73 episodes
x1@8 Podcast Alex Pearson-Jones
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 29 Ratings
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The x1@8 podcast is a podcast about powerlifters, not just powerlifting. We set out with a goal to talk about the real things that go on, and share the in the trenches experiences of athletes, and coaches.
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x1@8 - EGM Discussion.
This week, the boys are back to discuss the Extraordinary General Meeting, which details what the next steps are for British Powerlifting.
Instagram account mentioned in the pod:
@BPEGM
@bjd_pl
@jbs_1975
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x1@8 - Volunteering and Meet Hosting (Garrett Bentley II)
This week, the boys are back with Garrett to discuss how powerlifting has to deal with the growing pains after a recent surge in popularity, including a lack of clubs, refs and volunteers.
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x1@8 - Canadian Powerlifting and Gym Ownership (Garrett Bentley)
This week, the boys have Canadian lifter Garrett Bentley on to talk about gym ownership, a brief recap of CPU Nats, and Timbit Mathematics - This is a super fun one, don't miss it!
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x1@8 - IPF Approved Kit List & Bench Rule Changes
This week, the boys discuss the new(ish) bench rules and how they have affected Owen's recent benching, they touch upon his Euros performance and the IPF kit list for 2023, some new approved items such as the A7 Rigor Mortis knee sleeves.
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x1@8 - Injuries and Canadian Nationals
This week, the boys are back... again. Peej apologises again for another long hiatus, he and Bryce discuss their experiences of working through injury, the suddenness and randomness of it, and the euphoria of lifting sub-maximally after not being able to lift at all.
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x1@8 - The Return of x1@8
This week, the boys are BACK with a sincere apology for their long hiatus and a long, rambling check in on all the various things they missed in the interim. Listen for Bryce's stories about the agony of opening Calgary Barbell HQ, Owen's preparation to retake his title as British Champion, a thorough critique of the present state of the IPF and some more of the usual bullshit.
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Customer Reviews
Informative and entertaining podcast
They’re so interesting and I learn things I can apply to be own fitness journey. And they’re funny too. I always look forward to the next episode.
Best Podcast
Really struggle with podcasts usually cause I have the attention span of a fish, but X1@8 makes my days at work go by SO fast and I learn tons of new things
Best Powerlifting Podcast Out!
I love listening along to you guys whilst I’m out on my dog walks. Just when I think you’ve covered everything there is to cover, you come up with a new episode. Great stuff guys 🙌🏻