Practical Powerlifting
Episodes
Improving Your Session Quality
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore the importance of session quality in powerlifting and strength training. I discuss practical strategies to enhance training...
Making Weight at Nationals - 74.00kg
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my experiences and insights from competing in the Australian Powerlifting Alliance Nationals 2026. I managed to weigh in exa...
Going Off Program
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Practical Powerlifting, I discusses the importance of training programs in strength training, emphasizing that they should serve ...
Pre-Session Preparation
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Practical Powerlifting, host I discuss the significance of pre-training preparation and how it can enhance performance. I emphasize...
In defence of "Cookie Cutter" programs
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Practical Powerlifting, I discuss the merits of cookie cutter programs in powerlifting, arguing that they provide a solid foundatio...
What Weight Class is Right For You?
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Practical Powerlifting, I discuss the complexities of choosing the right weight class for powerlifting. I explore the evolving pers...
11. 12 Years of Weight Cuts
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Practical Powerlifting, I discuss my recent competition experience and delves into the controversial topic of weight cutting in pow...
10 Lessons from 10 episodes of Practical Powerlifting
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I reflect on the first ten episodes of the Practical Powerlifting podcast, sharing key lessons learned from various guests. I em...
Tyler Seabrook - Bodybuilding, Overcoming genetics and a lifetime of Powerlifting
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Tyler and I discuss the evolution of coaching in powerlifting, the importance of community, and the unique perspectives gained f...
Kelly Mann - Coaching with ADHD, with empathy and at Sheffield
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly Mann, a powerlifting coach and exercise physiologist, shares her insights on the importance of self-care, empathy, and building...
Daniel Featherston - Bored, not burned out
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Practical Powerlifting, I speak with Daniel Featherston, a young and passionate powerlifting coach and co-owner of Strength Collect...
Jack Dunn - Coaching at IPF World Championships and fostering elite powerlifting in Tasmania
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Practical Powerlifting, I speak with Jack Dunn who shares his journey from a general fitness trainer to a successful powerlifting c...
Alex Dellaportas - Antipowerlifting and being washed up
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Practical Powerlifting, I speak with Alex Dellaportas, a prominent figure in the Melbourne powerlifting scene and founder of Groove...
Victor Liu - The 3 Pillars of coaching, weekly peaking and the psychology of Powerlifting
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Practical Powerlifting, Victor Liu discusses the complexities of coaching in powerlifting, emphasising the importance of navigating...
Alex Hayes - Growing a coaching brand and succeeding over a decade
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Alex Hayes, a prominent powerlifting coach from Sydney. We discuss Alex's journey into powerlifting coaching, the evoluti...
Jamie Smith - Applying the BPS, zooming out and coaching coaches
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jamie Smith shares his insights on coaching, the biopsychosocial model, and the importance of education in the fitness industry....
Billie Asprey - Coaching with empathy
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Practical Powerlifting, I interview my wife, Billie Asprey, a seasoned powerlifting coach. We discuss Billie's journey into powerli...