Josh and Lara discussed recent powerlifting competition results, including individual performances and team awards from various meets, though they noted limitations in their ability to fully analyze the team data due to time constraints. They previewed the upcoming National Championships where seven lifters from their community will compete, including Gwen Cook, Scott Berryman, Kenny Wright, Alicia Webb, Cindy Jaeger, Kevin Cegan, and Olivia Erling. The conversation covered USA Powerlifting's decision to eliminate the "Prime Time" qualification period, which resulted in more competitors being able to qualify but also reaching capacity limits, with Josh expressing mixed feelings about the change. They also discussed proper etiquette around filming lifts in the gym, debated whether lifters should continue recording when asked to stop, and shared information about a phone holder product called "Stick It To Me" designed for powerlifters. The episode concluded with Lara sharing plans to take a freediving class as a recreational activity, and they agreed to record a recap episode about Nationals after the competition.
Team Rohr PowerliftingThe Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80’s music and Power Ballads.
