Strength Chat

Steven Cuthbert

Providing greater knowledge and content on all things powerlifting, strength training, muscle building and nutrition.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    #339 Julia Hlaing

    This week I was joined by Julia Hlaing, a pelvic health physio with experience competing in bodybuilding, weightlifting, CrossFit and powerlifting.  When it comes to training before, during, and after pregnancy, there’s a huge amount of misinformation that creates fear, confusion, and unnecessary limitations.  Julia is doing the opposite, breaking myths, sharing evidence-based practice, and helping women (and coaches) feel confident, not cautious. What makes this episode even better, is Julia is actually pregnant herself in this episode.     In this episode, we cover:  🤰 The most common myths around training & pregnancy  🏋️ What best practice actually looks like pre, during, and post pregnancy  🗣️ The role of the coach and why language & communication matter so much   If you coach women or train through pregnancy yourself, this episode is essential listening.  If this episode helped shift your thinking, the newsletter is where it continues - https://mailchi.mp/ea9ee2b51d7c/built-by-strength  Follow Julia:  👉 @pelvicstrong  👉 @pbphysio_olympicpark  Follow me:   👉 @coach_cuthbert  👉 @strength_chat

    43 min

  2. 30 JAN

    #338 Brandon Schultze

    This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Brandon Schultze, a strength coach, Pre-Script educator, and someone who’s worked across both general population and professional sport. What stands out most about Brandon isn’t just what he knows, it’s how curious he’s been willing to stay. That curiosity has led him to: • seek more knowledge • sharpen his coaching language • and produce real results with both the coaches he mentors and the athletes he supports And that’s exactly what we explored in this conversation. In this episode, we chatted about: 🧠 Why so many coaches avoid curiosity 📈 The positive impact curiosity has on learning and result 🗣️ How communication & language can elevate (or limit) your coaching If you coach people, this episode will challenge how you think, speak and ask questions. If this topic resonates, the newsletter is where it continues. 👉 Sign up to the newsletter via the link - https://mailchi.mp/ea9ee2b51d7c/built-by-strengthFollow Brandon:  👉 @brandon.schultze  Follow me:   👉 @coach_cuthbert  👉 @strength_chat

    52 min

  3. 19 JAN

    #337 Dr. Matt Casturo

    We’re back for the first episode of 2026 and we kicked off this week with Dr. Matt Casturo, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Founder of The Movement System. Matt has a great skill of: 👉 taking complex performance topics 👉 stripping away the fluff 👉 and making them clear, practical and usable for coaches and athletes. If you’ve ever asked “Am I actually training for performance… or just getting strong?”, this episode is for you. What we break down in this episode: 🏋️‍♂️ The difference between being strong in the gym vs strong in your sport 🧠 How to make better programming decisions (without overthinking it) 📊 What information you actually need to improve athletic performance If you enjoyed this episode, you’ll love the newsletter. Each week I share: ✅ Coaching insights ✅ Training principles that actually work ✅ Lessons pulled directly from podcast conversations 👉 Sign up to the newsletter Follow Matt:  👉 @themovementsystem  👉 https://www.themovementsystem.com/   Follow me:   👉 @coach_cuthbert  👉 @strength_chat

    50 min

  4. 12/12/2025

    #336 Josh Bryant

    This week I was joined once again by Josh Bryant, strength coach, author and Co-Founder of Jailhouse Strong.  Every time Josh is on, you walk away with something you can actually use in your training. With so much knowledge and experience helping lifters and athletes get brutally strong, this chat was packed with gold.  We dug into:  🔥 What is “the zone” and how to get there  🧠 How mindset drives performance and longevity  🏋️‍♂️ Why work capacity is your secret weapon for long term progress  Follow Josh:  👉 @jailhousestrong  👉 https://joshstrength.com/   Follow me:   👉 @coach_cuthbert  👉 @strength_chat  👉 Strength Chat Podcast  📬 Want weekly training & coaching tips straight to your inbox?Join my newsletter for real, practical advice to help you:✅ Train smarter✅ Coach better✅ Cut through the BS 👉 Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/ea9ee2b51d7c/built-by-strength

    56 min

  5. 07/12/2025

    #335 Tom Sheppard

    This week I was joined once again by Tom Sheppard, strength coach, author, educator and every time he’s on, you can guarantee you’ll learn something new.  Our last episode was one of the most popular I’ve shared and this one dives even deeper. We tackled a topic that sits at the core of every great training program, the one thing that can make or break progress: effort and intent. It’s not just about working hard; it’s about how you apply that effort and whether your intent matches your goals.  We covered:  🔥 What effort and intent actually mean in training  🎯 How they directly impact your results and consistency  🧠 How to tell the difference between training with effort and intent Connect with Tom:  👉@tom_kaizen  Connect with me:   👉 @coach_cuthbert  👉 @strength_chat  👉 Strength Chat Podcast  📬 Want weekly tips to help you train smarter, coach better & cut through the BS?  Sign up for my blog — https://mailchi.mp/ea9ee2b51d7c/built-by-strength

    1h 24m

  6. 30/11/2025

    #334 Sean McInroy

    He’s back for the hat trick!  This week I was joined once again by Sean McInroy after two very popular previous episodes.   Every time Sean joins Strength Chat, the episodes have been awesome. Why? Because everything he shares is immediately actionable. You walk away with ideas you can apply in your next training session.  This chat was no different.  We got into:  🏋️‍♂️ Beyond the bar, what else changes as you progress  🌍 The variables outside of training that make or break results  🧠 The difference between difficulty and effectiveness  Connect with Sean:  👉@sean.mcinroy  👉@apexstrengthsociety  Connect with me:   👉 @coach_cuthbert  👉 @strength_chat  👉 Strength Chat Podcast  📬 Want weekly tips to help you train smarter, coach better & cut through the BS?  Sign up for my blog — https://mailchi.mp/ea9ee2b51d7c/built-by-strength

    1h 3m

  7. 22/11/2025

    #333 Eric Bugera

    It was awesome this week to be joined by Eric Bugera, a strength coach, Pre-Script educator, and fitness writer with over 11 years of experience in the game.   In the world of fitness and strength and conditioning, there’s this idea that if something isn’t “optimal,” it must be wrong. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.  Eric and I dove into what actually works when coaching real people, not perfect scenarios. Because sometimes, the “less optimal” choice is the one that gets real results.  We discussed:  ❓ What to do when your coaching solution doesn’t work  ⚙️ Why the less optimal approach can often be more effective  📈 How to actually maintain progress once a goal is achieved  Connect with Eric:  👉 @ericbugera  Connect with me:   👉 @coach_cuthbert  👉 @strength_chat  👉 Strength Chat Podcast  📬 Want weekly tips to help you train smarter, coach better & cut through the BS?  Sign up for my blog — https://mailchi.mp/ea9ee2b51d7c/built-by-strength

    59 min

  8. 14/11/2025

    #332 Tom Swales

    In this week's Strength Chat, I was joined by Tom Swales, physiotherapist, strength coach, and founder of COMPHYSIO+ Performance Wellness, as well as the creator of the Advanced Movement Therapist Certification.  Human movement can easily get overcomplicated, especially when pain, injuries, or mobility issues are involved. But Tom is changing that.  He’s built a repeatable system that strips away the noise, helping clients and athletes move better, feel stronger, and perform at their best, without overthinking it.  We discussed:  🧠 Why people struggle with body awareness in movement  🏋️ How to actually improve movement quality  🔎 Why zooming out often reveals the real issue  Connect with Tom:  👉 @swales.tom  👉 https://www.amtcertified.ca/   Connect with me:   👉 @coach_cuthbert  👉 @strength_chat  👉 Strength Chat Podcast  📬 Want weekly tips to help you train smarter, coach better & cut through the BS?  Sign up for my blog — https://mailchi.mp/ea9ee2b51d7c/built-by-strength

    49 min
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Providing greater knowledge and content on all things powerlifting, strength training, muscle building and nutrition.

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  • Creator
    Steven Cuthbert
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    181
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Steven Cuthbert
  • Show Website
    Strength Chat