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PL DEN | The Powerlifter's Den

Cam Smith
Powerlifting
Strongman
Coaching
Mental Health
Multiply Powerlifting
Deadlift
Elitefts
Canada
Raw Powerlifting
Velocity-Based Training
Nutrition
WPO
Rate Of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
Gear / Equipment (powerlifting)
Gear (single Ply, Multi-Ply)
Conjugate Training
Equip Lifting
Equipment Weightlifting
Multi-Ply Powerlifting
The Meat (powerlifting Meet)

Welcome to The Powerlifter’s Den — the ultimate hangout for lifters, strength athletes, and iron addicts. Hosted by Cam Smith, this podcast dives deep into the world of powerlifting, featuring real conversations with top lifters, coaches, and industry experts. Whether you're chasing PRs, building your total, or just love talking shop about squats, bench, and deadlifts, you've found your tribe. Che... more

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In Episode 144 of The Powerlifter's Den, Cam sits down with Mason Mills, a 1000kg Big Dogs totaler, full-time coach, and one of the strongest heavyweight powerlifters in the UK. We discuss competing around the world, why progress isn't always linear,... more

In Episode 143 of The Powerlifter's Den, Cam sits down with Delroy McQueen, a lifter whose career has spanned more than two decades across both Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting. From competing internationally in weightlifting to building an eli... more

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In Episode 142 of The Powerlifter's Den, Cam sits down with Niko Chaprales—former IPL Raw 308 World Champion, professional strongman, and strength coach to some of the biggest names in the sport, including Evan Singleton, Inez Carrasquillo, and Katie... more

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In Episode 141 of The Powerlifter's Den, Cam sits down with one of the most accomplished equipped powerlifters in history, Chris Della Fave.

Since entering the sport in 2007 after his football career at the University of Rhode Island, Chris has buil... more

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Delroy McQueen
UK weightlifter turned powerlifter
UK Weightlifting / Powerlifting community
Episode: Episode 143: Longevity for Powerlifters and Weightlifters ft. Delroy McQueen
Niko Chaprales
Pro strongman and former powerlifter, also known as Greek Goliath
Pro strongman, coach
Episode: Episode 142: Coaching the Strongest in the World ft. Niko "Greek Gloiath" Chaprales
Chris Della Fave
Powerlifter, gear-equipped lifter, and guest
Episode: Episode 141: Single Ply, Multi Ply, Unlimited World Records ft. Chris Della Fave
Ryan Kennelly
Bench Monster, top-level bencher and author
Independent athlete
Episode: Episode 140: Bench Monster in Ukraine ft. Ryan Kennelly
Duncan Hundley
Powerlifter and strength and conditioning coach (college/high school)
Independent / Former Liberty University, Carson-Newman, Clemson, Fairmont State University
Episode: Episode 139: Consistency Beats Intensity ft. Duncan Hundley
Mike Tuchscherer
Founder of Reactive Training Systems
Reactive Training Systems
Episode: Episode 138: Fatigue Management, VBT, and Elite Performance ft. Mike Tuchscherer
Alex Freeman
Powerlifter, former football player, chronicled journey through multiple states and gyms
Independent athlete
Episode: Episode 137: Hometown Homie Totals 2K RAW ft. Alex Freeman
RJ Butcher
Powerlifter with a strong total across multiple weight classes, guest on the show
Independent/Life time competitor
Episode: Episode 136: A Big Cycle Isn't the Best Cycle ft. RJ Butcher
Sam Brown
Powerlifter and former EliteFTS coach
EliteFTS
Episode: Episode 135: EliteFTS Mentoring and Powerlifting in Oklahoma ft. Sam Brown

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Cam Smith
Host of The Powerlifters Den

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Episode 143: Longevity for Powerlifters and Weightlifters ft. Delroy McQueen
Q: With weightlifting, how did you transition to powerlifting and what were the key turning points?
He describes discovering raw lifting and the shift from equipped to raw, the role of mentors like Andy Bolton, and the decision to pursue powerlifting as a primary focus after Olympic ambitions waned.
Episode 143: Longevity for Powerlifters and Weightlifters ft. Delroy McQueen
Q: What were your best lifts?
Delroy shares his best snatch and clean-and-jerk figures from weightlifting, and discusses his best competition lifts in powerlifting and multi-ply, including world-record performances.
Episode 143: Longevity for Powerlifters and Weightlifters ft. Delroy McQueen
Q: What first got you into weightlifting?
He recalls being inspired by a school coach who introduced Olympic lifting basics, which led to a weightlifting club experience, early competition, and a love for lifting that evolved over years.
Episode 143: Longevity for Powerlifters and Weightlifters ft. Delroy McQueen
Q: So Delroy, why don't you introduce yourself?
Delroy explains his background as a UK weightlifter who transitioned into powerlifting, detailing how his early training in weightlifting laid the groundwork for his later success in powerlifting and multi-ply lifting.
Episode 110: 29 Years of Powerlifting ft. Rebecca Roberts
Q: How did you navigate major setbacks and what kept you going?
She emphasizes a marathon mindset, the importance of slow, smart returns, and leaning on a supportive crew and family; setbacks often led to deeper motivation and longer-term resilience.

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This show centers on powerlifting, strength sports, and the wider culture around training, coaching, and competition. Across episodes, listeners hear first-hand journeys from lifters who moved through raw to gear lifting, transitioned between weight classes, and balanced demanding careers with athletic goals. Guests range from seasoned coaches and NFL-strength perspectives to elite lifters navigating injury, recovery, nutrition, and mindset. Practical takeaways include coaching strategies, auto-regulation concepts like velocity-based training and RPE, gear decisions, program design, and recovery habits. The conversations frequently highlight mentorship, community support, and the ups-and-downs of pursuing high-level totals, making it valuab... more

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1. Delroy McQueen
2. Niko Chaprales
3. Chris Della Fave
4. Ryan Kennelly
5. Duncan Hundley
6. Mike Tuchscherer
7. Alex Freeman
8. RJ Butcher

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