Power Athlete Radio

Ep 457 – Building Grit in Kids These Days w/ Jim Davis

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a parent aiming to instill lessons of hard work or a coach fighting to develop a culture, this conversation is for you. Dig in as Good A...

Ep 456 – Aligning Baseline Training Tests with Height, Weight, and Age

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John and Tex take a question from an athlete wondering how classic body weight multipliers add up when following Power Athlete training. Does 2.5x bod...

EP 455 – Tyler Christiansen & Spec Ops Prep

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Training Warfighters Tyler Christiansen is a veteran soldier who has worked for the last the last 15+ years with tactical athletes in the Special Ope...

Ep 454 – How (Not) to Write Your Our Training Program

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John and Tex get excited for a caller that is questioning whether the undulating periodization linear progression program he wrote for himself is real...

Ep 453 – Trap Training Tips for Pencil Necks

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Traps are the “shock absorbers” and “buttresses” for the neck. John and Tex draw connections across movement selection, rep schemes, and point...

EP 452 – Jason Dunn’s Chief Concerns

06 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday Ahhhhh yeahhhhh. Jason Dunn [jdungeondog] is here to talk football with JWelly and reminisce about the days playing for Kansas ...

Ep 451 – NFL Combine Cancelation Ripple Effect w/ Derek Hansen

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Derek Hansen joins John and Tex to explore the weight of the NFL Combine cancelation and what it means to players and coaches alike. If this really wa...

Ep 450 – The Crew Celebrates 8 Years of the Premiere Podcast in Strength & Conditioning

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

-ing -ing And just like that, Power Athlete Radio turns 8 years old!💪🥳 A lot of developmental milestones happen by the age of eight. The capabil...

EP 449 – Ashleigh VanHouten Has Guts

30 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nose to Tail Do organ meats scare you? They should. Their nutritional value is scary good. But this week’s guest, Ashleigh VanHouten [@TheMuscleMave...

Ep 448 – A Coach’s Guide To The Galaxy & Making Your Own Meaning in Life

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Go to seek a Great Perhaps. In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad mov...

Ep 447 – Words Are Hollow, A True Mentor Is In The Fight With You

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Spoon feeding teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon January is National Mentoring Month and The Crew sits down to discuss the magnitude of hav...

EP 446 – Peak Performance with Steven Kotler

23 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Up Your Game with Biology Steven Kotler [@Kotler.Steven] has spent 30 years researching human performance at its peak. He’s worked with hundreds of ...

EP 445 – Weight Loss Shouldn’t Leave You Skinny Fat

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: What’s up, Power Athlete Nation? My nam...

Ep 444 – Lifter’s Elbow Does Not Mean You Can’t Train

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You can count on Power Athlete Radio to ease your tension and get you back in the lifting game as Dr. Matt Zanis elbows his way in to explore the wris...

EP 443 – Jon Cybulski & Climate Change

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Climate Changer If you listen to this week’s episode you’ll never want to microwave any food in plastic ever again. But that’s not exactly the p...

Ep 442 – A Modern Day Man in The Area

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: What’s up Power Athlete, Mike here. Aga...

Ep 441 – John Welbourn’s Rules for Success

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Power Athlete will always be a vehicle for people to better themselves through our training programs and education. Power Athlete Founder and CEO, Joh...

EP 440 – A Camp Gladiator Culture with Mason Murphy & Cody Hill

09 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Take it Outside While thousands of businesses in the fitness realm are struggling to adapt to the current constraints, one never missed a beat. Camp G...

Ep 439 – How to Avoid a Culture of Quitting

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John, Luke, and Tex cook up some insight on creating a no bullshit training environment. Mixing the ingredients of competition, coaching, and characte...

Ep 438 – The Lost Art of Plyometric Programming

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Plyo talk abound in this episode! John, Luke, and Tex draw a line between conditioning and how to actually program to drive neural adaptation. Show n...

EP 437 – LEO Leadership with Lexi Harris

02 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lead Your Community As we wrap up 2020, ask yourself how eventful your work year was. While many people struggled to make ends meet, transitioned to w...

Ep 436 – Reverse Hyper Execution and Subs for the Home Gym Owner

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A new home gym owner invested in a new Reverse Hyper then called John, Luke, and Tex for programming advice. Not only did he learn which squat and bac...

Ep 435 – How Important is Food Quality for Strength Gains

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hey Luke, Tex, and John. This is Matt in ...

EP 434 – Overcoming Catastrophic Injury with Ryan Bachik

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Occasionally we have a guest on the podcast that shakes our world up…in a good way. That is how we’d describe this conversation with Ryan Bachik [...

Ep 433 – Top Coming-of-Age Movies to Hand Down To Your Kids

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John, Luke, and Tex answer a request for their top coming-of-age movies to pass down to the next generation. Find out what makes The Crew’s list and...

Ep 432 – Power Athlete Block One Coach Test Prep

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John, Luke, and Tex prepare the future coaches for what they'll experience and how to prepare for the demands of the Power Athlete Block One Coach...

EP 431 – Actual Man & Stuntman Bruno Salguiero

19 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Making Mov(i)es Being an influencer is hard work. Just ask Portuguese Bruno Salguiero [@dicasdosalgueiro @thebrucewillow] who still has to field quest...

Ep 430 – Stop Buying Recovery, Start Moving Well

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pain inhibits pain. Dr. Matt Zanis joins John, Luke, and Tex to evaluate all forms of recovery and gauge if they're worth their weight in epsom sa...

Ep 429 – Programming Tutorial: The Importance of Primal Movements

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

CHECK OUT OUR $3,000 REMOTE COACHING GIVEAWAY In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio liste...

EP 428 – Training Warriors On and Off the Pitch – Kevin Toonen

12 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Training for The Task Kevin Toonen [@strengthelite] is best known for training the Australian Special Forces. While this former soldier is an asset to...

Ep 427 – If You Ain’t Tracking, You Ain’t Training

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: John, Tex, Luke, been a field strong foll...

Ep 426 – Getting Strong, Ripped, and Powerful with Bodyweight Training

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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EP 425 – Colleen Fotsch, From Burpees to Bobsleds

05 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Feels Like Home When you’re a lifelong athlete like Colleen Fotsch [@colleenfotsch], you’re all too familiar with hard work. This week we hear all...

Ep 424 – Tex McQuilkin’s Ice Cold Post-Workout Secret

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Crew, what is the best stretches for cool...

Ep 423 – Wearables, Counting Calories, and Leaning Out

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John, Luke, and Tex are joined by the Power Athlete Nutrition Coaches to chat calories, macros, and how to properly use wearables for creating habits ...

EP 422 – Nick Colosi & BFR Training

28 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Pump The future is now. If you haven’t been taking advantage of the benefits of BFR (blood flow restriction) training you’re missing out on th...

EP 421 – The Ultimate Home Gym Episode w/ Coop from Garage Gym Reviews

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coop from Grarage Gym Reviews, the world's most prolific equipment review site, sets the record straight on the ultimate home gym set up. Show no...

Ep 420 – Don’t Be Weird with Nutrition During The Holidays

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Power Athlete Nutrition Coaches join John, Luke, and Tex to discuss waistline survival strategies heading into Thanksgiving week. Bottom line, WOD...

EP 419 – Packin’ Heat with Jeff Gonzales

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2nd Amendment Rights GUNZZ! If you’re following one of the Power Athlete Training Programs we know you’re packing heat in the ol’ humerus holste...

Ep 418 – How to Train to Crush the ARMY’s ACFT

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The US Army has officially gone all in on a new fitness test to gauge a soldier's preparedness for stresses of a combat environment. Will increasi...

Ep 417 – The Ultimate Strength & Conditioning Reading List

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Power Athlete Book Club is in session sharing 15 essential S&C chronicles for an education you can get for $1.50 in late fees at the public librar...

EP 416 – Seminole Strength with Josh Storms

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Write Your Own Story From Arizona State to Florida State, Coach Josh Storms [@CoachStorms] has seen nearly 18 years of collegiate football development...

EP 415 – Insider’s Look at 2020 NFL Injuries w/ Derek Hansen

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Power Athlete Nation you’re in for a real treat as we welcome world-class speed coach Derek Hansen to sit down with John Welbourn and the Crew to di...

EP 414 – The Dirty Secret Behind 1RMs

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The efficacy of testing a 1 rep max has been challenged by many. Does the benefit gained from a test outweigh the risk of taking a risk under the bar?...

EP 413 – Empower Your Inner Entrepreneur with Brandon Green

07 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Business and Pleasure When it comes to sound business, real estate, and entrepreneurial advice, look no further than Brandon Green [@BrandonAGreen]. ...

EP 412 – Boost Testosterone & Growth Hormone with PAMC Training

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hey guys, Block One Coach Don Ricci here ...

EP 411 – A Framework For Effective Cueing

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hey guys, it is Jason and I want to touch...

EP 410 – Self Compassion with Dr Kristin Neff

31 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Perfection is Not A Reality Dr Kristin Neff [Twitter @self_compassion] of the University of Texas at Austin specializes in self-compassion. As a psych...

EP 409 – When Too Much Volume Can Backfire for Older Athletes

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hey Crew, it’s TC. I have a relative wh...

EP 408 – Dealing with Post Workout Muscle Cramping

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: PA Crew, Richard here coming at you with ...

EP 407 – Strength, Speed, & The Future of Sport

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sport is Rarely Slow If you’ve been jonesing for some good ol’ fashioned strength and conditioning talk, look no further than this week’s episod...

EP 406 – Reflections on Lifting and Life

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: I was gonna text, but it’s probably goi...

EP 405 – Parent’s Guide to Raising a Power Athlete

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hey dudes. Wife just told me that we’re...

EP 404 – Jeff Gothelf Transforms Your Business

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lean, Not Lazy Our guests are incredible and this week is no exception. Jeff Gothelf [@JeffGothelf] joins us to discuss the intricacies of building an...

EP 403 – The Crew’s Favorite Sports Memories

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: I was wondering what you favorite sport m...

EP 402 – Talking Trucks & Hobbies w/ The Crew

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: I know you’re into trucks. What do you ...

EP 401 – The Mike Matthews Rabbit Hole

10 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Health and Fitness Hustle Michael Matthews [@muscleforlifefitness @legionath] started his training journey the way a lot of us did. He just wanted...

EP 400 – The OG Crew Celebrates 400

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quadricentennial Today’s show marks the big 4-0-0. That’s right, 400 episodes later and we are still bringing you the same pointless banter occasi...

EP 399 – Eating Organ Meats and the Power Athlete Diet

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: What’s up Power Athlete? Mike here. I w...

EP 398 – Taking Ownership with Justin Kavanaugh

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taking Ownership & Talking Sh*t NFL stories aplenty in this week’s episode with Coach Kav, Justin Kavanaugh [@CoachKav]. As the owner of Sports ...

EP 397 – Lessons Learned from Former Gym Owners

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hey, Power Athlete, I love the show and l...

EP 396 – Real Talk on ACL Injuries in the NFL with Dr. Zanis

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As excited as we are for the return of the NFL regular season, we are not surprised by the big number of injuries that have downright destroyed many f...

EP 395 – Riding the Grey with Ali Kershner

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Insert Doubt Into Your Routine Ali Kershner’s coaching story has a unique start. This goalkeeper from Duke University stumbled into an incredible op...

EP 394 – Common Leaning Mistakes When Prepping to Bulk

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: I’m 5’11″ and 216# right now, down ...

EP 393 – Type 1 Diabetes and Getting Shredded

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Long story short: I can’t seem to maint...

EP 392 – Honing Leadership Skills with Michael Canic

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Real Time Feedback Ambition into strategy. Strategy into reality. That is the specialty of our guest this week, Michael Canic [@makingstrategyhappen]....

EP 391 – How Much do Doctors Really Know About Testosterone?

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hey guys, this is Shirley. I’m calling ...

EP 390 – Matthew Modine Unlocks Vision Quest w/ The Crew

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Something good finally came from Twitter: A Power Athlete Radio with Matthew Modine! He threw down the gauntlet, Power Athlete Nation answered. Power ...

EP 389 – A Body Breakdown with Dr Mike Martino

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Joint By Joint Approach Dr. Mike Martino [Twitter @xrciseapologist] has been involved with fitness and human performance for over 35 years. He was...

EP 388 – College Student’s Guide to Nutrition & Training

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hey Crew, Fig Newton coming at you with a...

EP – 387 Middle School Kids Do Not Need Barbells To Get Stronger

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: My question is in regards to Bedrock. If ...

EP 386 – Pissing Blood & Hunting with Kifaru’s Aron Snyder

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Most Memorable Hunt Meet Aron Snyder [@Aron_Snyder], President of Kifaru International [@Kifaru_Intl]. If hunting is your jam, you probably alread...

EP – 385 What Would Thor of Asgard’s Training Look Like?

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Several years ago I read a good article f...

EP – 384 Sprinters Should Never Squat Toes Forward?

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Recently you were tagged in an Instagram ...

EP 383 – Terrence Kennell & Baseball Rehab

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

7th Inning Stretch Rehabilitating the injured players of the Houston Astros is just another day at work for this week’s guest, Terrence Kennell [@tk...

EP – 382 Everything You Need to Know About Bulking Up

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: It’s Chris from Chicago calling with a ...

EP 381 – The Power Athlete Game Show

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hey Power Athlete, this is Tim Wacker. We...

EP 380 – Unlearn What You’ve Learned with Kaz Kazadi

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We Are 99.9% the Same One of the most powerful conversations on Power Athlete Radio is with this week’s guest, Kaz Kazadi [Twitter @NeilMcCauley1]....

EP 379 – Foot Strength and Arthritic Big Toes with Dr. Zanis

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Luke, Tex, John, This is Justin calling f...

EP 378 – Vision Quest Is An Awful Movie?

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Power Athlete Radio, you guys are super r...

EP 377 – Feet, Fascia, & Dr Emily Splichal

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fascia for Power To know the foot is to know movement. This week Dr Emily Splichal [@dremilydpm] explains the importance of the foot and how it direct...

EP 376 – Extra Run & Conditioning Work for Military Athletes

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hello. This is a wild swinger calling in,...

EP 375 – The Crew Talks Wearables and the Whoop Band

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete Radio listener: Hi, my name is Vince and I just got the W...

EP 374 – Gladiator, Coach, Exceptional Human, Jen Widerstrom

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leading Through Coaching You may recognize Jen Widerstrom [@JenWiderstrom] as coach on The Biggest Loser or Phoenix from American Gladiators, but that...

EP 373 – The Ultimate Sports Movie Checklist

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are sports movies, and then there are Sports movies (with a capital 'S'). Luke and Tex sit down for an important Sports movie debate: Is...

EP 372 – Extra Arm Work, What to do and When to do it

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's be honest, nobody would complain about a nicer set of arms. Tune in to learn what arm training to add to your workouts to beef up those bice...

EP 371 – Fitness Intent with James FitzGerald

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Automation vs Autonomy What lights you up? Are you moving towards your goals? James FitzGerald believes questions like these help drive intention. Int...

EP 370 – Ryan Davis is Coaching With Intent

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hardships and Heroes Some things are rarely discussed by high level coaches like Ryan Davis [@CoachRyanDavis] of University of Maryland, one of those ...

EP 369 – The Language of Coaching with Nick Winkelman

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cue, Do, and Debrief Coach and Author, Nick Winkelman [@nickwinkelman] joins The Crew for the second time to discuss his book, The Language of Coachin...

EP 368 – Zach Even-Esh is Old School

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Filling Out Your Sleeves Power Athlete Radio strives to host guests who are smarter and better looking than us. This week we hit the mark with long ti...

EP 367 – Reason and Logic 101 with Derek Woodske

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Direction, Not Destination Accepting things at face value is not something Derek Woodske has conditioned himself to do. Instead, he’s put in the ene...

EP 366 – Tony Blauer Wants You to Understand Fear

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You Can’t Buy a Resiliency Degree In trying times, everyone needs a dose of Tony Blauer [@TonyBlauer], creator of the SPEAR System [@Spear.System]. ...

EP 365 – Man of Reason, Andy Stumpf

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, this week’s guest has seen some shit and done some shit, but his legacy is slowly transforming. Andy Stumpf is more than a pretty face/former ...

EP 364 – Break Your Shit with Dr. Cara Miller

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When Dr Cara Miller is around, all you want to do is make her proud. This week she graces The Crew to discuss a few thoughts on effective leadership. ...

EP 363 – JL Holdsworth is About That RPR

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t Separate the Body from Mind Reflexive Performance Reset. You’ve heard the term RPR slung around the scene some time now, including on this p...

EP 362 – Injury Prevention with Dr Adam Anz

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fatigue is Where Injury Occurs You may have noticed that Power Athlete has been on a bit of an ACL kick recently. If there were a joint injury pandemi...

EP 361 – The Evolution of Basketball Training with Cory Schlesinger

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“I said I’d never work in the NBA” Coach Cory Schlesinger [@schlesstrength] joins us this week to talk about his 10 years of unique experiences ...

EP 360 – The Cast & Crew

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to a Theater Near You “It’s like two vultures picking at a dead carcass and fighting over the eyeballs”… these are the words of friend ...

EP 359 – Your Dream Speed Coach, Derek Hansen

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

COVID-19 is Like Football Hansen. So hot right now. This is our second time hosting the notorious Sprint Coach and he is even more knowledgeable and h...

EP 358 – The ACL Episode with Dr Tim Hewett

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You Can’t Rush Biology The MF ACL. It’s the achilles heel of the knee. And I know what you’re thinking,..”Hasn’t the ACL horse been beaten e...