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The Art of LiftingBobbie Butters - how she balances so many different areas at once, some insight into her PHD, and moreOn this episode I was joined by Bobbie Butters, a legend within British Powerlifting. We discussed a lot, it was amazing getting to hear Bobbie speak around her PHD and the effects of the menstrual cycle on strength athletes, we also discussed somewhat Taboo subjects such as incontinence when lifting, and just spent some time getting to know Bobbie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-051h 03The Art of LiftingMatt Gary - how he found powerlifting, coaching Team GB and common traits in high level athletesFor this episode I was joined by Matt Gary. I wanted to get to know more about his entry into the world of powerlifting, his extensive coaching career, how he has found working with Team GB so far, some highlights from 2025 European powerlifting championships, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-281h 09The Art of LiftingAdri Rivera - how to be confident, her strength training journey & transitioning into bodybuildingFor this episode I was joined by Adri Rivera (adririveraa__ & strngandsxycoaching on insta) - a former powerlifter, now entering into the world of bodybuilding, Adri is a female strength coach who is very big on empowering women to feel their most confident, and in this episode we chat through so many different topics and get to know Adri and her journey through the world of strength training, she also gives her advice to anyone that is struggling with feeling confident in themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-211h 04The Art of Lifting2025 British Uni Champs Preview Show & British Juniors RecapThis week we have the preview show for the upcoming BUCS, and we also went over a few highlights from the recent British Junior Championships. I was joined by Ella, Charlie, Sam & Renzo, where we went through our podium predictions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-141h 13The Art of LiftingAlba Bostrom - how she found powerlifting, competing at SBD Sheffield, her coaching business & moreFor this episode I was joined by Alba Bostrom - one of the top -63kg lifters in the world and Junior World Champion. In this episode we discussed her entry into PL, what she does to lock in and create the best chances of success within her training (& life), her coaching company and how that came to fruition, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-071h 01The Art of LiftingNatalie Richards - coming back from injury, moving weight classes? Some PA Nats predictions & moreFor this episode I was joined by Natalie Richards - we chatted through a lot in this episode, starting with how she got into powerlifting, her passion for the sport and how she has spent almost a year rehabbing, how she found her first world championships as well as Sheffield, plus we dive into her coaching and her content creation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-311h 03The Art of LiftingBritish Juniors 2025 Preview ShowThis week we have the preview show for the upcoming Junior Championships. I was joined by Millie & Sam, we went through our podium predictions and gave a small preview into all weight classes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2451 minThe Art of LiftingEuropean Open 2025 Preview ShowThis week we have the preview show for the upcoming Open European Championships. I was joined by Millie once again, and we gave a little preview into all weight classes and our predictions for podium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-171h 27The Art of LiftingMarcellus Williams - his journey into powerlifting & coaching, balancing over 100 clients & moreFor this episode I was joined by Marcellus Williams (AKA the Swolefessor) - we chatted through a lot in this episode, starting with how he got into powerlifting, his career as a competitive lifter, his coaching business, as well as getting his opinion on when it's the right time to switch weight classes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-101h 30The Art of LiftingJayne Jones - transitioning from Juniors to the Open, when to move up a weight class & moreFor this episode I was joined by Jayne Jones, a high level lifter in her own right, but also a fantastic coach working alongside The Strength Guys as a nutrition and powerlifting coach. We spoke through her time in the sport so far, and how her experience as a coach has helped her as an athlete. Jayne also went into detail about her transition from being a competitive junior into the open class, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0349 minThe Art of LiftingAlex Pearson-Jones - his take on current coaching trends, developing as a coach & moreFor this episode I was joined by Alex Pearson-Jones (Battalion Barbell), we discussed a lot, from his entry into powerlifting all the way through to his take on some of the current trends that we see within the coaching world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-241h 21The Art of LiftingGavin Adin - mindset, content creation, goals for Powerlifting America Nationals & moreFor this episode I was joined by Gavin Adin. This was a really insightful conversation, delving into self belief, how Gavin always believed he was destined for greatness, his achievements so far but also goals for the future, his multiple business ventures as well as content creation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-171h 29The Art of LiftingKate Sweatman - equipped powerlifting, how to get into it, is it dying? Common misconceptions & moreFor this episode I was joined by Kate Sweatman. Kate is a world class powerlifter; I wanted to bring her on to help bring more eyes to the equipped side of powerlifting, to talk through her incredible achievements so far, and to learn more about equipped lifting as a whole. Kate is also the head coach of GB's fast growing junior and sub-junior equipped team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1053 minThe Art of LiftingSBD Sheffield 2025 Recap ShowFor this episode I was joined by Mani and Millie once again, this time to recap and share our thoughts on this year's SBD Sheffield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-031h 14The Art of LiftingSophia Ellis - dealing with injury, her coaching methods, how to go vegan & moreFor this episode I was joined by Sophia Ellis, GB's most dominant -76kg lifter. We chat through her time as an athlete, her knee injuries, her coaching career and style of coaching, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-271h 17The Art of LiftingSheffield 2025 - Men's Preview ShowFor this episode I was joined by Mani and Millie as we discussed our predictions for the men's side of Sheffield. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and what your predictions are! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-201h 17The Art of LiftingSheffield 2025 - Women's Preview ShowFor this episode I was joined by Mani and Millie as we discussed our predictions for the upcoming Sheffield Powerlifting Competition, where the best of the best face off against each other. If you enjoy this episode, please be sure to give us high ratings on whichever platform you listen on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-131h 16The Art of LiftingJackie Malayter - her progress in the -69's so far, her background before PL, future plans, and moreFor this episode I was joined by Jackie Malayter, one of America's most competitive -69kg lifters. We spoke about her time so far in the sport, what she wants to achieve going forwards and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-0656 minThe Art of LiftingJoshua Ngoka - the future of the 120's? 1000+kg total in 2025? For this episode I was joined by Joshua Ngoka, a junior who has already achieved great things in the 120+ class, but has recently cut to -120kg and is looking to really take over the class next year. We discuss his cut, his training, and his goals for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-3046 minThe Art of LiftingLouis Smith - 4ZA performance, how he got into coaching, the growth of his company, and moreFor this episode I was joined by Louis Smith of 4ZA performance; we discussed his career so far, we also covered advise for new coaches and coaches looking to expand their knowledge, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-231h 11The Art of LiftingJoe Borenstein - the best -83kg lifter right now, his training, his recent 885kg total, and moreFor this episode I was joined by Joe Borenstein; we talked through his entry into the sport, the journey so far, what his training and recovery look like, his recent 885kg training total (that he did during a DELOAD) & more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-161h 13The Art of LiftingMeg Scanlon - 63kg world champion, her journey so far, switching to a sinking bench press, & moreFor this episode I was joined by Meg Scanlon, the current -63kg world champion. We chat through her powerlifting journey from beginner to the best in the world, we talk through her training, being a competitive lifter whilst balancing mum life, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0959 minThe Art of LiftingGabby Martinez - her entry into the sport, competing at worlds, and much moreFor this episode I was joined by Gabby Martinez; we discussed a lot, including her introduction to the sport (with equipped powerlifting), her transition to classic, her training, all of her accomplishments so far as well as her coaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-021h 00The Art of LiftingKjell Bakkelund - cutting to -66's for sheffield, what his future in the sport looks likeFor this episode I was joined by one of the most accomplished lifters around, Kjell Bakkelund. We talk through his time in the sport so far, his proudest moments, what his future looks like and his thoughts on the current -66kg world records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-2546 minThe Art of LiftingMen's British Open 2024 Preview ShowFor this episode I was joined by Owen Leggett, Dan Clarke and Louis Smith as we gave our predictions for the upcoming British Open Nationals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1855 minThe Art of LiftingWomen's British Open 2024 Preview ShowFor this episode I was joined by Owen Leggett, Dan Clarke and Louis Smith as we gave our predictions for the upcoming British Open Nationals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1148 minThe Art of LiftingAnnie Nelson - what it takes to be an athlete, finding balance, and moreFor this episode I was joined by one of Team GB's own, Annie Nelson. Annie is a competitive -69kg lifter; in this episode we discuss her journey into powerlifting, whether she expected to get to the level she is currently at, how she balances having a social life with being a competitive athlete, as well as her coaching business and more.If you enjoy this episode be sure to share it around, leave us a review and tune in for future episodes. You can also follow us on instagram at @TheArtofLiftingPodcast for updates on future...2024-11-0447 minThe Art of LiftingSanchez Dillon - 'The best deadlifter in the world', the upcoming -105 battle at GB nationals, moving up a weight classIn this episode I was joined by Sanchez who is currently preparing for a very close battle of the British -105's. We discuss his background before powerlifting, we discuss his current training, whether he's likely to move up a weight class in the future, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-281h 04The Art of LiftingBethFit.UK - navigating the online coaching space, growing her business & finding powerliftingFor this episode I was joined by Beth, a women's strength and empowerment coach. In this episode we spoke about how Beth found herself working in the fitness industry, growing her social media, building a successful online business, and being women in business. This chat was honest and insightful, touching on so many different areas and challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-211h 40The Art of LiftingOwen Leggett - His entry into PL, building EST, what does it take to be a world champion lifter?For this episode I was joined by Owen Leggett, where we talked through his career, from working on the gym floor to creating one of the largest powerlifting coaching companies in the UK. We discuss his career, we discuss his experience with injury, and we speak on qualities that he sees in his top level lifters that he believes helps them reach success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-141h 07The Art of LiftingMillie Mabbutt - Her love for powerlifting, how to get into volunteering, transitioning from student to working life, finding balanceFor this episode I was joined by Millie Mabbutt, a competitive -76 lifter in GB; Millie talks through how she found powerlifting, her love for the sport, her passion for giving back and volunteering at meets, how to figure out transitioning from being a student and going into full time work whilst still training, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-071h 08The Art of LiftingHannah Matson (440 Coaching) - Nutrition, becoming a full time coach & her lifting career so farHannah Matson (440) joined me to talk through her experience studying nutrition at university and how that's led her to where she is today, her introduction to coaching, weight manipulation methods, taking the leap to becoming a full time coach and coaching on the international stage at this year's Junior Worlds. We also talk through her competitive lifting career so far, competing at an international level, her successes and the lessons she's learned along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-301h 46The Art of LiftingAquinn Onuoha - GB's top 84+ lifter - 'Powerlifting is more than just SBD'For the first episode of this podcast I was joined by British Powerlifting's top ranked 84kg+ lifter, Aquinn. We recapped her time in the sport, how she got into the sport, lessons she's learned, and goals she has for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-2349 min