The conversation explores the importance of athletic development in powerlifting and the role of specificity in training. The guest emphasizes the need for individualization and the use of variations to train specific qualities. The discussion also touches on the impact of anabolic steroids on training and recovery, as well as the long-term health considerations of excessive drug use. The guest highlights the importance of having a balanced life outside of powerlifting and the dangers of becoming too consumed by the sport. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for a long-term approach and finding joy in the process of powerlifting. In this conversation, Stuart Locke discusses the challenges of losing one's identity in sports and the importance of finding a new sense of self. He emphasizes the need to balance powerlifting with other aspects of life and not make it one's sole identity. Stuart also highlights the fallacy of professional powerlifting and the importance of establishing values and priorities. He shares insights on using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to manage unhelpful thinking styles and develop a resilient mindset. The conversation concludes with a discussion on drawing inspiration from extraordinary stories of perseverance.
Chapters
01:00 The Importance of Athletic Development in Powerlifting
03:09 Developing Athleticism as a Powerlifter
05:13 The Role of Variations in Powerlifting Training
08:17 The Specificity of Training for Powerlifting
09:56 The Use of Plyometrics in Powerlifting
11:21 Training for Speed and Power with the Barbell
12:36 The Benefits of Tempo Work and Tendon Stiffness
15:47 The Importance of Individualization in Powerlifting Training
17:23 The Role of Frequency in Powerlifting Training
18:28 The Impact of Anabolic Steroids on Training and Recovery
21:25 The Importance of Training Tendons and Bone Density
25:04 Considering Long-Term Health and Fertility in Powerlifting
26:19 Taking a Long-Term Approach to Powerlifting
28:08 The Dangers of Excessive Drug Use in Powerlifting
30:19 The Importance of Having a Balanced Life Outside of Powerlifting
36:25 The Impatience and Burnout in Powerlifting
40:19 Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Powerlifting
42:45 Identity Crisis
45:11 The Pressure of High-Level Competition
46:36 The Emotional Toll of Losing an Identity
47:16 Finding a New Identity
48:13 Balancing Powerlifting and Other Aspects of Life
49:23 The Importance of Having Multiple Areas of Focus
50:55 The Fallacy of Professional Powerlifting
53:23 The Reality of Making Money in Powerlifting
56:27 The Importance of Establishing Values and Priorities
59:39 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Lifting
01:04:39 Managing Unhelpful Thinking Styles
01:09:42 The Power of Resilience and Never Quitting
01:15:19 Drawing Inspiration from Extraordinary Stories
Where to find Stu:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stu_kodiakbarbell/
Website: https://kodiakbarbell.com/
Links to find the boys:
Shane Storey
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Email: storeystrength@gmail.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sstorey94/
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Lawrence King
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