WheelchairFit's What Ya Bench

I talk Lifting, Wheelchair LIfe and Sports (mostly NFL). As a 20+ year Paraplegic and CPPS Certified Trainer, Justin Malaise shares his thoughts on wheelchair/adaptive training focusing on building strength and muscle through free weight barbell, bodyweight and crossfit exercises. He will also share any recent or past wheelchair life experiences such as wheelchair travel or accessibility headaches he has dealt with. Finally, he will also share thoughts on his beloved Wisconsin Sports teams, especially the Packers, as well as other NFL and College Football thoughts.

Episode 32: Adaptive Crossfit Competitions, Strength is Vital to Getting Better, DopeSick

In Episode 32 Justin talks about: Why the long layoff? Over 1 1/2 years since last podcast, why? Adaptive Crossfit Wheelchair Competitions - Different Classifications, Divisions, RX vs Scaled Getting Better - Strength is VITAL!!!! Dopesick

08-15
43:16

Episode 31: Setting New Max PRs and NFL Conference Championship Weekend

In Episode 31 Justin discusses: His favorite approach for setting New Max Lifting PRs His high level approach to betting the NFL Playoffs NFL Conference Championship Picks for Packers vs Bucs and Bills vs Chiefs

01-21
32:00

Episode 30: New Wheelchair, Wheelwod Open, NFL Week 14

In episode 30 Justin discusses: Getting his new Wheelchair, a Per4Max crossfit chair. HIs first year participating in the Wheelwod Open, an adaptive crossfit competition NFL Week 14 and current NFL playoff team tiers.

12-11
45:31

Episode 29: Infared Sauna, Russell WIlson's Struggles, NFL Week 10 Recap, NFL Week 11 Picks

In episode 29 Justin discusses: Prioritizing Recovery with an Infared Sauna Russell WIlson's struggles The Baltimore Ravens are still good NFL Week 10 Recap NFL Week 11 Picks

11-19
36:33

Episode 28: NFL Line Play is Everything, NFL Picks on FIRE, NFL Week 9 Recap, NFL Week 10 Picks

In episode 28 Justin discusses: How NFL line play is everything, and how we are reminded every November. NFL Picks are on FIRE at 17-4-1 in the last 3 weeks NFL Week 9 Recap NFL Power Poll Updates NFL Week 10 Picks

11-12
37:19

Episode 27: NFL Trade Deadline Dud, NFL Week 8 Recap, Power Poll Updates, NFL Week 9 Picks

In Episode 27 Justin discusses: The huge DUD  of the NFL Trade Deadline NFL Week 8 Recap NFL Power Poll Updates NFL Week 9 Picks NFL PIcks are 9-3 last two weeks! 

11-05
35:06

Episode 26: NFL Week 8 PIcks, NFL Power Poll Updates

In Episode 26 Justin discusses: NFL Week 8 ATS Picks, there are 6 games he really likes NFL Power Poll Updates

10-29
18:54

Episode 25: Harley Breaks Down, Mike McCarthy Thoughts, NFL Week 7 Recap

In Episode 25, Justin discusses Harley Breaking down, what to do as a wheeler? THoughts on Mike McCarthy as a Packer coach and now the disaster for the Dallas Cowboys Brief thoughts on the Green Bay Packer win in Houston NFL Week 7 Recap

10-27
28:30

Episode 24: NFL War on Analytics, NFL Trade Deadline, Week 6 Recap, Week 7 PIcks and Lock of the Year

In Episode 24 Justin discusses NFL War on Analytics NFL Trade Deadline, Teams need to be Ultra-Aggressive NFL Week 6 Recap NFL Power Poll Updates NFL Week 7 Picks NFL Lock of the Year Pick

10-22
35:51

Episode 23: Fitness PRs, NFL Week 5 Recap, NFL Week 6 Talk

In episode 23 Justin talks about: Fitness PRs and Fitness is a Journey not a Destination NFL Week 5 Recap - Starts around the 7 minute mark NFL Week 6

10-16
37:02

Episode 22: NFL Talk, Amateur Betting Tips, NFL Week 5

In Episode 22 Justin pivots and talks all NFL. Amateur NFL Betting TIps Thursday Night Recap of Bears vs Bucs Week 5 NFL Thoughts and Picks

10-09
34:26

Episode 21: Measuring Progress, Buying a New Vehicle as Wheeler, NFL Thoughts

In Episode 21 Justin discusses: Measuring Progress through Key Indicators for Strength and Performance My ideal indicators and movements to test My strengths and weaknesses in Fitness Buying a New Vehicle as a Wheeler NFL Thoughts through week 3

10-03
45:41

Episode 20: Fitness Frauds and the NFL Needs a Bubble

In Episode 20 Justin discusses: Beware of Fitness Frauds From youtubers using fake weights to heavily doctored instagram photos The NFL Must do a Bubble

08-13
35:04

Episode 19: Wheelchair Deadlift Progressions, First Year in Wheelchair, Sports are Back!!

In Episode 19 Justin discusses: Getting his first un-assisted dumbell/kettlebell deadlift! No strap or band, and what led to the progression His first year in the wheelchair post accident and all the struggles that went with that year. Sports are back! NBA and NHL all day, every day

08-05
26:03

Episode 18: Ramblings, Making Friends in Wheelchair, New Chair Ordered, Sports in the Pandemic

In episode 18 Justin rambles about various topics: Elbow sleeves to help with injury New Wheelchair Ordered Making Friends in a Wheelchair' Sports in the Pandemic - NHL has a chance to be a big winner

07-29
25:37

Episode 17: Improving Overhead Press, More Ramps Please, Unsolved Mysteries

In episode 17 Justin discusses: Improving your Overhead Press Using ancillary movements like the Incline Bench Press, Close Grip Bench Presses and Landmine Presses Can we get more ramps please?  Unsolved Mysteries

07-22
32:09

Episode 16: Building a Home Gym, Pelham 123

In Episode 16 Justin discusses: Why Build out a Home Gym? What to Consider for a Home Gym? Long and Short Term Goals, Budget and Space Limitations Pelham 123

07-15
30:50

Episode 15: Embracing the Suck, Embracing Crossfit, Wheelchair Vacation Accommodations, Watch List

In Episode 15, Justin discusses: Embracing the Suck Trying new exercises and improving weaknesses The benefits of embracing Crossfit Frustrations of Wheelchair Vacation Accommodations Watch LIst

07-08
30:01

Episode 14: Why Max Strength Matters, Gun Range and Watchlist

In Episode 14 Justin discusses: Why Max Strength Matters WHy you should include Heavy days in your traning Cluster Sets, my favorite method for heavy days Going to the Gun Range Watch List: Yellowstone and The Fugitive

07-01
28:13

Episode 13: Building BIgger Arms with my Top Triceps Movements

In episode 13 Justin talks about: Continuing with the BIgger Arms theme through the Triceps Discusses his favorite Triceps movements Dealing with dumb/rude people when in a Wheelchair Recent Watch List: The Story of Us (America)

06-24
31:55

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