The conversation explores the importance of athletic development in powerlifting and the role of specificity in training. The guest emphasizes the need for individualization and the use of variations to train specific qualities. The discussion also touches on the impact of anabolic steroids on training and recovery, as well as the long-term health considerations of excessive drug use. The guest highlights the importance of having a balanced life outside of powerlifting and the dangers of becoming too consumed by the sport. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for a long-term approach and finding joy in the process of powerlifting. In this conversation, Stuart Locke discusses the challenges of losing one's identity in sports and the importance of finding a new sense of self. He emphasizes the need to balance powerlifting with other aspects of life and not make it one's sole identity. Stuart also highlights the fallacy of professional powerlifting and the importance of establishing values and priorities. He shares insights on using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to manage unhelpful thinking styles and develop a resilient mindset. The conversation concludes with a discussion on drawing inspiration from extraordinary stories of perseverance.

Chapters

01:00 The Importance of Athletic Development in Powerlifting

03:09 Developing Athleticism as a Powerlifter

05:13 The Role of Variations in Powerlifting Training

08:17 The Specificity of Training for Powerlifting

09:56 The Use of Plyometrics in Powerlifting

11:21 Training for Speed and Power with the Barbell

12:36 The Benefits of Tempo Work and Tendon Stiffness

15:47 The Importance of Individualization in Powerlifting Training

17:23 The Role of Frequency in Powerlifting Training

18:28 The Impact of Anabolic Steroids on Training and Recovery

21:25 The Importance of Training Tendons and Bone Density

25:04 Considering Long-Term Health and Fertility in Powerlifting

26:19 Taking a Long-Term Approach to Powerlifting

28:08 The Dangers of Excessive Drug Use in Powerlifting

30:19 The Importance of Having a Balanced Life Outside of Powerlifting

36:25 The Impatience and Burnout in Powerlifting

40:19 Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Powerlifting

42:45 Identity Crisis

45:11 The Pressure of High-Level Competition

46:36 The Emotional Toll of Losing an Identity

47:16 Finding a New Identity

48:13 Balancing Powerlifting and Other Aspects of Life

49:23 The Importance of Having Multiple Areas of Focus

50:55 The Fallacy of Professional Powerlifting

53:23 The Reality of Making Money in Powerlifting

56:27 The Importance of Establishing Values and Priorities

59:39 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Lifting

01:04:39 Managing Unhelpful Thinking Styles

01:09:42 The Power of Resilience and Never Quitting

01:15:19 Drawing Inspiration from Extraordinary Stories

Where to find Stu:

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Website: https://kodiakbarbell.com/

Links to find the boys:

Shane Storey

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Lawrence King

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