A Strength, Powerlifting and Performance based podcast with other life interests interspersed. We hope to share our opinions, help educate and inspire, tell a few stories and build a community along the way.
Bar’s Loaded
Claim This Podcastby Ben & Nic
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A Strength, Powerlifting and Performance based podcast with other life interests interspersed. We hope to share our opinions, help educate and inspire, tell a few stories and build a community along the way.
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Publishing Since
1/3/2024
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June 16, 2024
E38: Comparing Performances - Colten VS Derek
<p>In this conversation, Ben and Nic discuss Megan's training for a marathon and her recent setback due to a chest infection. They explore the challenges of getting back into training and offer suggestions like breath work and sauna sessions. They also discuss the mental toughness required for endurance events and the importance of strength training for improving performance. Ben shares his recent deadlift PR and his plans to incorporate track work into his training. Nic mentions his interest in purchasing speed gates and a dynamometer for measuring strength. Nic Andriessen is excited about his new training routine and feels ready to perform at any moment. He has been focusing on movement jumps and track work, gradually building up intensity. He enjoys the contrast between training on different surfaces and the different requirements they impose. Ben shares his experience of hugging a tree in a Redwood forest and feeling calmer and more settled afterward. They discuss the existence of the soul and the possibility of aliens. Nic is skeptical about the soul and believes that aliens may be living among us. They also touch on the construction of the pyramids and the awe-inspiring feeling of being in a grand cathedral. The conversation covers the topics of regulating emotions, finding calmness in nature, practicing communication skills, and impressive powerlifting performances. In this final part of the conversation, Nic and Ben discuss the performances of Colton and Derek at the recent powerlifting meet. They compare their squats and speculate on how they would fare against each other in a head-to-head competition. They also discuss the importance of longevity and consistency in determining the greatest of all time (GOAT) in powerlifting. They highlight the potential of young lifters like Colton to push the boundaries of the sport and the excitement surrounding upcoming competitions like Big Dogs. They also touch on the impact of early training and skill development on future performance.</p> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Introduction and Megan's Training Setback 01:23 Breath Work and Sauna Sessions 15:10 The Role of Strength Training in Performance 28:54 Measuring and Monitoring Performance 29:11 Embracing a New Training Routine 36:06 Exploring Different Surfaces in Training 38:28 The Calming Effect of Tree Hugging 46:13 Contemplating the Existence of the Soul 51:06 Unraveling the Mystery of the Pyramids 56:43 Regulating Emotions and Finding Calmness in Nature 01:00:40 Practicing Communication Skills through Self-Talk 01:05:37 Impressive Powerlifting Performances 01:24:51 Comparing Performances: Colton vs. Derek 01:36:31 The Quest for the GOAT in Powerlifting 01:49:39 The Potential of Young Lifters and Exciting Competitions 01:53:46 The Impact of Early Training and Skill Development</p>
June 10, 2024
E37: Achieving Training Outcomes - The Goldilocks Approach
<p>This episode delves into the topics of training, genetic potential, Instagram influence, RPE-based training, and submaximal training methods. It explores the balance between pushing oneself and avoiding overtraining, as well as the importance of managing expectations and facilitating adaptation. The discussion also covers the psychological aspects of training, confidence building, and the long-term approach to progress in powerlifting. The conversation covers training approaches for powerlifters, including the use of top sets, back-off sets, and ramping sets. It also delves into the importance of athlete buy-in, the distinction between in-season and off-season training, and the incorporation of resiliency and durability training. Additionally, the discussion explores the role of hip flexor training and the Goldilocks approach to achieving training outcomes</p> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Tattoo Design Dilemma: Arms vs. Chest 02:51 The Pain of Tattoo Sessions 05:47 Health Concerns and Training Progress 11:59 The Benefits of Trap Bar Deadlifts 22:22 Balancing Training and Genetic Potential 31:05 The Psychology of Training and Confidence Building 39:04 The Long-Term Approach to Progress in Powerlifting 53:19 Submaximal Training and RPE-Based Methods 57:29 The Role of Athlete Buy-In in Training 01:05:12 In-Season vs. Off-Season Training Strategies 01:22:34 Achieving Training Outcomes: The Goldilocks Approach</p> <p>Keywords</p> <p>tattoo designs, pain tolerance, health concerns, training progress, trap bar deadlifts, powerlifting, rugby player, transition, potential, training, genetic potential, Instagram influence, RPE-based training, submaximal training, overtraining, adaptation, confidence building, powerlifting, powerlifting, training approaches, top sets, back-off sets, ramping sets, athlete buy-in, in-season training, off-season training, resiliency training, durability training, hip flexor training, Goldilocks approach</p> <p> </p>
June 6, 2024
E36: High Days High, So Low Days Can Be Low - Zack Zillner
<p>Zack Zillner, Head Athletic Performance Coach at Texas Women's Basketball, shares his journey in the field and his approach to training athletes. He emphasizes the importance of work capacity and endurance in rugby, and how being fit can outweigh athleticism and game knowledge. Zack also discusses the significance of body type in different sports and how it affects training strategies. He highlights the need to focus on skill development rather than traditional strength training for basketball players. Zack introduces the concept of micro-dosing training on game days to keep high days high and low days low. He explains the game day routine for high-minute players and the post-game lifting session. In this conversation, Zack talks about the importance of aligning training with game performance and educating athletes on the purpose of each training component. He also discusses the external factors that drive him to be successful, such as the fear of not living up to recommendations and the responsibility of developing athletes. Zack shares insights into managing the demands of March Madness and the importance of periodization and recovery during this intense period. He emphasizes the value of sharing knowledge and connecting with coaches worldwide through social media. Finally, Zack recounts a near-death experience during a turbulent flight and a reckless car ride with an ESPN broadcaster.</p> <p> </p> <p>Follow Zack: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/zack_zillner/'>https://www.instagram.com/zack_zillner/</a></p> <p>Follow Nic: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/akabignic/'>https://www.instagram.com/akabignic/ </a></p> <p>Follow Ben: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/benmach/'>https://www.instagram.com/benmach/ </a></p> <p>Follow Bars Loaded: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/barsloadedpodcast/'>https://www.instagram.com/barsloadedpodcast/</a></p> <p>Chapters</p> 00:00 Introduction and Rugby Experience 11:23 Zack's Journey in Strength and Conditioning 20:16 Prioritizing Skill Development over Traditional Strength Training 25:00 Implementing Micro-Dosing Training on Game Days 32:55 Game Day Routine for High-Minute Players 35:21 Aligning Training with Game Performance 37:27 The Drive for Success 40:50 Managing the Demands of March Madness 53:27 The Power of Social Media in Knowledge Sharing 59:46 Near-Death Experiences: A Turbulent Flight and a Reckless Car Ride <p>Keywords</p> <p>strength and conditioning, rugby, fitness, athleticism, body type, training strategies, skill development, micro-dosing training, game day routine, training, game performance, education, external factors, success, March Madness, periodization, recovery, social media, near-death experience</p> <p> </p>
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