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PL DEN | The Powerlifter"s Den

Welcome to The Powerlifter’s Den — the ultimate hangout for lifters, strength athletes, and iron addicts. Hosted by Cam Smith, this podcast dives deep into the world of powerlifting, featuring real conversations with top lifters, coaches, and industry experts. Whether you"re chasing PRs, building your total, or just love talking shop about squats, bench, and deadlifts, you"ve found your tribe. Check out our official apparel store at PLDEN.COM , built for lifters who live the lifestyle of

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01:00:45

Episode 134: Monster Drug Free and Masters Total ft....

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2026/04/10

This week on The Powerlifter’s Den, we sit down with Alejandro Wickham—a 40-year-old masters lifter proving that elite performance doesn’t have an expiration date.Alejandro has totaled over 2070 lbs in tested competition while balancing the discipline and mindset forged through his military background. We dive into what it takes to stay competitive at a high level into your 40s, how his time in the military shaped his approach to training and life, and the realities of competing drug-tested while

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01:00:56

Episode 133: 4X World's Strongest Woman ft. Erin Murray

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2026/04/04

In Episode 133 of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Erin Murray — 4x World’s Strongest Woman and one of the only athletes in strength sports to hold world titles across multiple weight classes.Erin shares her journey from getting into lifting as part of recovery, to competing on the Arnold stage and becoming one of the most dominant athletes in strongman. We dive into what it takes to reach that level, how she balances high-level competition with life outside the sport, and the mindset

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00:59:33

Episode 132: Traveling the World and Smashing Big...

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2026/03/27

In Episode 132 of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Karl Wedel — an international lifter with his sights set on a 1080kg total at ABS Pro 8, where he’ll face off against current title holder Nicolas Du Preez.Karl shares his journey from getting into powerlifting just to compete with a friend, to building elite strength while working full-time shift hours in a windmill factory. We dive into the mindset and grit required to progress in the sport, why he doesn’t believe in overcomplicating

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01:04:17

Episode 131: 1000+ Bench and Squat ft. Tony Carlino

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2026/03/20

This week on The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Tony Carlino—elite equipped bencher, full power competitor, and one of the few lifters in history to bench over 1000 pounds in multiply, with a massive 1036 bench in 2024.Tony talks about how he got hooked on powerlifting after watching Road to the Arnold, what it means to be in the tiny group of lifters to bench 1000+ in poly, and becoming just the second person ever to squat and bench 1000+ in the same meet. The two also dive into bench

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01:05:33

Episode 130: Powerlifting Nutrition and Optimization...

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2026/03/14

In Episode 130 of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Connie to talk about her journey through the sport of powerlifting and what it takes to keep showing up when the work gets hard.We dive into how she found her way into lifting, the lessons learned through training and competition, and the mindset required to continue pushing forward in a sport that demands consistency, patience, and resilience. Connie shares the highs, the struggles, and what keeps her motivated to keep chasing

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01:12:23

Episode 129: NFL Strength Coaching and 50+ Years...

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2026/03/06

In Episode 129 of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with legendary bench presser Bill Gillespie — a world record holder, elite masters competitor, and former NFL and college strength coach.Bill shares stories from decades in the iron game, from coaching athletes at the highest levels of sport to building one of the most respected bench press legacies in powerlifting. We dive into what it takes to stay competitive for decades, how strength training differs between athletes and powerlifters, and

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01:06:11

Episode 128: Moderation is for Cowards ft. Bob Merkh

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2026/02/27

In this episode of The Powerlifter’s Den, we sit down with Bob Merkh to talk about his new book Moderation for Cowards, now available on Amazon, and the mindset behind a lifetime under the bar. Bob breaks down the philosophy that drove the book, why embracing intensity matters in strength sports, and the lessons learned from decades of competing.We also dive into his final meet, Holy Wars III, reflecting on the preparation, the emotions behind closing out a competitive career, and what it means to

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Episode 127: Building to Top 10 All Time ft. Lyndsay...

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2026/02/20

In Episode 127 of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Lyndsay Bramble — Holy Wars competitor, WPO athlete, and a lifter who has put a 655 lb squat on the platform while climbing into the top ranks of the sport.With a 6th all-time squat and 8th all-time total, Lyndsay opens up about what it takes to compete at the highest level — and what happens when life forces you to reset. She talks about her fallout with the sport in 2022, rebuilding from depression and bad life decisions, and how

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01:03:11

Episode 126: From CA to EliteFTS and the WPO ft. Jake...

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2026/02/13

In Episode 126 of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Jake Seibert — a lifter who’s totaled over 2400, squatted over 1000 pounds, and tested himself on the WPO stage. This episode is a deep dive into what it really takes to perform at the highest level of powerlifting without losing perspective along the way.Jake breaks down his journey through elite competition, the lessons learned chasing big numbers, and how experience, consistency, and mindset separate lifters who last from those who burn

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01:01:47

Episode 125: From Near Death to Elite Strength ft....

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2026/02/08

In Episode 125 of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Carina Davis — former elite full power lifter, bench-only specialist, meet director, and one of the strongest women to ever compete in the sport. Once ranked among the best total, squat, and bench lifters in powerlifting, Carina opens up about what it truly took to reach that level — and the cost that came with it.Carina shares how nearly dying from meningitis in 2016 pushed her to finally chase her dreams, the sacrifices and pain required

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Episode 124: Mental Strength Through Powerlifting ft....

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2026/01/30

On Episode 124 of The Powerlifter’s Den, we’re joined by Delco Jesus — a lifter whose journey is built on struggle, discipline, and earned perspective. From losing over 100 pounds to grinding out a 705lb squat on one of the hardest days of his life, Delco opens up about what powerlifting has taken from him — and what it’s given back.We dive into mental health in the sport, the importance of real standards and federations, RPE versus reality, and why time spent spotting, loading, and battling

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01:02:24

Episode 123: World Record Squats and Going Out On...

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2026/01/23

On Episode 124 of The Powerlifter’s Den, we’re joined by Shane Haller — former ATWR holder, decade-long competitor, and now full-time coach with an eye on the bigger picture of the sport. Shane dives into his journey from lifting for football and wrestling to totaling 2430 in wraps, squatting 925 raw at 308, and building real credibility both on and off the platform.We get into what competing for 10 years teaches you that social media never will, how a serious back injury shaped his entire career,

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Episode 122: The Truth About Powerlifting Coaching...

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2026/01/16

In this episode of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Michael “MJ” Greeno, one of the most respected coaches in powerlifting with nearly 30 years in the sport. While MJ downplays his own lifting career, his coaching résumé speaks for itself — his athletes make up 20% of the top raw totals in the world, including 3 of the top 10 biggest raw squats of all time.We dive into the realities of elite coaching, why most people misunderstand what coaching actually is, the future landscape of

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Episode 121: Squat ATWRs and KOTP/QOTP meet ft....

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2026/01/09

In this episode of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Jordan Wong — gym owner, meet director, and one of the greatest squatters of all time. A 2x All-Time World Record holder at 220, Jordan is chasing one final run at the ATWR and a 2,000 lb total before hanging it up.Jordan opens up about surviving catastrophic spine injuries, nerve damage, pec surgery, and being told he’d never train again — only to come back and squat 800 lbs just 11 months later. We talk about training for longevity,

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Episode 120: Chasing A 3000lb Total ft. Kyle Shreve

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2025/12/19

In this episode of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Kyle Shreve, a Detroit-based electrician and multi-ply / unlimited powerlifter whose path into the sport was shaped by Westside Barbell influence, hard work, and using the gym as a way out of depression. Kyle talks about starting his training in 2017, stepping on the platform for the first time in 2021, and building himself into a serious competitor through discipline and consistency.We get into training at RPS, the mindset required for

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01:02:38

Episode 119: Heaviest Teen Total Ever! ft. JT Krivinskas

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2025/12/12

In this episode of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with JT Krivinskas — the University of New Haven football player who also happens to hold the heaviest teenage squat and total of all time. At just 19, JT already has a top-15 all-time total and top-12 squat in the 242 class… and he’s nowhere near done.We get into how he started lifting in his garage at 15, the moment a Facebook-Marketplace bench shirt changed his life, and what it was like building himself into an elite lifter before he was

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Episode 118: ATWR Squat and Texas Powerlifting ft....

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2025/12/05

In this episode of The Powerlifter’s Den, Cam sits down with Tyler Williamson to break down his journey through the sport of powerlifting — from early training days to the mindset it takes to chase long-term success under the bar. Tyler opens up about the discipline, setbacks, and sacrifices required to keep progressing when motivation fades and pressure rises.Whether you’re a competitor or just someone obsessed with getting stronger, this episode dives into what it really takes to level up —

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Episode 117: From National Gymnastics Champ to ATWR...

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2025/11/28

Steph Mager (@stephm.fit) went from collegiate gymnast to ATWR-holding powerlifter in just a few short years — and she didn’t take the easy route to get there. In this episode, Steph sits down with Cam to talk about walking away from gymnastics after a national title, finding powerlifting by accident, and learning how to fail forward after bombing a meet and immediately signing up for another.We dive into raw vs equipped culture, training in an environment that actually raises your standard, and the

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Episode 116: From Life Support to Liftetime PR ft....

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2025/11/21

Jared Maynard (@jared.unbreakable) is a strength coach, physical therapist, and powerlifter whose story is one of the most powerful comebacks in the sport. In 2023, Jared was diagnosed with a rare and often fatal immune condition (HLH), spent weeks in the ICU, lost over 40 lbs of muscle, and had to relearn basic functions — walking, talking, breathing on his own. A year later, he returned to the platform and pulled a lifetime deadlift PR while navigating progressive vision loss.In this episode,

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Episode 115: 5X Canda's Strongest Woman and ATWRs ft....

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2025/11/15

Sam Belliveau (@sambelliveauu) is a 5x Canada’s Strongest Woman, North America’s Strongest Woman, and a world record holder in the circus dumbbell. In this episode, Sam sits down with Cam to talk about her journey from hockey player to powerlifter to one of the most dominant strongwomen in the world. She opens up about training at Westside Barbell, rebuilding after a major pelvis injury, and the no-excuses mindset that keeps her climbing to the top of every stage she steps on.If you love strength,

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