Nexus Unloaded

Nexus Unloaded

Hosted by: Will Crozier and Nexus Staff

A podcast for powerlifters, by powerlifters. An opportunity to educate, motivate and shit talk.

Episodes

Ep 42 - Cardio isn't just for weight loss, ft. Luke Leaman

Season #1

We sat down with Luke Leaman from Muscle Nerds to talk all things heart health, what health markers you should be looking at, and long-term effects you might not be aware of.   Muscle...
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Ep 41 - You can't (and shouldn't) sell to everyone, ft. Annie Short

Season #1

Annie Short, guest presenter in the Nexus Mentorship, talks all things target market - how to discover your own, how to speak to them, and how your content / sales could use some work.   Annie:...
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Ep 40 - How to bring up your lagging single lift

Season #1

Wait, why shouldn't you deadlift 3 times a week and bench 5 times a week? More is better... right?   TIMESTAMPS 6:03 Will's ball-throwing & Mikki/Zac's race prep 17:29 When would you need to bring up a single...
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Ep 39 - How to plan and periodise your time between comps

Season #1

Why should powerlifters train overhead movements... and cardio? Tune in as Will, Zac and Mikki dive into how you can optimise your time in-between comps/preps so that you A) improve, and B) are still a...
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Ep 38 - Powerlifting gyms aren't the same, ft. Thomas Lilley (Zero Weakness)

Season #1

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...
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Ep 37 - Coaching has changed, ft. Ben Scott & Jason Galea (STClearn)

Season #1

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"...
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Ep 36 - ProRaw 2023 recap: Lots of wins & lots of lessons

Season #1

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 -...
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Ep 35 - Why banded clams & endless cues are stupid

Season #1

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...
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Ep 34 - ProRaw preview: Predictions, plans, the future

Season #1

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 /...
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Ep 33 - Common prep / peak mistakes to avoid

Season #1

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...
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Ep 32 - Why you need to eat more (and how)

Season #1

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)...
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Ep 31 - Is your hypertrophy work carrying over to your lifts?

Season #1

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...
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