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#44: USA Powerlifting is going International

Uncategorized Jan 07, 2022
Hey y'all! On today's podcast we have a roundtable discussion featuring: Jennifer Thompson, Natalie Richards, Natalie Hanson, Jodel Patino and Chrissy Peracchi.
We discuss what we as athletes would like to see at international meets that are run by USA Powerlifting. 
Timestamps:
4:10 - Introductions to the roundtable guest
10:00 - What we want the production to be like
18:45 - What countries would we want to go to?
20:20 - What has the USA Powerlifting team talked about so far for these meets?
24:00 - The timeline for the 1st international meet
32:30 - Do we want meets IN major cities or NEAR them
35:00 - Do we want our expenses partially covered or prize money?
40:00 - How do we want winners to be selected (weight class? Dots?)
46:00 - Do we expect the experience to be similar to IPF worlds?
54:00 - USA Powerlifting will have our own world records!

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#43: Natalie Richards: Queen of the 57kg class!

Uncategorized Jan 06, 2022
Hey y'all! Today I speak with Natalie Richards! She just recently competed at the USAPL Virginia Pro and she came in first place for the women's and smashed 5 national records in the 57kg class! She has only been competing since 2019 and this was her first big meet as a PRO athlete and she did not disappoint! We talk about het training for the meet, if she hit or exceeded her own expectations, and more!
 
 
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#42: Ray Williams Returns to the Platform

Uncategorized Dec 17, 2021
On today's episode I speak with Ray Williams, the first man EVER in the raw classic division to squat over 1000lbs! He is also knows as the face of the USAPL and he joins me to talk about his return to the platform at the USAPL Virginia Pro that just recently passed! We also talk about his journey in the sport of powerlifting along with his life goals outside of powerlifting.
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#41 Virginia Pro Meet Recap

Uncategorized Dec 09, 2021

On today's episode I  speak with my co-host from the Virginia Pro Livestream Leo Bonett and we talk about the Virginia Pro meet outcomes! Along with all of the highlights of commentating the livestream and how this meet really set us in the right direction to start of the USAPL pro series with a bang!

Links:

Solana’s Instagram

Solana Lewis Training

Solana Lewis Youtube

Solana Lewis IG

Solana Lewis Tik Tok
Girls Who Powerlift Support Link

STRONGWOM3N Facebook Group

The Powerlifting Warm Up Guide

Support the podcast with donations for higher quality equipment

 

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#40: Virginia Pro Met Predictions!

Uncategorized Dec 02, 2021

Hey y'all! On todays episode I speak with my friend Kay Webb aka _kayswole and we  give our predictions for who will be the top 5 at the USAPL Virginia Pro Meet which is taking place Dec 4th 2021! 

We also talk about how this meet will have a very high production quality and how the livestream is set up to give the viewers a fantastic experience. 

Links:

Livestream link for Dec 4 & 5th Virginia Pro & Masters!

Solana’s Instagram

Solana Lewis Training

The Power in Lifting Podcast

Solana Lewis Youtube

Solana Lewis IG

Solana Lewis Tik Tok
Girls Who Powerlift Support Link

STRONGWOM3N Facebook Group

The Powerlifting Warm Up Guide

Support the podcast with donations for better quality equipment

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#39: Mel Mitchell Joins TPIL!

Uncategorized Nov 23, 2021
On today's podcast I speak with Mel Mitchell who is less than 2 weeks away from competing in the Virginia Pro Master's meet! Mel is so fun and we talk about her life in the military, how she transitioned to being a cop, and how she is now transitioning her life yet again with a new career while prioritizing powerlifting!
 
Links:
If you are a woman and want to learn more about how to improve your performance and technique as an every day gym goer or powerlifter try out my facebook group Strongwom3n for a 7 day trial
Shop/support me and Girls Who Powerlift apparel
Host IG: Solana_Lifts
Host Tik Tok: Solana_Lifts
Freebies:
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#38: USAPL Pro Series & New weight Classes

Uncategorized Nov 16, 2021

On todays episode I speak with USAPL National Champion Samantha Calhoun, and we dive into the USAPL pro series. We talk about how the pro series will work, the new weight classes, and how this can create a more competitive opportunity for more lifters.

Links:

Samantha Calhoun's IG

Inquire to work with me for powerlifting coaching

If you are a woman and want to learn more about how to improve your performance and technique as an every day gym goer or powerlifter try out my facebook group Strongwom3n for a 7 day trial

Shop/support me and Girls Who Powerlift apparel

Host IG: Solana_Lifts

Host Tik Tok: Solana_Lifts

Freebies:

Free Bench Press Warm Up

Free Travel for a Meet Cheat Sheet

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#37: Finding YOUR Lifting Community

Uncategorized Nov 05, 2021

Hey y'all! On today's podcast I am going over why it is so important to have the support of other lifters who you trust to help push you in your training. We cannot do everything on our own, so I go over why having a lifting community is important & some ideas to help you being to build your personal lifting community.

USTRONG90 12 Week group coaching program: If you are looking for coaching, community, real feedback on your technique and to make guaranteed strength progress in your squat, bench and deadlift then you will get a lot out of this program! We are starting November 8, 2021!

Solana’s Instagram: Let's get social!

Solana Lewis Training: my site to get freebies to educate you on powerlifting & learn how you can work with me

Solana Lewis Tik Tok: Let's get social!


Girls Who Powerlift Support Link: The apparel GWPL has is dope and great quality and they support women breaking boundaries and getting stronger!

STRONGWOM3N Facebook Group: a lifting community of...

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#36: How to Avoid Post Meet Blues

Uncategorized Oct 29, 2021

This episode is all about how to avoid Post Meet Blues! That feeling you get after you have competed and you're stuck wondering "now what"...

There are some habits you can put into place to help avoid this feeling and keep you driven and motivated and I am giving you all the keys you need to achieve that!

Links:

Solana’s Instagram

Solana Lewis Training

Solana Lewis Youtube

Solana Lewis IG

Solana Lewis Tik Tok
Girls Who Powerlift Support Link

STRONGWOM3N Facebook Group

The Powerlifting Warm Up Guide

 

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#35: RPE vs RIR vs Percentage Based Training

Uncategorized Oct 22, 2021
Hey y'all! Welcome back to the podcast! Today I talk about the difference between RIR vs RPE vs Percentage based training. I define what each of these are and talk about the pro's and con's of each one being used to pick your training loads! 
 
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