Welcome to the Barbell and Beyond podcast, where we talk to athletes, coaches and experts about all things related to training and competing in the sport of Powerlifting.
Barbell and Beyond Podcast
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Welcome to the Barbell and Beyond podcast, where we talk to athletes, coaches and experts about all things related to training and competing in the sport of Powerlifting.
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March 23, 2026
The Secret Cut and 20 Years of Lessons From the Platform: Kjell Bakkelund
<p>Kjell Bakkelund returns to Barbell & Beyond following his stunning second-place finish at Sheffield 2026 — complete with a world record deadlift and a weight class reveal nobody saw coming. In this episode, Kjell pulls back the curtain on the months-long plan to return to the 66kg class, the mental and nutritional adjustments that made it work, and how nearly 20 years of competition experience gives him edges that don't show up on a leaderboard.We also get into his coaching philosophy, his approach to autoregulation, why he prefers percentages over RPE, and what he's building toward for the rest of 2026.Hosted by Carli Dillen & Luke SelwayWant to know more about coaching? Visit us at www.barbellandbeyond.online/</p><p><br></p><p>(00:00) Introduction<br>(00:14) Training Frequency: From Six Days a Week to Three<br>(02:56) Post-Sheffield Recovery — What Happens the Week After a Big Meet<br>(05:10) Mental Flexibility: Why Elite Athletes Don't Panic When Plans Fall Apart<br>(09:24) The Sheffield Strategy: Why He Opened Heavy and Stayed Focused on Himself<br>(11:47) The F1 Movie That Changed Everything — Deciding to Return to 66kg<br>(15:18) The Weight Class Deception: How He Convinced Everyone He Was Going 74kg<br>(22:16) The Weight Cut That Actually Worked — More Calories, Better Sleep, Fewer Mistakes<br>(26:46) Inside His Coaching Team: Nutrition, Mental Coach, and Head Coach<br>(34:53) The Sheffield Experience Advantage — What 20 Years at the Same Meet Gives You<br>(38:54) Attempt-by-Attempt Breakdown: Squat, Bench, and the World Record Deadlift<br>(47:24) Meet Day Mentality — PRs at 37, Stoicism, and Why Satisfaction Matters<br>(53:19) What the Prize Money Goes Toward (And Why the Family Is Always First)<br>(57:47) Coaching Philosophy: How Kjell Teaches Autoregulation to His Athletes<br>(01:03:56) RPE vs Percentages — Why He Trusts the Numbers Over Feel<br>(01:11:41) Pre-Lift Routines and the Mental Cues That Unlock His Best Lifts<br>(01:13:15) What's Next: Worlds, November Sheffield, and Staying at 66kg<br>(01:20:50) The Future of Powerlifting — What the Sport Needs to Keep Growing</p>
February 20, 2026
IPF Rule Changes 2026: The Truth From Inside the System | Tim Konertz
<p>Tim Konertz is the president of the German Powerlifting Federation (BVDK), creator of the DOTS formula, and the man who filed a formal complaint against the IPF after new rules were announced via WhatsApp on January 1st with no prior notice.</p><p>In this episode, Carli and Luke get into how the 2026 IPF rule changes actually happened, why the process was the problem as much as the rules themselves, and what needs to change for powerlifting governance to catch up with the sport's growth.</p><p>We also cover the origin and methodology behind the DOTS formula, the stiff sleeve controversy, the commercial pressures the IPF faces, and what to expect heading into the General Assembly in Dubai and the 2027 executive elections.</p><p>If you compete in IPF-affiliated powerlifting, this episode is essential listening.</p><p><strong>Topics covered:</strong></p><ul><li>The January 2026 IPF rule changes and Tim's formal complaint</li><li>Low bar squat, bench press heaving, and elbow depth rules explained</li><li>Why IPF rule language is so consistently vague</li><li>How the DOTS formula was built and whether it needs updating</li><li>The stiff sleeve problem: quality, specifications, and commercial reality</li><li>What the Dubai General Assembly could change</li><li>IPF executive elections in 2027 and the future of the federation</li></ul><p><strong>Hosted by Carli Dillen & Luke Selway</strong></p><p>Want to know more about coaching? Visit us at <a href="http://www.barbellandbeyond.online/">www.barbellandbeyond.online/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Introduction</p><p>00:14 – Meet Tim Konertz: IPF Powerlifting's Most Vocal Advocate</p><p>00:49 – Tim's Powerlifting Journey: From Beginner to 3x World Championships</p><p>02:47 – Aerospace Engineer, Army Captain, and Federation President: How Does He Do It All?</p><p>04:21 – How Big Is Powerlifting in Germany? The Numbers Behind the Growth</p><p>07:38 – How Engineering Meets Powerlifting: The Birth of the DOTS Formula</p><p>08:12 – The Problem With the Wilks Formula (And Why Something Had to Change)</p><p>14:10 – How DOTS Was Built: The Data Methodology Behind the Formula</p><p>16:41 – Does the DOTS Formula Need an Update? Tim Gives His Honest Assessment</p><p>20:08 – The January 2026 IPF Rule Changes: Announced via WhatsApp on New Year's Day</p><p>21:01 – The Stiff Sleeve Controversy and Gaston Parage Resignation: The Context You Need</p><p>22:16 – Tim's Push for Democratic, Transparent IPF Governance</p><p>24:25 – Why Tim Filed a Formal Complaint Against the IPF</p><p>31:43 – Breaking Down the New IPF Rules: What Actually Changed?</p><p>32:10 – Questionable Safety Justifications: Necklaces, Low Bar Squats & Bench Press Heaving</p><p>35:20 – The Low Bar Squat Rule: An Enforcement Problem for Referees</p><p>37:00 – The Elbow Depth Rule, the Heaving Bench, and Stacking Rules on Rules</p><p>40:18 – Why the IPF's Rule Language Is Always So Vague (And What to Do About It)</p><p>47:30 – Tim's Upcoming Competition: Running It on DOTS, No Weight Classes</p><p>48:46 – The New Sleeve Assistance Rule: More Logical Than Most People Think?</p><p>49:23 – The Stiff Sleeve Problem: Quality, Specifications, and What an Engineer Would Do</p><p>53:00 – The Commercial Reality: Why the IPF Can't Just Ban Stiff Sleeves</p><p>54:43 – The IPF General Assembly in Dubai: What Tim Plans to Propose</p><p>55:09 – IPF Approved Should Mean Highest Quality — Why That Matters to Every Lifter</p><p>56:49 – The Power of Athlete Feedback: How New Zealand's Survey Changed Things</p><p>58:28 – What to Expect Before the March 2026 Rule Implementation</p><p>59:40 – IPF Executive Elections in 2027: The Bigger Picture</p><p>1:01:23 – Will There Be Further Rule Clarification Before March?</p><p>1:03:12 – Should Tim Run for IPF President? His Answer</p><p>1:05:23 – Closing Thoughts: Why Every Lifter Has More Power Than They Think</p>
January 27, 2026
Strength Rooted in Culture. Maori Sportsperson of the Year, World Games, Sheffield & Life Balance
<p>Luke and Carli talk to 2025 World Games Champion, World Champion and Maori Sportsperson of the year, Dr. Karlina Tongotea. They discuss her reaction to the proposed IPF rule changes, cultural implications and sensitivity. Karlina shares more about her incredible 2025 year in Powerlifting, how her culture, family and team culture have helped her get to where she is, and her views on life balance and preventing burnout. </p><p>Hosted by Carli Dillen, Luke Selway</p><p>Want to know more about coaching? </p><p>Contact us on our website - www.barbellandbeyond.online/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>(00:00)</strong> Powerlifting, sport & high-performance mindset<br><strong>(03:25)</strong> Early athletic background and discovering the weight room<br><strong>(07:40)</strong> Why powerlifting hooks athletes<br><strong>(12:15)</strong> The dark side of chasing performance<br><strong>(16:05)</strong> Fast progress, big lifts & rising expectations<br><strong>(19:55)</strong> Athletic transfer & building a strength base<br><strong>(24:05)</strong> Beginner vs advanced lifter realities<br><strong>(27:55)</strong> Coaching quality, trust & training environments<br><strong>(31:55)</strong> Long-term development vs short-term results<br><strong>(36:00)</strong> Identity, self-worth & excellence in sport<br><strong>(40:05)</strong> High-performance culture across sports<br><strong>(44:00)</strong> Injury, burnout & physical breakdown<br><strong>(47:25)</strong> Rebuilding after injury or burnout<br><strong>(51:25)</strong> Sports science, research & real-world coaching<br><strong>(55:00)</strong> Advice for lifters and strength coaches<br><strong>(58:00)</strong> Final thoughts on longevity in strength sports</p>
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