Chalk Talk

In the twenty-first episode, the coaches welcome special guests John Flagg and Quinn Henoch of ClinicalAthlete. This episode was recorded during their new ClinicalAthlete Powerlifting Certification Course held at the gym. We have a refreshing conversation on topics related to the course, powerlifting, and rehabilitation.You can find John and Quinn on Instagram at @rebuildstrongeronline and @quinn.henochdpt respectively. You can find ClinicalAthlete on Instagram at @clinicalathlete and @clinicalathletepowerlifting. You can find ClinicalAthlete on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCli_B0jDSZhqI2hLxNyq2cw where you can listen to their fantastic podcast.If you're an athlete looking for a clinician to help you who speaks your language and understands your specific athletic needs, find your nearest ClinicalAthlete provider at the following link: https://clinicalathlete.com/clinicians.

In the twentieth episode, the coaches discuss how much variation is appropriate for powerlifting in relation to burnout.

In the nineteenth episode, the coaches discuss how much variation is appropriate for powerlifting.

In the eighteenth episode of Chalk Talk, Rob, Cox, and Ed continue the discussion on the idea of training for powerlifting being a skill in and of itself. The fifth episode in the series discusses the importance of a common language in aiding understanding of the training process.You can find John Kiely's paper, Periodization Paradigms in the 21st Century: Evidence-Led or Tradition-Driven, on ResearchGate here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/230756715_Periodization_Paradigms_in_the_21st_Century_Evidence-Led_or_Tradition-Driven

In the seventeenth episode of Chalk Talk, Ed interviews one of Chalk It Up Strength's coaches, Brenna Collodi, as the two talk about her background as a new mom getting back into the swing of training ranging from training with kettlebells to training with powerlifting.

In the sixteenth episode of Chalk Talk, Ed interviews one of Chalk It Up Strength's coaches, Jayci Mariani, delving into her background that has come to shape how and why she coaches the way she does in balancing bodybuilding, powerlifting, and training to a higher standard with her clients.Coaches' note: This was originally recorded as a warmup for the formal recording with Jayci, but it was so entertaining that we decided to use it as her official episode. We hope you enjoy!

In the fifteenth episode of Chalk Talk, Rob, Cox, and Ed delve into the background of one of Chalk It Up Strength's coaches, Zachary Cox, along with how he's transitioned from a more basketball-oriented history into the strength sport of powerlifting, how be balances training with academics, and other things you may not know about him.

In the fourteenth episode of Chalk Talk, Rob and Ed investigate the background of one of Chalk It Up Strength's powerlifting coaches, Edward Alicdan Jr, along with why he coaches the way he does and how he balances being both a competitive powerlifter and a powerlifting coach.

In the thirteenth episode of Chalk Talk Season 1, Rob and Ed unpack the persona behind the gym owner Rob Hager along with how he balances training for both rugby and powerlifting with owning a business.

In the twelfth episode of Chalk Talk, Rob, Cox, and Ed discuss the role of being a good person in the process of training to become a better powerlifter.

In the eleventh episode of Chalk Talk, Rob, Cox, and Ed continue the discussion on the idea of training for powerlifting being a skill in and of itself. The fifth episode in the series discusses the importance of a common language in aiding understanding of the training process.

In the tenth episode of Chalk Talk, Rob, Cox, and Ed continue the discussion on the idea of training for powerlifting being a skill in and of itself. The fourth episode in the series covers dealing with the inevitable injuries that occur in the process of training for powerlifting and strategies for overcoming them.Disclaimer: We are not health care professionals and do not treat pain. As powerlifting coaches, we deal with performance in the context of training as it supports the squat, bench press, and deadlift.

In the ninth episode of Chalk Talk, Rob, Cox, and Ed continue the discussion on the idea of training for powerlifting being a skill in and of itself. The third episode in the series covers ways in which you can autoregulate your training to make it more manageable.

In the eighth episode of Chalk Talk, Rob and Ed continue the discussion on the idea of training for powerlifting being a skill in and of itself. The second episode of the series unpacks the colloquialism of "mental toughness" and how to reframe it for both coach and athlete to make training as productive as possible.NOTE: Apologies for the muddled audio during these last two episodes. Our next episodes should be back to normal to soothe your auditory senses with the hosts' voices enchanting both your ears and your training logs through your speakers and headphones. Thank you for your patience and, as always, for listening!

In the seventh episode of Chalk Talk, Rob, Zac, and Ed begin a discussion on the idea of training for powerlifting being a skill in and of itself. The first episode of the series covers the difference between subjective and objective training metrics through internal and external load, respectively.

Chalk It Up Strength is a gym in Cotati, CA that specializes in strength training and powerlifting. Rob is the co-owner of Chalk It Up Strength with his wife Allie, and he along with Zac and Ed are coaches at the gym bringing strength training to a wide variety of people from rugby players to law enforcement officers to recreational lifters to competitive powerlifters.In the sixth episode of Chalk Talk, Rob and Ed discuss the assumptions that tend to go into the prescription and execution of a training program. They also cover strategies for choosing the most appropriate programs for where you're currently at in your development to get the most sustainable progress out of your trainingFind us on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chalk-talk/id1452408577?mt=2Coming to Spotify soon!Website: https://www.chalkitupstrength.com/Instagram: @chalkitupstrengthFind us in Cotati, CA at: 7981 Old Redwood Hwy Suite J​Cotati, CA 94931Gym Hours: Monday-Friday: 6am-11pm​Saturday: 8am-11pm​Sunday: 9am-6pm

Chalk It Up Strength is a gym in Cotati, CA that specializes in strength training and powerlifting. Rob is the co-owner of Chalk It Up Strength with his wife Allie, and he along with Zac and Ed are coaches at the gym bringing strength training to a wide variety of people from rugby players to law enforcement officers to recreational lifters to competitive powerlifters.In the fifth episode of Chalk Talk, Rob and Ed discuss burnout with special guest @thiicknikk and her own personal experience in both dealing with and overcoming burnout in the sport of weightliftingFind us on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chalk-talk/id1452408577?mt=2Coming to Spotify soon!Website: https://www.chalkitupstrength.com/Instagram: @chalkitupstrengthFind us in Cotati, CA at: 7981 Old Redwood Hwy Suite J​Cotati, CA 94931Gym Hours: Monday-Friday: 6am-11pm​Saturday: 8am-11pm​Sunday: 9am-6pmPhone:707-992-LIFTEmail:Info@ChalkItUpStrength.com

In the fourth episode of Chalk Talk, Rob, Cox, and Ed discuss the evolution of developing a training philosophy for sustainable training that includes: Individualized programmingDealing with injuriesEmphasizing techniqueUnderstanding the role of recoveryAnd more

In the third episode of Chalk Talk, Rob and Ed discuss the variables most directly under our control that contribute to making training as sustainable as possible which include:Nutrition, sleep, and stress management as they relate to recoveryLaying a foundation for trainingHaving a productive mindsetThe relationship between environment and cultivating habits that support training

In the second episode of Chalk Talk, special guest Joe LaMariana joins Rob, Zac, and Ed in discussing the criteria in looking for a coach. In this episode, they cover the pros and cons of:Cookie cutter training programsRemote or online coaching for powerliftingIn-person coaching for powerliftingThey cover these topics through Joe's personal journey in the sport of powerlifting.