LIFTALK
Episodes
079 - Why Everyone Is Rushing
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kelvin are back on LIFTALK to discuss why everyone is rushing in powerlifting and how comparison might be affecting your progress. Remember t...
078 - Jack Hamilton
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LIFTALK is back with another special guest! This week, we are joined by Jack Hamilton @compoundtn. Alex and Jack discuss what powerlifters can learn f...
077 - Bec Chambers
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LIFTALK is back this week with special guest Bec Chambers. Bec is a powerlifting coach and part-owner of Paragon Strength & Performance. On this e...
076 - Why Your Training Sucks
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in a training slump? Well... this week on LIFTALK, Alex and Kelvin have you covered as they dive into some of the reasons why your training su...
075 - Navigating Your Twenties
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kelvin and Claudia take the reins of episode 75 of LIFTALK. They dive into navigating your twenties as a powerlifter and how they juggle competing, wo...
074 - Having A Beer feat. Jason Clarke
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alex is joined by repeat special guest Jason Clarke (@jasonvclarke_nsbb) - NZ Powerlifting Head Coach and owner of North Shore Barbell. The...
073 - Quitting Powerlifting...
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are back to regular programming here at LIFTALK with the gang back together! Kelvin takes the host chair this week and has 3 questions to ask... ...
072 - Nationals Recap with JP
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The chalk has settled on the platform! The APA 2026 Open National Championships are officially in the books, and we are breaking it all down. This wee...
071 - Nationals Preview with JP
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year again... It's APA Nationals time! This week, Alex sits down for a quick... chat with JP to preview the upcoming APA 2026 Open C...
070 - Luseane Lafaele
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today on LIFTALK, Alex and Kelvin sit down with Luseane Lafaele to discuss her journey through powerlifting. Tune in to hear everything from friendshi...
069 - IPF Executive Committee
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode of LIFTALK is a big one! Alex and Kelvin were lucky to sit down with two members of the IPF Executive Committee - Pjotr van den Hoe...
068 - IPF Rule Changes
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LIFTALK is back for 2026! This week Alex (coach), Claudia (international athlete) and Greta (APA Technical Manager) sit down to discuss the possible I...
067 - LIFTALK Wrapped (The Festive Episode)
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas! Another year has gone by and our hosts Alex, Claudia and Kelvin are here to recap their years. So gather round and open our gift to y...
066 - Training Over The Holidays
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are approaching the holiday season, as the drinks start flowing and the food starts being served we thought it best that the City Strength HQ coach...
065 - Powerlifting Myths
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are back with City Strength HQ's own Alex and Claudia as they tackle and give their opinions on some common/fan submitted powerlifting My...
064 - Isabella von Weissenberg
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LIFTALK is joined this week by special guest Isabella von Weissenberg! Join us as Alex and Isabella discuss her rise to one of the top athletes in pow...
063 - Hustle Culture
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode of LIFTALK went in a different direction than normal... Join Kelvin and John as they take on the topic of "hustle culture" both in ...
062 - Brittany Romas
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LIFTALK returns for another week with another special guest in Brittany Romas. This week Alex and Brittany sit down to discuss everything from her rec...
061 - Women in Powerlifting
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on LIFTALK Alex and Claudia sit down with special guest Shania Radke to talk about all things being a woman in powerlifting. Stay tuned to h...
060 - Gym Culture
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back from SBD Australia Cup coverage this week with a more regular episode. Join our hosts Alex, John and Kelvin as they sit down to discuss gy...
059 - SBD Australia Cup Recap
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on LIFTALK Alex and special guest John Paul 'JP' Cauchi sit down down again to give their thoughts and share the results from the second SBD Aus...
058 - 2025 SBD Australia Cup Preview - Part 2
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode of LIFTALK we join Alex and special guest John Paul 'JP' Cauchi as they sit down to discuss the upcoming SBD Australia Cup. Pa...
058 - 2025 SBD Australia Cup Preview - Part 1
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode of LIFTALK we join Alex and special guest John Paul 'JP' Cauchi as they sit down to discuss the upcoming SBD Australia Cup. Pa...
057 - Training Partners
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex, John and Claudia sit down to discuss how to be the best training partner for your mates. Claudia opens up the episode with a scorching hot take....
056 - Longevity
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys sit down and discuss the keys to a long powerlifting career.
055 - Our influences
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys sit down and talk about who has influenced their powerlifting journeys.
054 - Arousal
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelvin gets the episode number right and the boys talk comp day psychology, specifically arousal.
053 - Kelvin's New Coach
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelvin talks about his coaching endeavour and Alex looks forward to Power Pals.
052 - SBD Australia Cup Lineup
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded on Sydney's wettest day of the year, The boys sit down and introduce the lifters competing at the 2025 SBD Australia Cup, Alex gets the episo...
051 - Welcome Back
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back with some life and lifting updates, and Alex gets the episode number wrong.
050 -- Your First Comp
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelvin sits down with Alex and John to discuss tips for your first comp and get the number of the episode wrong
049 - What Can Powerlifting Learn From Other Sports?
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Kelvin and John to talk about the upcoming Mega Nats, then discuss what powerlifting can learn from other sports
048 - Weightclass Considerations
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Kelvin and John to discuss all the things you need to consider when deciding what weightclass to compete in.
047 - Optimal is bullshit with Alexander Dellaportas
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Groove Lifting Club Head Coach, Alexander Dellaportas, to share some hot takes, discuss the importance of adherence and question i...
046 - Nationals 2025 Recap with Matt Bartholomew
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Matt sit down and recap 2025 Australian Powerlifting Alliance Open Nationals.
045 - What Do We Do Post Competition? with Joe Stanek
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Joe Stanek to discuss what powerlifters should do post competition.
044 - Nationals 2025 Preview with Matt Bartholomew
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Matt sit down and preview 2025 Australian Powerlifting Alliance Open Nationals. Who will bring home the hardware? Will their predictions suck...
043 - Sheffield Talking Points
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex, John and Kelvin sit down to talk about Sheffield 2025. They discuss their most memorable moments from the meet, some of the questionable referee...
042 - New Years Resolutions
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kelvin give their best tips for your New Year’s resolutions. Kelvin talks about becoming a Zelda master and Alex explains his decision to g...
041 - Kelvtalk with Alex Hayes
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelvin sits down with Alex Hayes to discuss his almost decade in powerlifting.
040 - Psychology of Pain with Nick Papastamatis
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Nick Papastamatis to talk about the biopsychosocial model and the psychology of pain.
039 - SBD Australia Cup Recap with Matt Bartholomew and Kelvin Tran
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Matt Bartholomew and Kelvin Tran to recap the first SBD Australia Cup.
038 - Growing Powerlifting with Jacob Sofianos and Kris Andrews
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Jacob Sofianos to talk about how Australian powerlifting is growing with invitational meets like Night of Champions and SBD Aust...
037 - Evie Corrigan
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Evie Corrigan to discuss her many acheivements in powerlifting, her plans for 2025 and her favourite snacks.
036 - SBD Australia Cup Preview with Matt Bartholomew
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Matt Bartholomew to preview the SBD Australia Cup. Who will break records? Who will stand on the top of the podium?
035 - Coaching Faux Pas with John Tran and Kelvin Tran
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with John Tran and, new City Strength HQ Coach, Kelvin Tran to talk about some of the errors they’ve made in their coaching over the ...
Content is King with James Le
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with James Le to discuss how to elevate your powerlifting content.
033 - Make Bench Great Again with Ben Nguyen and Kelvin Tran
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Ben and Kelvin to talk about their recent experience as part of the Australian Bench Press World Championships coaching team.
032 - Hot Takes with John Tran
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with John Tran to discuss your hottest takes.
031 - Treat Yourself Like an Athlete
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex introduces his producer, Chris, before talking about his plans to treat himself more like an athlete.
030 - Weight Cutting with Joey Zinghini
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and co-host John Tran sit down with Joey Zinghini to talk about the importance of volunteering in powerlifting, weight cuts and their five favour...
029 - SBD Australia Cup with John Tran
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with John to talk about his experience as Australia's head coach at IPF worlds and to shed some light on the SBD Australia Cup comp.
028 - Physio for Powerlifters with Claudia O'Shea
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
City Strength's resident physiotherapist Claudia O'Shea joins Alex to talk lifting, what got her into physio and what she's doing to fix Alex's bench....
027 - Powerlifting Juries & Steroids with Thomas Lilley
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Thomas Lilley to discuss juries in powerlifting, coaching the elite, common programming mistakes and the effect of anabolic steroi...
026 - Bodybuilding, Extenuating Circumstances & Ice Cream with Yani Zhao
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Yani Zhao (@yanstahx) to discuss her powerlifting origin, whether bodybuilding was harder than her experience with leukemia, and g...
025 - From Failure Comes Content with Matt Bartholomew
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with his coach, Matt Bartholomew, for an honest and raw reflection of his most recent competition.
024 - Josh Lanivia takes on the world
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Josh Lanivia to discuss his quick rise to the top of the 120kg class in Australia.
023 - How Has Powerlifting Changed? With John Tran and Rory Lynch
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with John Tran and Rory Lynch to discuss how the sport has changed in the last decade.
022 - APA Open Nationals Recap with Matt Bartholomew
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Matt to recap an outstanding weekend of lifting for the Australian Powerlifting Alliance’s first National Championships. Matt...
021 - APA Nationals Preview with Matt Bartholomew and Aiden Potts
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Matt Bartholomew and Aiden Potts to preview APA Open Nationals 2024. Matt - @_mattbartholomew Aiden - @aidenpotts_hpc Liftal...
020 - Solo Q&A and Monster Rankings
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex gives a brief recap of Sheffield and answers your questions from Instagram. Luke joins quickly to help Alex rank the sugar-free Monster flavours....
019 - Sheffield 2024 Preview with Jason Clarke and Rory Lynch
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Jason Clarke and Rory Lynch to preview SBD’s Sheffield 2024. They talk about last years spectacle, what Sheffield means for the ...
018 - What Makes a Great Meet with JP Cauchi
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with John Paul Cauchi to discuss his early success as a YouTuber, longevity in the sport and how to make powerlifting meets more succes...
017 - Coach Corner with Jason Clarke
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Jason Clarke to talk about all things coaching.
016 - Australian Powerlifting Alliance
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex discusses all things Australian Powerlifting Alliance with Chair of the Board, Abbi Bosward-Fielding, and Founding Member, George Alex.
015 - Australian Powerlifting News + Q&A
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with all his friends (no one) to talk about the recent news in Australian Powerlifting, the birth of his son, New Year’s resolutions,...
014 - Going Viral with Bundun
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Brandon Tan to talk about his transition from powerlifting coach to content creator.
013 - Training Through Pregnancy with Chrissy Hayes
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with his wife Chrissy Hayes to discuss training through her pregnancy, her powerlifting plans for the future and more
012 - Breaking Burnout with Beth Parker
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Beth Parker to discuss her burnout from powerlifting as a teenager, and how she’s been able to balance life and competitive asp...
011 - Weakly Weights Episode 129
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Will Berkman for a Weakly Weights reunion. They talk about what Berk has been doing since he left the fitness industry, and take a...
010 - The Gold Standard with Thomas Lilley
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Thomas Lilley to discuss the lifting gold standard, makes a case for % based programming, and speaks on the recent success of APL....
009 - Overcoming Adversity with Steven Day
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Steven Day to discuss his overcoming adversity throughout his powerlifting journey and his first trip to World Championships.
008 - Elite Coaching with Jason Clarke
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Jason Clarke to talk about coaching Evie Corrigan, the winner of SBD Sheffield 2023, world records, world games and more!
007 - Bodybuilding & Identity Change with Robbie Frame
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Robbie Frame to discuss coming up in the Zyzz era, becoming a professional bodybuilder, and the expectations of pending fatherhood...
006 - Nutrition for Powerlifters with Valentina Duong
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Valentina Duong to talk about non-tracking nutrition protocols, body image, and more!
005 - Competition Day Excellence with Rory Lynch
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Rory Lynch to discuss how to get the most out of lifters on competition day, what it’s really like at the international level, a...
004 - Bodybuilding Origins and APU Nationals Criteria with Aiden Potts
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode outline: Alex sits down with Aiden Potts to discuss his bodybuilding days and the pros and cons of the new APU Nationals selection criteria. ...
003 - Commercial Gyms, Dad Life and RPE with Luke Tulloch
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Luke Tulloch to discuss coming up in a commercial gym, being a Poliquin disciple, dad life, mental fatigue and alternate uses of a...
002 - What It Takes To Be Great with Matt Bartholomew
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with Matt Bartholomew to discuss the what it takes to be a great coach, and a great powerlifter.
001 - The City Strength Story with John Tran & Greta Schumacher
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex sits down with John and Greta to discuss the origins of City Strength, the challenges of gym ownership and what it takes to run a great powerlift...