The Strength Syndicate Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep 59 The Strength Syndicate Gym, Filming Sets, Individualising Technique
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters 00:00 Opening a Powerlifting Gym and the Importance of Community 02:35 Challenges Faced in Powerlifting Federations 06:40 Analyzing Techniqu...
Ep 58 The Gift Of Injury & Coaching w/ Rían McKeever
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and upcoming powerlifting competitions 01:40 Unconventional venues and challenges in powerlifting competitions 07:58 Trai...
Ep 57 Elite Level Nutrition For Powerlifters w/ Jayne Jones
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weight Cutting Strategies 03:07 Periodizing Nutrition and Planning 08:32 Comparing 2-Hour and 24-Hour Weigh-Ins 15:11...
Ep 56 Nutrition Conspiracy, Balance & Powerlifting, Creating Athlete Autonomy
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters 01:59 The Importance of Club Support 04:59 Tactics and Strategies in Powerlifting Competitions 08:38 Navigating the Nutrition Sphere 14:40 F...
Ep 55 Adam Phillips, Odyssey Strength Head Coach
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters 00:00 The Roots of Odyssey 35:44 Regression and Individualization in Movement Patterns and Training 45:00 The Balance Between Simplicity and...
Ep 54 - Coaching At Irish Junior Nationals
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters 00:00 The Challenges of Social Media 08:44 Comparing Powerlifting Equipment 16:14 The Need for Consistency in Equipment 30:57 Improved Coach...
Ep 53 The 5 Most Common Issues We Help Our Athletes With
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 04:42 Managing Expectations 07:16 Overcoming Plateaus 09:30 The Mental Aspect of Training 12:3...
Ep 52 - Lawrence is BACK TRAINING | Moving country while peaking for competition
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters 00:00 Moving to Spain 02:19 Preparing for the Move 03:20 Timing and Competition 04:11 Training Challenges 05:06 Training in Marbella 06:00 B...
Ep 51 - How To Be Less Sh*t At Coaching w/ Paul Standell
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul is co founder of the PT Project with James Sutton which is a continuing education platform to help personal trainers & coaches get better at ...
Ep 50 - Mechanisms, Principles & Methods of Getting JACKED w/ Daniel Plotkin
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters 00:00 Mechanisms for Lengthened Range Training 03:08 The Repetition Continuum 06:15 Progressing in Load vs Progressing in Reps 08:12 Conside...
Ep 49 - The Comeback For The Clash w/ Eamonn Harford
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Eamonn discusses the importance of mental strength and straining in training, as well as his controversial approach to coaching beginners. He...
Ep 48 - The Secrets of Ireland’s Top U93 Powerlifter w/ Cian Madden
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:13 Specificity and Accessories in Training 04:11 The Importance of Arousal and Rest Periods 07:11 Diffe...
Ep 47 - Developing As A Powerlifter w/ Stu Locke
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation explores the importance of athletic development in powerlifting and the role of specificity in training. The guest emphasizes the ne...
Ep 46 - How to TRAIN for HYPERTROPHY - Technique & Muscle Gain w/ Dr. PAK & Max Coleman
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary This conversation explores the topic of technique for muscle hypertrophy. The hosts discuss the definition of technique and its importance fo...
Ep 45 - Bodybuilding & The Female Athlete w/ Emma Currivan
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Emma discusses her journey in bodybuilding as a female athlete. She shares her background and how she got interested in body...
Ep 44 Bodybuilding At The Highest Level: Off Season, PEDS & Health Monitoring w/ John Jewett
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, John Jewett discusses his transition to the Open division in bodybuilding and his experience competing in open shows. He...
Ep 43 - What Can Exercise Science Tell Us About DELOADS w/ Max Coleman
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation covers topics such as supervised vs. unsupervised training, controlling for queuing and feedback, muscular adaptations in supervised ...
EP 42 - New Year, Same Degenerates
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Lawrence and Shane discuss their holiday experiences and the challenges of balancing fitness goals with enjoying the festivities. They emphas...
Ep 41 - Making More Gains In Less Time w/ Borge Fagerli
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Borge Fagerli discusses his journey into exercise science and the development of his training method, Myoreps. He emphasizes the...
EP 40 - Bodybuilding As A First Timer w/ AJ Morris
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, AJ Morris discusses the considerations for taking on first-time competitors and the importance of understanding their d...
EP 39 - Body Image, Self Criticism & Bodybuilding w/ Adam McDonald
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast we are joined by Adam McDonald. Adam is a coach, competitive natural bodybuilder & has a masters in performance nutrition bu...
Ep 38 - Should You REALLY Train With a Full Range of Motion? W/ Dr Milo Wolf
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast we are joined by Dr Milo Wolf Not only does Milo have the coolest name in the fitness industry but also puts out some of the lat...
Ep 37 - Biomechanical Principles of Powerlifting & Training During Pregnancy w/ Dr Charlotte Peyraud
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast we are joined by Dr Charlotte Vedel Peyraud. Charlotte is a coach with The Strength Guys, is involved with coaching athletes on ...
Ep 36 - Performance Supplements & Peaking For Natural Bodybuilding w/ Dr Andrew Chappelle
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast we are joined by Dr Andrew Chappelle Andy is a pro natural bodybuilder, coach & bodybuilding researcher. The main topics of ...
Ep 35 - Individualising Training For Powerlifters w/ John Garafano
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast we are joined by John Garafano. John is a coach with reactive training systems & has the incredibly difficult task of coachin...
Ep 34 - Predicting Success For Powerlifters w/ Dan Van Den Hoek
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast we are joined by Dan Van Den Hoek Dan is a researcher at University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia & has published a num...
Ep 33 - Refining Your Approach To Bodybuilding w/ Alberto Nuñez
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we were joined by Alberto Nuñez on the podcast. Alberto is a pro natural bodybuilder & a coach with the coaching collective 3D muscle jour...
Ep 32 - Managing Athlete Psychology, Motivation & Competition Prep for Powerlifting w/ Jason Tremblay
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we were joined by Jason Tremblay on the podcast. Jason is the president & co-founder of The Strength Guys, a collective of educators, coach...
Ep 31 - The Ins & Out of Coaching Technique w/ Steve De Novi
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we were joined by Steve De Novi on the podcast. Steve is the man behind PRS Performance, Co-founder of Powerlifting Now & Co-host of the po...
EP 30 Lawrence Returns To The Platform | Entry Level Competitions | How To Plan A Diet | Q&A
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links to find the boys: Shane Storey Website: www.storeystrength.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/sstorey94 Email: [email protected] Lawrence Ki...
EP 29 Do you need a PHd to be a great coach? | Programming Thoughts | Listener Q&A
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrence & Shane answer listener questions as well as discuss is the academic route will serve you as a coach Links to find the boys: Shane Store...
EP 28 The Return | Updates | Overcoming Injury | Happiness Diversity
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links to find the boys: Shane Storey Website: www.storeystrength.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/sstorey94 Email: [email protected] Lawrence Ki...
Episode 27 - A Trainee's Guide To Spotting Bullsh*t w/ Alan Flanagan
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcomed Alan Flanagan for a chat on how to think critically & spot misinformation. Misinformation has never been more rampant than it ...
Episode 26 - Irish PF National Championship 2022 Preview Podcast
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast is a preview of the upcoming Irish Powerlifting Federation National Championships 2022 which will be held in ABS Powerlifting on...
Episode 25 - Navigating injury as a powerlifter w/ Tristan Jacobs
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week to the podcast we welcomed Tristan Jacobs AKA @TJpainfree. TJ specialises in helping strength trainees to go from pain to performance & ...
Episode 24 - Overload & Progression for Strength Training w/ Data Driven Strength
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24 📻 This week to the podcast we welcomed Zac & Josh from Data Driven Strength. The 2 guys are strength coaches but also are very invol...
Episode 23 - The Powerlifter w/ Bryce Krawcyzk
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcomed Bryce Krawczyk to the podcast. Bryce is the co-owner of Calgary Barbell, multiple time Canadian National powerlifting champ &...
Episode 22 - How To Be A Better Coach w/ Gar Benn
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcomed Limerick’s own Gar Benn to the podcast. Gar is the owner of CityGym Limerick, Titan Ireland, Head coach at Sigma Nutrition, He...
Episode 21 - Optimising Hypertrophy for Powerlifters w/ John Jewett IFBB Pro
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcomed IFFB Pro John Jewett (@johnjewett3) onto the podcast to discuss optimising hypertrophy for powerlifters. John is a very decorate...
Episode 20 - Balancing Powerlifting & Bodybuilding w/ Dr. Eric Helms
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcomed the one & only Dr. Eric Helms (@helms3dmj) to the podcast. Eric is a research fellow at Auckland University of Technology, c...
Episode 19 - ABS Pro Preview w/ Anna Hourihane, Conor Kiernan, Ger Buckley & Jayne Jones
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks podcast we had Anna Hourihane, Conor Kiernan, Jayne Jones & Ger Buckley on to give our predictions for this weekends ABS Pro & S...
Episode 18 - Weight & diet manipulation strategies for strength sports w/ Anna Hourihane & Jayne Jones
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcomed Anna Hourihane & Jayne Jones to the podcast to discuss weight cutting strategies for strength sports. Anna & Jayne are b...
Episode 17 - Supplement Series Pt1 Creatine & Caffeine
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast Lawrence & Shane discuss the two most effective sport supplements on the market: caffeine & creatine monohydrate. In th...
Episode 16 - Maximising strength through the years w/ Brian Minor
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today to the podcast we welcomed Brian Minor - coach, founder of MyoJournal, USAPL powerlifter & pro natural bodybuilder. If you have read any of ...
Episode 15 - Minimum Effective Dose for Powerlifting w/ "PAK" Androulakis-Korakakis PhD
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15 📻 Today we welcomed to the podcast Pak Androulakis-Korakakis who is a coach at Stronger by Science & strength training researcher. O...
Episode 14 - Hierarchy of importance for performance nutrition w/ Brian O'Haonghusa
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we got Brian O’Haonghusa, one of Ireland’s finest nutritionists & head of nutrition Triage Method to come on to talk about performan...
Episode 13 - Whats next?
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After an unintentional sabbatical myself & Lawrence got together to chat lifting once again. We talk about competing, our diet experiences & p...
Episode 12 - ABS Series 7 preview w/ Conor Kiernan, Jayne Jones & Ger Buckley
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks podcast we had Conor Kiernan, Jayne Jones & Ger Buckley on to give our predictions for this weekends ABS Series 7. ABS Series 7 is g...
Episode 11 - Vitamin S: Sleep for performance
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11 📻 Imagine you could take something that would improve your body composition, performance, reduce risk of disease, improve cognitive fu...
Episode 10 - Lifting - The Fountain of Youth w/ David Nolan
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we were joined by David Nolan of Synapse Performance to talk about strength training for the older adult & more. David is ...
Episode 9 - Interview w/ Ben Craughwell
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode Lawrence & I were joined by fellow lifter, Ben Craughwell. Ben is a mens online transformation specialist & elite level...
Episode 8 - Peaking for maximal strength
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Lawrence & I discuss how to peak for maximal strength. Lawrence takes the lead on this one giving an assessment of what t...
Episode 7 - The spice of life: Application of variations & assistance work for strength training
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Lawrence & I discuss the use of variations within training & the importance of accessory work for strength training. ...
Episode 6 - So you wanna be a powerlifter? w/ Iron Ian
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast we had @ironianpt to talk about getting into powerlifting. Ian is a former professional wrestler, reigning King of Flyefit, exper...
Episode 5 - So you got injured, what now? W/ Aaron Byrne
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Lawrence & I talk with Aaron Byrne @reboundrehabilitation Aaron is a certified athletic therapist & has been working...
Episode 4 - Gauging intensity for hypertrophy training
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Lawrence & Shane discuss how to gauge intensity for hypertrophy. Topics covered: - Stimulus/Fatigue Ratio - Low vo...
Episode 3 - An introduction to RPE & Autoregulation
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Lawrence & discuss RPE & Autoregulation - what is it, why its of importance & how we can implement it. With the ...
Episode 2 - Beginners guide to nutrition
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shane & Lawrence discuss the basics of nutrition & how to set up your diet. Nutrition is a cornerstone of making progress in ...
Episode 1 - Have you lost all your gains? Detraining & what you can do about it
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of The Strength Syndicate Podcast with Lawrence King & Shane Storey, we touch on detraining, retraining & the unfortunate...