Welcome to the TSG Podcast, your comprehensive resource for elite powerlifting education. Hosted by The Strength Guys, we trade social media snippets for deep-dive discussions on programming and performance. Join Arian and a lineup of world-class athletes, coaches, and other experts. From IPF rule changes to Sheffield reviews, we deliver timely news and technical mastery. This is a community-driven show where your questions shape our content, so be sure to share your ideas. Subscribe to the TSG Podcast and elevate your lifting journey beyond the platform. Quality information starts here.
Episode 20: The New Gold Standard? Why Avancus Houston Might Be the Best Meet of 2026
Coach Patrick joins to discuss the behind-the-scenes experiences at Advancus Houston. He highlighted the luxurious athlete accommodations, such as stocked hotel fridges, tracksuits, and trading cards, which created a professional sports atmosphere.
The conversation also covered coaching strategies, specifically the importance of focusing on an athlete's individual performance and executing a clean, eight-for-eight lift strategy rather than reacting to competitors. Patrick also reviewed the stellar performances of lifters like Nataleigh Hunter and Cassidy Conaghan, who secured personal records and strong podium finishes.
The discussion also touched upon the evolution of powerlifting, exploring how frequent high-stakes invitational meets are shaping the sport's future, shifting athlete mentalities, and demanding higher levels of coaching expertise.
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30 Sept 2026
Episode 19: Embrace the Chaos: Powerlifting, Pregnancy, and Raising Twins w/ Meg Scanlon
On this episode of the TSG podcast, veteran powerlifter Meg Scanlon discusses her journey of balancing an elite athletic career with motherhood. She explains her decision to delay having children until she reached the World Championships, eventually returning to the sport after having twins.
Scanlon emphasizes the importance of flexibility and time management, sharing how she adapted her training sessions to fit around her family’s schedule. She also highlights the mental health benefits of lifting, viewing her gym time as a necessary outlet that allows her to be a better parent and coach.
The conversation explores the resilience of the body post-pregnancy and the value of exposing children to a lifestyle centered on physical strength. Finally, she provides practical advice on using timers and home gyms to maintain consistency amidst the unpredictability of raising children.
TSG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thestrengthguys
Meg's IG: https://www.instagram.com/megscanlift/
16 Sept 2026
Episode 18: Mastering Game Day Strategy w/ Matt Gary
This podcast features Coach Matt Gary, the head coach for Team Great Britain, discussing the strategic nuances of game day coaching and attempt selection during high-level powerlifting competitions. He breaks down specific battles from the IPF World Championships, explaining how coaches use athlete monitoring systems and detailed psychological profiles to prepare for international stages.
A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the ethics of handling multiple athletes in the same weight class and the mathematical precision required to secure podium placements. The conversation highlights the importance of consistency, the strategic use of "chips" to gain weight advantages, and the necessity of prioritizing a total over individual personal records to win medals.
Matt also shares his three-decade journey in the sport, offering a professional perspective on how coaching philosophies evolve from local meets to elite global events. Finally, the source touches on the risks of aggressive attempt selection, illustrating how mismanaged goals can lead to missed opportunities for world records and titles.
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SSPT Game Day Coaching Manual:
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