Hey y'all! I am joined by my friend Sarah Braman on today's episode to give our top 5 picks for the females competing in the powerlifting events at the Arnolds Sports Festival! We go over who we believe will be in the top 5 placings for the Grand Prix, Pro Raw and the A7 Raw Challenge! Timestamps: Grand Prix predictions: 5:23- Pro Raw Predictions 21:30- Raw Challenge predictions: 39:10- Links: Solana’s Instagram Sarah Braman Instagram Solana Lewis Training : Work with me Solana Lewis Tik Tok Gir...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Hey y'all! On today's episode I break down for you how to work up to a top set, or to your first "working set" for your main lifts the squat bench and deadlift. The way that you work up to your heaviest training sets will determine how well your training session goes, so make sure you take notes because this information has drastically changed my clients training sessions! Links: Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training Solana Lewis Tik Tok Girls Who Powerlift Support Link STRONGWOM3N Facebook G...
Feb 26, 2022•14 min
Hey y'all! On today's episode I speak to Brittany Suplicki! She is the 2021 USAPL national champion and we have an awesome discussion about how she grew up on a farm which set her up to be strong for powerlifting, how she pushed through injuries to become a national champion, how her opportunity to compete at IPF worlds was taken away from her and what she plans to do next with her powerlifting and coaching career. Links: Brittany Suplicki Instagram Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training : Wor...
Feb 23, 2022•53 min•Ep. 50
Hey y'all! Welcome back to the podcast! Today is an episode I got the pleasure of recording with 2 White Lights , which is another awesome powerlifting podcast! We had an awesome conversation about what it is like for me to be a podcast host, a coach who targets beginner to intermediate female powerlifters, and a professional USAPL powerlifter! It was a blast to hang out with Angelo Fortino & Steve DeNovi! Links: Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training Solana Lewis Tik Tok Girls Who Powerli...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Hey y'all! This episode I speak about how to sign up for your first meet! Everything that you need to know about signing up so you can feel more prepared & take the leap to finally just do it! Links: Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training : Work with me! Solana Lewis Tik Tok Girls Who Powerlift Support Link STRONGWOM3N Facebook Group 110 Percent Code: Solana The Powerlifting Warm Up Guide...
Feb 10, 2022•19 min•Ep. 48
Hey y'all Today Jordanne Panton joined the podcast! Jordanne is a 5 x national powerlifting champion and 2x IPF world record holder! She shares with use her experience lifting both equipped & raw and being successful with both, how she balances being in school to get her doctorate and training to perform at high level meets, and more! Check out the links below and thank you for listening to TPIL! Links: Jordanne Panton IG Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training The Power in Lifting Podcast ...
Jan 28, 2022•33 min•Ep. 47
Hey y'all! Welcome back to the TPIL! Today I speak with my friends Chrissy Castellano aka Chrissy Gainz who just stepped back on the platform after a 2 year hiatus from powerlifting. She competed at the Hybrid Showdown this past weekend in Miami Florida and we talk about her performance, her mindset & training for this prep, how she recovered & overcame an eating disorder that could have taken her life, and more.. Links: Chrissy Gainz IG Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training Solana Le...
Jan 21, 2022•49 min
Hey y'all! On today's episode I talk about how to build habits that will help you be a consistent lifter and reach your goals. Really these tips will help you build habits outside of lifting as well, and these are the habits I am personally working on this year to get the most out of 2022! Hope you enjoy <3 Links: Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training Solana Lewis Tik Tok Girls Who Powerlift Support Link STRONGWOM3N Facebook Group The Powerlifting Warm Up Guide...
Jan 13, 2022•21 min•Ep. 45
Hey y'all! On today's podcast we have a roundtable discussion featuring: Jennifer Thompson , Natalie Richards, Natalie Hanson, Jodel Patino and Chrissy Peracchi. We discuss what we as athletes would like to see at international meets that will be run by USA Powerlifting. Timestamps: 4:10 - Introductions to the roundtable guest 10:00 - What we want the production to be like 18:45 - What countries would we want to go to? 20:20 - What has the USA Powerlifting team talked about so far for these meet...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr
Hey y'all! Today I speak with Natalie Richards! She just recently competed at the USAPL Virginia Pro and she came in first place for the women's and smashed 5 national records in the 57kg class! She has only been competing since 2019 and this was her first big meet as a PRO athlete and she did not disappoint! We talk about het training for the meet, if she hit or exceeded her own expectations, and more! Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training Solana Lewis Youtube Solana Lewis IG Solana Lewis Ti...
Dec 24, 2021•38 min•Ep. 43
On today's episode I speak with Ray Williams, the first man EVER in the raw classic division to squat over 1000lbs! He is also knows as the face of the USAPL and he joins me to talk about his return to the platform at the USAPL Virginia Pro that just recently passed! We also talk about his journey in the sport of powerlifting along with his life goals outside of powerlifting. Links: Girls Who Powerlift Support Link Ray Williams Instagram Prime Predator Performance Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis...
Dec 17, 2021•54 min•Ep. 42
On today's episode I speak with my co-host from the Virginia Pro Livestream Leo Bonett and we talk about the Virginia Pro meet outcomes, and the top 5 winners! Along with all of the highlights of commentating the livestream and how this meet really set us in the right direction to start off the USAPL pro series. Links: Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training Solana Lewis Youtube Solana Lewis IG Solana Lewis Tik Tok Girls Who Powerlift Support Link STRONGWOM3N Facebook Group The Powerlifting War...
Dec 09, 2021•54 min
Hey y'all! On todays episode I speak with my friend Kay Webb aka _kayswole and we give our predictions for who will be the top 5 at the USAPL Virginia Pro Meet which is taking place Dec 4th 2021! We also talk about how this meet will have a very high production quality and how the livestream is set up to give the viewers a fantastic experience. Links: Livestream link for Dec 4 & 5th Virginia Pro & Masters! Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training The Power in Lifting Podcast Solana Lewis...
Dec 02, 2021•47 min
On today's podcast I speak with Mel Mitchell who is less than 2 weeks away from competing in the Virginia Pro Master's meet! Mel is so fun and we talk about her life in the military, how she transitioned to being a cop, and how she is now transitioning her life yet again with a new career while prioritizing powerlifting! Links: Inquire to work with Solana Lewis Training for powerlifting coaching If you are a woman and want to learn more about how to improve your performance and technique as an e...
Nov 23, 2021•45 min
On todays episode I speak with USAPL National Champion Samantha Calhoun, and we dive into the USAPL pro series. We talk about how the pro series will work, the new weight classes, and how this can create a more competitive opportunity for more lifters. Links: Samantha Calhoun's IG Inquire to work with me for powerlifting coaching If you are a woman and want to learn more about how to improve your performance and technique as an every day gym goer or powerlifter try out my facebook group Strongwo...
Nov 16, 2021•42 min
Hey y'all! On today's podcast I am going over why it is so important to have the support of other lifters who you trust to help push you in your training. We cannot do everything on our own, so I go over why having a lifting community is important & some ideas to help you being to build your personal lifting community. USTRONG90 12 Week group coaching program : If you are looking for coaching, community, real feedback on your technique and to make guaranteed strength progress in your squat, ...
Nov 05, 2021•22 min
This episode is all about how to avoid Post Meet Blues! That feeling you get after you have competed and you're stuck wondering "now what"... There are some habits you can put into place to help avoid this feeling and keep you driven and motivated and I am giving you all the keys you need to achieve that! If you would like to donate to The Power in Lifting Podcast to help upgrade the equipment used to make the podcast: https://paypal.me/Solanalewiscoaching?locale.x=en_US Solana’s Instagram Solan...
Oct 29, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Hey y'all! Welcome back to the podcast! Today I talk about the difference between RIR vs RPE vs Percentage based training. I define what each of these are and talk about the pro's and con's of each one being used to pick your training loads! If you would like to donate to The Power in Lifting Podcast to help upgrade the equipment used to make the podcast: https://paypal.me/Solanalewiscoaching?locale.x=en_US Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training The Power in Lifting Podcast Solana Lewis Youtub...
Oct 22, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Hey y'all! On this episode I cover what you need to know when showing up at your first 2 hour weigh in! If you compete in the USAPL or any other federation that does 2 hour weigh in's then this is perfect for you! Links: If you would like to donate to The Power in Lifting Podcast to help upgrade the equipment used to make the podcast: https://paypal.me/Solanalewiscoaching?locale.x=en_US Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training Solana Lewis Youtube Solana Lewis IG Solana Lewis Tik Tok Girls Who P...
Oct 08, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 34
On this episode I have a special guest Coach Liz Strain on to help me cover all of the highlights and the low lights of the Bucked Up Showdown Meet, one of the largest raw powerlifting meets in the country. This meet was stacked with some of the best and top ranked powerlifters in the world! Multiple All Time World Records were broken at this meet and some lifters truly made their name known at this meet. If ya missed it, this is your chance to hear all of the best parts of the ladies performanc...
Oct 01, 2021•54 min
Carina Davis AKA Quadzilla joins TPIL! We talk about how she got into the sport of powerlifting after years of unhealthy workout and eating habits and how powerlifting was a HUGE part of transforming her life, her mental health and getting out of an unhealthy relationship. We also dive into how she recovered from her injury and is ready to put on a show at The Showdown Meet! Links: Carina Davis Instagram Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training Solana Lewis Youtube Solana Lewis IG Solana Lewis T...
Sep 22, 2021•55 min•Ep. 32
Bria Robinsons joins TPIL! She is competing at the Showdown Meet coming up in 9/25-9/26 and we talk about what life was like in the Navy as an African American woman, how she got into powerlifting training conjugate style with a team, what its like going from knee sleeves to knee wraps (it's a game changer!), what it's like to be coached by her fiancé and her plans for her performance at the Showdown Meet! Hosted by: IPF World Champion and powerlifting coach, Solana Lewis Solana’s Instagram Sola...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 31
Dr. Ashley Contorno aka Veggie_Lifter joins TPIL! We talk about recovery methods that powerlifters can benefit from, her experience as a body builder, her success in powerlifting, her goals for the Showdown Meet and more! Links: Pillow Recommendation! Veggie_Lifter Nutrition Coach Veggie_Lifter Powerlifting Coach Veggie_Lifter IG Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training Solana Lewis Youtube Solana Lewis IG Solana Lewis Tik Tok Girls Who Powerlift Support Link STRONGWOM3N Facebook Group The Power...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 30
On today's episode I speak with Lunasol Maldonado! She is competing at the showdown meet in a few weeks which is one of the biggest raw powerlifting meets in the U.S. We talk about how her life moving from Columbia to America, how she had to learn and adjust to a massive life change, how she came to owning her business Lunemare, what she is going for on meet day, and more! Links: Lunasol IG Lunemare Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training Solana Lewis Youtube Solana Lewis IG Solana Lewis Tik To...
Sep 08, 2021•48 min•Ep. 29
Barbell Barbie AKA Barbara Lee joins TPIL! And we had a blast talking about how she got into the sport in her young 30's and struggled to find other female lifters, her experiences as an athlete in multiple powerlifting federations, how she has overcome a devastating knee injury, what she is shooting for at this years Showdown meet, and more! Links: Barbell Barbie Lifting Ig Barbell Barbie Makeup IG Relentless Power Systems Coaching Steve Goggins (Coach) Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training ...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 47 min
The Showdown meet is a coming! We are 4 weeks away from 1 of the biggest raw untested powerlifting events of the year! And today I spoke with Amanda Fiatoa about how her prep is coming along for the Showdown meet and how she is preparing to hit the big stage as a newer powerlifter. We talk about imposter syndrome and not feeling like she belongs on this platform, her past me experienced with competing and more about her life! Links: Amanda Fiatoa IG Ryan Taylor (coach) Solana’s Instagram Solana ...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min
On today's episode I speak with Kristen Dunsmore! Kristen has been powerlifting since 2014 and is highly competitive in the sport. We talk about how she originally got into the sport, who here powerlifting role models were early on, her experience dealing with an injury for 2 years straight, how she prepared for this years raw nationals, and more! Links: Kristen Dunsmore IG Solana’s Instagram Solana Lewis Training Solana Lewis Youtube Solana Lewis IG Solana Lewis Tik Tok Girls Who Powerlift Supp...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 26
On this episode I speak with Laisha Gardner! She won this years Collegiate Nationals in the 63kg weight class! And most recently made her debut in the 69kg weight class at the TBS Summer Open meet where she came out with a very competitive total and a competitive IPF score! We talk about how she started in equipped powerlifting at 14 years old, moved onto raw powerlifting in college, dealt with a controversial call that robbed her of a national deadlift record, and more! Links: Laisha Gardner IG...
Aug 18, 2021•57 min•Ep. 25
Hey guys! On this episode I speak with Meg Squats all about training during pregnancy and how it can be beneficial for the health of the mom to be! We also dive into the pelvic floor and how to train efficiently while to improve your pelvic floor health. Links: Meg Squats IG Meg Squats Plus 1 Program Inquire to work with Solana for powerlifting coaching If you are a woman and want to learn more about how to improve your performance and technique as an every day gym goer or powerlifter try out my...
Aug 06, 2021•38 min•Ep. 23
Welcome back to the pod y'all! This episode is all about tips that will help your training be successful. I go over how to get the most out of your training sessions, how to optimize recovery, and some important nutrition tips that will help you get strong AF! Links: Inquire to work with me for powerlifting coaching If you are a woman and want to learn more about how to improve your performance and technique as an every day gym goer or powerlifter try out my facebook group Strongwom3n for a 7 da...
Jul 30, 2021•30 min•Ep. 22
