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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 47 MIN

Nick Lusk, Troy Athens Powerlifting | The Platform Episode 3

from The Platform: a Michigan High School Powerlifting Association Podcast · host Chris Whittaker

The conversation covers the introduction and setup of the podcast, Coach Lusk's journey into powerlifting, the process of building a successful powerlifting program, and advice for coaches along with personal reflections on failures and lessons learned. The conversation covers the importance of leaving ego at the door in powerlifting, the significance of continuous learning and mentorship, reflections on coaching and mentors, encouraging participation, acknowledging support, and sustaining success in powerlifting.TakeawaysBuilding a successful powerlifting programThe importance of coaching and mentorship Leave your ego at the doorContinuous learning and mentorship are key to successChapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup06:40 Building a Successful Powerlifting Program26:18 Ego and Humility in Powerlifting36:04 Encouraging Participation and Acknowledging Support

The conversation covers the introduction and setup of the podcast, Coach Lusk's journey into powerlifting, the process of building a successful powerlifting program, and advice for coaches along with personal reflections on failures and lessons learned. The conversation covers the importance of leaving ego at the door in powerlifting, the significance of continuous learning and mentorship, reflections on coaching and mentors, encouraging participation, acknowledging support, and sustaining success in powerlifting.TakeawaysBuilding a successful powerlifting programThe importance of coaching and mentorship Leave your ego at the doorContinuous learning and mentorship are key to successChapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup06:40 Building a Successful Powerlifting Program26:18 Ego and Humility in Powerlifting36:04 Encouraging Participation and Acknowledging Support

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