LIFTALK

City Strength
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Host Alex Hayes brings in guests to discuss all things strength sports. Presented by City Strength HQ.

  1. 071 - Nationals Preview with JP

    FEB 5

    071 - Nationals Preview with JP

    It's that time of year again... It's APA Nationals time! This week, Alex sits down for a quick... chat with JP to preview the upcoming APA 2026 Open Classic National Championship.  We have everything in this episode: female predictions, male predictions, jokes, powerlifting chat, and the list goes on. Chapters Female Lineup // 00:00 Male Lineup // 1:05:22

    2h 25m
  2. 070 - Luseane Lafaele

    JAN 29

    070 - Luseane Lafaele

    Today on LIFTALK, Alex and Kelvin sit down with Luseane Lafaele to discuss her journey through powerlifting. Tune in to hear everything from friendships and rivalries on the international stage to working during a prison riot.  Chapters Intro // 00:00 Luseane's Introduction to Powerlifting // 01:06 Who Luseane Looked Up To // 07:44 Ambitions Since Nat Retired // 13:33 The Importance of Family // 14:41 Alex's Ammonia // 18:32 Can Family Be Distracting At Comps // 19:30 Balancing Work and Training As A Corrections Officer // 20:46 Approaching High Pressure Situations // 31:20 Competing Internationally  // 33:47 What Success Means // 36:12 Rapid Fire Questions // 38:09 Closing Advice and Outro // 41:03

    43 min
  3. 069 - IPF Executive Committee

    JAN 22

    069 - IPF Executive Committee

    This weeks episode of LIFTALK is a big one! Alex and Kelvin were lucky to sit down with two members of the IPF Executive Committee - Pjotr van den Hoek and Dietmar Wolf. Pjotr is the Male Athlete Speaker and Dietmar is the Vice President. Tune in to hear all things powerlifting and the IPF, how the sport has changed and what they have learnt from decades of coaching. We also find out how rules are made, the recent IPF rule controversy and what is in store for the future... Olympics/IOC recognition... Chapters Intro // 00:00 Pjotr & Dietmar Outside of Powerlifting // 07:16 Pjotr's First Experience Powerlifting // 10:38 Dietmar's Transition From Weightlifting // 13:40 Dietmar 's Coaching Perspective // 18:24 Norwegian Volume Project // 21:02 Pjotr's Coaching Experience  // 26:36 Dietmar On Making Mistakes // 33:57 How Powerlifting Has Changed // 38:55 How Rules Are Changed In The IPF // 47:25 Insane IPF Rule Change Suggestions  // 50:36 Kelvin Thanking the Guests // 52:54 The IPF's Stance on Olympic (IOC) Recognition // 53:58 What Could Olympic Powerlifting Look Like // 55:42 Future IPF Plans // 57:01 The Recent IPF Rule Changes // 58:36 The Politics of the IOC, Committees, Developing Regions And Anti-Doping Compliance  // 1:00:53 What Excites Dietmar For The Future Of The IPF // 1:03:36 Advice For Young Coaches & Athletes // 1:04:53 Outro // 1:08:18 Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/citystrength www.citystrength.com.au #SBD #Powerlifting #ipfpowerlifting #ipf

    1h 9m

  4. JAN 9

    068 - IPF Rule Changes

    LIFTALK is back for 2026! This week Alex (coach), Claudia (international athlete) and Greta (APA Technical Manager) sit down to discuss the possible IPF rule changes and what they mean to the sport.

    1h 2m
  5. 067 - LIFTALK Wrapped (The Festive Episode)

    2025-12-25

    067 - LIFTALK Wrapped (The Festive Episode)

    Merry Christmas! Another year has gone by and our hosts Alex, Claudia and Kelvin are here to recap their years. So gather round and open our gift to you with this special Christmas episode of LIFTALK. Stay tuned until the end for a special look into how filming normally starts...

    49 min
  6. 066 - Training Over The Holidays

    2025-12-18

    066 - Training Over The Holidays

    We are approaching the holiday season, as the drinks start flowing and the food starts being served we thought it best that the City Strength HQ coaching team sits down to discuss training over this period of the year. Should you drink and eat to your hearts content? What's the right way of training? And is Bench Only lame? Find out these answers and more on LIFTALK EP 66. Chapters Preview // 00:00 Intro // 00:16 Hot Take (Bench only) // 02:49 Training Over The Holiday Period // 07:42 Outro // 32:43

    35 min
  7. 065 - Powerlifting Myths

    2025-12-11

    065 - Powerlifting Myths

    This week we are back with City Strength HQ's own Alex and Claudia as they tackle and give their opinions on some common/fan submitted powerlifting Myths. Do you agree with their take or have your own thoughts? Chapters Preview // 00:00 Intro // 00:17 Myth #1 // 01:10 Myth #2 // 05:53 Myth #3 // 10:25 Myth #4 // 15:06 Myth #5 // 20:17 Myth #6 // 27:14 Myth #7 // 31:45 Outro // 36:21

    37 min
  8. 064 - Isabella von Weissenberg

    2025-12-04

    064 - Isabella von Weissenberg

    LIFTALK is joined this week by special guest Isabella von Weissenberg! Join us as Alex and Isabella discuss her rise to one of the top athletes in powerlifting, what it was like when she started in the sport vs now and a short dive into sports psychology.  Chapters Intro // 00:00  SBD Cup & Returning to Powerlifting // 00:25 IPF Worlds Weight cut  // 06:59 First Memories Of The Physical Culture Space // 12:50 Broken Ribs // 17:45  Going All In // 18:45 Sports Psychology // 22:03  Falling Out Of Love With Powerlifting // 34:16  Moving Forward // 39:41  Outro // 42:50

    43 min
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Host Alex Hayes brings in guests to discuss all things strength sports. Presented by City Strength HQ.

Information

  • Creator
    City Strength
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    LIFTALK

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