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The Art of Lifting is a podcast all about lifting. Hosted by myself, Sian Arterton, a powerlifter, coach, referee/volunteer, meet host and just a huge fan of the sport; this podcast is a place for open conversations around all areas within the realm of lifting, whether that be training breakdowns, nutrition, recovery, sports psychology or just athletes (of all levels) telling their story. This podcast will be raw and unedited, open conversations.
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For this episode I was joined by Pat Horvath (Patthiccy on socials) where we discussed his role in the most aggressive acute cuts we've seen within tested powerlifting with 2 hours weigh ins. We speak through different methods of acute cuts, supplements to aid performance and allow athletes to feel their best on comp day, plus we speak through his decision to compete untested and whether he'd make the same choice today with the current landscape of powerlifting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Joe Borenstein; we talked through his quick turnaround between SBD Sheffield and Powerlifting America nationals, how he handled that, how his prep went and the day itself, as well as how he is adapting his training to elevate his position as the best -83kg powerlifter currently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Alex Cano of Challenge Coaching. We chatted a bit about how he got into the sport, his journey through coaching both classic and equipped, the battles his lifters are about to face at worlds, as well as some of the seemingly unconventional methods of coaching he uses, his approach to training and programming & more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Marcellus Williams (AKA the Swolefessor) - we recapped each weight class from PA Nationals 2026, and our thoughts on how it unfolded Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Bettina Hanlon, and we discussed how she got into the sport, her background in competitive ice skating, how she approaches her nutrition, moving up a weight class, changing coaches and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Alba Bostrom - the current -63kg world record holder in the IPF. We went through the differences in her approach to Sheffield 2026 vs 2025, how she feels now more time has passed, what she's focusing on going forwards, the new bench press rules, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Marcellus Williams (AKA the Swolefessor) - we chatted through how things unfolded at SBD Sheffield 2026, and with that how it's going to impact the upcoming battles at Powerlifting America Nationals, worlds and the next Sheffield. We did a quick preview for each weight class, excited to see how things unfold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Jacob Wymer, where we talked through how he found powerlifting, reminiscing on how powerlifting used to be and the growth over the past decade. We chatted through how he started coaching equipped as well as classic, the differences, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Owen Leggett, where we talked through EST's successful 2025, coaching British Champions and Record Holders, plus what's to come in 2026, and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Alex Pearson-Jones (Battalion Barbell), we recapped some incredible performances that his team put up in 2025, including British, European and World Champion performances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Mani; we discussed our predictions for the women'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.
For this episode I was joined by Mani; we discussed our predictions for the women'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.
For this episode I was joined by Heather Connor, -47kg IPF world champion, and we discussed her prep for the upcoming SBD Sheffield Championship, regaining her World Title after so many years, how she kept going throughout this time, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Millie, and we wanted to delve into the topic moving up a weight class and her recent decision to do so, our thoughts on the recent British Open (classic) and how we both dealt with burnout over the past year. This was a great discussion, and I hope it was helpful to listen to! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Ben Pape and Jayne Jones as we gave our predictions for the upcoming British Open Nationals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Tarrin, an athlete and coach within British Powerlifting (the IPF), for this episode we went through Tarrin's back story, how he found the sport of powerlifting, his step into coaching and how he has navigated taking his career full time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Charlie where we both discussed what makes a good coach, different areas of coaching, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Charlie where we both discussed our time on uni worlds, me being there as a coach for Team GB, him as a lifter competing internationally for the first time. We also discussed mindset, how we approach certain areas with our clients and ourselves as lifters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Jasper, a coach here in the UK, and in this episode we talked through lessons we've both learned through our time in powerlifting, common mistakes and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode I was joined by Joseph McDonald - we chatted through his background, how he found powerlifting, his natural talent, falling short at Open Worlds but then his amazing comeback at Junior Worlds just 10 weeks later, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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