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In this episode, Josh and Lara discussed weight measurement conversions and shared updates about various powerlifting meets, including personal records achieved by competitors and their experiences attending different lifting events. They reviewed upcoming events and certifications, including the Arnold schedule and a USA Powerlifting Club Coach Certification Course in Georgia. The conversation ended with a discussion of legal matters involving USA Powerlifting in Minnesota and Josh finding his lifting CD's from high school.

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The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80’s music and Power Ballads.

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This episode covered the announcement of the 2026 USA Powerlifting regional competitions and the revival of the Battle of the Regions event at the Arnold, where top lifters from this year's regionals will compete. Quayla Hardwick, a 75KG powerlifter from Alabama, shared her journey from WRPF to USA Powerlifting, discussing her training routine, recent competition successes, and future goals including qualifying for the Arnold and earning her pro card. The conversation concluded with discussions about equipment preferences, competition experiences, and advice for new lifters, with Quayla expressing her passion for powerlifting and commitment to future training milestones.

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The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80’s music and Power Ballads.

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Josh and Lara discussed upcoming powerlifting meets in Georgia, including registration details and early registration importance for the USA Powerlifting Georgia State Championship. They shared personal stories and discussed recent Cleveland Browns games while touching on Josh's plans to record more episodes. Joined by Victoria Howell, Gwen Cook and Stacie Metcalfe, they reviewed Southeast Regionals results and analyzed powerlifting strategies, focusing on deadlift attempts and placement goals while emphasizing the importance of aligning tactics with individual capabilities and competition objectives.

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The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80’s music and Power Ballads.