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PL DEN | The Powerlifter's Den

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

In Episode 140 of The Powerlifter's Den, Cam sits down with Ryan Kennelly, the first man to ever bench press 800 pounds and the former all time world record holder with a 1075 lb bench at 308.Ryan shares stories from his rise through the sport, meeti... more

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In Episode 139 of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Duncan Hundley, director of strength and conditioning at Gray Collegiate Academy and a lifter with over 11 years of experience in both raw and equipped powerlifting.

Duncan shares how watch... more

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In Episode 138 of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with one of the most respected coaches and thinkers in powerlifting, Mike Tuchscherer. As the founder of Reactive Training Systems and a coach with nearly 30 years in the sport, Mike has helped s... more

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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
Alejandro Wickham
Powerlifter focused on drug-tested competition
Powerlifting athlete
Episode: Episode 134: Monster Drug Free and Masters Total ft. Alejandro Wickham
Erin Murray
Professional strongwoman athlete, 4X World's Strongest Woman
Independent athlete
Episode: Episode 133: 4X World's Strongest Woman ft. Erin Murray
Karl Wedel
Powerlifter based in Germany, born in Uruguay, Brazilian/German heritage
Independent athlete
Episode: Episode 132: Traveling the World and Smashing Big Totals ft. Karl Wedel

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Cam Smith
Host of The Powerlifters Den

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Episode 107: 3rd Person to Ever Total 3K ft. Rodney Woodward Jr
Q: What was the turning point that signaled the 3K total was within reach?
The moment the lifter successfully bench-pressed a thousand pounds established confidence that the total would be achievable, allowing planning for the remaining deadlift and final attempts.
Episode 107: 3rd Person to Ever Total 3K ft. Rodney Woodward Jr
Q: How did load management and crew support help peak for the meat day?
The guest describes leaving a margin in the tank, coordinating squats, bench, and deadlifts in a cyclical four-week cycle, and relying on the crew for accountability, setup corrections, and timely feedback to stay on track.
Episode 107: 3rd Person to Ever Total 3K ft. Rodney Woodward Jr
Q: What was the mindset going into the prep and the decision to chase the 3,000-pound total?
The guest emphasizes a goal-driven mindset with a balanced approach: aim high, but don't sacrifice the total for a single lift; train around the target total and adjust attempts based on how the day unfolds.
Episode 106: ATWR and Mental Health ft. Stacy "Bama" Burr
Q: What role does mental health play in your journey and coaching?
Mental health is integral; vulnerability, journaling, and having a support network help manage pressure, failure, and identity beyond sport.
Episode 106: ATWR and Mental Health ft. Stacy "Bama" Burr
Q: How did you get into powerlifting and decide to pursue it seriously?
I started with a competitive drive from adolescence, found powerlifting as a way to channel that energy, and after a first meet where I realized I could be among the best, I committed to becoming the best in the world.

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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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2. Duncan Hundley
3. Mike Tuchscherer
4. Alex Freeman
5. RJ Butcher
6. Sam Brown
7. Alejandro Wickham
8. Erin Murray

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