In this video, I go over why someone may wear a belt for the bench press. In the gym or in a competition, you may see some people wear a belt while they bench press while some others don’t. A lifter could wear a belt for various reasons but I break down some of the most common reasons which are, 1. They’re an equipped lifter. 2. They want some active feedback for technical improvements. 3. Read More
Written by: Kevin Cann This was an important realization for me, to coach the person and not the lifts. At some point everyone will hit a period of stagnation. This is inevitable. The key to overcoming these periods of stagnation is in understanding the person. Of course, identifying weaknesses and all that is important, but in my experiences, it is only half of it. I will use a real-life example to explain my point. Mike D’Amico had been hitting very Read More
Recast of 2021 Guest Of The Year: Taylor Atwood Taylor and his Coach Jason Tremblay return to KOTL to discuss the greatest performance in Powerlifting. Taylor gives his thoughts on all other current lifters, why he keeps winning, why other teams are behind his, a potential showdown with Russel Orhii, and why he can’t be friendly when he is trying to beat you in competition. Jason Tremblay takes you for a peak behind the curtain Read More
A recast of the 2021 Guest Of The Hear: Taylor Atwood . Taylor and his Coach Jason Trembley return to KOTL to discuss the greatest performance in Powerlifting. Taylor gives his thoughts on all other current lifters, why he keeps winning, why other teams are behind his, a potential showdown with Russel Orhii, and why he can’t be friendly when he is trying to beat you in competition. Jason Trembley takes you for a Read More
The KOTL year in review episode with awards given in multiple categories for the untested division (tested is part one). Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, John Haack and Andy Huang.
The KOTL year in review episode with awards given in multiple categories for the tested federations (untested will be part two). Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy, Rory Lynchpin Lynch and Jessica Buettner.
The boys are back, and 76 kg Queen Jessica Buettner joins for a Christmas Special that goes off the rails and takes some surprising turns. 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian “Messy” Khamesi, “Big” Bill McCarthy, Rory “Lynchpin” Lynch.
American National Team Coaches Arian ‘Messi’ Khamesi and ‘Big’ Bill McCarthy return to join 6 Pack Lapadat (and briefly Rory Lynch) to discuss the proposed new women’s divisions in the IPF (still yet to be voted on). Who will likely move to these classes, what showdowns may occure, and how it will impact the sport. Also discussed is the growing number of Nations pulling out of the IPF Classic Worlds, and the cancelation of the Read More
The future of USAPL meets in a COVID 19 world, Spicy Pl identity theories, a new OG is crowned, and rumors of a new female weight class…
Taylor Atwood joins 6 Pack Lapadat to discuss the trash talk in the 74 kg class, whom he feels is the biggest threat to his throne, his motivation to return, his thoughts on the current state of the game, the Netflix docu series ‘Last Dance’, why his team is ahead of the game, and much more!!