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Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 202 - Lara talks a lot of Bee-SSend us a textLara and Josh reminisce about their past experiences and share news about the passing of Bill Helmich, a well-known figure in the powerlifting community. They also discuss the upcoming Master's Invitational powerlifting meet and the appointment of Heather Faas as the new executive director of USA Powerlifting. Additionally, they provide tips for mental recovery from bombing out in a powerlifting meet and discuss the process of bee swarming, while also sharing their experiences with natural disasters.Team Rohr Powerlifting100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual CoachingExecutive...2025-04-3029 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 195 - Arnold Recap: New Pro Card Holders!Send us a textJosh and Lara discussed the use of a Team Rohr Training App, the recent Arnold event, and upcoming powerlifting meets, including the Tournament of Power at Momocon in May. They also discussed a meet for has-beens, considered hosting a presidential debate for the USA Powerlifting President position, and discussed the American record for a specific event. Additionally, Lara provided an update on her recovery from multiple injuries and her upcoming ACL surgery.Team Rohr Powerlifting100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual CoachingExecutive Arbor Tree Care...2025-03-0537 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 194 - TEAM ROHR WINS!Send us a textThis episode covers Team Rohr's performance at the Georgia State meet, discussing individual achievements and team results. Josh and Lara reviewed various powerlifting competitions, highlighting notable performances and challenges faced by their athletes. They also shared personal experiences, including Lara's biking accident, and discussed upcoming events and previous marketing fails for their powerlifting team.Team Rohr Powerlifting100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual CoachingExecutive Arbor Tree CareTop Rated Tree Service Serving Johns Creek & Surrounding AreasDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If...2025-02-1237 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 192 - Josh's Big AnnouncementSend us a textLara and Josh discussed the new gym membership deal at Quest and their experiences from the recent Pro Series in San Antonio. They also shared their plans to take on new clients in 2025, focusing on powerlifting, and discussed the performance of their team at a recent lifting competition. Lastly, they discussed Josh's resignation from the Executive Committee, his approach to warming up for powerlifting competitions, and their plans for the upcoming weeks.Support the show Follow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram...2025-01-0825 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 187 - "Buc-ee's: It's a Fine Institution" - Lara SturmSend us a textLara and Josh discussed various topics, including their recent experiences, challenges in women's sports, and frustrations at gas stations. They also covered powerlifting-related subjects such as new weight classes, coaching strategies, and the importance of individualized approaches for athletes. The conversation touched on upcoming events, personal anecdotes, and technical aspects of powerlifting competitions.Team Rohr Powerlifting100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual CoachingExecutive Arbor Tree CareTop Rated Tree Service Serving Johns Creek & Surrounding AreasDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you...2024-09-2542 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 184 - GA State Meet: Team Scoring Concerns since 2022Send us a textLara and Josh discussed Lara's recent vacation to a Caribbean island and the potential for a training camp there, as well as the upcoming deadline to bid on hosting the regional championships in 2025. They also expressed their concerns about the current scoring system for team-based lifting competitions, with Josh proposing changes to make it fairer. Lastly, they talked about the upcoming voting process for the top 5 karaoke song tournament and the potential for an interview with Wade Johnson from the Equipped Nationals in a future podcast episode.Team Rohr Powerlifting100% Individualized...2024-08-2830 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 178 - Josh's Coaching NightmaresSend us a textTeam Rohr Powerlifting100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual CoachingDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Follow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & Facebook Email us at PLBalladsPodcast@gmail.com More Information about the Podcast: https://solo.to/plballadspodcast...2024-07-1727 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 176 - The Team Rohr Jeopardy Champion!Send us a textTeam Rohr Powerlifting100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual CoachingDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Follow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & Facebook Email us at PLBalladsPodcast@gmail.com More Information about the Podcast: https://solo.to/plballadspodcast...2024-07-0328 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 175 - Josh Rohr taking things too farSend us a textTeam Rohr Powerlifting100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual CoachingDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Follow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & Facebook Email us at PLBalladsPodcast@gmail.com More Information about the Podcast: https://solo.to/plballadspodcast...2024-06-2627 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 167 - Lara, Chat GPT & Rick James...what could go wrong?Send us a textTeam Rohr Powerlifting100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual CoachingDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Follow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & Facebook Email us at PLBalladsPodcast@gmail.com More Information about the Podcast: https://solo.to/plballadspodcast...2024-04-1019 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 157 - The Arnold: Registration & Josh's Coaching NightmareSend us a textTeam Rohr Powerlifting100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual CoachingDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Follow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & Facebook Email us at PLBalladsPodcast@gmail.com More Information about the Podcast: https://solo.to/plballadspodcast...2023-12-0622 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 150 - Raw Nationals is Next Week!Send us a textEpisode 150 (9/7/23)Storytime with LaraRaw Nats:Kati, Jo, Olivia, Cindi and LePrimetime Roster has been revealedTraining Hall at Raw NationalsOpen World Cup - June 29-30 in Albany, NYApex Pro - Raw Full Power - Dec 9 in Frederick, MDWisconsin Equipped Pro - very few signed up (Equipped PL & Raw & Equipped BP) - Nov 5New Lifter Tip: Get your rack heights in the same...2023-09-0727 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 148 - Let's hear it for the...Send us a textEpisode 148 (8/23/23)Bench Nationals - Leaderboards - Who is safe?How would Jim Williams @munchie0077 fair at Bench Nationals?Primetime Roster Reveal & ScenariosFriday, September 1 at 6:00pm EasternSupertotal at the Arnold?Josh Rohr meet newsCurtis is biggest fanFollow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & Facebook or email us at PLBalladsPodcast@gmail.comMore Information about the Podcast...2023-08-2320 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 147 - Q&A: Which masters lifters are safe?Send us a textEpisode 147 (8/9/23)Chainsaw StoriesPeople Noticed that we skipped a few weeks. Thanks for listening Trey & George and CurtisEmma's 1st Birthday on Monday Elvis joins Lara’s familyListeners Q&A from IG Emma makes a guest appearanceMaster's FinalsJosh’s new favorite person to follow on IG: @munchie0077 (Jim Williams)Training App - 1st day free . Announcement will be this week or next on TeamRohr IGFollow/Di...2023-08-0934 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 145 - Ben Green helps us recap Equipped NationalsSend us a textEpisode 145 (6/28/23) Lift Fueled Meet- Ray Nosari Who is Ben Green?Equipped Nationals Recap:Stacie Metcalfe 60kg M2 Amy Pancake 75kg O/M2Laura Styrlund 82.5kg M2Katey Dodge 90kg O/ M1Ashley Hanna 82.5kg /O1st Place Women’s Masters TeamStorytime with Ben GreenBen and Josh doing a meet Lost chicken update and Bee StoryPLSituation: Coming into a meet, you’re on a slow cut...2023-06-2836 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 144 - More GA Meets!Send us a textEpisode 144 (6/14/23)Team Rohr weekend reflectionEquipped NationalsStacie Metcalfe 60kg M2 Amy Pancake 75kg O/M2Laura Styrlund 82.5kg M2Katey Dodge 90kg O/ M1Ashley Hanna 82.5kg O Savannah Summer Classic - Tracy Cook & Cathy Mele10/7/23 Boro Battle - Tracy Cook (Statesboro, GA) - opens 6/15/2311/4/23 SGBB Brawl - Justin Little (Moultrie, GA) - opens 7/1/23P L Situation: Lost chickenNew Lifter Tip: Think about yo...2023-06-1414 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 143 - Team Rohr Weekend - On Location ft. Wade JohnsonSend us a textEpisode 143 (6/7/23)Team Rohr Training Weekend Wade is a fan of 80’s music Josh apologizes. New Lifter Tip: Find a team and lift within a team if you can. P L Situation: There is more than point A & B It’s about the journey and the process and the people you meet along the way. Getting sentimental. What music gets played at the Ogre Compound? Colors of AggressionFollow/Direct Messag...2023-06-0742 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 140 - Story TimeSend us a textEpisode 140 (5/3/23)GA Ladies of IronApril GadsbyUSA Powerlifting Truborn Knockout - Aug 12 - Alpharetta, GARegistration opened on 5/1 - sold out in 2 hours and 13 min. (60 lifters)Second Day was addedRebate for Equipped LiftersTop 5 Driving Songs (Round 2) Voting:Green 14/ Lavender 1Tan 6 /Sky Blue 9Peach 2/Brown 14Orange gets a bye week (highest vote getter in round 1)Lowest vote winner from round 2 will face Orange in round 3Round 3Brown vs GreenOrange...2023-05-0332 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 139 - Team Rohr is adding another coach!Send us a textEpisode 139 (4/26/23)Equipped Nationals in June Full at 180Current Pro Card Holders are invited. Those who qualify at Regionals invited for 2024Concert Announcement: Foreigner & LoverboyThursday, July 6 - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (Alpharetta, GA)Top 5 Driving Songs Voting:Winners: Lavender, Orange, Green, Tan, Peach, Sky Blue, BrownRound 2 Matchups:Green vs LavenderTan vs Sky BluePeach vs BrownOrange gets a bye week (highest vote getter in round 1)Lowest vote winner from round 2...2023-04-2623 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 138 - Raw Nationals is SOLD OUT!Send us a textEpisode 138 (4/19/23)Meet Recap: Amber RileyUSA Powerlifting Capital City Barbell ChampionshipWent 8/9100kg Squat (7.5kg PR)65kg Bench (10kg PR)145kg Deadlift (10kg PR)310kg Total (27.5kg PR)Collegiate Nationals will be in Atlanta, Ga in 2024Raw Nationals Capped at 1150. Announcement of a cap Thursday am and as of mid day on Thursday, April 13, the meet sold out. Lifters upset they didn’t get in.Masters - do RegionalsOpen - do Pro...2023-04-1918 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 137 - The # 1 Driving Songs are Revealed!Send us a textEpisode 137 (4-14-23)Josh/Lara's Pet PeevesNew Meet in GA - Lift Fueled Meet, July 1, 2023#1 Driving Songs Revealed Voting will start end of April - first of MayAmerican Record Rule ChangeFollow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & Facebook or email us at PLBalladsPodcast@gmail.comMore Information about the Podcast and Team Rohr Powerlifting: https://solo.to/plballadspodcastGet the Team Rohr...2023-04-1440 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 134 - Josh, say it ain't so!Send us a textTeam Rohr Powerlifting100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual CoachingDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Follow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & Facebook Email us at PLBalladsPodcast@gmail.com More Information about the Podcast: https://solo.to/plballadspodcast...2023-03-2219 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 131 - "Josh Rohr is always correct." - Jazzylyn Pepper West & Elizabeth TurnerSend us a textEpisode 131 (3/1/23) - Jazz & ElizabethIs Primetime Overused? DiscussionNew Rule Change: American RecordsGA State Meet - Team ResultsIncorrect Placings announced. Correct Placings (based on current rules) are:1. Eagle Power (75)2. Truborn Strong (73)3. Elite Iron (45)4. Team BAM (34)5. Georgia Tech (27)6. GSU (24)7. Fueled Mafia (18)8. Team Luu (18)9. KSU (9)State Meeting Georgia High School State ChampionshipArnold Preview for Team FueledP...2023-03-0150 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 130 - Follow Your Own AdviceSend us a textEpisode 130 (2/22/23) Georgia State Meet Recap.Team Rohr had 7 lifters compete:Chris Weizen: Saturday AM (5/9) PR Bench, just missed PR deadlift (grip) (165)William Ruff: Saturday PM 8/9 (tried 600 on his last pull, 3rd was secured) Wesley Toler: 7/9 (had to pull 3rd DL under his PR to move into 9th) Matthew Martin: Saturday PM (9/9) PR everything & placed 6th. Had to change/pull to move into 6th Taylor Smith: Sunday AM (8/9) finished 6th th in the 242 Junior ClassRay Nosari: Sunday AM (9/9) finished 6th in the 275 classCordell Est...2023-02-2226 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 126 - The two times Josh hated powerlifting.Send us a textEpisode 126 (1/25/23) -Deadline to run for GA State Chair - Jan 28Deadline to sign up for our training app for only $1.00 is Jan 28Special Olympics South East Powerlifting Meet : Jan 28Atlanta Marriott Northwest (Marietta, GA)Times Josh hated powerlifting.Powerlifting DramaPro Series - Meet Format/Schedule in the United StatesPro.usapowerlifting.comRaw Full PowerEquipped Full PowerBench OnlyMasters Etc.2023-01-2531 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 123 - Jo House: 71 and still getting Stronger!Send us a textEpisode 123 (1/4/23) - Jo HouseJo House - National Record didn’t count - referees not in chair.Inform the score table ahead of time so National Referees are in the chair.Jo House bionext meet Arnold Pro Series FinalsPL Situation: You can pick one person that will not be ready at weigh-ins when their name is called. This happens to this lifter and you win $1000.00. Who do you pick?New Lifter Tip: Make sur...2023-01-0431 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 122 - Recovery Methods & Awkward GoodbyesSend us a textEpisode 122 (12/28/22) GA State Championship is FullRecovery Methods - Sleep, Eating Habits, Back offs, Contrast Showers, Nutrition, Massage, PL Situation: You are in 2nd Place. Your competitor has already completed their 3rd deadlift and moved into 1st with a new state record total. Your 2nd attempt and PR Deadlift is 192.5kg but you think you are good for right around 200. A 3rd deadlift of 200kg will tie their total and you will win on bodyweight but you will not get the st...2022-12-2833 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 121 - Should lifters be able to do these things?Send us a textEpisode 121 (12/21/22) CorrectionsJo House - National Record, not state recordOur Top 3 Christmas gifts of all timeLara#1 - my daughter Amanda although she was a week late!#2 - Barbie Opera house - the gift my sister asked for! oops#3 - 10 speed bike about 10 years oldJosh#1 10 speed bike (10 years old? - santa)#2 radio controlled mini helicopter - grandpa, brother, cousin, my (20’s?)#3 radio controlled truck (8 years old - grandma and grandpa)All powerlifters (or those training for...2022-12-2126 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 119 - Drew Cargill: Valhalla PerformanceSend us a textEpisode 119 (12/5/22) - Drew CargillTopics Discussed:First MeetContests MusicTraining MusicListener Submitted Question: Equipped LiftingCollegiate LiftingValhalla PerformanceHigh School PowerliftingState of PowerliftingP L SituationNew Lifter TipFutureContact15% OFF 1st 3 months of coaching from Team Rohr - find one of our lifters for their unique discount code. Offer ends 12/31/22Follow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & Facebook or email...2022-12-0747 min
Powerlifting & Power Ballads PodcastEp. 118 - Becci Holcomb & Cathy Mele: USAPLGA Co-State ChairsSend us a textEpisode 118 (11/28/22) - Cathy Mele & Becci HolcombMusic choice when liftingSubmitted QuestionsEntry fee for StateRate term for State ChairsImprovementsCollegiate ProgramRegistration CapsVolunteerRunning Again?Process for becoming Referee/Meet DirectorGeorgia State MeetingDifferent Criteria for Team PointsContact InformationNew Best Team AwardsMore Meets to Middle/South GaProudest AccomplishmentUnfinished BusinessNew Lifter Tips15% OFF 1st 3 months of coaching from Team Rohr...2022-11-301h 14