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Welcome to The Powerlifter’s Den — the ultimate hangout for lifters, strength athletes, and iron addicts. Hosted by Cam Smith, this podcast dives deep into the world of powerlifting, featuring real conversations with top lifters, coaches, and industry experts.
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Episode 147: There is No Optimal ft. Joe Sullivan (opens the original)
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In Episode 147 of The Powerlifter’s Den , Cam sits down with Joe Sullivan , former 220 lb all-time world record holder and longtime coach who has helped other lifters reach world-record performances of their own. Joe talks about why “optimal” doesn’t exist in performance coaching, leaving powerlifting better than he found it, some wild meet stories, and the mentality behind Adapt or Die after years of serious injuries and setbacks. We also discuss the tomfoolery of internet clowns attempting to
Episode 146: How the GOAT of Powerlifting Trains ft. Ed Coan (opens the original)
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In Episode 146 of The Powerlifter’s Den , Cam sits down with Ed Coan , widely regarded as the greatest powerlifter of all time. Ed talks about the lifters who influenced him, including Bill Kazmaier , old-school training and competition, the evolution of powerlifting, SWIS , and the lessons he’s picked up from decades of competing, coaching, and being around some of the strongest people in the sport. A conversation about powerlifting history, training, and the people who helped shape it.
Episode 145: Multiply Mom vs. Powerlifting Trolls ft. Tara Duncan (opens the original)
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In Episode 145 of The Powerlifter’s Den , Cam sits down with Tara Duncan , a 10-year powerlifter with experience in both raw and multiply, a 705 lb squat , and pro totals in three weight classes. We talk about her transition into geared lifting, raising a daughter who now powerlifts, the downside of comparison and social media, the “mass moves mass” argument, and what she learned through injury, weight loss, and depression.
Epsidoe 144: Chasing 1000lb RAW Squat ft. Mason Mills (opens the original)
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In Episode 144 of The Powerlifter's Den , Cam sits down with Mason Mills , a 1000kg Big Dogs totaler, full-time coach, and one of the strongest heavyweight powerlifters in the UK. We discuss competing around the world, why progress isn't always linear, memorable stories from Big Dogs, and his pursuit of becoming the first British man to squat 1,000 pounds .
Episode 143: Longevity for Powerlifters and Weightlifters ft. Delroy McQueen (opens the original)
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In Episode 143 of The Powerlifter's Den, Cam sits down with Delroy McQueen, a lifter whose career has spanned more than two decades across both Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting. From competing internationally in weightlifting to building an elite career in single ply, multi ply, raw, and raw with wraps, Delroy has proven that longevity is one of the greatest achievements in strength sports.We dive into his transition from Olympic lifting to powerlifting, the mindset that's kept him competi
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