Manitoba Power with D & T

The jets are out so D & T need a new topic for the pod. Listener Brent Hamm asked us about the elusive 100gl and how relvant this is to say a masters athlete. T compares provincials best lifter results to how likely they can get top 5, podium and win. How do you stack up?

In episdoe 22 we discuss new developments in sleeve gate, will stiff sleeves be re-allowed? WE cover our largest provincials to date, a 3 day record setting event from early may. You don't want to miss this one.

You heard it here last, a few brands of stiff sleeves were recently banned in IPF competition coming August 18th 2025. D & T cover the very unscientific reasons why this probably wont change much and we're all just whining because the sleeves actually help us lift more when in raw the sleeves should not assist us. Time to just get stronger.

In Episode 20 we break down the entire Keystone 2025 event, how close were our predictions? Injuries, records, personal bests and upsets, lots happened at Keystone 2025 and you'll have to listen to find out.

Episode 19 - Keystone Recap Part 1In this episode Dino quickly recaps keystone while Tommy rests, We will cover the full recap in the next episode. congrats to our winners! Another succeful manitoba event

In this episode D&T go over the 2025 Keystone Male paticipants. Stats, athlete history and predictions for Manitobas only money meet.

Episode 17 - Keystone Females Preview, T is excited for Keystone, we dive into the 10 female lifters and make prediction about placement and outcomes. D still doesnt know anything about hockey.

Welcome back to another week of Manitoba Power with D & T. In this week's episode we touch on some recent developments with CCES testing that has occurred in Manitoba Powerlifting. This week's episode rounds out with discussing some resources athlete's and coaches can use to ensure they are abiding by the clean sport rules of sport.

Welcome back to Manitoba Power with D & T. In this weeks episode we breakdown The One Powerlifting Classic that took place on March 22nd! This meet was filled with lifters edging closer to the all illusive 100 GL point ceiling, special olympic athletes, and even our very own co-host taking to the platform for his powerlifting debut!

In this weeks episode we break down a meet preview of the next sanctioned meet for the Manitoba Powerlifting Association - The One Powerlifting Classic happening on March 22nd at Glenlawn Collegiate! This event has traditionally had a majority amount of first time lifters and keeps to that tradition as well as having returning lifters look to hit qualifying totals as this meet will be the last chance qualifier for the Provincial Championships slated for May 3-4!

In Episode 13 we talk about Dino's 2 performances at Nationals before diving into the last 2 days of Nationals including equipped bench only.

Episode 12 - Day 5 - M1/2 - F/M

Welcome back to our Canadian Powerlifting Nationals recap! On Day 4 MPA had 7 athletes take to the platform. This day was filled with personal bests, lifter battles, national records, podium finishes and best lifter awards! A massive congratulations to all of our lifters on day 4!

Welcome back to our recap of the Canadian Powerlifting Nationals Day 3! In an eventful day we had the 3-lift Equipped women's session first with our M-4 Susan Haywood, M-2 Janet Sitar, and Open Baylie Gigolyk all competing in the 76kg class. In the second and third session we had our Junior 93kg LeDainian Tyrell and Junior 69kg Christina Sudoma. A very action packed day that saw 2-golds, 1-silver, and multiple national records and personal bests lifted by MPA!

Welcome back to another CPU Nationals Recap! Day 2 of nationals had 3 MPA athletes competing in the sub-junior female, junior-male, and M3-equipped male sessions. Jessie Rivard started the day off with a 9-for-9 showing: posting a 2.5kg PR in squat and 5kg PR in the deadlift for a 4th finish of a very competitive 84kg sub-junior class. Franz Ma-ao had a character building performance that had challenges leading up to fully show what he was capable of, but is prepping for a big regional meet in the fall. David Hrynkow had another good day going 8-for-9 taking 1st place in his class and is looking to be building momentum to finish off this years Nationals with some big numbers!

Welcome back! This week we will be having a daily summary of the CPU Nationals that are being hosted in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. In this episode, we go through our Manitoba athletes that competed in the Bench Press only session on Sunday. 7 athletes took to the platform of which collectively posted up: 4-1st Place finishes, 3-2nd Place finishes, 2-best overall lifters, and a 2nd best overall lifter. A great day for Manitoba athlete's which had it all from attempt adjustments, 3-for-3 meets, and the highest GL point registered in MPA history!

Episode 7 - In this week's episode D & T summarize the most recent sanctioned Manitoba Powerlifting Association competition the 10th Annual Brickhouse Power Challenge. This event took place on February 1st and had 35 lifters take to the platform. We summarize some great performances including a new provincial record bench press of 480lbs!

Episode 6 - In this week's episode D & T review a listener recommended podcast topic of the current all-time MPA Top 50 list. We discuss the lifters in both the classic and equipped categories which see up-and-comers, hall-of-famers, and current legends of Manitoba Powerlifting History.

Episode 5 - In this week's episode D & T break down the most recent powerlifting meet: Total Fortification, which occurred on December 14, 2024. This event saw 55 athletes take to the platform, 3 of which broke the 100 GL point barrier for the first time in Manitoba Powerlifting history!

Episode 4 - In this week's episode D & T give a preview of Manitoba's roster for the upcoming CPU nationals taking place in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan from February 23rd to March 2, 2025. We also breakdown the Keystone 2025 scoring system and the Top 3 Ranked Males and Females for the event on April 19, 2025.

D & T are back with episode 3, a little recap of the first 2 episodes. Coaching certification program announcement. Classic vs Equipped differences, coaching nuances and so much more.

Episode 2 - Keystone, Provincials, New lifter tips and Stepping Stones Recap of episode 1, all things Keystone, where to start and where to go for new and experienced lifters.

In our first episode we introduce the hosts, discuss the goals of the podcast, chat about the history of the MPA - Manitoba Powerlifting Association and so much more