The Baxter Strength Podcast is a place for unhurried, thoughtful conversations about strength, learning, and what it means to keep going with care over time — where people can speak without performing and ideas can unfold without pressure.
The conversation delves into the potential of CRISPR technology and its applications, as well as the ethical considerations and implications of genetic editing. The discussion explores the possibilities and challenges associated with genetic editing, highlighting the need for careful ethical and moral deliberation in this field. The conversation covers the topics of performance-enhancing drugs in powerlifting, anatomical differences and their impact on lifting technique, the purpose and audience of modern powerlifting, and promoting powerlifting and community building. It delves into observations of performance-enhancing drug use at competitions, discussions on growth hormone use and testing in powerlifting, considerations for lifters with different anatomical structures, and the impact of social media on powerlifting culture. Additionally, it explores the financial aspects and incentives for promoters, as well as personal experiences of promoting powerlifting and community building. The conversation delves into the business aspects of powerlifting, the incentives for first-time lifters, the impact of cameras and social media, and the role of aggression and emotion in competition. Different approaches to powerlifting competition and the role of external validation are explored throughout the discussion. The conversation delves into the importance of inclusivity and community building in powerlifting, particularly in the context of adaptive powerlifting. It explores the impact of creating a supportive and diverse community for individuals with disabilities and unique challenges, emphasizing the value of fostering a sense of belonging and support within the powerlifting community.
Takeaways
CRISPR technology and its potential applications
Ethical considerations and implications of genetic editing Powerlifting and performance-enhancing drugs
Anatomical differences and their impact on lifting technique Different approaches to powerlifting competition
The role of external validation in powerlifting Inclusivity in Powerlifting
Community Building
Adaptive Powerlifting
Chapters
00:00 Exploring CRISPR Technology and Its Potential
28:20 Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Powerlifting
49:10 Purpose and Audience of Modern Powerlifting
58:36 Promoting Powerlifting and Community Building
01:04:32 The Impact of Cameras and Social Media
01:26:55 The Powerlifting Community and Inclusivity
5 Jan 2026
Back In My Day with Daniel Macri
Daniel Macri shares his strength training journey with hosts Daniel Baxter and Nathan Baxter, discussing motivation, autonomy, technology, and community in coaching, in this interview.
17 Dec 2025
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The Fragmentation of Powerlifting Federations: A Conversation with Jack DiBenedetto
Jack DiBenedetto and Nathan Baxter analyze powerlifting's fragmented federations, audience engagement challenges, and economic factors, suggesting unity and innovative event ideas in this interview.
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