The Squat Plug

Danny Torres (@dltgains) joins the boys on this episode of The Squat Plug to do a recap of the Sheffield 2025. The boys analyze the performance of the key lifters, the impact of the venue and the equipment, and the importance of attempt selection strategies. They speak about the consequences of ref’s decisions on the athletes’ performances, showing the need for consistency i

In this episode of the Squat Plug, the crew is joined by Gabe Inman (⁠@swolehousecookie⁠) to discus strength training outside of powerlifting, programming within powerlifting, the unique demands of each lifter, and Article 14: a brief history

On this episode of The Squat Plug, the boys circle back last years hit series “Power Grifters” and look into how things have changed after bringing up quite a few scandals and scams too light. 2024 was a wild year... Check out the Top 5 list of the 2023/2024 Power Grifters list. We aint forget shit. Stanek spoke on his side of the story. Flores makes amends? Sullivan, Hadd

The boys sit with Jan Daurio ( @jandaurio ) and draw out a road map for how to go from being an individual that is just looking to better themselves, up to becoming one of strongest Raw Powerlifters in America, and getting invited to the USAPL Pro Series. Jan also discusses the upcoming events and changes at USA Powerlifting ( @usapowerlifting ) in 2025. From Qualifying totals to

In this episode the boys are back from 2024 USAPL Raw Nationals. The boys talk about if elevation can affect lifters differently during competitions. They speak about how reconciliation between federations could benefit the entire sport. The boys touch on a key flaw in federation events; Spectator Engagement. It's one more thing that federations need to figure out in order to

In this episode the boys talk about how James will consider (and will be persuaded) to bring the boys some of those world famous San Antonio Churro Crumble Cookies with him to the 2024 USAPL Raw Nationals, in Salt Lake City, Utah. They also cover several lifters and talk about their expectations. The boys will be out in Salt Lake City, Utah to compete, help, and experience anothe

In this episode, the Squat Plug goes over the many layers of Nico Flores' shenanigans in detail. Jeff Ko, Nico's former business partner and the man behind Garden Threads' short lived success, joins us to share his side of the story.Join us on the third episode of as we go down this rabbit hole together. And, as usual for Powergrifter episodes, this episode will be a little spicier

The Squat Plug takes a breather.Mateo, Mark, and Ylli catch up and talk about what's on their minds at the moment.- The differences between Signature Series and Pro Series- Logistics and Design at White Toe- SponsorshipsLet us know what you think.Send us some questions.Enjoy.You can reach out to TSP if you send us a text through this linkHosts:Mateo Manko @whitetoe_connoisseur Ylli

Ylli (@brolicgram) clears up the details of the Ashton Bailey (@toobuff4thisss) insanity that is finally being brought to light. The Mateo and Mark are trying to understand things as they happened by interviewing the whistleblower (Ylli). Mark, Ylli, and Mateo are covering a serious topic and exposing this controversy has been quite an experience. Trying to shed light on this topic

We start off with Mark ( @mark_collaborativestrength) getting into his experience at the 2024 USA Powerlifting Northeast Regional Championships in Portland, Maine.Check out Mark's Meet Recap - Meet RecapYlli (@brolicgram) and Mateo (@whitetoe_connoisseur) made it to 2024 USA Powerlifting Rising Tide, in New Jersey. How'd it go? Well... They made it.Can you compare SBD Raleigh to Th