Lift & Load

Professional Strongman Rey Cunha rose through the ranks as an Open Class athlete, but at what cost? Tune in this week as Alan and Christina talk about his decision to lose weight, move out of the Open class, and rewrite his career on his own terms as a Mid weight athlete.

Leaner, meaner, stronger? This week we tackle the question so many strength athletes ask themselves - Do I REALLY have to gain mass to reach my fullest potential?

Knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, deadlift suits, oh my. With so many different options for protection and assistance in lifting, when do you make the investment? And when do you use them? SHOULD you use them? This week, Alan and Christina dig in to that what, when, how and why of geared lifting. Notable brands mentioned:

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This week we go prehistoric with Evan “T-Rex” Singleton — one of the most electric personalities and fiercest competitors in the world of strongman. From WWE to World’s Strongest Man podiums, Evan’s story is one of raw power, grit, and relentless comeback energy.

After tearing his bicep completely off the bone at World’s Strongest Man, Evan refused surgery, rebuilt himself through pure determination, and returned stronger than ever...

What happens when a U.S. Marine veteran, adaptive athlete, and one-legged strongman decides to defy every limitation ever placed on him? You get Cody George — IG @legloess69 — (because of course it is) a true example of redefining what’s possible in strength sports.

In this episode, hosts Christina Arthur and Alan Colley sit down with Cody to talk about:

💪 His journey from military service and injury to becoming a competitive stro...

Widely considered the greatest strongman to have ever lived, Žydrūnas Savickas has a list of accomplishments that pales everything in comparison. Setting over 70 world records in his strongman career, "Big Z"'s rap sheet includes:

• World's Strongest Man
  • 4× Winner: 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014
  • 6× Runner-up (record for most 2nd-place finishes)
• Arnold Strongman Classic
  • 8× Champion (2003–2008, 2014, 2016)
  • Holds the recor...

They say champions are born, not made. In the case of Inez Carrasquillo, it is both. This week we dive into how she became one of the strongest woman in the world, holding multiple world titles including the Arnold Strongwoman Classic Champion, North America's Strongest Woman, and the Rogue Invitational Champion. A mother, coach, and athlete, Inez shows that the road to the top is never the easiest one, but the legacy and example t...

Coach, Professional Strongman, Gym Owner, and now... Lift & Load new cohost?! For the past 12+ years Alan Colley and Iron House Gym have been institutions in Florida strength sports, helping hundreds of athletes across the country reach their ultimate potential. So it is only right to start season two by running it back to basics and learn more about the man behind the Iron. Before the gym, before he was even a coach, join us t...

We all KNOW we should stay hydrated, but what does that really mean? And in weight class sports where water cutting is part of the game, how do you do so safely and still perform your best? This week we sit down with Katelin Hickman, Owner and Founder of Strong IV, on the very first Lift & Load on the Go. We join her in Clearwater Beach, FL to talk about all things hydration, IV therapy, and how to properly recover from dehydra...

Once in a while in every sport there comes an athlete that makes winning seem like second nature, seemingly finding success everywhere they turn. As a 64kg athlete and recent Masters Strongwoman, Carlee Olivera is a force to be reckoned with. Coming off a dual win with America's Strongest Master and America's Strongest 64kg Woman, we sit with Carlee to talk about her training protocol, how she switches between bodybuilding and stro...

Is your training style truly benefitting the sport that you are trying to excel in? And are there areas of your training that could be optimized by looking at a different style of lifting heavy things and putting them back down? We wondered exactly that, and sat down this week with Conjugate specialist Mark Estrebillo. An accomplished athlete and coach, he breaks down his take on what is the best type of training for the strongman ...

How often have you thought that you aren't strong enough, life dealt you a bad hand, or maybe you are too broken for success? Those intrusive thoughts can enter even the strongest of people, and that includes pound for pound strongest woman on the planet, Rhianon Lovelace. Athlete, business owner, almost theoretical physicist... join us this week as we sit with her and the OG Kaos of Kaos Strength as we hear her story and how she b...

Sarah Bäckman is many things: 8x World Champion Arm Wrestler, Gym Owner, and mentor to so many looking to get into the growing sport of Arm Wrestling. But what IS it? And could it be a good fit for you? Tune in this week as we hear Sarah's story and how she found her way from being a 14 year old arm wrestling in her school cafeteria to being one of the best in the world. Also she's jacked. 10/10 jealousy scale. IG: swesarahb Gym: h...

Bring your wife, bring your kids, because were talking prehab and rehab up on this episode. Dr. J'amie Goguen-Locke of Kodiak Barbell joins us this week to discuss the differences between prehab and rehab, the importance of getting a coach, and when your own personal anatomy makes a difference in how you train. If you think this episode isn't for you, you're wrong. 

Why call it pee pee time? Watch to the end to find out more.

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Husband, Father, Athlete. In that order. Throw in being a Bearded Villain and our favorite kilt-wearing-hammer-throwing-strength-sports supporter, John Banks understands that life is all about balance. Tune in this week to learn more about how he approaches training, fatherhood, charity, and being an integral part of growing the Florida strength community. 

For more about Bearded Villains, check out bv305.com and @beardedvillainsmi...

Sometimes the best path is the one you carve out for yourself. Athlete, Sports Commentator, and Strongwoman personality Nicola Buchan joins us this week to discuss how she does exactly that in her career: balancing being an athlete, mom, coach, commentator for some of the biggest shows on the planet, and unapologetically herself. Also a casual ultramarathon runner? We are still trying to wrap out heads around that one...

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