The strongest Powerlifter of all-time, Jesus Olivares, joins KOTL to discuss breaking the all-time World record at Sheffield, the rivalry between Powerlifting teams Craftsmanship & Flexx, the talk that set him off, and Dan Bell. Jesus also talks about his estranged father, troubled past, and suicide attempt. The most impactful podcast yet. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Delaney Wallace discusses his Sheffield experience, coming within inches of Russel Orhii’s record, how a shift in perspective changed his training and helped him return to form, the IPF 83s all catching up with their totals, Worlds 2023, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Sheffield recap episode with Heather Connor and Julia Williams. The 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships was the most important competition in powerlifting history. The team at SBD pulled off something truly special with this event, and it will surely do more than any other competition to elevate our sport to the next level. Thank you to everyone at SBD for all that you do for powerlifting. Sheffield featured 8 superstars from Powerlifting America and all 8 of them qualified for the US National team headed to IPF Worlds in Malta in June. We talk about their outstanding performances at Sheffield and look ahead at some of the exciting matchups we’ll see at IPF Worlds.
Watch or re-watch the 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships on SBD’s youtube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/P1iF_oHYuWQ?feature=share
Thank you to our partners, SBD and Eleiko.
You can find Heather on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/heather.e.connor/
You can find Julia on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/sleepersbd/
Check out all of our upcoming events on the Powerlifting America events page here:
https://powerlifting-america.com/events
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https://powerlifting-america.com/registration
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Quick check in with two time super heavyweight champion of the world, Jesus Olivares, who was 10 days out from Sheffield when we recorded this episode. Jesus has big goals for Sheffield and beyond, chasing the heaviest total of all time across all federations. We talked about his prep, worlds 2022 and what it means to represent the USA. He’s a young man, wise beyond his years, and he was very generous with his time so make sure you give it a listen.
The 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships is the most important competition in powerlifting history with the largest prize fund in powerlifting history. Nine of the 24 athletes invited to Sheffield are from Powerlifting America. Watch the livestream March 25th on SBD’s youtube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/P1iF_oHYuWQ?feature=share
Thank you to our partners, SBD and Eleiko.
You can find Jesus on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/mega.gojira/
Check out all of our upcoming events on the Powerlifting America events page here:
https://powerlifting-america.com/events
Become a member of Powerlifting America here:
https://powerlifting-america.com/registration
Visit the Powerlifting America store here:
https://powerlifting-america.square.site/s/shop
Follow Powerlifting America on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/powerlifting_america/
The sports biggest event had a last minute alternate join, and he joins KOTL to tell the story. Abdul Mojeed Sulayman AKA Mo, 2022 Worlds Bronze medalist, got the call on the 11th hour that will elevate him to the sport’s biggest stage. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.
Celine the Machine (Pro Series Champion), Jessica Espinal (47 kg American Champion and IPF Worlds competitor on Team USA), Jason Tremblay (The Strength Guys President and Head Coach) and Tori LaPerrier (The Strength Guys Coach) join KOTL to discuss their recent wins, current events, and their future moves/goals. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.
Ray Williams is joined with Matt Gary & David Garcia for his return to KOTL to discuss his recent Nationals performance, the future clash with Jesus Olivares, IPF Worlds, his greatest rivals, Dan Bell, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat
Quick check in with 3x world champion powerlifter Amanda Lawrence, who was 12 days out from Sheffield when we recorded this episode. Amanda is fired up and ready to reclaim her throne! Her lifts are going off this prep and she is due for some world records at Sheffield. We talked about her prep, her performance at worlds 2022, and her dominance in the 84kg class. Don’t miss this one, you’ve probably never heard Amanda like this before!
The 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships is the most important competition in powerlifting history with the largest prize fund in powerlifting history. Nine of the 24 athletes invited to Sheffield are from Powerlifting America. Watch the livestream March 25th on SBD’s Youtube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/P1iF_oHYuWQ?feature=share
Watch the entire “Road to Sheffield” series here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86Kx2xZlwsM&list=PL85JoAo_KTFuKlOWLRY_-gHj362gYTBOm
Thank you to our partners, SBD and Eleiko.
You can find Amanda on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/miss.amanda.ann/
Check out all of our upcoming events on the Powerlifting America events page here:
https://powerlifting-america.com/events
Become a member of Powerlifting America here:
https://powerlifting-america.com/registration
Visit the Powerlifting America store here:
https://powerlifting-america.square.site/s/shop
Follow Powerlifting America on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/powerlifting_america/
Interview with Mike Z, the executive director of Powerlifting America and head coach of the Classic Open US National Teams headed to IPF worlds in Malta and the NAPF regional championships in the Cayman Islands. We talked about the current standings for these two National teams, who’s clinched a spot, who’s still in the hunt, and how the 8 American athletes going to Sheffield factor into the mix. Mike is an OG in powerlifting, he’s done a lot for the sport since getting involved way back in 1998, and we’re lucky to have him at Powerlifting America.
The 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships is the most important competition in powerlifting history with the largest prize fund in powerlifting history. Nine of the 24 athletes invited to Sheffield are from Powerlifting America. Watch the livestream March 25th on SBD’s youtube channel here.
Watch the entire Road to Sheffield series here.
Thank you to our partners, SBD and Eleiko.
Learn more about the NAPF here:
https://www.powerlifting-napf.com/
Check out all of our upcoming events on the Powerlifting America events page here:
https://powerlifting-america.com/events
Become a member of Powerlifting America here:
https://powerlifting-america.com/registration
Visit the Powerlifting America store here:
https://powerlifting-america.square.site/s/shop
Follow Powerlifting America on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/powerlifting_america/
The Sheffield Preview Show covering the Women’s division. Each lifter is examined, their chances at the World records analyzed, background stories revealed, and predictions made. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Rory Lynch, Tori LaPerriere and Eric Helms.