About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Sheffield winner Austin Perkins and his coach Joe Stanek about elite-level training and preparation.

In this episode, we sit down with the winner of the Sheffield, Austin Perkins , and his coach Joe Stanek to unpack the realities behind elite-level preparation. We discuss the role of high-frequency squat, bench, and deadlift training, how productive work gets done even when conditions aren’t ideal, and the mindset required to stay consistent through chaos. We also dive into decision-making under fatigue, adapting training when life interferes, and what separates lifters who progress from those who stall. The conversation closes with a look at future competitive plans and what’s next after a major win.

People in this episode

Guests: Joe Stanek, Austin Perkins

Topics covered

• elite-level preparation
• high-frequency training
• mindset
• decision-making
• adaptability
• future goals

Keywords

• Sheffield
• high-frequency squat
• bench
• deadlift
• training adaptability
• mindset
• competitive plans

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Organizations: the74kg, 1repmethods

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