Episode 62- Lifting Girls: Barbell, Battles & Breakthroughs

This episode of Savagely Scaled focuses on the Kingman Barbell Club lifting girls — Rachel, Maggie, and Lindsay — sharing their weightlifting journeys, the impact of training with coach Chris, and how Olympic lifting has shaped their fitness, mindset, and personal growth.Rachel – A nurse who started CrossFit in 2020, transitioned into Olympic lifting, and found confidence and mental strength through the barbell.Maggie – Balanced CrossFit with pregnancy before committing to weightlifting, training consistently for 15+ months.Lindsay – Came into CrossFit after 40, curious about lifting, now fully invested with goals of competing nationally.Origins in CrossFit → Transition to WeightliftingEach lifter talks about their time in CrossFit, how Chris nudged them into barbell work, and what finally convinced them to commit.Training LifeDaily training routines vary — some spend 1.5–2 hours, while others push 3–5 hours with long mobility work, rest periods, and snack breaks (fruit corner 🍎🍑).Competition Goals & First MeetsInitial reluctance about competing in singlets.How meets became pivotal moments of growth, even if the training itself is the real joy.Funny & heartfelt reflections on nerves, hearing familiar voices in the crowd, and community support (like posters at their home meet).Nutrition & Weight CutsExperiences with water cuts, dieting, and finding sustainable weight classes.The role of nutrition in fueling performance vs. under/overeating struggles.Mindset & Emotions in WeightliftingLifting as a mental battle: handling frustration, crying after fails, overcoming negative thoughts.How watching teammates PR builds inspiration and camaraderie.The unique difference from CrossFit: constant critique and discomfort, but unmatched highs when a lift clicks.Coach Chris’s RoleHis persistence in recruiting athletes to weightlifting.How he adapts communication styles for each athlete.Balancing tough love, motivational moments, and occasional “you know nothing” tough coaching.Rachel – Train with her son in CrossFit classes while continuing with the barbell; entering masters division soon.Maggie – Heal wrists/thumbs and chase big numbers next season.Lindsay – Drop a weight class, improve nutrition consistency, and aim for technique + strength progress.Blake (host) – Torn between CrossFit and lifting; big picture goals include balancing both worlds.“Embarrassingly strong” jokes among teammates.Fruit breaks mid-session (“Anyone have fruit? 🍑”).The “Lindsay celebration” party idea after the Texas meet.“Yeehaw that barbell!” – Chris’s meet hype call.Teammates as daily PRs and inspiration, not competition.Emotional honesty: from crying at lifts to feeling like letting coaches down, to finding sparkle in the grind.🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, and YouTube — link in bio!📩 Questions, shoutouts, or affiliate recommendations? Reach us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram/TikTok @savagelyscaled.Don’t forget ⬇️✅ Follow @savagelyscaled✅ Share this with your lifting crew✅ Leave us a 5⭐ reviewDon’t be a Karen, be a Sharon and keep sharing.And remember… until we meet at the whiteboard again… BYE 👋