1152: Why You Should Powerlift

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the benefits of adding powerlifting training to improve strength, muscle gain and fat loss.

• The importance of focusing on strength and performance vs being body image-centric. (2:32)
• What is competitive powerlifting? (8:36)
• The carry over the 3 Big Lifts have on your routine, body & MORE. (12:06)
• The concept of maximal strength explained. (16:06)
• The differences between powerlifting style training vs standard resistance training. (17:50)
• The speaker/amplifier analogy with powerlifting principles. (20:55)
• When you train like a powerlifter you feel HARD. (25:27)
• How strength motivators are more relevant than the scale. (28:49)
• Powerlifting principles are based on objective results. (30:01)
• The metabolism-boosting/fat loss benefits of getting stronger. (31:27)
• How we can ALL benefit from focusing on a powerlifting style of training. (33:12)
• YOU vs the iron and getting away from being body obsessed. (39:02)
• The new MAPS Powerlift program broken down. (43:00)

People Mentioned

• Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift)  Instagram
• Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8)  Instagram

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• October Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout**
• LAUNCH SPECIAL! MAPS Powerlift available NOW!! **Code “POWER40” at checkout**
• Increasing muscle mass to improve metabolism
• Mind Pump 1057: How to Get Stronger for Fat Loss & Muscle Building