What’s up Strength Squad. This week Nick and I are announcing a brief hiatus from the Podcast. Nick is transitioning into a new personal training position and Steve will be moving across the country to Portland Oregon. This DOES NOT mean the en

#96 When You Should Eat Carbs, The Optimal Equipment for Your Gym, & Programming for Beginners

Jun 27th, 2018 33m 47s

#96 When You Should Eat Carbs, The Optimal Equipment for Your Gym, & Programming for BeginnersThis week our guest is you, the listener! Episode 96 of the Strength Squad Podcast features your hosts Steve Cardi and Nick Scopoletti answering all

#95 How to Keep Your Strength Training Simple and Effective with Tony Gentilcore

Jun 20th, 2018 47m 3s

On this episode of the Strength Squad Podcast, strength coach and blogger Tony Gentilcore joins us. We talk shop when it comes to keeping your training as straightforward and effective as you can possibly keep it. Also, our winners and losers o

#94 Are You Hurt Or Injured? Everything You Need To Know About Training With Pain

Jun 13th, 2018 42m 40s

On episode 94 of the Strength Squad Podcast, we talk about the difference between being hurt and being injured, Lebron James losing yet another finals, and an unlucky mother and son getting shit on in their car.SEND NEWSDZ:How To Train Thro

#93 If You Had The Chance To Relive Your Days As An Athlete, Would You Do It? with Prim Siripipat

Jun 6th, 2018 1h 15m

On episode 93 of the Strength Squad Podcast, Prim Siripipat joins us. Prim is a former ESPN anchor and Duke tennis stand out. We talk about Prim’s attempted comeback to tennis, what lessons there are to learn from losing, and what kind of cake

#92 Backs Are the New Abs! 8 Lifts You Need To Build An Ape-Like Back

May 30th, 2018 33m 27s

Backs are the new abs! Stop wasting your time on the ab-roller (kidding, you should have a strong, ripped stomach too). If you want a big, strong, ape-like back, here are our top-8 lifts that you need to be doing:1. Dumbbell row2. Neutral gr

#91 SHOW REWIND: All About Strongman with "The World’s Strongest Gay” Rob Kearney

May 23rd, 2018 39m 15s

On episode 91 of the Strength Squad Podcast, we take you back to one of our favorite episodes. This week’s show rewind features our interview with Rob Kearney (originally released June 27, 2017):The majestic sport of Strongman is a true test

#90 World’s Strongest Man Recap, 2018 CrossFit Regionals Preview, & Health vs. Performance

May 16th, 2018 39m 40s

On episode 90 of the Strength Squad Podcast, we talk about what went down at World’s Strongest Man in the Phillipines, we preview the 2018 CrossFit regionals events, and we talk about the difference between achieving health and achieving perfor

#89 Here Is Why Having A Coach Will Take Your Lifting To The Next Level

May 9th, 2018 30m 39s

On episode 89 of the Strength Squad Podcast, we talk about all of the reasons you need a coach! If you’re new to lifting, get a coach. If you’re an experienced lifter, get a coach. If you’re a coach, get a coach! If you like handbags, shop at C

#88 How Superhero Celebrities Train, What It Means to Pivot in Life & Scaring Kids with Don Saladino

May 2nd, 2018 1h 4m

Ever wonder how celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman get so jacked for superhero movies? The celebrity trainer Don Saladino joins us for episode 88 of the Strength Squad Podcast. Don is the owner of Drive 495 in the fashion district

#87 How To Train Like a Professional Athlete with Jacob Ross

Apr 25th, 2018 1h 9m

Want inside information on how the pros are doing it? We talk to strength coach Jacob Ross on episode 87 to get the low down on how to train like a professional athlete. Jacob has trained numerous pros over the years; most notably two-time NBA

#86 Our Top 4 Unconventional Lifts That Everyone Should Try to Become a Savage

Apr 19th, 2018 25m 21s

We are stepping slightly outside of the box on episode 86 of the Strength Squad Podcast. We give you our top four unconventional lifts that we think any lifter can benefit from. We surely didn’t invent these but any means, but they are:1. Zer

#85 Lessons to Learn For Novice Lifters & Getting Stronger From Your Mistakes with Brian Carroll

Apr 11th, 2018 50m 24s

For the second time on the Strength Squad Podcast, the tech-savvy, super strong Brian Carroll graces us. On episode 85, we catch up with Brian about his current endeavors, what advice he would give to his younger self as a lifter, and his favor

#84 Should You Take Pre-Workout Or Avoid Pre-Workout? Our Pros and Cons

Apr 4th, 2018 33m 4s

“I need my pre workout bump bro!” We have all heard this before. In fact, we would venture to say that we have all been there before. Episode 84 of the Strength Squad Podcast helps answer the big question, should you take pre workout? We go ove

#83 What Training, Nutrition, & Recovery Looks Like for a High Level Powerlifter (Ewa Januszkiewicz)

Mar 28th, 2018 1h 3m

This week on the Strength Squad Podcast, nationally ranked powerlifter Ewa Januszkiewicz joins us. Ewa (pronounced Eva) currently trains under Ryan Gleason at Gleason Performance in Derby, Connecticut. She holds national rankings under USAPL in

#82 Overcoming Drug Addiction, Getting Strong as F*ck, & Pursuing Your Dreams with Anthony Oliveira

Mar 21st, 2018 1h 8m

Anthony Oliveira joins us for an entertaining episode 82 of the Strength Squad Podcast. Anthony is currently a powerlifter at the legendary Westside Barbell in Columbus, Ohio. We talk to Anthony about his struggle with drug addiction, how he ha

#81 Westside Barbell Stories, History, & The Premiere of Westside vs. the World with Mike Fahey

Mar 14th, 2018 50m 22s

The highly anticipated powerlifting documentary Westside vs. the World has premiered in the U.S. and Australia and it was mind-blowing! The Strength Squad was honored and privileged to have been able to take part in the premiere of the film. Af

#80 How Strength Sports in Australia Compare to the U.S. & Westside vs. The World with Dan Rucci

Mar 8th, 2018 51m 6s

Ever wonder what powerlifting looks like across the globe? Curious about how popular weightlifting, CrossFit, and boybuilding are in different countries? Owner of Performance Training Centre in Perth, Australia Dan Rucci joins us to talk intern

#79 What Causes Low Testosterone and How to Optimize Your Hormones with Ali Gilbert

Feb 28th, 2018 54m 52s

Our good friend Ali Gilbert is here to set the record straight about testosterone and other hormones. Ali is a hormone optimization specialist who is a straight up G when it comes to the ins and outs of testosterone. We cover a range of topics

#78 Everything You Need To Know About Alcohol & How It Affects Strength Training

Feb 21st, 2018 37m 19s

YA BOOZE, YA LOSE! This week on the Strength Squad Podcast, we are getting hammered, with knowledge. Episode 78 is all about the consumption of alcohol and how it affects you under the bar and at the gym. Don’t think drinking alcohol plays a ro

#76 SHOW REWIND: Powerlifting, Strength Training, & the Future of Fitness with Mark Bell

Feb 7th, 2018 1h 23m

This week we are replaying one of our favorite episodes of all time. Our interview with the mighty Mark Bell! Mark joined us last year on episode 29:On episode 29 of the Strength Students Podcast, a legend of the powerlifting world, Mark “Sme

#75 The 5 Things You Need To Know About Accessory Training

Jan 31st, 2018 30m 25s

Episode 75 of the Strength Squad Podcast is all about accessorizing, probably not the way you’re thinking about it though. Accessory work is key! On this episode, you will learn all about our top-5 list of things that you need to know about acc

#74 Everything You Need to Know About Functional Training & It’s Principles with Cory Schwarzkopf

Jan 24th, 2018 40m 22s

We are joined again by the talented Cory Schwarzkopf to talk about functional training and it’s three principles. What is functional training? This phrase gets thrown around a lot, so we are here to provide some clarity. We will cover everythin

#73 How Social Media is Killing Your Training, and Helping It Too

Jan 17th, 2018 38m 5s

It’s a weird world we live in now; social media is everything and everywhere. It’s hard to put your phone down when your scrolling through IG checking out the honeydew’s on some young mega hot fitness celeb. This episode of the Strength Squad P

#72 Charlie Weingroff on Bad vs. Good Technique, Corrective Exercises & Superheroes

Jan 10th, 2018 1h 28m

Episode 72 of the Strength Squad Podcast features strength coach and physical therapist Charlie Weingroff. Charlie not only works with athletes of all levels in the rehabilitation setting, but also serves as a strength coach for professional an