The Reactive Training Systems Podcast

Reactive Training Systems
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Everything about RTS, auto-regulation, powerlifting, strength, and getting strong for coaches and athletes alike!

  1. 2025-12-29

    Systems Over Willpower: Build A Better Environment

    Coach Mike Tuchscherer, Gaby Muller and nutritionist Pia Marangoni discuss the role of environment in shaping behavior for better training and nutrition outcomes. They also talk about how well-designed systems, accountability, and supportive environments make good decisions easier.

    1h 4m

  2. 2025-12-15

    Crafting the Perfect Training Program: Frequency, Volume, and Engagement

    How often should you really be training—and when does more become too much? In this episode, Mike Tuchscherer, Gaby Muller and Andrew Jessop break down reactive training systems, exploring how to manage frequency, volume, and intensity while staying mentally engaged and progressing long term. From high-frequency lifting to accessory work and cardio for work capacity, this conversation offers practical insights for both athletes and coaches looking to optimize their programming.

    1h 9m

  3. 2025-12-01

    Peak Performance: The Journey of Setting New Lifelong PRs

    How do you turn injury and setbacks into lifetime personal bests on the platform? In this episode, Coach Mike, Coach John and Dr. Nathan Dailey break down the training strategies, recovery methods, and psychological tools that fueled his recent squat, deadlift, and total PRs. Their conversation offers practical insights on velocity testing, environmental factors, and experimentation for anyone preparing for high-level powerlifting competition.

    1h 25m

  4. 2025-11-17

    Pawel Jurczynski: High Frequency & Dynamic RPE

    Coach Mike, Coach Mel and Pawel Jurczynski dive into high-frequency training systems, sharing insights from the European Powerlifting Conference and Pawel's gym in Poland. They break down program structure, polarization, recovery, and innovative BFR applications—offering practical, actionable guidance for lifters at any level.

    1h 28m

  5. 2025-11-03

    Balancing Strength and Technique: Insights from Mike and Andrew

    How much should a coach shape an athlete's technique, and how much should be left to self-discovery? In this episode, Coach Mike and Coach Andrew unpack the balance between guidance and individuality in powerlifting, exploring how movement variability, light-load training, and experiential learning help lifters find their strongest, most natural form.

    1h 13m

  6. 2025-09-15

    Dr. Zac Robinson & Josh Pelland: Can Science Make You Stronger?

    How can lifters and coaches apply the latest research to train smarter and perform better? In this podcast, Coach Mike and Andrew talk with Zac and Josh from Data-Driven Strength about evidence-based practices, sports psychology, and the evolving strategies in powerlifting. They explore key topics like proximity to failure, training volume and frequency, and how to bridge the gap between research and real-world coaching.

    2h 7m

  7. 2025-08-25

    Inside The World Of Equipped Powerlifting with Hugo Duarte and Dominic Wetekam

    Equipped powerlifting isn't just about putting on tighter gear—it's about pressure, trust, and problem-solving when it matters most. In this episode, Coach Mike, Coach Mel sit down with Hugo Duarte and Dominic Wetekam to uncover what really happens behind the scenes. They explore weight management, training logistics, and why equipped lifting feels more like a true team sport than anything else. If you've ever wondered why equipped lifters can't do it alone, how handlers make or break a meet, or what makes this discipline so demanding, this deep dive is for you. It's not just lifting weights—it's mastering skill, trust, and teamwork under pressure.

    1h 49m

  8. 2025-08-04

    Dr. Nathan Dailey: Rehab With Emerging Strategies

    Dr. Nathan Dailey returns to the RTS Podcast to talk with Coaches John Garafano and Ross Leppala about powerlifting rehab, competition stress, and high-level performance. Dr. Nathan's first powerlifting experience, what it taught him about lifters' needs, and his role in supporting athletes at IPF Worlds. The conversation dives into his individualized rehab strategies - focused on helping lifters become pain-free, rebuild momentum, and return to competition. For support or consultation with Dr. Nathan, visit the RTS Training Lab or book a consultation through our store.

    1h 4m
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Everything about RTS, auto-regulation, powerlifting, strength, and getting strong for coaches and athletes alike!

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  • Creator
    Reactive Training Systems
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
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    Explicit
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