2WL Episode 160- The State of Collegiate Powerlifting
On this episode of 2 White Lights, we were joined by head coach of McKendree Powerlifting Bradly Bechel (@brad_bradly_bechel) and we discussed the current state of collegiate powerlifting including: - Whats wrong in collegiate powerlifting (social media, coaching, lack of gym access, etc) - The current structure of collegiate powerlifting - What McKendree is trying to do to fix some of these ideas - The potential of collegiate powerlifting being the biggest influencer in getting more people involved in the sport - Potential insight on how collegiate programs could be successful in the future - And we give our grades on the current state of collegiate powerlifting
18 Maalis 20221h 10min
2WL Episode 159- USAPL Arnold Recap
On this episode of 2WL we recap all the major battles, storylines, and breakout performances from the Arnold Classic: - Our Arnold experience along with the USAPL Masters of Iron Pro Meet (6:15-15:00) - The A7 Grand Prix (15:01-42:52) - The A7 Pro Raw (42:55-62:50) - A7 Raw Challenge (62:52-92:13) - The Pioneer Pro Deadlift (92:15-99:39) - Things we'd fix in the Arnold and hot take: "Single ply lifters are 'over privileged' at the Arnold" (99:41-119:03) - Funny story on how Angelo met Coach Gruden (119:05)
10 Maalis 20222h 7min
2WL Episode 158- USAPL Arnold Preview
On this episode of 2 White Lights, we preview The Arnold Classic that will be taking place March 5th-7th. We break down: - Why we love the USAPL Arnold meets (7:06-16;48) - Grand Prix and Pro lifters (16:48-72:21) - A7 Pro-Am (72:22-101:01) - Mini Powerlifting America Nationals Preview (101:02)
23 Helmi 20221h 52min
2WL Episode 157 - John Haack
On this episode of 2WL, we were joined by arguably the best powerlifter of all time John Haack (@bilbo_swaggins181) to discuss: - Him not being awarded "meme maker of the year" - Pasta - Whether or not he believes he is the "GOAT" of powerlifting - The GOAT debate between him and Taylor Atwood - How he continues to stay motivated - Future plans/ goals for powerlifting - "FMK" - Lifter rating
16 Helmi 20221h 36min
2WL Episode 156- Ghost Clash Preview
On this episode of 2WL we give our predictions, previews, and hot takes for the upcoming WRPF Ghost Clash meet: - Male & Female Wrapped (7:30-36:25) - Male & Female Raw (36:27)
10 Helmi 20221h 7min
2WL Episode 155- Blake Lehew
On this episode of 2 White Lights, the 82.5 kg ATWR total holder Blake Lehew (@deadliftingorangutan) joined us to discuss: - His Hybrid 4 Showdown performance where he broke the ATWR total record previously owned by John Haack - What his proudest accomplishment in powerlifting has been - Why he was able to put it all together at Hybrid Showdown 4 - Being one of the top contenders in the untested side of powerlifting and goals he has for future meets - Why he switched from IPF/USAPL to the USPA/WRPF - His thoughts on the pro circuit on the untested side of powerlifting - Lifter rating And we also open a package sent to us from MASSENOMICS!
4 Helmi 20221h 38min
2WL Episode 154- Solana Lewis
On this episode of 2 White Lights, we had Pro powerlifter, coach, and host of "The Power in Lifting" Solana Lewis (@solana_lifts) to discuss: - What title she is most proud pf (pro lifter, coach, podcast host) - Why she targets the female demographic - The struggles of covering the sport of powerlifting while being a high level athlete - Her current prep for the Arnold - She describes her favorite/least favorite thing in the current landscape. of powerlifting
28 Tammi 20221h 15min
2WL Episode 153- Coach/Client Confidential with Joe Stanek
On this episode of 2WL, Joe Stanek joins us in recapping the prep leading up to the Virginia Pro and mid block updates for our prep leading into The Arnold.
25 Tammi 20221h 35min
