No Lift Podcast
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsA light-hearted take on many topics loosely related to Powerlifting. We cover training advice, coaching, nutrition, injury management, performance enhancing drugs, psychology, general sport science as well as featuring some of the finest strength athletes in Ireland and the world.
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Episodes
Episode 177 - Bristol co-op gym with Guy Lochhead, Lotte Kammenga & Conor Heffernan
March 08, 2022 10:27 - 52 minutes - 48 MBRegular guest Conor Heffernan is accompanied by Guy Lochhead and Lotte Kammenga of the Bristol co-op gym. We discuss what a co-op gym is, how it operates and why Guy felt the need to establish the Bristol co-operative gym in 2016. Follow the Bristol co-operative on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bristolcooperativegym/
Episode 176 - The Secrets of Giants with Alyssa Ages
February 09, 2022 21:47 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBAlyssa Ages is a journalist and a strength athlete as well as a general Strongman enthusiast. She is the writer of the forthcoming book "The Secrets of Giants" which explores (amongst other things) what underpins the pursuit of strength. Alyssa joins me to discuss some of her experiences in putting together the content of the book. Find out more about Alyssa here - https://linktr.ee/alyssaages
Episode 175 - Hugh Gilmore - What you should know about motivational interviewing
January 24, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBSport Psychologist Hugh Gilmore returns to the show to talk to me about Motivational Interviewing. What is it? How does it work? How can it benefit our practice? We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please consider sharing on your preferred social media platform. Bonus content - Hugh has also given a talk with Prof Steve Rollnick (one of the founders of Motivational Interviewing)for UK coaching. You can access the talk for free here - https://vimeo.com/652563176/c1eac1dd06?embedde...
Episode 174 - Review of Hokken et al. (2020) Glycogen use in strength training
January 17, 2022 11:52 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIn this journal paper review episode, we discuss the findings of Hokken et al. (2020), who investigated the subcellular localisation and fibre type-dependent utilisation of glycogen in response to an ecologically valid strength training session (4 sets of 5 back squat and deficit deadlift at ~75% of 1RM, followed by 4 sets of 12 rear foot elevated split squats at ~65% of 1RM). If you've ever heard statements like "high volume strength training only decreases muscle glycogen by 30%", whilst ...
Episode 173 - Crossover episode with Joshua Gibson (Philosophical Weightlifting podcast)
December 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBIn this episode, I am joined by Joshua Gibson, who is the host of the Philosophical Weightlifting podcast. We discuss our own backgrounds, the story behind our respective podcasts, other podcasts, standout guests and episodes as well as advice for future podcast hosts based on our own experience and observations. Check out the Philosophical Weightlifting podcast here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/philweightliftingpodcast/youth-weightlifting
Episode 172 - Dr. Kyle Travis - Comparing tapering strategies for Powerlifting performance
December 07, 2021 12:17 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBDr. Kyle Travis returns to the show to discuss the findings of his PhD work, which compared the effects of a step taper with that of an exponential taper on skeletal muscle adaptations and strength performance in trained Powerlifters. We also discuss the results of his recently published survey study, which documents the tapering practices of United States & Canadian raw Powerlifters. Tapering intervention study - https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.735932/full Survey st...
Episode 171 - History of strength training inventions with Dr. Jim Nuzzo and Dr. Conor Heffernan
November 29, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBIn this episode, I am joined by Dr. Jim Nuzzo and Dr. Conor Heffernan to discuss Jim's recent publication, which is titled "Content Analysis of Patent Applications for Strength Training Equipment Filed in the United States Before 1980". We discuss some of the interesting findings from the study as well as other work Jim and Conor have going on. Link to the full text of the paper - https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2021/10000/Content_Analysis_of_Patent_Applications_for.40.aspx Lin...
Episode 170 - Powerlifting, Bodybuilding and wildlife watching with Pa McNamara
November 22, 2021 10:42 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBPa McNamara joins me for a chat about his experiences in lifting and how he has managed to compete in Bodybuilding and Powerlifting routinely over a number of years. We also discuss some of the wildlife watching that Pa does in his spare time, which is documented on his Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/pamcnamara/
Ep 169 - Review of Serrano (2019) Extraordinary fast-twitch fiber abundance in elite weightlifters
November 18, 2021 12:58 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBJoin us for another deep dive into a research paper. On this occasion we are tackling the 2019 paper by Serrano et al. titled "Extraordinary fast-twitch fiber abundance in elite weightlifters". You can find the paper here - https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0207975 Or watch this episode on Youtube here - https://youtu.be/BE6ZU1PwQ0M
Episode 168 - Dr. Helen Collins - Youth resistance training
November 08, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBDr. Helen Collins joins me to discuss her PhD work, looking into the effects of resistance training in youths.
Episode 167 - Weight cutting: history and common practices with Danny Lennon & Conor Heffernan
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBDanny Lennon and Conor Heffernan join me for an in depth discussion of weight cutting in sports. What is the history of weight cutting in sports? What are the most common practices used in sports? How much weight can athletes lose in very short periods of time? What are the risks of acute weight cuts? All this and more in the episode!
Episode 166 - History of nutrition myths with Eric Helms & Conor Heffernan
October 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBThis is part 3 of our mini-series covering the history of long standing strength training myths. As the title suggests, we have extended the series to nutrition myths that are/were popular among those who regularly engage in strength training. For this episode, I was delighted to be joined by Dr. Conor Heffernan and Dr. Eric Helms to discuss the history of the so-called "anabolic window" as well as some popular narratives around meal frequency within bodybuilding (e.g. eating every 2-3 hours ...
Episode 165 - History of strength training myths part 2
September 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBThis is part two of our mini-series looking into the origins of common strength training, nutrition and/or general physical culture myths. In this episode, we discuss the history of safety concerns surrounding youth resistance/strength training as well as the origins of concerns around masculinisation effects caused by strength training among females. Sources mentioned: 1. Pierce et al. "Youth Weightlifting" - http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1109123/24483288/1394376755757/Youth+Weigh...
Episode 164 - Can you predict your muscle fiber composition using repetition maximum testing?
September 06, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIan Darragh joins me to review a study by Hall et al. (2021) titled "Prediction of muscle fiber composition using multiple repetition testing" We discuss this paper to find out whether or not one can predict their muscle fiber composition using multiple repetition testing in the back squat. Alternatively you can watch this episode on Youtube - Link to the study -https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8139349/ Karp (2001) paper on muscle fiber typres and training - https://journals...
Episode 163 - Dr. Judd Kalkhoven
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBBiomechanics and sports injury expert Dr. Judd Kalkhoven joins me to discuss a number of topics relating to sports injury. Originally from South Africa, Judd currently works as a lecturer in Biomechanics at the University of Technology in Sydney. In this episode we discuss; what exactly is an injury? What is training load and what relevance does it hold for the purpose of reducing injury incidence? What value is there to be gained from monitoring training load? What can coaches do to reduce...
Episode 162 - Adam Meakins (The Sports Physio)
August 23, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAdam Meakins joins me to discuss the complexities of low back pain, bullshit in physiotherapy, physiotherapists spreading kinesiophobia and more. Follow Adam on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adammeakins/?hl=en Adam's website - https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fthesports.physio%2F&e=ATN1c0r8DVvLMz2Xu0a8iD01Hkw_TWl_6-CucjeTZT2o6QYJ8wAxEQ2wU1ws4_4ifZ81dLo4_-41p8sQLwgW_cECwvAkwSC8lMVAAQ&s=1
Episode 161 - History of strength training myths part 1
August 16, 2021 08:58 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThis is the first in a series of episodes where I and Dr. Conor Heffernan explore the origins of some long standing strength training myths. In this episode, we discuss the origins of some common myths around squatting being harmful to the knee joint and the phenomenon of "muscle boundness". Links to sources mentioned Karl Klein - https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/citation/1984/06000/historical_opinion__karl_klein_and_the_squat.4.aspx Peter Karpovich - https://starkcenter.org/igh/igh-v8/i...
Episode 160 - Dr. Tyler Williams - Overreaching and tapering for improving strength performance
August 09, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBTyler Williams has a PhD in Human Performance from the University of Alabama and currently works as an assistant professor at the University of Samford. His professional interests include monitoring resistance training performance and programming strategies for enhancing muscular fitness. In this episode, we discuss his PhD research looking into the effects of overreaching and tapering for improving bench press strength performance. Follow Tyler on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ty...
Episode 159 - Women of Physical Culture with Dr. Conor Heffernan
July 19, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBDr. Conor Heffernan joins me once again to discuss some of the key women within the physical culture timeline. It is important to note that this list is not exhaustive. Recommended resources: 1. Strong like her book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Strong-Like-Her-Celebration-Unstoppable/dp/1982120851/ref=asc_df_1982120851/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=427914206842&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9137123098745308119&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007880&hvtargid=pla...
Episode 158 - Dr. Tom Maden-Wilkinson - What makes long term strength-trained individuals so strong?
July 12, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBTom Maden-Wilkinson is a lecturer and researcher with expertise in muscle physiology. Tom is currently based at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK. In this episode we discuss Tom's work investigating the adaptations that contribute to strength performance among long-term strength-trained individuals. Papers discussed - https://journals.physiology.org/doi/pdf/10.1152/japplphysiol.00224.2019 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33935234/ Follow Tom on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TMadenWilkin...
Episode 157 - Hyperventilation for increased repetition strength performance with Ian Darragh
July 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBWelcome to the very first No Lift podcast journal paper discussion. I'm joined for this episode by Ian Darragh. Ian is an Olympic Weightlifter, a PhD student at DCU and a fellow exercise science enthusiast. In this first instalment, we discuss a paper by Sakamoto et al. (2020) titled "Hyperventilation-aided recovery for extra repetitions on Bench Press and Leg Press". We hope you find the discussion informative and if you have any feedback, feel free to include it in the comments section belo...
Episode 156 - Dr. Conor Heffernan - A brief history of the gym & the evolution of training equipment
June 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBDr. Conor Heffernan returns to the show. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the gym/strength training facilities as well the history of free-weight strength training implements (barbells, dumbbells etc.). Follow/share the podcast on Instagram - @noliftpodcast You can follow Conor on Twitter - https://twitter.com/PhysCstudy Sources mentioned in this discussion: Prof. Jan Todd's article - https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://www.starkcenter.org/igh/igh-v3/igh-v3-n6...
Episode 155 - Sleep expert Dr. Ian Dunican returns
June 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBIn this episode I chat with Dr. Ian Dunican of Sleep4performance (previously a guest on episode 69 of the podcast). We discuss some of Ian's work with McLaren F1, the accuracy of sleep tracking devices, practical suggestions for those who have to contend with less than idea sleep, sleep apnea and more!
Episode 154 - Alex Kolliari-Turner - Analysis of anti‐doping rule violations at the Olympics
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBAlex Kolliari-Turner returns to discuss his recent publication titled "Analysis of Anti‐Doping Rule Violations That Have Impacted Medal Results at the Summer Olympic Games 1968–2012". We discuss some of the good and the bad of these findings as well as the implications for future anti-doping practices. Link to the full text - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-021-01463-4
Episode 153 - Dominic Munnelly returns
June 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBDominic Munnelly returns to the show (previously a guest on episode 82). We discuss how Dominic has adapted to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, exercise promotion and issues that currently plague the fitness industry. It is worth noting that this episode was recorded a few weeks ago when gyms in Ireland were still closed, hence why it might seem like we are unaware that they have reopened. You can follow Dominic on social media Twitter - https://twitter.com/dominicmunnelly Instagra...
Episode 152 - Kedric Kwan - Acute weight cutting strategies for Powerlifters
May 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBKedric Kwan is a Powerlifter, a coach with The Strength Guys and a PhD student at Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand. His PhD research focuses on acute weight cutting strategies for Powerlifters. In this episode we discuss the science and practice of weight cutting for Powerlifters. The Strength Guys coaching team - https://thestrengthguys.com/our-team/ Follow Kedric on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/kedrictsg/?hl=en Follow No Lift on Instagram - https://www.instagram....
Episode 151 - Greg Lehman - a discussion of spinal flexion during lifting
May 24, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBGreg Lehman is physiotherapist, chiropractor, a strength & conditioning specialist and an expert in pain science. He recently co-authored a paper titled "Getting out of neutral: the risks and rewards of lumbar spine flexion during lifting exercises". The paper synthesises some very interesting research on the topic and we discuss its implications for coaches and lifters. Check out Greg's website here - http://www.greglehman.ca/ Link to the paper - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Louis-...
Episode 150 - 'Bullshitting' research with Shane Littrell
May 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBShane Littrell is a cognitive psychologist based at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on bullshitting (no joke) and he recently published a paper titled ‘You can’t bullshit a bullshitter’ (or can you?): Bullshitting frequency predicts receptivity to various types of misleading information.In this episode we discuss what bullshit is, how it differs from lying, some of the types of bullshit, Shane's research, how to better equip yourself so that you fall for bullshit less often a...
Episode 149 - Stephen Manuel returns (part 2)
May 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBThis episode features part two of my conversation with Stephen Manuel. We discuss Stephen's current training routine, RPE & RIR (repetitions in reserve), social media frustrations and more. Stephen's IGTV - https://www.instagram.com/projectnattygoat/channel/?hl=en Project Natty Goat Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7hZkSJlhJWxJeCNlINsxOh
Episode 148 - Stephen Manuel returns (part 1)
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBStephen Manuel returns to the show. We discuss competing in Bodybuilding vs. Powerlifting, gym frustrations, his bipolar diagnosis and more. In part two, we discuss training in more detail. Check out Stephen's IGTV series - https://www.instagram.com/projectnattygoat/channel/?hl=en Project Natty Goat podcast -https://open.spotify.com/show/7hZkSJlhJWxJeCNlINsxOh Stephen's website - https://www.projectnattygoat.com/
Episode 147 - Evolution of squat, bench press and deadlift technique with Dr. Conor Heffernan
April 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBDr. Conor Heffernan returns to discuss the evolution of technique in the squat, bench press and deadlift. How did people perform back squats in the early 1900's before racks and stands were commonplace? How did people train the upper body before the invention of the bench press? What effect did Powerlifting have on exercise technique? We cover it all(and more) in this episode. Articles discussed: https://barbend.com/back-squat-history/ https://barbend.com/bench-press-history/ https://barbe...
Episode 146 - Mike Tuchscherer - working around injuries and training longevity
April 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBRTS founder Mike Tuchscherer joins me to discuss how he has worked around injury in recent years and pursued other strength goals beyond Powerlifting. We also talk about how Mike has managed to maintain his enthusiasm for training, more than two decades after starting it. https://www.instagram.com/miketuchscherer/?hl=en https://www.reactivetrainingsystems.com/Home/Main
Episode 145 - Battling Cystic Fibrosis - The Rob Sheahan Story
April 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBRob Sheahan's story is truly incredible. The recipient of Ireland's first double lung and liver transplant, Rob has cystic fibrosis and has spent his whole life battling the disease. As his condition worsened over the years, he decided to try strength training, which successfully improved his health and overall quality of life. However, Rob continued to battle with the disease, and we discuss what it has been like for him over the years. You can follow Rob on Instagram -https://www.instagra...
Episode 144 - Keith Davin of TDE equipment
April 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBKeith Davin of TDE equipment joins me to discuss how he has managed to create a successful gym equipment manufacturing business over the past 12 months. We get into some of the finer details of the products that the company offers, which includes combo racks, Monolifts, belt squats, benches and more! If you like gym equipment, you will enjoy this episode! You can find Keith on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tde_equipment/?hl=en You can also follow No Lift on Instagram, the username i...
Episode 143 - History of strength training research with Dr. Jim Nuzzo & Dr. Conor Heffernan
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBIn this episode, I am delighted to welcome back Dr. Jim Nuzzo along with regular guest Dr. Conor Heffernan onto the show to discuss Jim's recent publication, which is titled "History of Strength Training Research in Man: An Inventory and Quantitative Overview of Studies Published in English Between 1894 and 1979". It's an incredible piece of work and we discuss some of the key take aways from the study. Jim was on the podcast previous in episode 96 and you can follow him on Twitter - https:...
Episode 142 - The return of the Nutritional Advocate Alan Flanagan
March 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBAlan Flanagan is an encyclopedia of nutritional science, with an in-depth knowledge of the literature in the area. In this episode we briefly discuss poverty & obesity, fitness fallacies such as the "nothing matters diet" and an unfortunate incident on a plane journey one time for Alan. After that, we discuss research study methodologies and how they can be inappropriately interpreted. Alan has an MSc in Nutritional Medicine and he is currently pursuing his PhD in the area of Chrononutritio...
Episode 141 - The history of supplements with Dr. Conor Heffernan
March 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBDr. Conor Heffernan returns to discuss the history of dietary supplements. Learn all about the individuals who helped shape the modern day supplement industry. You can follow more of Conor's work on his website https://physicalculturestudy.com/
Episode 140 - Dietary behaviour change with Meghan Bentley
March 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBMeghan Bentley is a PhD researcher in dietary behaviour change at the English Institute of Sport & Leeds Beckett University. She also works as a sports nutritionist within high performance sport. In this episode we discuss her own research as well as the practical application of behaviour change. https://twitter.com/bentleyRNmeghan
Episode 139 - All things Powerlifting coaching with Brad Couillard
February 16, 2021 12:34 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBUSAPL National Assistant Team Coach Brad Couillard joins me to discuss his background, his injury history, how he got into Powerlifting coaching, advice for young coaches, how to be more professional as a Powerlifting coach and more. Brad runs Integrated Strength and you can find him on Instagram as @Bradcoolyard
Episode 138 - The history of Strongman with Dr. Conor Heffernan
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBConor Heffernan returns to discuss the history of the sport of Strongman.
Episode 137 - Kelly McNulty - The effects of the menstrual cycle on exercise performance
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBKelly McNulty is a PhD researcher at the University of Northumbria in the UK. Her research focuses on menstrual cycle variations in exercise performance. We discuss her work and its implications for coaches and athletes. You can follow her work on Twitter @kellymcnulty and on Instagram @periodoftheperiod https://www.instagram.com/periodoftheperiod/
Episode 136 - David Duncan
January 25, 2021 05:59 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBDavid Duncan of Storm Body Fitness in Sligo joins me to discuss his background, getting in weight training and Powerlifting, how he continues to provide for his clients during lockdown, the road to a 700kg total and more. You can follow David on Instagram - @david_stormbodyfitness
Episode 135 - Reflecting & projecting with David Nolan
January 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBDavid Nolan joins me for the first episode of 2021. In this episode we look back on 2020 and make some predictions for 2021. You can follow David on Instagram @synapseperformance
Episode 134 - Tapering & peaking for Powerlifting with Kyle Travis
December 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBPhD researcher Kyle Travis joins me to discuss his area of research which focuses on tapering and peaking practices for Powerlifting performance.
Episode 133 - The best damn steroids & PED's history podcast ever!
December 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBWe've got a real treat for you this week with both Dr. Conor Heffernan and Alex Kolliari-Turner returning to the show to discuss the history of steroids and performance enhancing drug in sports.
Episode 132 - Pain & injury management with John Flagg
December 07, 2020 10:12 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBJohn Flagg of Rebuild Stronger and the Clinical Athlete joins me to discuss injury management and dealing with persistent pain in Powerlifters
Episode 131 - The history of Bodybuilding with Conor Heffernan
November 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBEpisode 131 - The history of Bodybuilding with Conor Heffernan by Arthur Lynch
Episode 130 - Jack Kenny
November 17, 2020 09:46 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBJack Kenny of CityGym Limerick and the Irish Powerlifting Federation joins me to discuss his background, getting into Powerlifting, his incredible journey so far as well as what's in store for the future!
Episode 129 - Dr. Conor Heffernan on the early history of Powerlifting
November 09, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBDr. Conor Heffernan returns to the show to talk about the origins and early history of the Sport of Powerlifting.
Episode 128 - Dr. Chris Bishop - Inter-limb asymmetries
November 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBEpisode 128 - Dr. Chris Bishop - Inter-limb asymmetries by Arthur Lynch