The Reactive Training Systems Podcast

Feb 24 2025 100 ep. 61 mins 2.5k
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Everything about RTS, auto-regulation, powerlifting, strength, and getting strong for coaches and athletes alike!

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Sheffield 2025: Challenges, Triumphs, and Takeaways

Feb 24 2025 55 mins  
The excitement about Sheffield 2025 is still high. Coach Mike, Peter and Gaby reflect on the competition and strategy of the attempt selection for Thai lifter Kasemsand Senumong (also known as Opor).

Personal Growth in Powerlifting: Lessons from the Platform

Feb 10 2025 73 mins  
In this episode, Mike and Ross discuss various techniques and mental strategies in powerlifting training, diving into the importance of intentional training and mental preparation. Ross shares personal stories and experiences from his powerlifting career, including his recent world championship victory. The conversation touches on diverse training approaches, decision-making in tra

Ready For Sheffield: Kasemsand Senumong

Jan 20 2025 38 mins  
To share the excitement about Sheffield this year, coach Mike and Mel sit down with Kasemsand Senumong, also known as Opor Kasem, the current 66kg world champion. Opor shares his training approach leading up to the competition, talks about his powerlifting journey since joining RTS and explains his mindset towards Sheffield.

The Science and Art of Coaching with Jason Tremblay

Jan 13 2025 87 mins  
In this episode, coach Mike and Mel are joined by Coach Jason Tremblay from The Strength Guys to discuss various approaches to training elite powerlifters. They cover the fascinating coaching methods employed for lifters like Taylor Atwood, Joe Jordan, and Celine Crum, detailing specific strategies for strength, injury recovery, and performance optimization. Jason shares his journe

RTS 2024 Recap

Dec 30 2024 87 mins  
The RTS team celebrates a successful year, sharing highlights, key achievements, and challenges faced throughout the year. Mike, Mark, Ross, Gaby, Peter, Mel and Adam attended this roundtable discussion.

Unveiling the Secrets of Powerlifting Success with Pawel Jurczynski

Dec 16 2024 94 mins  
In this episode, Mike, Mel, and special guest Coach Pawel Jurczynski, CEO and co-founder of A-game Athletic Performance in Poland explore his journey into coaching, his innovative training approaches, and insights on coaching top-level athletes like Agata Sitko. The conversation delves into the challenges and strategies of managing training volume, the importance of mental preparat

Mastering the Mindset: Training and Competing Like a Champion

Dec 02 2024 57 mins  
The team engages in an in-depth discussion about the diverse experiences and strategies used by competitive powerlifters. The conversation highlights Ross's journey to becoming a world champion, dealing with setbacks like injuries and travel challenges, mental preparation, and the importance of maintaining a balanced life outside of lifting. They also explore the role of athleticis

Elliott Sykes on the Rise

Nov 18 2024 62 mins  
In this episode, Mike Tuchscherer and Gaby Muller welcome coach Adam Jones and special guest Elliott Sykes, 2024 IPF World Champion. Elliot shares his journey in powerlifting, from starting at age 15 to breaking multiple world records. The discussion delves into his training strategies, overcoming challenges, and the impact of social media on his lifting career. They offer their pe

Outsmarting The Competition With Scouting Strategies

Nov 04 2024 54 mins  
Ross Leppala and Peter Lucey discuss the pivotal role of scouting reports in powerlifting. A recent experience at the Masters World Championships profoundly shifted Ross´ perspective. The discussion delves into what comprises a useful scouting report, the insights it offers, and how it can influence strategy in tight competitions. They share detailed examples of using scouting rep

Keys to a Successful Competition: Planning, Flexibility, and Execution

Sep 02 2024 49 mins  
In this episode, coaches Ross Leppala, Peter Lucy, and Adam Jones discuss essential factors for a successful powerlifting meet. They highlight the importance of having a solid plan, setting realistic goals, and staying flexible throughout the competition. The conversation also delves into the role of a handler, adapting to unexpected challenges, and using Estimated 1RM as a tool ra