas around grip width, leg drive and more. Take notes and make improvements to your own bench press! Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to get 20% off best below-the-waist grooming products for men.

Thomas and John go deep into the mechanics of the bench press - we've had episodes about this before, but there's a lot to it! Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to get 20% off best below-the-waist grooming products for men.

Who did you look up to when you first got into lifting? Did you have a favourite online strength coach or influencer? Thomas and John reflect on the people that they looked up to early in their career and how the landscape of powerlifting 'celebrities' has changed over the years. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to get 20% off best below-the-waist grooming products for men.

With lockdowns and current events, poor mental health is sadly very common. What does this mean to your training? How involved should your coach become, if at all? Tune in and find out! Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for 20% off your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to get 20% off best below-the-waist grooming products for men.

We answer your deadlift questions from last week on our Instagram stories, enjoy! Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to save money on the best below-the-waist grooming products for men - 20% off!

The second instalment of our Increase Your Deadlift series! Thomas and John discuss some popular topics including pulling the slack out of the bar and back rounding. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to save money on the best below-the-waist grooming products for men - 20% off!

Thomas and John discuss deadlifts, in what will become a multi-episode topic. Tune in for a great conversation around the setup, and how we approach coaching and training this cornerstone exercise. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs! And whilst you're on a shopping spree, use code PEAKSPEAK at MANSCAPED to save money on the best below-the-waist grooming products for men - 20% off!

Thomas and John talk to Angus Bradley, a Sydney based coach specialising in many things from strength to surfing! Angus is also the host of Hyperformance Podcast. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

If you're familiar with Powerlifting programs you will notice they usually consist of 'hypertrophy', 'strength' and 'peaking' phases - but what do these blocks actually mean? Thomas and John break down their thoughts on how they treat these blocks now and how they have evolved their strategies over the years. Does 'hypertrophy' really mean 'hypertrophy'? Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

They say it takes two to tango - how closely does coaching resonate to this saying? How much collaboration is needed from the coach versus the client to maintain excellent progress? Thomas and John break it down on another great episode of Peak Speak. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John talk about 'coaching culture', and how different training methodologies attract different personality types. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

There's a lot of noise around training intensity and whether 'going failure' has a place in training, but are there different types of failure? Thomas and John discuss the merit to failure and when it's a good idea versus bad idea. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Powerlifting is no stranger to controversy, and one aspect of this is calls on comp day. Thomas and John discuss this from the point of the referees, lifters and coaches and how commentary from outsiders after the event can sometimes miss the bigger picture. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Rate of Perceived Exertion or Percentage Based? Thomas and John discuss their thoughts and preferences on when these programming methods are best used, and how their application of them has evolved over time. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John discuss the application of technique work and why it's important to constantly question why and how you're applying it. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Are you plagued by rigid thoughts or ideas that could benefit from new perspectives? Thomas and John talk on this in a lifting context, and how being open to new thought processes can elevate your potential. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas sits down with James Hendry, a powerlifting coach and the manager of ZeroW Gold Coast to talk all things powerlifting and his journey into the world of lifting. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

In this episode, Thomas and John discuss variables that alter the amount of volume a lifter needs. How does lift efficiency cause load capacity to vary in different people? Listen and find out! Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Should grinding on lifts occur? How frequently? Is it a skill that can be learned? Tune in and find out! Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Are you finding motivation in the right place? Are you kicking goals for yourself or for external reasons? Thomas and John discuss their thoughts on the topic in terms of both business, fitness and life. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

This week Thomas and John discuss the idea of plagiarism in the coaching space. Can it exist? What constitutes as plagiarism in coaching? Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

On this week's episode we have Jamie Smith back on the show! Jamie is a strength coach who runs Melbourne Strength Culture, which as well as being a gym also provides coaching and coach development services. Jamie and John discuss turning coaching into a career, and offer some helpful advice they've learned the hard way through their experiences. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John discuss time management in the context of lifting. Are your workouts taking too long? Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

You've just opened up Instagram and been bombarded with a bunch of fitness influencers doing movements you haven't seen before. Each one promising to be the next best thing to improve your *insert lift or muscle group here*. But just how valid are many of these and what is the application? Thomas and John discuss flavour of the month exercises and when they can be applicable and other times not so much. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

The second part of the common mistakes series, this time taking place on the platform! Thomas and John discuss attempt selections, strategies and mental focus, and perhaps why your last meet didn't go as planned. Have a listen, take it in and blow your next meet out of the water. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

The first episode in what will become a multi-part series, Thomas and John discuss common mistakes in training across the various levels of experience. Are you trying to replicate what the elite lifters are doing on Instagram with limited results? Perhaps what worked for you five years ago isn't what will progress you now. Tune in, and become a better troubleshooter of your own training. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

It's competition day but nothing's going to plan. What's your Plan B? In this episode Thomas and John talk about managing expectations and changing lanes when circumstances outside of your control take hold. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John sit down with Drew Spriggs, owner of Valhalla Strength South Brisbane which is a gym that specialises in Strongman training. He also operates Dreadnought Strength Equipment, a manufacturer of unique pieces of Strongman and gym equipment. A great conversation around how Strongman works and what to know if you're planning to compete in the sport. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John tackle the question, how do powerlifting movements carry over to sports performance? When is it appropriate to prescribe them, and when are they not applicable? Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Social media has become the weapon of choice for the modern fitness influencer or trainer, but how much of it actually provides value? As a trainer, how important is it for you to spam your timeline with content, regardless of the quality or thoughtfulness? Thomas and John discuss. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Ever wondered about the carry over from accessories into the squat, or how to choose your exercises more intelligently? Thomas and John discuss accessories in the squat in this week's episode. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John interview Scott Wasson who is owner of the Valhalla Strength brand, a strength and conditioning coach and a former powerlifting world champion. Scott is also Vice President of GPC Australia and manufactures gym equipment. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas, John and Sam discuss a recent argument for changing the bench press rules. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John discuss having routines and rituals in your lifting process; when are they helpful and when can they hinder your performance? Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Public Service Announcement - Use your face savers! Recent events have lead us to remind everyone the importance of gym safety. With that aside, Thomas and John discuss managing expectations after time off and getting back into competition. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Lydia Hantke joins Thomas on this week's episode of Peak Speak. Lydia is a coach, a competitive Powerlifter and Strongwoman and talks about her experience of being a contestant on The Biggest Loser. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John reflect on the year of 2020, which has been difficult but has also taught them many valuable lessons. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John sit down with Will Berkman, a powerlifter and coach who cohosts the Weakly Weights Podcast. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John reflect on powerlifting memories from over the years and Thomas recaps his 980kg meet performance from the weekend. Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

In this week's episode, Thomas and John chat with Dr. Pat Davidson. Pat is based in New York and has a Ph.D in Exercise Physiology, has been a successful strongman athlete and has created the Rethinking the Big Patterns lecture series. Alongside this, Pat is the author of multiple strength programs and his book 'Rethinking The Big Patterns' is set to release very soon (perhaps even at the time of this podcast release - go and check it out!) Pat's Instagram Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

We've all heard someone suggest to someone else "Hey stay in your lane!" but does this apply to powerlifting? What even is your lane? Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Thomas and John talk about peaking for competition - how should you feel a week or two out? Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!

Are people taking social media too seriously? Reading too deeply into things that aren't there? Join Thomas and John for another episode of saltiness! Use code PEAKSPEAK at Prism Coffee for some sweet savings on your premium coffee needs!