x1@8 - The Return of x1@8

This week, the boys are back to discuss the Extraordinary General  Meeting, which details what the next steps are for British Powerlifting.Instagram account mentioned in the pod:@BPEGM@bjd_pl@jbs_1975 Follow Peej @peejskwaats @battalionbarbellFollow Bryce @bryce_cbb @calgarybarbellFollow Owen @ohubb @a7uk @A7EuropeFollow the show @x1at8CBB Discord - https://discord.gg/z7pJdUx

This week, the boys are back with Garrett to discuss how powerlifting has to deal with the growing pains after a recent surge in popularity, including a lack of clubs, refs and volunteers.Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb @calgarybarbellFollow Owen @ohubb @a7uk @A7EuropeFollow Peej @peejskwaats @battalionbarbellFollow the show @x1at8CBB Discord - https://discord.gg/z7pJdUx

This week, the boys have Canadian lifter Garrett Bentley on to talk about gym ownership, a brief recap of CPU Nats, and Timbit Mathematics - This is a super fun one, don't miss it!Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb @calgarybarbellFollow Owen @ohubb @a7uk @A7EuropeFollow Peej @peejskwaats @battalionbarbellFollow the show @x1at8CBB Discord - https://discord.gg/z7pJdUx

This week, the boys discuss the new(ish) bench rules and how they have affected Owen's recent benching, they touch upon his Euros performance and the IPF kit list for 2023, some new approved items such as the A7 Rigor Mortis knee sleeves.Follow Bryce @bryce_cbb @calgarybarbellFollow Owen @ohubb @a7uk @A7EuropeFollow Peej @peejskwaats @battalionbarbellFollow the show @x1at8CBB Discord - https://discord.gg/z7pJdUx

This week, the boys are back... again. Peej apologises again for another long hiatus, he and Bryce discuss their experiences of working through injury, the suddenness and randomness of it, and the euphoria of lifting sub-maximally after not being able to lift at all.Follow Bryce @bryce_cbbFollow Owen @ohubbFollow Peej @peejskwaatsFollow the show @x1at8CBB Discord - https://discord.gg/z7pJdUx

This week, the boys are BACK with a sincere apology for their long hiatus and a long, rambling check in on all the various things they missed in the interim.  Listen for Bryce's stories about the agony of opening Calgary Barbell HQ, Owen's preparation to retake his title as British Champion, a thorough critique of  the present state of the IPF and some more of the usual bullshit.Follow Bryce @bryce_cbbFollow Owen @ohubbFollow Peej @peejskwaatsFollow the show @x1at8

This week, Alex, Bryce and Bruce discuss some non-obvious traits and habits shared by athletes competing at a high level. Maybe you should try some of them out, huh? Then maybe you'd be as good as these guys. Maybe. You never know. Anyway enjoy the episode.Oh yeah also don't forget to follow these lads so you can see how strong they is:Follow Bryce: @bryce_tsaFollow Bruce: @bryce_cbbFollow Peej: @peejskwaatsFollow the Show: @x1at8

This week, Alex and Bryce are joined by business owner, marketer and IPF powerlifting legend Isabella Von Weissenberg to discuss the importance of taking care of yourself in both training and life. Listen to hear the story of Isabella's Powerlifting Divorce, why you should separate your total from your sense of self worth and how to diversify your portfolio of happiness. Follow Isabella: @isabellavonweissenbergFollow Bryce: @bryce_cbbFollow Peej: @peejswkaatsFollow the Show: @x1at8You can listen to Isabella's podcast by searching for The Strength Story wherever you get your podcasts.

This week, the boys are joined by leading scientist and researcher Dr Joanna Harper to discuss the recent controversies around transgender participation in the Olympics. Listen to learn which popular talking points are valid, which ones most definitely aren't, and why the history of gender in sport is so complicated. Read Dr Harper's book to get educated [Amazon link]: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sporting-Gender-Transgender-Intersex-Athletes/dp/1538112965/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sporting+gender&qid=1626105776&s=instant-video&sr=1-1Follow Peej: @peejskwaatsFollow the Show: @x1at8Thank you to everyone who sent us resources for this episode! Next week will be about powerlifting, I promise.

This week, Owen and Bryce take on some listener submitted 'Am I The Asshole?' quandaries to do with gym etiquette, powerlifting culture and personal boundaries. Topics covered include excessive grunting, excessive talking, sharing bars and platforms, emasculation via sibling and getting accused of being a creep.If YOU are wondering if you may have been an asshole in the gym, dm us your story and we'll discuss it! @x1at8 or email us [email protected]. Follow Bryce: @bryce_cbbFollow Owen: @ohubbFollow the Show: @x1at8