LIFTALK

We are back to regular programming here at LIFTALK with the gang back together! Kelvin takes the host chair this week and has 3 questions to ask...  - What exercise would they do for the rest of their life (and what would they never do again)?  - Have they ever thought about quitting powerlifting?  - What do they still struggle with as a coach and lifter? Chapters: Intro // 00:00 One exercise they would do for the rest of their life? // 00:50 One exercise they would never do again? // 07:57 Have they ever considered quitting powerlifting? // 10:32 What do they still struggle with in powerlifting? // 28:40

The chalk has settled on the platform! The APA 2026 Open National Championships are officially in the books, and we are breaking it all down. This week on LIFTALK, Alex is rejoined by JP to recap the biggest moments, standout totals, and the outcomes of the competition. Plus, we’re mixing things up this episode! JP puts Alex’s powerlifting knowledge to the ultimate test with a memory challenge. Stick around to the end to see if Alex can actually remember the exact numbers from the weekend. (Spoiler alert: his memory is freakishly good...).

It's that time of year again... It's APA Nationals time! This week, Alex sits down for a quick... chat with JP to preview the upcoming APA 2026 Open Classic National Championship.  We have everything in this episode: female predictions, male predictions, jokes, powerlifting chat, and the list goes on. Chapters Female Lineup // 00:00 Male Lineup // 1:05:22

Today on LIFTALK, Alex and Kelvin sit down with Luseane Lafaele to discuss her journey through powerlifting. Tune in to hear everything from friendships and rivalries on the international stage to working during a prison riot.  Chapters Intro // 00:00 Luseane's Introduction to Powerlifting // 01:06 Who Luseane Looked Up To // 07:44 Ambitions Since Nat Retired // 13:33 The Importance of Family // 14:41 Alex's Ammonia // 18:32 Can Family Be Distracting At Comps // 19:30 Balancing Work and Training As A Corrections Officer // 20:46 Approaching High Pressure Situations // 31:20 Competing Internationally  // 33:47 What Success Means // 36:12 Rapid Fire Questions // 38:09 Closing Advice and Outro // 41:03

This weeks episode of LIFTALK is a big one! Alex and Kelvin were lucky to sit down with two members of the IPF Executive Committee - Pjotr van den Hoek and Dietmar Wolf. Pjotr is the Male Athlete Speaker and Dietmar is the Vice President. Tune in to hear all things powerlifting and the IPF, how the sport has changed and what they have learnt from decades of coaching. We also find out how rules are made, the recent IPF rule controversy and what is in store for the future... Olympics/IOC recognition... Chapters Intro // 00:00 Pjotr & Dietmar Outside of Powerlifting // 07:16 Pjotr's First Experience Powerlifting // 10:38 Dietmar's Transition From Weightlifting // 13:40 Dietmar 's Coaching Perspective // 18:24 Norwegian Volume Project // 21:02 Pjotr's Coaching Experience  // 26:36 Dietmar On Making Mistakes // 33:57 How Powerlifting Has Changed // 38:55 How Rules Are Changed In The IPF // 47:25 Insane IPF Rule Change Suggestions  // 50:36 Kelvin Thanking the Guests // 52:54 The IPF's Stance on Olympic (IOC) Recognition // 53:58 What Could Olympic Powerlifting Look Like // 55:42 Future IPF Plans // 57:01 The Recent IPF Rule Changes // 58:36 The Politics of the IOC, Committees, Developing Regions And Anti-Doping Compliance  // 1:00:53 What Excites Dietmar For The Future Of The IPF // 1:03:36 Advice For Young Coaches & Athletes // 1:04:53 Outro // 1:08:18 Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/citystrength www.citystrength.com.au #SBD #Powerlifting #ipfpowerlifting #ipf

LIFTALK is back for 2026! This week Alex (coach), Claudia (international athlete) and Greta (APA Technical Manager) sit down to discuss the possible IPF rule changes and what they mean to the sport. 

Merry Christmas! Another year has gone by and our hosts Alex, Claudia and Kelvin are here to recap their years. So gather round and open our gift to you with this special Christmas episode of LIFTALK. Stay tuned until the end for a special look into how filming normally starts...

We are approaching the holiday season, as the drinks start flowing and the food starts being served we thought it best that the City Strength HQ coaching team sits down to discuss training over this period of the year. Should you drink and eat to your hearts content? What's the right way of training? And is Bench Only lame? Find out these answers and more on LIFTALK EP 66. Chapters Preview // 00:00 Intro // 00:16 Hot Take (Bench only) // 02:49 Training Over The Holiday Period // 07:42 Outro // 32:43

This week we are back with City Strength HQ's own Alex and Claudia as they tackle and give their opinions on some common/fan submitted powerlifting Myths. Do you agree with their take or have your own thoughts? Chapters Preview // 00:00 Intro // 00:17 Myth #1 // 01:10 Myth #2 // 05:53 Myth #3 // 10:25 Myth #4 // 15:06 Myth #5 // 20:17 Myth #6 // 27:14 Myth #7 // 31:45 Outro // 36:21

LIFTALK is joined this week by special guest Isabella von Weissenberg! Join us as Alex and Isabella discuss her rise to one of the top athletes in powerlifting, what it was like when she started in the sport vs now and a short dive into sports psychology.  Chapters Intro // 00:00  SBD Cup & Returning to Powerlifting // 00:25 IPF Worlds Weight cut  // 06:59 First Memories Of The Physical Culture Space // 12:50 Broken Ribs // 17:45  Going All In // 18:45 Sports Psychology // 22:03  Falling Out Of Love With Powerlifting // 34:16  Moving Forward // 39:41  Outro // 42:50

This weeks episode of LIFTALK went in a different direction than normal... Join Kelvin and John as they take on the topic of "hustle culture" both in and out of the gym.  Does John regret missing his 20's... Is pulling back ok... Can you rest without guilt... How to ask for help... Find out the answers to these questions and more! Chapters 0:00 // Intro 0:46 // Hustle Culture 9:45 // Pulling Back 20:57 // Resting Without Guilt 41:53 // Asking For Help 56:46 // Letting Go 1:04:28 // Outro Editor note - We have been trying produce a more polished video podcast for everyone to enjoy and each week adding to it. Feel free to let us know in the comments/DMs how you have been liking the past 8 episodes and any feedback you have.

LIFTALK returns for another week with another special guest in Brittany Romas. This week Alex and Brittany sit down to discuss everything from her recent SBD Australia Cup performance to self coaching and common powerlifting injuries. Watch till the end to hear a special segment of GRITTALK where we find out Alex's thoughts on making content and clickbait.

This week on LIFTALK Alex and Claudia sit down with special guest Shania Radke to talk about all things being a woman in powerlifting. Stay tuned to hear about what Shania and Claudia's first comps were like, what its like training in gyms and how the sport is changing for women. (Excuse Alex getting the episode number wrong, this episode was filmed prior to the SBD Australia Cup Recap!)

We are back from SBD Australia Cup coverage this week with a more regular episode. Join our hosts Alex, John and Kelvin as they sit down to discuss gym culture, whether or not powerlifting should be in the Olympics and stay tuned until the end to hear some powerlifting gym gossip...

Today on LIFTALK Alex and special guest John Paul 'JP' Cauchi sit down down again to give their thoughts and share the results from the second SBD Australia Cup. This video rounds out our 3 part coverage on the event and we will be back to regular episodes next week.

On this special episode of LIFTALK we join Alex and special guest John Paul 'JP' Cauchi as they sit down to discuss the upcoming SBD Australia Cup. Part 2 will focus on the male athletes competing, tune in to find out our hosts predictions, perspectives and insights into what is shaping up to be a fierce competition. SBD Australia Cup Event Details: Doors open: 3pm Capacity is limited Tickets: https://www.citystrengthhq.com.au/sbd-australia-cup-2025 Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/zzNAspwL1SQ?feature=share Official media partner: Thirds.co

On this special episode of LIFTALK we join Alex and special guest John Paul 'JP' Cauchi as they sit down to discuss the upcoming SBD Australia Cup. Part 1 will focus on the female athletes competing, tune in to find out our hosts predictions, perspectives and insights into what is shaping up to be a fierce competition. SBD Australia Cup Event Details: Doors open: 3pm Capacity is limited Tickets: https://www.citystrengthhq.com.au/sbd-australia-cup-2025 Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/zzNAspwL1SQ?feature=share Official media partner: Thirds.co

Alex, John and Claudia sit down to discuss how to be the best training partner for your mates. Claudia opens up the episode with a scorching hot take.

The boys sit down and discuss the keys to a long powerlifting career.

The boys sit down and talk about who has influenced their powerlifting journeys.