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In this episode of the Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast, Josh and Lara discussed the recent Georgia State powerlifting meet results, where Team Rohr achieved first place with 93 points, followed by Pioneered Strength with 40 and Augusta Barbell Club in third with 33 points. They highlighted several impressive performances including Taylor Smith's state record deadlift and multiple PRs, while also noting that the meet had strong commentary from Jenna who filled in during Session 1. They also covered upcoming competitions including Christina Dresher's debut at the USAPL Woodinville Rookie Competition and Robert Colvin's lifting at the USAPL Iron Clash 2 in Brooklyn. The conversation concluded with a discussion about the Artemis moon landing program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon by 2027, and the historical context of why human moon landings stopped after the Apollo missions. Powerlifting and randomness as always!

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The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80’s music and Power Ballads.

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In this episode of the podcast, Josh and Lara discussed upcoming powerlifting competitions, including the Georgia State meet in Dalton and national meets in Louisiana and Illinois. They shared updates on registration numbers and prize money for various events. Lara also recommended a local arcade in Woodstock called Blue Ghost, where she and a friend had a fun experience playing vintage arcade games. The conversation included some lighthearted banter about arcade games and high scores.

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The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80’s music and Power Ballads.

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In this episode, Josh and Coach Nick Benerakis discussed their contrasting training approaches and personal journeys in powerlifting, including Coach Ben's transition from competitor to online coach and Josh's evolution from competitive lifter to coach while balancing family commitments. They explored the challenges of maintaining a long-term perspective in powerlifting, including the importance of mental strength and the evolving landscape of drug testing policies, specifically USA Powerlifting's recent change. The conversation concluded with discussions about equipped lifting techniques, coaching approaches, and the role of family in fitness, including their respective home gym setups and experiences with training their children.

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The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80’s music and Power Ballads.

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In this episode of the Powerlifting & Ballads Podcast, Josh and Lara discussed the end of MTV's music video era, the upcoming Arnold competition, and various powerlifting events. They shared their thoughts on posting PRs on social media and the importance of taking deep breaths before competing. Lara introduced a new lifter tip and shared an interesting fact about the origin of waffle patterns on powerlifting bars.

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The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80’s music and Power Ballads.

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Josh and Lara discussed their new podcast recording rule and shared personal updates before transitioning to their coaching approaches and team expansion plans, emphasizing their ability to help lifters of all levels achieve their goals through personalized training and programming. The conversation ended with discussions about gym priorities and scheduling. Throw in a rooster and raccoon discussion and you've got Episode 232!

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The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80’s music and Power Ballads.

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In this episode of the podcast, Josh and Lara discussed upcoming powerlifting events, including the Georgia State meet which has a registration deadline of midnight on Wednesday. They reviewed the USAPL rulebook updates, particularly the reorganization of world event references. The hosts shared personal updates, including Josh's early 2000s powerlifting playlist and Lara's recent Christmas gifts including a Freak Athlete combo bench and an astrophotography camera. They concluded by discussing the potential for a podcast raffle to fund Josh's equipment purchases.

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The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80’s music and Power Ballads.

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The episode primarily focused on reviewing Team Rohr's strong performance at the IDFPA Worlds competition in South Korea, where multiple lifters achieved impressive results and set records. The discussion covered various aspects of the competition including coaching support, individual performances across different age divisions, and scoring corrections that required adjustments to the rankings and awards. The conversation ended with updates on upcoming events like the Georgia State Championship, holiday-related discussions, and personal updates about team members.

Also, here is the link to Josh's Fantasy Football Punishment

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The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80’s music and Power Ballads.

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Josh and Lara reviewed the Team Rohr holiday party and discussed recent powerlifting meet results before focusing on the upcoming IDFPA Worlds competition in Korea. They also reflected on past sponsorship experiences, including missed marketing opportunities and the need for clearer expectations. The conversation concluded with a discussion about weightlifting benefits for aging and Josh's lifting CD4 playlist, followed by Lara inviting listeners to suggest concert wishes via social media.

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The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80’s music and Power Ballads.