King Of The Lifts

Arnold UK Preview Show!

Multiple World Champions and World record breakers clash for cash at the Arnold UK. We break down all the battles and give our picks. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Abdul Sulayman aka Mo, and Arian Messy Khamesi.

Women’s Junior Worlds Recap Show

A division by division recap of the IPF Women’s Junior Worlds, with special guest Gavin Adin. All the back stories, upset wins, battles, and more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi

Men’s Junior Worlds Recap Show

A division by division recap of the IPF Men’s Junior Worlds with special guest Gavin Adin. All the back stories, upset wins, battles, and more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi

Bench Rules, Redemption Meets, Arnold UK, Sheffield Wild Cards: Coco Clement returns!

Newly crowned 105 kg Junior World Champion Coco Clement returns to discuss his win, Bench Rules, Redemption Meets, Arnold UK, Sheffield Wild Cards. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Khamesi

Sean Jin joins KOTL

Newly crown 83 kg Junior World Champion Sean Jin joins KOTL to discuss winning the Junior World title, his up coming battle with Delaney Wallace, what he expects moving into the Open, 100 hour work weeks, and the impact of meme lifts.

IPF Junior Worlds Preview Show: Mens Division

A division by division break down. Podium finishes are predicted. All the story lines told. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Rory Lynch and Abdul Majeed Sulayman.

IPF Junior Worlds Preview Show: Womens Division

A division by division break down. Podium finishes are predicted. All the story lines told. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Rory Lynch and Abdul Majeed Sulayman.

Russ/Joey Flexx/Shane Martin: Bench rules, USA PL scene, equipped vs raw, Sheffield, Social Media

Russel Orhii (USAPL 82.5 kg Champ), Joey Flexx (Elite coach), Shane Martin (Canadian IPF federation, CPU, President) join 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messi Khamesi to discuss the possible new bench rules, the battle in the US for powerlifters, membership fees in the US, equipped powerlifting’s merit/health as a division/future, Sheffield, and social media (recent incidents/how to capitalize/etc).

All-Time World Record Holder Andrew Hause returns!

Andrew Hause returns to KOTL to discuss breaking the 308 lbs class All-time World record, surpassing his idol Eric Lilliebridge, chasing Larry Wheel record, whether Dan Bell’s record could be on his hit list, and his altercation with Garrett Fear. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

American Pro Recap: World Records, controversy, a physical altercation, and a new standard for meets

American Pro Meet Directors Micah Marino and Ana Perez return to discuss the event that brought World Records, controversy, a physical altercation, and a new standard for untested Powerlifting. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

John Haack & Andy Huang return to KOTL!

GOAT candidate John Haack & Comeback King Andy Huang join KOTL to discuss the American Pro meet (including all the stories leading into the competition and the back stories). Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.

Chrissy Peracchi: A remarkable comeback story

Chrissy Peracchi tells her story of a remarkable comeback to a USAPL National title.

American Pro is coming!

American Pro Meet Directors Micah Marino & Ana Smash discuss the star studded event with 6 Pack Lapadat.

Noémie Allabert & Jade Jacob: France’s 52 & 57 kg stars

Noémie Allabert, 52 kg World Champion, and Jade Jacob, 57 kg Worlds Silver Medalist, join KOTL. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.

Jurins & Mo: Best Sheffield match ups/USAPL WRs/BG shooters

British Team Worlds medalists Jurins Kengamu & Abdul Majeed Sulayman (Mo) join KOTL to discuss Worlds, the wild cards they want to see for Sheffield, the latest on the British scene, and the USAPL introducing World records and International competitions. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat 

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Return Of The King: Taylor Atwood

IPF Worlds Best Lifter, Taylor Atwood returns to KOTL to discuss his recent World title win, Sheffield, and his plans for the future (including the 83s). Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.

Celine The Machine joins KOTL!

Celine Crum aka Celine The Machine joins KOTL to discuss winning the 60 kg USAPL National Title, her progress as an athlete, and her hectic month leading up to her finest hour. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.

Enahoro: I will lure Russ back to the IPF

The 83 kg Deadlift sensation discusses his dramatic clash at IPF Worlds, his goal of taking John Haack and Russel Orhii’s World records, and how he will ultimately lure Russ back to the IPF for a dramatic finale. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Turbo Tiff & Pana: Worlds, Lya’s weigh-in, old beefs, new rivals

47 kg World Champion and 2022 Worlds Best Lifter Turbo Tiff & 2021 66 kg World Champion and coach to several World Champions Pana join KOTL. Discussed are all the backstories, Tiff’s showdown with Heather Connor, Pana’s set backs leading into Worlds, the beef with Joe Jordan, his rivalry with new Champion Eddie Berglund, and Lya Bavoil’s fight to make weight. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

IPF Worlds Recap Show: Men’s Division (Part 2)

A division by division recap of all the action in the Men’s 93 to 120+ kg classes. We give all the behind the scenes stories and controversies from an IPF Worlds Ref, National Team Coach, and the broadcast Commentator. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi and Rory “Da Lynchpin” Lynch.

IPF Worlds Recap Show: Men’s Division (Part 1)

A division by division recap of all the action in the Men’s 59 to 83 kg classes. We give all the behind the scenes stories and controversies from an IPF Worlds Ref, National Team Coach, and the broadcast Commentator. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi and Rory “Da Lynchpin” Lynch.

IPF Worlds Recap Show: Women’s Division

A division by division recap of all the action, behind the scenes stories, and controversies from an IPF Worlds Ref, National Team Coaches, and the broadcast Commentator. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi and Rory “Da Lynchpin” Lynch.

Delaney Wallace: Becoming a World Champion

New 83 kg World Champion Delaney Wallace joins KOTL to discuss the battle at IPF Worlds, the scare of his life from Enahoro, his thoughts on the game, mentally “turning on”, how he changed his prep, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.

Bobb Matthews: USAPL Kingpin

USAPL Mega Nationals Overall Best Lifter, Bobb Matthews returns to KOTL to discuss his big win, hunting a showdown with Ashton Rouska, targeting Taylor Atwood, and his future goals. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Chance Mitchell: The Deadlift Demon Takes Gold!

Chance Mitchell joins KOTL to discuss the battle of the 93 kg class at the World Championships, highlights from Worlds, Sheffield, back stories, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat and Arian Messy Khamesi.

Russel Orhii & Joey Flexx: Mega Nats, Nori, Worlds, Sheffield, and the suit!

5 time USAPL National Champion Russel Orhii & Legendary Coach Joey Flexx join KOTL to discuss the recent Mega Nats, how the lead up was different from last year, the background story, the results, the weigh-in suit, and the party afterwards. Also discussed is IPF Worlds, Sheffield, the 83s currently in the IPF, Enahoro’s massive 385 kg/347 lbs deadlift attempt, whether Russ will return to the IPF, and how he is currently strategizing his marketing and plans for the future. Hosted by 6 Pac...

Pana returns with a vengeance

The 66kg World Champion returns to KOTL in a block buster 3 and a half hour special. From Powerlifting beefs, to IPF Worlds, and some dramatic stories that will rattle. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Fantasy League Picks!

The KOTL hosts reveal their IPF Worlds Fantasy League picks and confidence points. Find out who they have picked and how confident they are with those picks. See if you agree or disagree. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy and Rory Lynch.

USAPL Mega Nats Preview Show: Women’s Division

A division by division breakdown of the women’s side of the USAPL Mega Nats.  All of the back stories, battles you can’t miss, and inside information! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy.

USAPL Mega Nats Preview Show: Men’s Division

A division by division breakdown of the men’s side of the USAPL Mega Nats.  All of the back stories, battles you can’t miss, and inside information! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy.

IPF Worlds Women's Preview Show 2022

A division by division breakdown of the women's side of the IPF World Championships.  All of the back stories, battles you can’t miss, and inside information! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Rory Lynch, Big Bill McCarthy.

IPF Worlds Men's Preview Show

A division by division breakdown of the men's side of the IPF World Championships. All of the back stories, battles you can’t miss, and inside information! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Rory Lynch, Big Bill McCarthy.

Clara & Nicolas Peyraud: France’s second wave stars

In this episode of KOTL, we're joined by Nicolas Peyraud, Clara Peyraud, and Charlotte Vedel. Nicolas is the reigning 105 kg junior world champion and 120 kg junior European champion. Clara is the 69 kg junior world silver medalist and reigning 69 kg junior European champion. Charlotte is one of the coaches for Team France and an IPF category II referee. All three train together and are currently preparing for the IPF Classic World Championships where Nicolas and Clara will be competing in ...

Evie Corrigan: Worlds, Coming out of isolation, Sheffield

Evie Corrigan, junior world champ, Sheffield 2020 nominee, and IPF world record holder returns to King of the Lifts to talk about her preparation for the 2021 IPF World Championships, how months of lockdowns affected her mentally and physically, and most importantly, her favourite snacks. Hosted by Rory Da Lynchpin.

Enrique Lugo: His dream of Worlds, Jesus Olivares, Matt Gary, joining Flexx

Enrique “Big Chief” Lugo joins KOTL to discuss his win at Powerlifting America Nats, how Matt Gary ended up handling him, joining Joey Flexx, meeting Jesus Olivares and becoming training partners, reaching the ultimate zen state while training, and what he thinks awaits at IPF Worlds and beyond. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.

Agata Sitko on winning Worlds at 19, Jess Buettner, Future plans

Agata Sitko discusses winning Equipped IPF Worlds at 19, why she switch to Classic Worlds, her showdown with Jessica Buettner, how long she had known she would one day compete with Jess, the World Games, how she handles the pressure of expectation, and her future plans. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Sean Mills joins KOTL: Joining Flexx, Social Media as a tool, his trajectory

Sean Mills 110 kg Junior joins KOTL to discuss his fast rise, joining Team Flexx, how social media can be a tool for an entrepreneur, and what is around the corner. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

CoCo Clément: Guided Obsession

CoCo Clément, French shooter in the 105 kg class, joins KOTL to discuss his battle with anorexia and mental health, how Powerlifting saved his life, how he found Pana and the two of them changed Powerlifting in France forever, his thoughts on the up coming Worlds, and Sheffield! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

CoCo Clément: Eyes on the Throne

CoCo Clément, French shooter in the 105 kg class, joins KOTL to discuss his battle with anorexia and mental health, how Powerlifting saved his life, how he found Pana and the two of them changed Powerlifting in France forever, his thoughts on the up coming Worlds, and Sheffield! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

CoCo Clément: Anorexia/OCD/Finding PL/Worlds/Sheffield

CoCo Clément, French shooter in the 105 kg class, joins KOTL to discuss his battle with anorexia and mental health, how Powerlifting saved his life, how he found Pana and the two of them changed Powerlifting in France forever, his thoughts on the up coming Worlds, and Sheffield! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Joe Jordan: The significance of Worlds/ Proper Preparation/ His Competition

66 kg Contender Joe Jordan joins KOTL. Joe discusses his emergence in the stacked division. Why he chose to compete with the IPF, and took the USVI path to Worlds. How he views his competition. Proper preparation for an elite competition. How he dropped a weight class but gained strength. His thoughts on where the sport is heading and what the future might look like, and much more! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat

Sports Psychology for Powerlifting: Levelling Up

Amelia Potter (@Pottsthinks), Sport Psychologist, joins KOTL to discuss her work within Powerlifting to help athletes level up their mental game. Amelia shares tools, and stories everyone should hear. Also discussed is the Toronto story of Jessica Buettner and Lya Bavoil chasing down a purse snatcher. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.

The Swolefessor: Marcellus Williams joins KOTL

The Swolefessor, Marcellus Williams, joins KOTL to discuss the rise of his athletes like Ashton Rouska, Brandon Pitre, Bobb Matthews, and more. Marcellus opens up about his programming philosophies, the growing possibilities of a showdown between his two athletes Bobb Matthews & Ashton Rouska, why even star athletes should pay for their coaching services, how scaling up a coaching service should take time, the break through moment for his coaching, his fighting past, and much much! Hosted b...

Danny Grigsby: Deadlifting over 1,000 lbs

Danny Grigsby, first ever to deadlift over 1,000 lbs, joins KOTL. Danny discusses his rise up the rankings, potential threats to his record, sumo trolls, his training, game day approach, and much more. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.

KOTL Women's Power Rankings April 2022

The April Power Rankings are here! The World Wide Top Ten Ranked (Tested) Lifters are debated (pound for pound regardless of weight class). Things get heated! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy.

Men's Power Rankings April 2022 (Tested)

The April Power Rankings are here! The World Wide Top Ten Ranked (Tested) Lifters are debated (pound for pound regardless of weight class). Things get heated! Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy.

Jonathan Garcia: Troubled Teen to Olympic Hopeful to Unlikely Hero

Jonathan Garcia joins KOTL to share a heart touching story that will put a new perspective to the 66 kg American Champion. Growing up with his father in prison, he was the man of the house as a troubled teenager chasing an Olympic dream while also working jobs to help pay the bills. With his Olympic path in sight, the mother of Jonathan’s daughter left them and forced Jonathan to take on full responsibility at 21 years old. Jonathan sacrificed his dream to raise his daughter with no outsid...

Kristen Dunsmore: Redemption Story

Kristen Dunsmore returns from injury and adversity to win the heavily hyped battle of the 69kg class at Powerlifting America’s Nat. Hear Kristen discuss her comeback, having a showdown with her friend/athlete for the Team USA spot, and her views on the upcoming World Championships. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.

Powerlifting America Nationals Recap Show

A division by division recap of Powerlifting America’s Nationals. We also take a peak at the IPF Worlds nominations that are now finalized to see the competition Team USA will be facing. Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat & Arian Messy Khamesi.