2WL Episode 162- Powerlifting America Nats Recap

On this episode of 2WL we had 76 kg world champion Jessica Buettner (@djessicabuettner)on the show to discuss: - Why she is an enemy of 2WL - Canadian Stereotypes - Her battles with being a type 1 diabetic and balancing that with being an elite level powerlifter - Her upcoming competition with one of the most stacked classes at IPF Worlds - Her issues with USAPL Nationals being the same days as IPF worlds - Wanting to see more production value in powerlifting meets - Her lifter rating - And we play word association

3 Maj 20221h 31min

On this episode of 2 White Lights, we interviewed current female points leader in the USAPL Pro Series and one of the best female lifters in the world Natalie Richards (@nat_lifting)and discussed: - Her rapid rise to the elite levels of female powerlifting - Mindset changes after climbing the rankings in powerlifting - Her thoughts on the current structure of the USAPL Pro Series - If she will ever jump to the international side to face off with Joy Nnamani - Her least favorite trends in powerlifting - And she gives her lifter rating

25 Apr 20221h 18min

On this episode of 2WL, we recap USAPL Teen/High School/Collegiate/Jr Nationals. We breakdown the major battles and story lines including - Teen nats - Jr nats - Collegiate nats - Premier equipped lifters

7 Apr 20222h 19min

On this episode of 2WL, we preview all the major story lines, battles, and premier lifters at USAPL Teen-Jr Nationals that will be taking place this week in Lombard, IL.

21 Mars 20221h 40min

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 Mars 20221h 10min

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 Mars 20222h 7min

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 Feb 20221h 52min