Chalk My Back!

Abraham Assi, Anas Anbar, Joshua Del Rosario•www.youtube.com

Health & Fitness

Fitness

3 buddies talking about getting strong and stuff. Hosts: @anasanbar @abe_assi @josh__delrosario

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Episode 9 You Got Pranked Anas! From the Chalk Her Back Girls - April Fools!

In this episode, the GIRLS cover what it's like to be trained by your significant other, they also cover how training with your significant other has affected their own relationships. They also address the pro's and con's of lifting with their partners and the girls (and Anas) discuss if it was all worth it. Anas is single btw, applications are highly encouraged through dm's. You won't believe why Ruth can't forgive Abe, he probably left the fridge open. Is Josh still a horrible coach or is he t...

Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Episode 8 Questions And Topics You Guys Asked Plus More!

In this episode of CMB! our hosts cover all the topics and questions that you asked us on the instagram page as well as questions asked from their own DM's. We also cover a whole range of topics not particularly related to powerlifting but topics such as why we started the podcast and what it would take to get us (Anas) to stop podcasting. Does Abe drink milk or is he lactose? Does Anas coach world class athletes? Josh was weak at one point in his lifting career? Abe still weighs 185 which is al...

Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7 Powerlifting and Fitness Misconceptions

In this episode of Chalk My Back! the boys tackle the ideas and misconceptions that exist around powerlifting or general fitness. We give you our take into what we think is behind these ideas and what past stigmas or ideas have contributed to the idea that powerlifting is "bad" for you. Join us as we learn how communicate around these misconceptions, how to fix some of these misconceptions and even have a few laughs in between. Is Anas is on the "secret sauce?" Abe started his fitness journey as...

Mar 16, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 The Texas Strength Classic Meet Recap (Anas Anbar's Meet)

In this episode of Chalk My Back! Co-Host Anas gives us his perspective of the Texas Strength Classic Meet and evaluates his performance. We also get an in-depth look at what his meet prep looked like leading up to the meet and his unique take on what he has been doing with his training thus far. We take a dive into the specifics of his previous training blocks, what his coaches have helped him with, what he is focusing on now and how he plans to prepare better for upcoming meets. Anas gives us ...

Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5 Differences in Training Males vs. Females/Who has Influenced us the most to get into Powerlifting?

In this episode of Chalk My Back! we discuss the differences of training males vs. females in training and what these differences could mean for your training. We also talk about our early lifting influences and who or what influenced us to pursue powerlifting and start our journey into this strength sport. Does Abe bench with the 100 LB plates? Is Anas a competitive E-Sport athlete? Why is Josh a weak powerlifter and not a juiced up weightlifter? Anas played pro basketball before deciding to do...

Mar 02, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 Lifetime Membership/2021 Nationals/Ask Us Anything #1

In this week's episode of Chalk My Back! Anas, Abe, and Josh dive into the meme of a lifetime membership and discuss if this bargain of a deal is for you. We talk about the implications of what this year's nationals meet might have on the impact of how future meets are run and how the future of top level lifters will look in this new landscape. We also answer some of the questions that you the people asked us on IG and give our best answers (mainly Abe). How many lifetime memberships can Abe aff...

Feb 23, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 Upcoming Europa Meet/Arby's vs. Jack-In-The-Box/Meet Day Game Planning

In this episode of Chalk My Back! Anas unveils a special announcement for his powerlifting team, the boys give a quick update of their own training, we have an in-depth discussion of Arby's vs. Jack-In-The-Box and we have a discussion with Anas over what his plan is for his athletes at the Europa meet. Did a ghost take the boys' podcast audio? Why did Anas feel a dog near his butt? Team he who shall not be named? What is peak physical diet and who is gonna be the podcast's first sponsor? All thi...

Feb 09, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 Our 2021 Goals/Benching Rules/Viewer Friendly Powerlifting

In this episode of Chalk My Back! The boys talk about their 2021 powerlifting goals, tackle the issue of the new proposed bench rules, and how to make powerlifting more viewer friendly. Does Abe have the best man made concrete plates? Josh is a chiropractic student or a powerlifting coach? Does Anas think it should be the fridge press instead of a bench press? Has anyone ever seen Abe smoking at a powerlifting meet? What do the boys think will improve the future of powerlifting? All this and mor...

Feb 09, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 Pilot/Introduction/Rookie Mistakes

In this episode of Chalk My Back! we get to introduce everyone to your hosts; talk about rookie powerlifting mistakes, who we are and how we met through the sport of powerlifting! Can Anas bench 185? Who was Anas's 1st powerlifting meet handler? What was Abe's 1st meet like and how many times did he fail a 500 deadlift? Does Josh even know how to have fun at a powerlifting meet? Josh and Anas started out as small bois? Tune in to this episode to find out the answers to all of these questions and...

Feb 02, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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