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Now displaying: 2018
Dec 31, 2018

In this episode, RTS Coach John Garafano and Dr. Michael Soya discuss practical rehab approaches for powerlifters.  

With his extensive involvement in USA Powerlifting, Dr. Soya is the ideal physical therapist for strength athletes who are looking for the quickest and most effective way to return to the sport of powerlifting, as well as those who are looking to gain a competitive edge. 

Dec 3, 2018

Coaching in person and coaching online require different skill sets in order to be effective. In this episode, RTS coaches Mike Tuchscherer, Ross Leppala, Mark Robb, and John Garafano discuss practical methods to help improve technical efficiency through online coaching. 

Give this a listen and let us know what you do to improve your technique.

Nov 26, 2018

In this episode, Mike Tuchscherer and Jacob Tsypkin (TZ Strength) discuss everything from the potential importance to understand delusions of grandeur for elite lifters to how to help improve technique as online coaches.

This was a fun one for us, hope you enjoy.

Nov 19, 2018

In this episode, Mike Tuchscherer and Dr. Mike T Nelson discuss HRV and Fatigue, how it could relate to powerlifting, program design, and injury prevention.

Oct 29, 2018

In this episode, Mike Tuchscherer talks with the founder of EliteFTS - Dave Tate all about what it takes to build a worthy legacy. 

Oct 8, 2018

In this episode, Mike Tuchscherer and coach Ross Leppala talk about training while moving across the world, how to dial in RPE for beginners, emerging strategies concepts, and Raw Nationals 2018.

Sep 24, 2018

In this episode, Eric Helms (3DMJ) , Greg Nuckols (Stronger by Science), Bryce Lewis (The Strength Athlete), and of course Mike Tuchscherer (Reactive Training Systems) discuss some of the potential weaknesses behind emerging strategies. 

Aug 20, 2018

In this episode, Head Coach Mike Tuchscherer, Ross Leppala, and 2x 93kg IPF World Champion LS McClain talk about life, liberty, and the pursuit of powerlifting.

Aug 13, 2018

In this podcast, RTS Coaches Ross Leppala, Mark Robb, Paulie Steinman, Mike Tuchscherer, and Jim Elli unpack how to develop a pivot block in the context of emerging strategies. 

Jul 30, 2018

In this podcast, Mike Tuchscherer speaks with Dr. Megan Bryanton of Kinetic Advantage Consulting which is a powerlifting consulting company that focuses on helping lifters optimize their movement to get the full benefits of their strength programming. 

Dr. Bryanton is a "Human Performance Scientist", specializing in biomechanics of human movement as applied to strength and conditioning practices. Her research identifies how muscles contribute during exercise, as well as limiting muscles (i.e. weaknesses) that should be addressed in training. 

Incredibly interesting podcast here, we hope you enjoy!

Jul 23, 2018

In this podcast- RTS Coach Jim Elli sits down with Luke Richardson to discuss his recent success at the IPF World Championships. Luke has evolved significantly as a lifter since his 2nd place finish at the 2017 world championships, adding 100kgs to his total in 1 year...we tried to figure out what the important variables were for this success. Hope you enjoy.

Jul 10, 2018

Re-uploaded this podcast with better audio. Today's episode we talk with Joel Jamieson best-selling author and one of the world’s foremost authorities on strength, conditioning, and energy systems.

His training strategies have been used by thousands of elite performers and top athletes worldwide, including the Navy Seals, UFC champions, and dozens of teams from the NFL, NBA, MLS, NCAA, and more.


 

 




Jun 25, 2018

We had the pleasure of speaking with Alex Purzel who is one of the owners of DAS GYM in Vienna, Austria where we will be holding our 10 Year Anniversary Seminar. Alex was an absolute pleasure to have on the podcast only days before he competed at IPF World's 2018 in the 120kg open weight class. Mike Tuchscherer and Ross Leppala get to chatting about his training, how DAS GYM came to fruition....and well we also shave his head, so stay tuned for that :)

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Jun 4, 2018

Mike Tuchscherer and Brett Gibbs talk about spear fishing, recovering from serious injury, mental approaches to the sport of powerlifting, and many other nuts and bolts related to powerlifting.

May 21, 2018

In this Episode Mike Tuchscherer and Isabella von Weissenberg take a step back from the purely physical aspects of training such as "Which Exercise Strategy Works the Best?" and enter an entire different world of conversation.

This episode is all about the mind and how incredibly important it can be for our performance both in the short and long run. Keep an open mind for this one, you may be surprised how practical this conversation truly is. 

May 7, 2018

In this Podcast, Mike Tuchscherer interviews Julien Pineau of Strongfit: Principles of movement. They discuss how to improve movement patterns, torque, and athlete development. This one may take you a few car rides...

Apr 23, 2018

In this podcast, Mike Tuchscherer and Canadian Deadlift Sensation- Bryce Krawczyk talk about his recent bench progress, eccentric training, and the effectiveness of a stoic mindset for powerlifting. Had fun with this one, enjoy. 

Apr 11, 2018

In this roundtable podcast, Mike Tuchscherer, Jacob Tsypkin (TZStrength) and Max Aita (JTS) discuss the various complexities that come with coaching. What it means to be a good coach, and how to work with inevitable uncertainty as a strength coach.

Mar 27, 2018

Head Coach Mike Tuchscherer and TZ Strength coach Jacob Tsypkin discuss the difference between Specificity vs Transference, what it means to be a coach, how programming has evolved, is periodization even effective? This episode is absolutely PACKED full with information. We hope you enjoy it!

Mar 12, 2018

In this episode RTS Head Coach Mike Tuchscherer talks with powerlifting Legend Dennis Cornelius about all things training from his entire athletic background to his recent decision to compete in the USPA/IPL. 

Intro Music: Steve Combs "I'll Leave You Too"

Mar 5, 2018

RTS Coach Jim Elli interviews Isabella von Weissenberg on everything powerlifting. We discuss her origin story, her recent decision to move into the 63kg weight class, how she prepares for competition and many more insights on what it takes to be a world class powerlifter.

Intro music: Steve Combs

Feb 20, 2018

*Re-Uploaded to fix audio issues*

In this episode, RTS Coaches Mike Tuchscherer, Ross Leppala, Mark Robb, and Jim Elli discuss the 80% technique heuristic and the various applications it has to both training and coaching.
We talk about the potential benefits and drawbacks of focusing on perfect technique, whether or not round-back deadlifting is acceptable, coaching cues and a range of other topics related to an individuals technique. 

Feb 5, 2018

What if you could accurately predict the exact date of your peak in each training cycle? What if you could design a training plan that was built from the ground up, instead of from the top down? In this podcast, Mike Tuchscherer discusses just that. He goes in depth on how to implement what Team RTS likes to call "Emerging Strategies" to design more effective programs for yourself and your clients.

Jan 22, 2018

In this podcast RTS Coach Paulie Steinman details how you can develop your coaching philosophy to improve your influence and effectiveness as a coach. Not only can this be useful for powerlifting but in many other areas of your life. 

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