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Squats & Science Podcast
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Welcome to the Squats & Science Podcast hosted by USA National Team Head Coach, Arian Khamesi, and S&S Barbell Owner & Coach, Joe Cristando. In this podcast, we go over various Powerlifting topics, in detail, and use real life examples to help you better understand key concepts. In addition, we interview a multitude of Powerlifters and ask them about their training, life, and more.
Episodes
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Episode 23 - The Return
The boys took a little break with everything going on but they're back now and ready for a new season! In this episode, Coach Joe and Coach Arian have a short discussion going over where they've been, how Powerlifting meets have been running during the pandemic, how the Boynton Barbell Center...
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Episode 22 - National Meet Directing Logistics w/ John Downing
In this episode, Coach Joe is away preparing our gyms for re-opening so Coach Arian brings on John Downing to delve deeper into the topic of meet directing logistics. Back in Episode 16, we discussed meet directing logistics but focused mostly on the local level. In this episode, we discuss the...
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Episode 21 - Best Bench Press Variations
In this episode, Coach Joe and Coach Arian go over the best bench press variations for gains! They group the different variations into the best ones for improving technique, the best ones for increasing hypertrophy, and the best ones for overall strength. This episode is part of a 3-episode…
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Episode 20 - Best Squat Variations
In this episode, Coach Joe and Coach Arian go over the best squat variations for gains! They group the different variations into the best ones for improving technique, the best ones for increasing hypertrophy, and the best ones for overall strength. This episode is in conjunction with the latest...
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Episode 19 - Best Deadlift Variations
In this episode, Coach Joe and Coach Arian go over the best deadlift variations for gains. They group the different variations into the best ones for improving technique, the best ones for increasing hypertrophy, and the best ones for overall strength. This episode is in conjunction with the…
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Episode 18 - Interview w/ National Champion David Woolson
The boys are back and this time they have a special guest! In this episode, Coach Joe and Arian interview USA Powerlifting (USAPL) National Champion and International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Bronze Medalist, David Woolson. The episode covers David's background prior to Powerlifting, how…
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Episode 17 - Returning To Training After Prolonged Time-off
The boys sit down in this episode to discuss how a Powerlifter should return to training after an extended period of time off from training. They also go over the ins and outs of the FREE Squats & Science Coaching training block for returning to the gym named "The Iron Resurgence". This episode…
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Episode 16 - Meet Directing Logistics
In this episode, Joe and Arian dive right into the topic of meet directing logistics. After having run the Squats & Science Championship last month and all meets being postponed or canceled right now, they figured it'd be a great next topic to discuss. The breakdown of the episode is as follows,...
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Episode 15 - At Home Training
In this episode, Coach Joe and Coach Arian discuss how to train at home. They included a number of different options including having a bar and rack, only having a DB or KB, and having nothing. This episode was created to help all those affected by the current pandemic, but it can be useful at…
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Episode 14 - Competition Day Mentality w/ Coach Jacob Lynch
In this episode, Coach Arian ditches Coach Joe and brings on Coach Jacob Lynch to discuss the mental side of Powerlifting. Specifically, they focus the discussion on the day of the competition. The episode includes the following topics: 1. Arnold recap 2. Coach Jacob's background 3. How important...
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Episode 13 - Peaking Strategies
In this episode, Coach Joe and Coach Arian discuss peaking strategies for Powerlifting competitions. They answer a number of questions revolving around peaking, including: 1. What is peaking? 2. Who should peak for a competition? 3. How heavy should you go during the peaking phase? 4. How far out...
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Episode 12 - Interview w/ Tommy Lovell
In this episode, Joe and Arian interview S&S Barbell gym member, Tommy Lovell. Tommy joins the podcast to give us an in-depth look into how he got into lifting, how he got into Strongman, his accomplishments in Strongman, his experience with performance enhancing drugs (PEDs), and more! PEDs are...
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Episode 11 - 2019, A Year in Review
In this episode, Joe and Arian do a review of Powerlifting in 2019 and give a brief outlook on 2020. First, they discuss some of the top performances for Squats & Science athletes in 2019. Lifters discussed include Kait Mendall, Chelsie Hustad, Sarah Brenner, Jonathan Garcia, Rob Ward, and…
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Episode 10 - Analyzing & Programming for Weaknesses
In this episode, Joe and Arian start off by discussing the latest things happening in the world of Squats & Science. Then, they transition into discussing the topic of how to analyze weaknesses and how to program to strengthen them. First, they go over the different types of weakness a lifter can...
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Episode 9 - 2019 USAPL Raw Nationals Preview
In this episode, Joe and Arian start off by discussing the latest things happening in the world of Squats & Science. Then, they transition into discussing the 2019 USAPL Raw National Championships. First, Arian gives a brief history of the Championships and then Arian and Joe go over which…
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Episode 8 - Longevity in Powerlifting w/ Jordan Berke
In this episode, we're joined by our very own Squats & Science owner, Jordan Berke. The episode starts off talking about what's been going on lately with S&S Barbell, S&S Coaching, and RepOne. We then transition into when Jordan started lifting weights, when he competed in Powerlifting, and what...
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Episode 7 - Post-Meet Protocols
In this episode, Joe and Arian start off by discussing what Arian has been up to with attending meets and rumors of Jordan doing a bench only meet. They then begin the discussion on what to do after competing by talking about how many days to take off. From there, they discuss how to ease back…
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Episode 6 - 2019 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championship Recap
In this episode, Joe and Arian start off by discussing Arian's travels to Helsingborg, Sweden for the World Championships. They then begin the Championship recap by discussing how the Squats & Science athletes performed. They then move on to recapping some of the weight classes that were…
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Episode 5 - 2019 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championship Preview
In this episode, Joe and Arian start off by discussing the latest things happening in the world of Squats & Science. Then, they transition into discussing the 2019 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championship. First, Arian gives a brief history of the Championship. Then, they preview several of…
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Episode 4 - Analyzing The New IPF Formula w/ Data Scientist Yulia Zamriy
In this episode, Joe and Arian discuss the new IPF Formula with Data Scientist, Yulia Zamriy. First, Arian goes over the history and details of the Wilks Formula. Then, Joe and Arian interview special guest Yulia on the process the IPF used to analyze each proposal that was sent to them and why...
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Episode 3 - Sports Nutrition w/ George Greene
For Episode 3, we discuss sports nutrition with special guest George Greene. George is currently the Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Performance at Stony Brook University. He comes to Stony Brook from the University of Mary Washington where he served as the Director of Strength and...
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Episode 2 - Attempt Selection Strategies
In this episode, Arian and Joe go over picking attempts for competition and use Joe's upcoming competition as a real life example. They go over different systems that can be used to pick attempts like percentage based, RPE based, and velocity based. In addition, Arian discusses some advanced...
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Episode 1 - Optimizing Your Warm Up
In this episode, Arian and Joe go over how to optimize your warm up protocol. They start off by going over the best way to warm up for squat, bench press, and deadlift training sessions in the gym. Then they go over the best way to warm up for a Powerlifting competition, including how to adjust...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Squats & Science Podcast hosted by USA National Team Head Coach, Arian Khamesi, and S&S Barbell Owner & Coach, Joe Cristando. In this podcast, we go over various Powerlifting topics, in detail, and use real life examples to help you better understand key concepts. In addition, we interview a multitude of Powerlifters and ask them about their training, life, and more.
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Welcome to the Squats & Science Podcast hosted by USA National Team Head Coach, Arian Khamesi, and S&S Barbell Owner & Coach, Joe Cristando. In this podcast, we go over various Powerlifting topics, in detail, and use real life examples to help you better understand key concepts. In addition, we...
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