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State of the UnionE32 - Inconsistent standards, diet, performance and moreFollow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_faveAndy: @gohardbarbell Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All Time World Record Holder, securing both professional and elite record totals (and lifts) at 220, 242, and 275 in raw, singleply and multiply powerlifting in...2023-07-191h 07State of the UnionE31 - We talk USAPL, pirates and raw workFollow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_faveAndy: @gohardbarbellJoin Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All Time World Record Holder, securing both professional and elite record totals (and lifts) at 220, 242, and 275 in raw, singleply and multiply powerlifting in his 14...2023-07-191h 27State of the UnionE30 - Training, deloads and programming Follow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_faveAndy: @gohardbarbell Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All Time World Record Holder, securing both professional and elite record totals (and lifts) at 220, 242, and 275 in raw, singleply and multiply powerlifting in...2023-07-191h 19State of the Union E29 - What we wish we knew at the beginning of our careersFollow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_faveAndy: @gohardbarbell In this episode, Chris and Andy hammer out their differences in speed work and training philosophy.Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All Time World Record Holder, securing both...2023-07-071h 07State of the UnionE27 - Post meet training and the downfall of the WPOFollow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_fave Andy: @gohardbarbell In this episode, Chris and Andy iron out all there is about post meet training, and talk about the sinking ship that is the WPO. .Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football...2023-07-071h 08State of the UnionE28 - We talk accessory days and confidence under the barFollow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_faveAndy: @gohardbarbell Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All Time World Record Holder, securing both professional and elite record totals (and lifts) at 220, 242, and 275 in raw, singleply and multiply powerlifting in...2023-07-071h 01State of the UnionState of the Union - E26 - Is speed work really all that?Follow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_fave Andy: @gohardbarbell In this episode, Chris and Andy hammer out their differences in speed work and training philosophy.Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All Time World Record Holder, securing...2023-05-1246 minState of the UnionState of the Union - E25 - We talk inconsistencies Follow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_fave Andy: @gohardbarbell Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All Time World Record Holder, securing both professional and elite record totals (and lifts) at 220, 242, and 275 in raw, singleply and multiply powerlifting...2023-05-0852 minState of the UnionState of the Union - E24 - We talk toxic social media culture and conjugate philosphyFollow us on Instagram!Chris: @lord.rev_d_faveAndy: @gohardbarbellJoin Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All Time World Record Holder, securing both professional and elite record totals (and lifts) at 220, 242...2023-05-081h 06State of the UnionState of the Union - E23 - Pro/Am Thoughts and Getting into GearFollow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_fave Andy: @gohardbarbell Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All Time World Record Holder, securing both professional and elite record totals (and lifts) at 220, 242, and 275 in raw, singleply and multiply powerlifting...2023-05-0849 minState of the UnionState of the Union - E22 - Andy Polk and Leah Reichman Talk Speed WorkFollow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_fave Andy: @gohardbarbell In this week's episode, special guest Leah Reichman joins in the absence of Chris. Andy and Leah talk about speed work, programming and moreJoin Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player...2023-04-1641 minState of the UnionState of the Union - E21 - Hellbent Meet Recap and Future PlansFollow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_fave Andy: @gohardbarbell Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All Time World Record Holder, securing both professional and elite record totals (and lifts) at 220, 242, and 275 in raw, singleply and multiply powerlifting...2023-03-2844 minState of the UnionState of the Union - E20 - Adjusting programs and long term gainsFollow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_fave Andy: @gohardbarbell Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All Time World Record Holder, securing both professional and elite record totals (and lifts) at 220, 242, and 275 in raw, singleply and multiply...2023-03-2251 minState of the UnionState of the Union - E19 - Meet preps and reverse bandsFollow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_fave Andy: @gohardbarbell Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All Time World Record Holder, securing both professional and elite record totals (and lifts) at 220, 242, and 275 in raw, singleply and multiply powerlifting...2023-03-2248 minState of the UnionState of the Union - E18 - We talk specialty bars and when to get into gearFollow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_fave Andy: @gohardbarbell Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All Time World Record Holder, securing both professional and elite record totals (and lifts) at 220, 242, and 275 in raw, singleply and multiply powerlifting...2023-03-2247 minState of the UnionState of the Union - E17 - Ghost clash opinions, inconsistencies, and flawed judging standardsFollow us on Instagram!Chris: @lord.rev_d_faveAndy: @gohardbarbellWe touch on some of the circulating opinions about the Ghost Clash and discuss inconsistencies with judging standards.Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former...2023-02-2243 minState of the UnionState of the Union - E16 - Training Alone and Judging StandardsFollow us on Instagram!Chris: @lord.rev_d_faveAndy: @gohardbarbellIn this weeks show, we talk about how to navigate training alone as a raw vs. an equipped lifter and offer some hot-takes on current lifting standards.Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have...2023-02-1939 minState of the UnionState of the Union - E15 - We talk box squatting and the next 3k totalFollow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_fave Andy: @gohardbarbell Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All Time World Record Holder, securing both professional and elite record totals (and lifts...2023-02-1435 minState of the UnionState of the Union - E14 - Unsolicited advice and poor training stylesFollow us on Instagram!Chris: @lord.rev_d_faveAndy: @gohardbarbellOn this episode we talk about receiving unsolicited training advice on social media and poor training styles in terms of training for the platform.Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends...2023-01-3135 minState of the UnionState of the Union - E13 - We talk USPA drama and moreIn this episode, we talk about the recent news to come to light about the USPA.Follow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_fave Andy: @gohardbarbell Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All Time World...2023-01-2643 minState of the UnionE12 - periods, real coaches, bars and moreFollow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_faveAndy: @gohardbarbell In this episode Chris and Andy talk about their approaches to coaching female clients as they deal with their monthly cycle and the unique challenges it might bring to strength training, what it means to actually be a coach, the GCB and football bars.Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show...2023-01-1736 minState of the UnionE11 - Squat depth, deloads and off seasons Follow us on Instagram! Chris: @lord.rev_d_faveAndy: @gohardbarbell In this episode we chat about squat depth, deloads, and off seasons. Join Chris Della Fav and Andy Polk every week as they answer audience questions and discuss their latest takes on relevant and recent topics in the sport of powerlifting. And it wouldn't be a good show without a fair amount of banter and shit talk thrown into the mix. Chris and Andy have been best friends for over a decade. Chris, former collegiate football player, is an All...2023-01-1437 min