Birdgang Powerlifting Podcast

Falk Pommer, Maximilian Rabe, Konstantin Nowak

#4 THE ELITE: 🏆 World Champ Joe Borenstein & Coach Luke Eckerle (ENG)

09.07.2025 72 min

Zusammenfassung & Show Notes

THE ELITE is our english series where we interview world level coaches and lifters.
This week with -83kg World champ Joe Borenstein and his Coach Luke Eckerle

Timestamps:

(1:15) Impressions from germany and goals for Worlds

(09:41) Planning multiple weeks and training blocks in advance

(23:21) Influences on programming philosophy

(25:17) How much volume do you need? 

(29:33) Nutrition, how to make weight & offseason

(40:53) Luke's studies and critical thinking in powerlifting

(45:15) Coaching spots, current roster

(50:01) Year around singles, changing topset reps

(55:20) Accessories periodisation

(56:48) Biggest rivals for Sheffield and the future

(64:04) Building resilience and surviving a primary SBD day

Questions or coaching inquiries 🦅
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