LIFTALK

Host Alex Hayes brings in guests to discuss all things strength sports. Presented by City Strength HQ.

063 - Hustle Culture

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.

11-27
01:04:55

062 - Brittany Romas

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.

11-20
01:03:26

061 - Women in Powerlifting

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!)

11-13
58:46

060 - Gym Culture

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...

11-06
49:21

059 - SBD Australia Cup Recap

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.

10-31
01:20:05

058 - 2025 SBD Australia Cup Preview - Part 2

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

10-17
46:16

058 - 2025 SBD Australia Cup Preview - Part 1

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

10-16
53:24

057 - Training Partners

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.

10-09
50:18

056 - Longevity

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

10-03
57:16

055 - Our influences

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

09-26
58:26

054 - Arousal

Kelvin gets the episode number right and the boys talk comp day psychology, specifically arousal.

09-19
57:48

053 - Kelvin's New Coach

Kelvin talks about his coaching endeavour and Alex looks forward to Power Pals.

09-12
39:45

052 - SBD Australia Cup Lineup

Recorded on Sydney's wettest day of the year, The boys sit down and introduce the lifters competing at the 2025 SBD Australia Cup, Alex gets the episode number wrong again

08-29
43:33

051 - Welcome Back

The boys are back with some life and lifting updates, and Alex gets the episode number wrong.

08-22
49:17

050 -- Your First Comp

Kelvin sits down with Alex and John to discuss tips for your first comp and get the number of the episode wrong

06-06
01:12:06

049 - What Can Powerlifting Learn From Other Sports?

Alex sits down with Kelvin and John to talk about the upcoming Mega Nats, then discuss what powerlifting can learn from other sports

05-02
01:26:55

048 - Weightclass Considerations

Alex sits down with Kelvin and John to discuss all the things you need to consider when deciding what weightclass to compete in.

04-15
01:20:03

047 - Optimal is bullshit with Alexander Dellaportas

Alex sits down with Groove Lifting Club Head Coach, Alexander Dellaportas, to share some hot takes, discuss the importance of adherence and question if there’s more to powerlifting than just competitive endeavours.

03-31
01:00:53

046 - Nationals 2025 Recap with Matt Bartholomew

Alex and Matt sit down and recap 2025 Australian Powerlifting Alliance Open Nationals.

03-04
02:06:23

045 - What Do We Do Post Competition? with Joe Stanek

Alex sits down with Joe Stanek to discuss what powerlifters should do post competition.

02-23
01:07:55

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