2WL Episode 257- IPF bans Stiff Sleeves

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we recap a great meet of lifting at IPF World Championships that took place in Sweden. We discuss best male/female lifters, the epic head to head battles between Mello/Lawrence and Orhii/Gibbs, Taylor Atwood’s legendary day, and some of the disappointing meets of the day as well (3:14-26:00). We give our thoughts on Kelly Michael Branton’s failed drug test that kept him out of IPF world championships (26:10-32:34). 47 kg IPF world champion, Heather Connor (@heather.e.connor) came on the show to discuss he origins as a powerlifter, her triumphs in the sport (there are many), her performance at IPF worlds, the great intensity she brings to the platform, and we talk about most annoying things powerlifters say and we play “FMK” (33:00-97:14). We discuss our 2 White Lights topic of the week-“Who is on your Mount Rushmore of powerlifting/strength sports” (98:56-120:22). We finish off the show with “Larry Wheels did Something” and APF Nationals talk.

17 Kesä 20192h 11min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we cover the weekend of IPF World Championships and the debate on whether or not the USAPL should break away from IPF (0-14:28). 2 White Lights is joined by Eric Stone (@2xl_powerlifitng) who is the Illinois State Chairman for APF, part of the APF Executive Committee, and part owner of 2XL Powerlifting in Lombard, IL. We Discuss Eric’s years as an equipped powerlifter, how he became affiliated with APF/directing meets, his philosophies on running meets, our 2 White Lights Topic of the Week- “What are you doing as meet director to put on the ‘perfect’ meet for your competitors”, and the most annoying question he’s been asked at meets (14:34-58:13). We also discuss with Eric what gets him excited to coach a powerlifter, his legacy in the sport of powerlifting, and some of his future plans with meets at the Chicago Strength Expo October 26-28 (58:19-79:19). Lastly, the Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo goes live on IG to answer some questions.

10 Kesä 20191h 37min

An epic interview with Diesel Santana (@Dylan_braasch) where we touch on competing, why he doesn't bench, viewpoints on his social media presence, and we discuss our 2 White Lights Topic of the Week- "Why do we follow/unfollow strength athletes on social media"

3 Kesä 20191h 28min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, Bain and the cohost Formerly known as enzo talk briefly on C.C Ingram’s Apeman Elite Meet coming up in October (4:10-18:00). The Bad Guy interviews one of the best Teenage lifters in the world right now, Shane Nutt (@thedeadliftnutt) (18:17-54:27). We give our and your takes on the “2 White Light Topic of the Week” (what is on your strength bucket list) (55:00-88:35), Bain gives a “Technique Tip” on deadlift (88:35-91:45), and Enzo rants on false steroid accusations (91:46-105:29). Also, be sure to purchase your 2 White Lights t shirts on our online store!

27 Touko 20191h 51min

An interview with Barzeen Vaziri (@fattestillinoislifter)

20 Touko 20191h 31min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, Bain shares his experience working the APF Beginners Meet at 2XL Fitness over the weekend (4:20-13:00). The Cohost Formerly Known as Enzo had an interview with the USPA state chairman, USPA meet director/judge, and owner of Surge to new Levels Fitness, Sergio Luno (@surgetonewlevels) and we talked about the origins of Surge as a gym and as a powerlifter along with the much-anticipated upcoming October 2019 meet “Power Surge” that will take place in Carol Stream, IL (13:30-38:47). We covered our 2 White Lights topic of the week- “What qualities do you look for when joining a gym” (39:00-66:01). The Bad Guy and the Fat Guy give a review on the new powerlifting documentary “Westside vs the World”(66:13-95:29).

13 Touko 20191h 37min

On this Episode of 2 White Lights, The Bad Guy and The Fat Guy recap some of the meets that took place over the weekend including Luke Nall’s epic first time performance (@lukenall56) (2:40-16:00). We give our takes and your responses to the 2 White Lights Topic of the Week- “How do you set up your training routine ‘post meet’?”(16:06-49:30). Enzo gives a “Misogynistic Trash Talk” on something that isn’t even powerlifting related (49:45-55:00). “Larry Wheels Did Something” and he may be slowly turning into a world class influencer (55:08-59:29). Bain316 gives a “technique tip” on foot positioning for deadlifts (59:32-64:46).

6 Touko 20191h 9min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, The Bad Guy and the Fat Guy give an impromptu live reaction between the epic battle between Marianna Gasparyan (@power_mayan) and Stefanie Cohen (@steficohen) at the Kern US Open (00:27-24:08). A recap of the both days of the US Open including Marianna’s legendary 720 Wilks performance (24:40-43:00). Bain316 covers his experience at the APF “Pressing the Pieces Together” (43:08-49:00). We get into the 2 White Lights Topic of the Week-“How has Technology Changed Powerlifting? (52:12-67:06). Bain gives us a “Technique Tip” on deadlift grip (69:08-82:22). Enzo does an actual “Misogynistic Trash Talk” (82:24- 86:04) and we read some “Positive Reviews” (91:48-93:53)

5 Touko 20191h 33min