Welcome back to the new season Episode 2!Here we get into a meet recap of American Open 2 held in Ft Worth, Texas. We also expand more from last weeks topic “what goes into a prep”. A huge huge Thank You to my mentors for allowing me to tag along and ask a million questions. In this episode we also scratch the surface of “Does adding extra work to your programming = More success?” (No it doesnt). Our last segment of the day involves food. There are quite a FEW experts who are quick to pass macros or calories to hit - but there is many factors to consider when giving food advice.Thank you for the continued support - @ThatParalyzedGuy- @AboveAverageLads_Podcast

Is it really even a come back? More of a never was to be honest.We are back with episode reintroducing myself back on the platform. I will be discussing ​Prep leading into AO2 ​Competing in an adaptive CrossFit competition ​Speaking at a spinal cord injury group ​Possibility of hosting a weightlifting meet around November Thank you for listening to the show!Give me a follow on instagram @thatparalyzedguy@aboveaveragelads_podcast

- Los drank bad water - Weightlifting comp - Record Setters 2 April 29th - list events - remind those who have signed up to come and train with our equipment if no access - NPL coming to Oklahoma Don’t forget to follow the crew on instagram as well as like and subscribe on YouTube! Instagram: @thatparalyzedguy @aboveaverageladspodcast @big_will54 @south_west_strong_ @cheat.ham YouTube: AboveAverageLads_Podcast

IT FINALLY HAPPENED The Man. The Myth. The GOAT - Ray Harkness Ray is a coach out of Mustang, Oklahoma. He travels all over the state; spreading his love for weightlifting. Ray was the first American to help with the setting up of the Pan Am in Peru 2022. Ray is a massive asset in all things weightlifting. Coaching, running meets, and even competing. He also just won the adaptive section for Masters. Ray has been in the sport since 2015 and zero plans to stop growing weightlifting. Thank you all for tuning in!!! Don’t forget to follow the crew on instagram as well as like and subscribe on YouTube! Instagram: @stretching.steel @thatparalyzedguy @aboveaverageladspodcast @big_will54 @south_west_strong_ @cheat.ham YouTube: AboveAverageLads_Podcast

Matt Quick is a national level weightlifting athlete and coach. He helped start the second weightlifting barbell club in Alaska. He competes as a 81kg weightlifter and U80kg strongman competitor. We talk all things fitness.  - such as how we got into training - who his coaches are - how he became a Depth homie and lifelong friend to the Oklahoma crew - 4 hour gym sessions  - Completing lifts from a "seated" position - Will Los ever do an open mic? As always thank you for supporting the show. Do not forget to follow the crew on Instagram as well as like and Subscribe on Youtube!! Instagram: @thatparalyzedguy @aboveaveragelads_podcast @big_will54 @south_west_strong @cheat.ham Youtube: @aboveaveragelads_podcast 

Pretty Girls Have Tummy Issues - freaky girls gonna leave a lil stink on the 🍆 WTF!! - guitar hero primed my hands for a proper 3am jerk sesh with HBO - Getting caught basting your bristle - eating disorders being prominent in lifting community Don’t forget to follow the crew on instagram as well as like and subscribe on YouTube! Instagram: @thatparalyzedguy @aboveaverageladspodcast @big_will54 @south_west_strong_ YouTube: AboveAverageLads_Podcast

- getting crop dusted - Athletes smashing maxes - First timers and goodbyes recap - is there a weightlifting movement in Oklahoma? - Not sponsored but always reppin - Bucket hats because we’re dreaming of warmer weather Don’t forget to follow the crew on instagram as well as like and subscribe on YouTube! Instagram: @thatparalyzedguy @aboveaverageladspodcast @big_will54 @south_west_strong_ YouTube: AboveAverageLads_Podcast

- Week recap - how to get muscle mommies - Favorite preworkout stories - Valentines Day - First Timers & Goodbye meet - Bring back Carlos comedy - Carlos Birthday Don’t forget to follow the crew on instagram as well as like and subscribe on YouTube! Instagram: @thatparalyzedguy @aboveaverageladspodcast @big_will54 @south_west_strong_ YouTube: AboveAverageLads_Podcast

-Battleaxe Recap - Uspa is in trouble - Chee getting a tank - Could los pull a plane - Floor training - Switching trading styles - Stealing gym equipment Don’t forget to follow the crew on instagram as well as like and subscribe on YouTube! Instagram: @thatparalyzedguy @aboveaverageladspodcast @big_will54 @south_west_strong_ YouTube: AboveAverageLads_Podcast

The boys talk about coming back from failing lifts Gaining confidence is on the rise - setting up for success - whiteboard - Surrounding yourself with the right people The crew might be selling programs? - 6-8-12 week programs - Powerlifting, Strongman, Weightlifting Hitting different gyms and collecting badges - invite us to train with your crew Who is competing from Depth & Brewhouse Staying in the same room as Big Daddy Colton Why it’s okay to be on a gym hiatus Don’t forget to follow the crew on instagram as well as like and subscribe on YouTube! Instagram: @thatparalyzedguy @aboveaverageladspodcast @big_will54 @south_west_strong_ YouTube: AboveAverageLads_Podcast