In this episode, the Squat Plug goes over the many layers of Nico Flores' shenanigans in detail. Jeff Ko, Nico's former business partner and the man behind Garden Threads' short lived success, joins us to share his side of the story.Joi...

The Squat Plug takes a breather.Mateo, Mark, and

Ylli  (@brolicgram) clears up the details of the Ashton Bailey

We start off with Mark (  @mark_collaborativestrength) getting into his experience at the 2024 USA Powerlifting Northeast Region...

The Plug Boys compare and contrast the Signature Series versus the Pro Series, coaches who poach clients, and the Bench Debacle in Las Vegas. Tune in and subscribe!

In Episode 23 A debacle at the High School Powerlifting Nationals (special Squat Suit competition). We all learn the secret weapon: slingshots! Ylli opens up. 

In this episode @jandaurio, Technical Manager @ United States of America Powerlifting, meets with the boys at @sportofiron to discuss change...

Hey!This episode of The Squat Plug, our focus is on Joe Stanek and the shit he did behind the scenes with his lifters and to Game Day Barbell. It’s more or less an introduction into what’s taking place there. It shows the enormity of his ac...

In this episode we talk about our experiences at the USAPL 2024 the Arnold Sport Festival , the whole crew was there! The Squat Plug touches on momentum in attempt selection, Meet day st...

Welcome back to The Squat Plug.Season 2.What murda?

Welcome to the Season Finale of The Squat Plug!We're wrapping up 2023 with a few meet-day tips and sharing a few of their experiences at a few competitions.We'll be back at the end of January and back with more tips, in-depth co...

The boys meet at the Cabin and recap on the recent meet in Texas, happenings in the Powerlifting world, and dig into the the Virginia scoring controversy.Tl;drTexas had a lot going on in the last few weeks:- Wins at the Olympia<...

The Squat Plug takes it easy before the flight to the 2023 USAPL Powerlifting Olympia International and Raw Challenge event in Orlando Florida. 

In this episode we go over the coming changes in USAPL NY State Chair, Jan Daurio .Welcome to a captivating episode of our podcast, where we delve deep into the dynamic world of powerlifting and the USAPL (USA Powerlifting) with a speci...

This episode we speak with Brian about testing methods, chemicals in bodies, Fake Natties, Oh! And some federation updates. Special Guest:  The Senior Toxicologist at Westchester County Dept. of Labs and Research, Brian Scharf...

In this episode we talk about our experiences at the 2023 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals, what's going on with the coefficients, and Mateo and Ylli bet their brows.

In this episode we get into it with guest:Alexis Maxence LéveilléPhysical Therapist, M. Sc A., Cert MDT, Trainer & CEO of #HMOShttps://www.instagram.com/nobullshitphysio/?hl=enEnjoy the listen and let us know if you have...

In this episode, we go over the aftermath of our previous discussion in Episode 10 and its impactful reverberations. Our focus then shifts to the intriguing trajectory of the USAPL against the backdrop of the evolving landscape surrounding the ...

In this episode we delve into everything from Promissory Fraud to defrauding Suicide Awareness charities.A powerlifting investigative story.With Guest Co-Host: David Joplin (@hthnstrength)

In our newest episode of "The Squat Plug" podcast, the host is excited to have a laid-back chat about all things related to powerlifting. The conversation won't get too serious or on topic – think of it as a friendly and casual banter instead!<...

🎧 Get ready to dive into the thrilling world of powerlifting in our latest episode! Recorded in Houston, Texas, right after the electrifying 2023 USA Powerlifting Southern Regionals by USAPL, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested ...

Back at it after a few weeks off.We hope that you've all been staying strong and hitting those PRs during our break.We have a lot to cover, including some exciting new products a few lighthearted jokes, and what we've been up to since o...

In this episode, we explore the role that coaching science plays in the sport of powerlifting. We also dive into the recent controversy surrounding USAPL Raw Nationals' reservation surge that saw many lifters unable to sign up for Raw Nats.

The Squat Plug has been waiting on the Sheffield since its first announcement in 2019. COVID had caused the event from taking place up until it didn't.The Sheffield was exciting and we can wait until Sheffield 2024!The Squat Plu...

We go over warm-ups, warmup strategies and experiences. We also go over the recent beef between the Flexx and Craftsmanship teams.