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Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundBracing Series Part 3 of 3: Exercises to Supplement with Bracing PracticeAmber discusses several exercises that can be used to start someone at the easiest level of understanding breathing mechanics to bracing under a load to resist rotation leading to the ultimate goal of making you a better bracer under your 1RM squat, bench, and deadlifts!2024-01-0319 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundBracing Series Part 2 of 3: Bracing with a BeltIn this episode, Amber and Rachel discuss the proper types, fittings, and placement of the belt as a strength training tool. They will cover how to properly brace into the belt making it a more effective tool in your training regimen. 2023-11-1518 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundBracing Series Part 1 of 3What is the purpose of the brace?
Anatomy of Pelvic and Thoracic Diaphragm
Piston Mechanism of Bracing
Importance of Building the Brace2023-10-3114 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundState Anxiety vs. Trait Anxiety and PerformanceHere I define both state and trait anxiety. I touch upon how they differ and how we can use them to our advantage in performance.2023-05-1804 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundUse your belt properlyI provided a video previously that talks about the improper uses of a belt. Here is how to wear your belt properly and how you can get more out of it by wearing it properly.2023-03-2505 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundCarving Out Nutrition MythsListen in as Tyler and I chat about common nutrition myths that go around the internet. We debunk some of these myths and share tips and tricks to overcome the dread and shame of falling off track. Enjoy!2023-03-011h 11
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundUps and Downs of Qualifying for Drug Tested USPA Nationals PreparationThis prep was a unique one to say the least!
Here are some of the ups and downs of this past prep.
We can never rely too much on the data we collect to predict an outcome, we can only manage our mindset on it and continue to move forward with it.2023-01-1831 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundFood Logging: Good, Bad, or Ugly?Food logging can be a great tool to help identify patterns in your eating habits and symptomology. By tracking what you eat, you can more easily identify any potential issues that may be affecting your health.2022-12-0503 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundCoaches Chalk Talk with Guest Tyler RabinWe talk about pro wrestling, tools to use for warm-ups, not marrying yourself to one thing in particular, coaching people remotely and those challenges.
Tyler and I will be putting out some major key info on nutrition over the next month. But for now, I just wanted you all to get to know Tyler and where he comes from!
Raw and unedited conversation between two coaches!2022-11-281h 06
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundThe Best Exercise Investment for you RIGHT NOW.Amber shares the secret to keeping your workouts short and effective. Buy back your time with this small tool.2022-11-2203 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundPowerlifting: A competitive outlet for former athletes?Welcome Jack to this episode for our Powerlifter Interview series!
I am looking to share the many experiences that are had out there with powerlifting. Jack has suffered a few concussions putting him out of the competitive field for football. Find out how powerlifting has helped Jack to continue to excel in sports, school, and life.
We chat about how Jack got into powerlifting and where he sees himself going. At 16 years old, this is a name that you'll want to keep an eye out for. We're both here to stay until we are no...2022-09-2118 minAmbitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundPowerlifting: Is it for everyone?Welcome Taylor to this episode for our Powerlifter Interview series.
I am looking to share the many experiences that are had out there with powerlifting. Indeed it is not for everyone and there are many reasons why. Listen to why Taylor is thankful she included this sport in her journey but has since moved onto something that better fits her lifestyle!
We chat about Taylors experience with powerlifting, why it wasn't for her, and some of the reasons she got into it in the first place!
2022-09-2125 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's Playground4 Steps to Sync Body and Mind in Sleep/Wake RoutinesHow can I stop snoozing my alarm?
How do I eliminate the temptation of screens an hour before bed?
How can I sleep deeper if I have to sleep less than 7 hours?
Here are 4 tips and the ways I use them to get more and better sleep. We all know we feel better with more sleep, we just need to figure out how to prioritize it or get our bodies to sync with our minds.2022-09-1302 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundWhat is 'Protein'?We hear the buzz word all the time. But what is protein besides beef or chicken? What makes up protein? Why is it so important?
Listen as Amber breaks down what protein is, all the jobs it has in the body, and why we need to be sure to get enough of it in our diet!2022-09-0906 minAmbitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundProtein will make me BIG and BULKY. ICK!This is false.
Proteins, and more specifically amino acids, have a whole handful of jobs they are responsible for in the body.
To say that consuming protein will only go to your muscles is naive.
So what else does protein do that makes it so important to consume?2022-09-0500 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundWhat does 1g/lb bodyweight of protein even look like in a meal?We all know the recommendation of 0.7-1.2g/lb bodyweight for protein consumption recommendations but what does that look like from the perspective of a day or meal?
Use this blueprint framework to find out what that looks like for you!
What is your goal intake?
What is your approximate body weight?
How many meals do you want to consume?
What does ____g of protein look like as _________(chicken, fish, red meat, eggs, yogurt, etc)?2022-09-0510 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundCallus Care in 1 MinuteHow to manage your calluses without losing them. Try this 1-2x weekly!2022-09-0200 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundThe age old question: Butter vs Margarine?This episode covers:
-Why research is ever evolving and what that requires us to do when looking at it
-What are dietary fats?
-How do butter and margarine differ?
-What should I be concerned about when deciding between butter or margarine in my diet?2022-07-1432 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundPasta: Is it bad?Listen to this episode to learn whether or not you can:
1) survive without pasta completely
2) why to be aware and where pasta compares to other demonized carbohydrates
3) what to look out for in pasta consumption
4) how to consume it like a human being who just enjoys pasta from time to time :)2022-07-0514 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundNavigating 'The Nutrition Table'This is a short audio clip that describes how to navigate The Nutrition Table platform.2022-07-0104 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundEnvironment Dictates RestrictionHere I cover how environment dictates restriction in many ways. From alcohol addiction to nutrition to movement; our actions are deeply rooted to cues from our environment.
So when it comes to figuring out WHAT might be throwing us off from our ability to maintain a lifestyle habit it might be difficult but once you've found the source, the answer is easy. Change the environment to be more conducive to your success.2022-06-2404 min
Ambitious Strength: Powerlifter's PlaygroundAlcohol: The Destroyer of Health and PerformanceFirst myth buster podcast!
Hear my take on how alcohol and how much alcohol you consume can have an effect on your overall results.2022-06-2310 min