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April 10, 2015

PowerCast #87 - Proudest Moments (or Q & A from Meatspin City)

We discuss a variety of listener questions including what sumo deadlifts are really good for, whether you should really squat every day, why poop floats, our favorite athletes, and our proudest moments that came about because of powerlifting. A staff member also revives shocking memories of the world of meatspin.…

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April 7, 2015

PowerCast #86 - Adrian Larsen - Never Tell Him Never

Adrian Larsen was born with a disability that limits what his legs can do, but he's not a guy who accepts limits easily. He even became a bench press champ without even having his feet touch the floor. All his life anytime someone said he'd never be able to do…

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April 4, 2015

Silent Mike Talks to Fat Dan About HIs First Meet and What's Next

Former college football player Dan Stornaiuolo AKA Fat Dan AKA Bob Evans talks to Silent Mike about transitioning from football to powerlifting, his first meet, and what to do when you don't need/want to be so fat anymore. For more great videos, visit SuperTraining.TV: http://supertraining.tv/ Topics covered: muscles exercise diet…

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April 1, 2015

PowerCast #85 - Tait Fletcher and Keith Jardine - Pirate as F**k!

Tait Fletcher and Keith Jardine join us for a freewheeling, blockbuster show. We talk about how their shared interests and passions have led them from MMA to acting and all the way to selling coffee. Now retired from the UFC, Jardine is best known for defeating both Chuck Liddell and…

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March 24, 2015

PowerCast #84 - Chris Duffin, Mad Scientist

Chris Duffin joins us in studio to talk about his unique approach to life, rehab, and training, He also breaks down the training that led up to his 881 squat at 220 lbs bodyweight, a record that was recently broken by Sam Byrd. Chris still holds a Guinness World Record…

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March 18, 2015

PowerCast #83 - Arnold Pumped Us Up

Our trip to the Arnold Sports Festival pumped us up bigtime! We recount our experiences with fans at the Expo and many other activities surrounding the Arnold. We also go on a shameless namedropping spree of the people met and hung out with including, WWE's Cesaro, actor/Caveman Coffee Company co-owner…

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March 12, 2015

Drifta Lifta Episode #3 Trailer - Sacramento

Episode #3 of Matt Vincent's Drifta Lifta is set in Sacramento at Super Training Gym. Check the trailer out here! For more great videos, visit SuperTraining.TV: http://supertraining.tv/ Topics covered: muscles exercise diet nutrition muscle weight weights "weight loss" "fat loss" bodybuilding routine bulk cut routine lifting fitness weight workout gym…

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March 11, 2015

PowerCast #82 - One Lift for the Rest of Your Life and Other Deep Questions

We answer a metric ton of listener questions. From favorite foods to first meets, prohormones to fried calzones, supplements to training splits, and powerlifting gear to older lifters' fears. Mark Bell hosts with Michael Farr and Jim McDonald Jim McDonald produced. Subscribe to the audio version on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-bells-powercast/id710541646?mt=2 On…

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March 3, 2015

PowerCast #81 - Rhino Returns - Guest Stan Efferding

World's Strongest Bodybuilder, world record-holding powerlifter (retired), and successful entrepreneur, Stan Efferding joins us in studio for what might be our best episode ever. We pick Stan's brain about what it takes to overcome failure and recapture success, gaining and losing weight, and whether bodybuilding is a career, among other…

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Feb. 25, 2015

PowerCast #80 - The Fat Owl Returns - Guest Matt Vincent

Highland Games champ Matt Vincent joins us in studio to talk about why he prefers train alone...most of the time. We also break down a viewer's squat video, discuss why Jim Wendler has empty rooms in his house, what it's like to hand out in Iceland with The Mountain, and…

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Feb. 22, 2015

How to Wrap Your Knees (ft. Matt Vincent) | RetroPL

Matt Vincent and Mark Bell team up to show you how to use knees wraps in this video originally produced for Matt's channel. Subscribe to him here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-EHVRgFKSj33ZyWj1NFiRg [Matt Vincent Website] http://www.mattvincent.net/ [Drfita Lifta series] http://www.driftalifta.com/ [Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/Driftalifta [instagram] http://instagram.com/matsoexplosion [Matt's Clothing HVIII Brand Goods] http://www.mattvincent.net/product-ca... [Strength LAB Training Program]…

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Feb. 16, 2015

PowerCast #79 - Mike Rashid - Alpha as F**k

Pro bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and YouTube motivator, Mike Rashid joins us in studio. We talk about his lifelong work ethic, his intellectual curiosity, single fatherhood, and the influences that shaped his life. We also cover boxing with Team Tyson, his relationship with CT Fletcher, and how to “feel the walls.” You…

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Feb. 11, 2015

PowerCast #78 - LA Fit Expo, Sushi, and Big Gay Ice Cream (almost)

Topics covered: muscles exercise diet nutrition muscle weight weights "weight loss" "fat loss" bodybuilding routine bulk cut routine lifting fitness weight workout gym chest sixpack body flexing training health supplements creatine nutrition tips advice bodybuilder beginner IF "bodyweight" strength diet food fit howto "workout advice" "lose fat" conditioning tips

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Feb. 4, 2015

PowerCast #77 - RUM (and Other Flavors) - Guest David "Zeus" Zyski

CORRECTED AUDIO! Super Training Gym's current strongest raw lifter, David Zyski, is headed to the Raw Unity 8 meet in Florida. His current best meet lifts are 744 squat, 511 bench press, and a 771 deadlift. We caught up with him to talk about his training background, his job in…

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Jan. 30, 2015

PowerCast #76 - Live! - Guests Omar Isuf...and a Studio Audience

BONUS EPISODE: We threw the doors open and invited PowerCast fans (and Omar Isuf fans) in for a live show with a no-holds-barred Q & A followed by a free seminar. We talk about powerlifter problems, Silent Mike tries to tell us that Nazis invented Nutella, and which lifters you…

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Jan. 28, 2015

Buncha Deadlifts (Guest Omar Isuf) | RetroPL

Big pulls from Mark, David Zyski and Marcus Sannadan. Omar and Silent Mike have a training bromance. Topics covered: muscles exercise diet nutrition muscle weight weights "weight loss" "fat loss" bodybuilding routine bulk cut routine lifting fitness weight workout gym chest sixpack body flexing training health supplements creatine nutrition tips…

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Jan. 27, 2015

PowerCast #75 - Azzmuff - Guest Omar Isuf

Canadian YouTube fitness sensation Omar Isuf returns to the program (this time in studio). We talk about the explosion of powerlifting in the YouTube fitness community, ways to grow your YouTube channel, how he programs his own lifting, and the next lifting challenge he's set for himself. We also cover…

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Jan. 26, 2015

Feet Up Benchin' (Guest Omar Isuf) | RetroPL

While the rest of the crew (including Omar) benches like normal people, Mark Bell goes for a little variety by putting his feet up on the bench. For more great videos, visit SuperTraining.TV: http://supertraining.tv/ Topics covered: muscles exercise diet nutrition muscle weight weights "weight loss" "fat loss" bodybuilding routine bulk…

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Jan. 26, 2015

Big Skwaat Saturday (ft. Omar Isuf, Kim Tran) | RetroPL

Omar Isuf experiences knee wraps for the first time. Kim Tran completes her meet prep for LA Fit Expo. David "Zeus" Zyski completes his prep for Rum8 while trading squats with Marcus Sannadan. Omar's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OmarIsuf For more great videos, visit SuperTraining.TV: http://supertraining.tv/ Topics covered: muscles exercise diet nutrition muscle…

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Jan. 20, 2015

PowerCast #74 - Strength Coaching in the UFC - Guest Amadeo Novella

How do you structure strength training for athletes whose sport values many other factors far above strength? How do you keep elite fighters motivated when they become accustomed to success? (Or any elite athlete for that matter?) We bring in Amadeo Novella, who trains several members of Urijah Faber's Team…

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Jan. 14, 2015

PowerCast #73 - Krissy Mae Cagney Returns

Krissy Mae Cagney of Donuts and Deadlifts returns to the show for a sometimes irreverent, sometimes painfully honest discussion of risque Instagram selfies, preparing to compete in the USAPL, her evolving experience of sobriety, coping with bipolar disorder in a loved one, and mind-expanding travel experiences. Boy, do we wish…

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Jan. 12, 2015

PowerCast #72 - Jim Stoppani - The Lost Episode

We had some problems with the Skype recording for this episode, but it's been cleaned up as much as possible and the content was so good, we decided to release it. Jim Stoppani (@jimstoppani) carries a doctorate in exercise physiology with a minor in biochemistry from the University of Connecticut,…

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Dec. 31, 2014

Rack Pulls and Assistance Squats | RetroPL

Rack pulls off the Rogue straps, heavy pulls with the big wheels, and some squat reps for assistance work. For more great videos, visit SuperTraining.TV: http://supertraining.tv/

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Dec. 30, 2014

PowerCast #70 "Another Listen: Stan Efferding"

We're on break for one more week, so here's another favorite with one of our favorite people, Stan "Rhino" Efferding. From the original show description: Stan Efferding joins us for a look back at his bodybuilding and powerlifting careers. He shares his philosophies on training, business and life in general.…

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