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In this episode, Josh and Coach Nick Benerakis discussed their contrasting training approaches and personal journeys in powerlifting, including Coach Ben's transition from competitor to online coach and Josh's evolution from competitive lifter to coach while balancing family commitments. They explored the challenges of maintaining a long-term perspective in powerlifting, including the importance of mental strength and the evolving landscape of drug testing policies, specifically USA Powerlifting's recent change. The conversation concluded with discussions about equipped lifting techniques, coaching approaches, and the role of family in fitness, including their respective home gym setups and experiences with training their children.

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The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80’s music and Power Ballads.

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In this episode of the Powerlifting & Ballads Podcast, Josh and Lara discussed the end of MTV's music video era, the upcoming Arnold competition, and various powerlifting events. They shared their thoughts on posting PRs on social media and the importance of taking deep breaths before competing. Lara introduced a new lifter tip and shared an interesting fact about the origin of waffle patterns on powerlifting bars.

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The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80’s music and Power Ballads.

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Josh and Lara discussed their new podcast recording rule and shared personal updates before transitioning to their coaching approaches and team expansion plans, emphasizing their ability to help lifters of all levels achieve their goals through personalized training and programming. The conversation ended with discussions about gym priorities and scheduling. Throw in a rooster and raccoon discussion and you've got Episode 232!

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• Follow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & Facebook
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• More Information about the Podcast: https://solo.to/plballadspodcast

The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80’s music and Power Ballads.