The Strength Syndicate Podcast

Oct 29 2024 56 ep. 70 mins 36
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Hosted by Lawrence King & Shane Storey. The podcast aims to cover all things strength & anything that help make you stronger - either physically or mentally. To inform the average lifter with a blend of evidence based information & practical takeaways. Lawrence has the science background having completed his Sports & Exercise degree in Carlow IT & is now working there as a post graduate researcher. A one time bodybuilder, he is now training under ABS powerlifting.⠀ ⠀ Shane, has the practical experience having worked as a trainer in person & coach online over the last few years. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀

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Ep 56 Nutrition Conspiracy, Balance & Powerlifting, Creating Athlete Autonomy

Oct 29 2024 58 mins  
Chapters 01:59 The Importance of Club Support 04:59 Tactics and Strategies in Powerlifting Competitions 08:38 Navigating the Nutrition Sphere 14:40 Food Choices and Marketing 18:27 Obesity Rates in Ireland and the UK 23:47 Overcoming Self-Destructive Patterns 26:21 Managing Self-Worth in Powerlifting 31:01 Factors Affecting Training Blocks 32:44 Balancing Training with Life 36:36

Ep 55 Adam Phillips, Odyssey Strength Head Coach

Apr 18 2024 88 mins  
Chapters 00:00 The Roots of Odyssey 35:44 Regression and Individualization in Movement Patterns and Training 45:00 The Balance Between Simplicity and Complexity in Training 52:44 The Significance of Uncertainty and Confidence in Coaching 01:08:57 Clear Communication and Certainty in Coaching Decisions 01:19:06 Predictions and Excitement for Upcoming Competitions Where to find Ada

Ep 54 - Coaching At Irish Junior Nationals

Apr 12 2024 80 mins  
Chapters 00:00 The Challenges of Social Media 08:44 Comparing Powerlifting Equipment 16:14 The Need for Consistency in Equipment 30:57 Improved Coaching Standards 41:15 Sense of Belonging in the Powerlifting Community 53:59 Being Process-Oriented in Powerlifting 01:01:39 Avoiding Unrealistic Expectations and the Need for a Supportive Environment Links to find the boys: Shane Stor

Ep 53 The 5 Most Common Issues We Help Our Athletes With

Apr 02 2024 48 mins  
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 04:42 Managing Expectations 07:16 Overcoming Plateaus 09:30 The Mental Aspect of Training 12:37 The Role of Accessories 30:26 The Importance of Patience and Consistency 36:19 The Significance of Competitions 43:08 Conclusion and Call to Action

Ep 52 - Lawrence is BACK TRAINING | Moving country while peaking for competition

Mar 27 2024 67 mins  
Chapters 00:00 Moving to Spain 02:19 Preparing for the Move 03:20 Timing and Competition 04:11 Training Challenges 05:06 Training in Marbella 06:00 Benefits of Using a Mono 07:20 Vlogging Every Day 09:56 Improving Public Speaking Skills 11:19 Importance of Effective Communication 13:49 The Value of Personal Branding 15:53 Editing Vlogs 17:47 Training Progress with a Coach 19:15 In

Ep 51 - How To Be Less Sh*t At Coaching w/ Paul Standell

Mar 20 2024 107 mins  
Paul is co founder of the PT Project with James Sutton which is a continuing education platform to help personal trainers & coaches get better at their job. And thats exactly what we spoke to Paul today about! The conversation went all the way from content creating to strengthening the relationships with your clients for better results to how to communicate better. I have learn

Ep 50 - Mechanisms, Principles & Methods of Getting JACKED w/ Daniel Plotkin

Mar 13 2024 101 mins  
Chapters 00:00 Mechanisms for Lengthened Range Training 03:08 The Repetition Continuum 06:15 Progressing in Load vs Progressing in Reps 08:12 Considerations for Advanced Clients 10:18 Individual Differences in Training Tolerance 12:07 Hip Thrust vs Squat for Deadlift Improvement 13:54 The Hypothesis Behind the Hip Thrust Study 16:12 Results of the Hip Thrust Study 23:26 The Minuti

Ep 49 - The Comeback For The Clash w/ Eamonn Harford

Mar 06 2024 81 mins  
Summary Eamonn discusses the importance of mental strength and straining in training, as well as his controversial approach to coaching beginners. He shares his powerlifting journey, from starting out in strongman to transitioning to powerlifting. Eamonn expresses his goal of achieving a 1000 kilo total and the challenges he faces, particularly with his bench press due to a pec te

Ep 48 - The Secrets of Ireland’s Top U93 Powerlifter w/ Cian Madden

Feb 28 2024 81 mins  
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:13 Specificity and Accessories in Training 04:11 The Importance of Arousal and Rest Periods 07:11 Different Training Styles for Different Lifters 10:27 Training Volume and Intensity 12:09 Considerations for Programming 14:20 The Impact of Training Style on Competition Performance 15:28 The Importance of Rest Time and Muscle Connection

Ep 47 - Developing As A Powerlifter w/ Stu Locke

Feb 21 2024 79 mins  
The conversation explores the importance of athletic development in powerlifting and the role of specificity in training. The guest emphasizes the need for individualization and the use of variations to train specific qualities. The discussion also touches on the impact of anabolic steroids on training and recovery, as well as the long-term health considerations of excessive drug