The Art of Lifting
Episodes
Pat Horvath - the most aggressive acute cuts we've seen within tested powerlifting & more
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Pat Horvath (Patthiccy on socials) where we discussed his role in the most aggressive acute cuts we've seen within te...
Joe Borenstein - back to back meets, how he adjusted, programming changes ahead of worlds & more
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Joe Borenstein; we talked through his quick turnaround between SBD Sheffield and Powerlifting America nationals, how ...
Alex Cano - his intro to PL, his team's success & some of his seemingly unconventional training methods
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Alex Cano of Challenge Coaching. We chatted a bit about how he got into the sport, his journey through coaching both ...
Powerlifting America Nationals Recap Show with Marcellus Williams
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Marcellus Williams (AKA the Swolefessor) - we recapped each weight class from PA Nationals 2026, and our thoughts on ...
Bettina Hanlon - GB's #1 -76kg powerlifter, her entry into the sport, prepping for Euros & more
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Bettina Hanlon, and we discussed how she got into the sport, her background in competitive ice skating, how she appro...
Alba Bostrom - SBD Sheffield 2026, her focus going forwards, adapting to the new bench rules & more
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Alba Bostrom - the current -63kg world record holder in the IPF. We went through the differences in her approach to S...
Marcellus Williams - How SBD Sheffield played out & a dive into the upcoming battles at PA Nationals
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Marcellus Williams (AKA the Swolefessor) - we chatted through how things unfolded at SBD Sheffield 2026, and with tha...
Jacob Wymer - EST's growth, the difference between coaching classic and equipped powerlifting & more
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Jacob Wymer, where we talked through how he found powerlifting, reminiscing on how powerlifting used to be and the gr...
Owen.EST - Recapping EST's success at British Open 2025, what's to come in 2026, and more
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Owen Leggett, where we talked through EST's successful 2025, coaching British Champions and Record Holders, plus what...
Alex Pearson-Jones - recapping 2025; coaching the largest female deadlift in the IPF & more
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Alex Pearson-Jones (Battalion Barbell), we recapped some incredible performances that his team put up in 2025, includ...
SBD Sheffield 2026 - Men's Preview Show
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Mani; we discussed our predictions for the women's side of Sheffield. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and w...
SBD Sheffield 2026 Preview Show - Women's
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Mani; we discussed our predictions for the women's side of Sheffield. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and w...
Heather Connor - Preparing for SBD Sheffield, mindset growth, prioritising health as an athlete
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Heather Connor, -47kg IPF world champion, and we discussed her prep for the upcoming SBD Sheffield Championship, rega...
Thoughts on the 2025 SBD British Open, deciding to move up a weight class & burnout - M.illieLifts
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Millie, and we wanted to delve into the topic moving up a weight class and her recent decision to do so, our thoughts...
British Open 2025 Preview Show (British Powerlifting)
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Ben Pape and Jayne Jones as we gave our predictions for the upcoming British Open Nationals. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Tarrin Wilson - creating Atlas Performance, intentional social media use for growth & more
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Tarrin, an athlete and coach within British Powerlifting (the IPF), for this episode we went through Tarrin's back st...
What makes a good coach? with Charlie Moore
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Charlie where we both discussed what makes a good coach, different areas of coaching, and more. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Recapping Uni Worlds, the importance of mindset/perspective & more - a catch up with Charlie Moore
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Charlie where we both discussed our time on uni worlds, me being there as a coach for Team GB, him as a lifter compet...
Common mistakes in powerlifting, advice for newer lifters & more - Jasper Campbell-Crocker
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Jasper, a coach here in the UK, and in this episode we talked through lessons we've both learned through our time in ...
Joseph McDonald - becoming a World Champion, experiencing Open Worlds as a Junior & more
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Joseph McDonald - we chatted through his background, how he found powerlifting, his natural talent, falling short at ...
Annie Nelson - her World Games experience, back to back preps, dealing with 'bad' days & more
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by one of Team GB's own, Annie Nelson. Annie has recently changed coaches, competed at IPF World Classic Championships a...
Ziana Azariah - taking Amanda Lawrence's world record deadlift, competing at the World Games & more
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I was once again joined by Ziana Azariah. We discussed her last 2 competitions - IPF worlds where she placed second and made history b...
Ben Pape - balancing powerlifting with another sport, pushing through plateaus, and more
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Ben Pape, a multiple time GB lifter as well as an international level coach. We chatted through his intro into the sp...
Growing as a coach in an oversaturated market - Jasper Campbell-Crocker
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Jasper, a popular coach here in the UK, and in this episode we talked through Jasper's back story and how he got into...
Navigating body image within a weight class sport - M.illieLifts
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Millie, and we wanted to delve into the topic of body image within a weight class sport. Often people will say their ...
Dealing with burnout as a powerlifter - M.illieLifts
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Millie, a regular guest at this point! Millie and I have both been experiencing burnout and navigating it in our own ...
The best (& worst) things about powerlifting - our takes on listener submissions
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Miriam who is an equipped lifter, regular volunteer and active member of the powerlifting community. We wanted to rel...
BethFit.UK - increasing your confidence, personal growth & working on yourself
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Beth for the second time; this time we chatted through all things self worth, personal growth and building confidence...
Hannah Matson/440 - dealing with injuries, structuring her coaching business & more
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Hannah Matson, more commonly known as 440 on her socials. We discussed Hannah's ongoing shoulder injury and how she's...
IPF Worlds 2025 Recap - Ranking the battles
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined again by Charlie Moore to discuss what we thought of the battles at the recent IPF Classic Open World Championships. We ranked t...
Melina Irawo - 2025 European Champion; making team GB as an open lifter & more
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Melina Irawo, one of GB's top ranked -84kg lifters, as well as this year's European Champion. Melina talks through he...
IPF Worlds 2025 Women's Preview Show (plus a few hot takes & best lifter discussion!)
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have the preview shows for the upcoming IPF World Open Classic Championships. I was joined Charlie to discuss upcoming battles, storyline...
IPF Worlds 2025 Men's Preview Show
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have the preview shows for the upcoming IPF World Open Classic Championships. I was joined by Mani and Charlie to discuss upcoming battle...
Joe Borenstein - totalling 900kg as an -83kg, how he's feeling heading into Worlds, and more
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Joe Borenstein; we talked through his HUGE 900kg total in the -83kg class at Powerlifting America nationals, how he's...
Ziana Azariah - GB's first classic female lifter to total 600kg
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I was joined by Ziana Azariah. This was Ziana's first podcast, so it was really interesting getting to hear her story for the first ti...
Calle Johansson - the truth behind becoming a world champion & achieving your dream
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I was joined by Calle Johansson. This episode was incredibly insightful; as usual we discussed his training, we discussed his decision...
Bobbie Butters - how she balances so many different areas at once, some insight into her PHD, and more
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I was joined by Bobbie Butters, a legend within British Powerlifting. We discussed a lot, it was amazing getting to hear Bobbie speak ...
Matt Gary - how he found powerlifting, coaching Team GB and common traits in high level athletes
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Matt Gary. I wanted to get to know more about his entry into the world of powerlifting, his extensive coaching career...
Adri Rivera - how to be confident, her strength training journey & transitioning into bodybuilding
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Adri Rivera (adririveraa__ & strngandsxycoaching on insta) - a former powerlifter, now entering into the world of...
2025 British Uni Champs Preview Show & British Juniors Recap
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have the preview show for the upcoming BUCS, and we also went over a few highlights from the recent British Junior Championships. I was j...
Alba Bostrom - how she found powerlifting, competing at SBD Sheffield, her coaching business & more
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Alba Bostrom - one of the top -63kg lifters in the world and Junior World Champion. In this episode we discussed her ...
Natalie Richards - coming back from injury, moving weight classes? Some PA Nats predictions & more
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Natalie Richards - we chatted through a lot in this episode, starting with how she got into powerlifting, her passion...
British Juniors 2025 Preview Show
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have the preview show for the upcoming Junior Championships. I was joined by Millie & Sam, we went through our podium predictions and...
European Open 2025 Preview Show
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have the preview show for the upcoming Open European Championships. I was joined by Millie once again, and we gave a little preview into ...
Marcellus Williams - his journey into powerlifting & coaching, balancing over 100 clients & more
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Marcellus Williams (AKA the Swolefessor) - we chatted through a lot in this episode, starting with how he got into po...
Jayne Jones - transitioning from Juniors to the Open, when to move up a weight class & more
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Jayne Jones, a high level lifter in her own right, but also a fantastic coach working alongside The Strength Guys as ...
Alex Pearson-Jones - his take on current coaching trends, developing as a coach & more
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Alex Pearson-Jones (Battalion Barbell), we discussed a lot, from his entry into powerlifting all the way through to h...
Gavin Adin - mindset, content creation, goals for Powerlifting America Nationals & more
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Gavin Adin. This was a really insightful conversation, delving into self belief, how Gavin always believed he was des...
Kate Sweatman - equipped powerlifting, how to get into it, is it dying? Common misconceptions & more
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Kate Sweatman. Kate is a world class powerlifter; I wanted to bring her on to help bring more eyes to the equipped si...
SBD Sheffield 2025 Recap Show
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Mani and Millie once again, this time to recap and share our thoughts on this year's SBD Sheffield. Hosted on Acast. ...
Sophia Ellis - dealing with injury, her coaching methods, how to go vegan & more
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Sophia Ellis, GB's most dominant -76kg lifter. We chat through her time as an athlete, her knee injuries, her coachin...
Sheffield 2025 - Men's Preview Show
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Mani and Millie as we discussed our predictions for the men's side of Sheffield. Let us know your thoughts in the com...
Sheffield 2025 - Women's Preview Show
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Mani and Millie as we discussed our predictions for the upcoming Sheffield Powerlifting Competition, where the best o...
Jackie Malayter - her progress in the -69's so far, her background before PL, future plans, and more
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Jackie Malayter, one of America's most competitive -69kg lifters. We spoke about her time so far in the sport, what s...
Joshua Ngoka - the future of the 120's? 1000+kg total in 2025?
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Joshua Ngoka, a junior who has already achieved great things in the 120+ class, but has recently cut to -120kg and is...
Louis Smith - 4ZA performance, how he got into coaching, the growth of his company, and more
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Louis Smith of 4ZA performance; we discussed his career so far, we also covered advise for new coaches and coaches lo...
Joe Borenstein - the best -83kg lifter right now, his training, his recent 885kg total, and more
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Joe Borenstein; we talked through his entry into the sport, the journey so far, what his training and recovery look l...
Meg Scanlon - 63kg world champion, her journey so far, switching to a sinking bench press, & more
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Meg Scanlon, the current -63kg world champion. We chat through her powerlifting journey from beginner to the best in ...
Gabby Martinez - her entry into the sport, competing at worlds, and much more
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Gabby Martinez; we discussed a lot, including her introduction to the sport (with equipped powerlifting), her transit...
Kjell Bakkelund - cutting to -66's for sheffield, what his future in the sport looks like
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by one of the most accomplished lifters around, Kjell Bakkelund. We talk through his time in the sport so far, his proud...
Men's British Open 2024 Preview Show
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Owen Leggett, Dan Clarke and Louis Smith as we gave our predictions for the upcoming British Open Nationals. Hosted o...
Women's British Open 2024 Preview Show
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Owen Leggett, Dan Clarke and Louis Smith as we gave our predictions for the upcoming British Open Nationals. Hosted o...
Annie Nelson - what it takes to be an athlete, finding balance, and more
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by one of Team GB's own, Annie Nelson. Annie is a competitive -69kg lifter; in this episode we discuss her journey into ...
Sanchez Dillon - 'The best deadlifter in the world', the upcoming -105 battle at GB nationals, moving up a weight class
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I was joined by Sanchez who is currently preparing for a very close battle of the British -105's. We discuss his background before pow...
BethFit.UK - navigating the online coaching space, growing her business & finding powerlifting
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Beth, a women's strength and empowerment coach. In this episode we spoke about how Beth found herself working in the ...
Owen Leggett - His entry into PL, building EST, what does it take to be a world champion lifter?
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Owen Leggett, where we talked through his career, from working on the gym floor to creating one of the largest powerl...
Millie Mabbutt - Her love for powerlifting, how to get into volunteering, transitioning from student to working life, finding balance
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I was joined by Millie Mabbutt, a competitive -76 lifter in GB; Millie talks through how she found powerlifting, her love for the spo...
Hannah Matson (440 Coaching) - Nutrition, becoming a full time coach & her lifting career so far
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Matson (440) joined me to talk through her experience studying nutrition at university and how that's led her to where she is today, her introd...
Aquinn Onuoha - GB's top 84+ lifter - 'Powerlifting is more than just SBD'
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the first episode of this podcast I was joined by British Powerlifting's top ranked 84kg+ lifter, Aquinn. We recapped her time in the sport, how s...