Nexus Unloaded

This week, we chatted with Thomas Lilley, highly successful powerlifter, coach and gym/business owner - on how powerlifting and powerlifting gyms have evolved, shifting the standard in the...

Ben and Jason from STClearn join the Nexus couch to discuss how coaching has evolved over the years, how standards have changed, and what clients should look for in a coaching service.   TIMESTAMPS 4:50 "It's okay"...

With ProRaw having come and gone, coaches Will, Zac and Mikki discuss how the comp weekend went - including their training and nutrition athletes, as well as Will's winning day.   TIMESTAMPS 6:51 Will's day -...

The mystical banded clam, cuing knees/feet in a squat, "just get stronger"... This week the boys attempt a quick-fire, rapid response round of various topics.   TIMESTAMPS 6:12 Effectiveness of manual...

A couple of days before ProRaw 2023, Will & Zac chat about Will's expectations for this comp, how his prep has gone, and what's ahead. Wish him luck!   TIMESTAMPS 2:37 Will's outlook 2 weeks out /...

Based on our coaches' and clients' experiences, here are a few things you should and shouldn't do during powerlifting prep / peak / comp.   TIMESTAMPS 6:15 Dealing with failing a lift during prep 19:13 "Peaking too...

Here are some misconceptions lifters have about food volume and surplus struggles, and you can get around them.   TIMESTAMPS  19:20 Eating in a surplus isn't always easy 26:58 Some good (& not-so-good)...

What might the sliding scale of muscle mass vs. SBD/strength performance look like?   TIMESTAMPS 7:45 More muscle = More strength? 15:45 How hypertrophy typically works 23:05 It's not isolated / mutually...

This week the boys discuss the importance of maintaining "health" even in a strength sport, and commonly overlooked indirect performance inhibitors.   TIMESTAMPS 5:33 Gym updates / training...

Ok, we know programs should be fine-tuned to each lifter. But where do you actually start, and what might this process look like?   TIMESTAMPS 2:15 Caffeine: gum, drink... & suppository? 9:48 The cons of...

This week Will & Zac explore how individualised programs should be, and at what point it matters (...or not).   TIMESTAMPS 6:28 The aim of individualisation 13:58 Do things always need to...

How much does minimal effective dose (M.E.D.) factor into your training/life, and what might it look like in a program?   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 "Hip" lingo & tooth problems 11:26 M.E.D. is lower than you think 20:01 How...