Squats & Science Podcast

Squats & Science Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 23 - The Return
February 01, 2021

The boys took a little break with everything going on but they're back now and ready for a new season! In this episode, Coach Joe and Coach Arian have a short discussion going over where they've been, how Powerlifting meets have been running during the pa

Episode 21 - Best Bench Press Variations
August 21, 2020

In this episode, Coach Joe and Coach Arian go over the best bench press variations for gains! They group the different variations into the best ones for improving technique, the best ones for increasing hypertrophy, and the best ones for overall strength.

Episode 20 - Best Squat Variations
August 07, 2020

In this episode, Coach Joe and Coach Arian go over the best squat variations for gains! They group the different variations into the best ones for improving technique, the best ones for increasing hypertrophy, and the best ones for overall strength. This

Episode 19 - Best Deadlift Variations
July 24, 2020

In this episode, Coach Joe and Coach Arian go over the best deadlift variations for gains. They group the different variations into the best ones for improving technique, the best ones for increasing hypertrophy, and the best ones for overall strength.Thi

Episode 18 - Interview w/ National Champion David Woolson
June 19, 2020

The boys are back and this time they have a special guest! In this episode, Coach Joe and Arian interview USA Powerlifting (USAPL) National Champion and International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Bronze Medalist, David Woolson.The episode covers David's

Episode 17 - Returning To Training After Prolonged Time-off
May 15, 2020

The boys sit down in this episode to discuss how a Powerlifter should return to training after an extended period of time off from training. They also go over the ins and outs of the FREE Squats & Science Coaching training block for returning to the gym n

Episode 16 - Meet Directing Logistics
April 10, 2020

In this episode, Joe and Arian dive right into the topic of meet directing logistics. After having run the Squats & Science Championship last month and all meets being postponed or canceled right now, they figured it'd be a great next topic to discuss. T

Episode 15 - At Home Training
March 31, 2020

In this episode, Coach Joe and Coach Arian discuss how to train at home. They included a number of different options including having a bar and rack, only having a DB or KB, and having nothing. This episode was created to help all those affected by the cu

Episode 14 - Competition Day Mentality w/ Coach Jacob Lynch
March 28, 2020

In this episode, Coach Arian ditches Coach Joe and brings on Coach Jacob Lynch to discuss the mental side of Powerlifting. Specifically, they focus the discussion on the day of the competition. The episode includes the following topics: 1. Arnold recap 2

Episode 13 - Peaking Strategies
February 28, 2020

In this episode, Coach Joe and Coach Arian discuss peaking strategies for Powerlifting competitions. They answer a number of questions revolving around peaking, including: 1. What is peaking? 2. Who should peak for a competition? 3. How heavy should you