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The Art of Lifting

The Art of Lifting

Sian Arterton 94 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

The Art of Lifting is a podcast dedicated to the sport of powerlifting and weightlifting. Host Sian Arterton, a powerlifter, coach, referee, and meet host, has open conversations about training, nutrition, recovery, sports psychology, and athletes' stories. The show features raw and unedited discussions with lifters of all levels, covering everything from technical breakdowns to personal journeys in the sport.

Episodes

Joe Stanek - which weight class is Perk competing in at Sheffield? Ways to help grow PL & more
Joe Stanek - which weight class is Perk competing in at Sheffield? Ways to help grow PL & more Aug 17, 2026 54:56 For this episode I was joined by Joe Stanek; we reflected on IPF Worlds and gave our thoughts on who is likely to get the wildcards for this years SBD Sheffield, we spoke through the plans him and Austin have for this year's Sheffield, Keenan's training and injury heading into NAPF, and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kjell Bakkelund - staying -66, his thoughts on current training methods & lifter mindset
Kjell Bakkelund - staying -66, his thoughts on current training methods & lifter mindset Aug 10, 2026 1:25:34 For this episode I was joined by Kjell Bakkelund. We talked through his decision to stay -66, his thoughts on how athletes are currently tapering into competition (or lack of tapering), the issues with social media and peoples enjoyment of the sport, plus more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The mental approach to powerlifting & longevity within the sport; advice from our own experiences
The mental approach to powerlifting & longevity within the sport; advice from our own experiences Aug 3, 2026 1:50:13 For this episode I was joined by Jasper once again and we talked through some common ways of thinking that can impact a lifters progress and experience within the sport & how we navigate common themes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Evan Hawk - the growth of his coaching, taking on Will Ball 3 weeks out from nationals & more
Evan Hawk - the growth of his coaching, taking on Will Ball 3 weeks out from nationals & more Jul 27, 2026 1:01:23 This week I was joined by Evan Hawk where we discussed his coaching and his goals as an athlete. Evan has seen great growth in his coaching and the calibre of his athletes over the past year and we discussed the experiences he's had, what's coming up and his approach to coaching, as well as discussing the likelihood of Will Ball hitting 1000kg at 93kg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor
Joshua Wright - Open World's medallist & European Champion, Powerlifting in Germany & more
Joshua Wright - Open World's medallist & European Champion, Powerlifting in Germany & more Jul 20, 2026 41:53 This week I was joined by Joshua Wright who has an incredible record of achievements within Powerlifting and shows no signs of slowing down as he continues to compete within the Open class even now he's reached the Masters. Joshua has recently gone up a weight class, having achieved some incredible things in the -74's, it's now time to see what he can achieve as an -83kg. Hosted on Acast. See acas
Elliott Sykes - his mindset as he works to beat the best lifter in the world, his own growth & more
Elliott Sykes - his mindset as he works to beat the best lifter in the world, his own growth & more Jul 13, 2026 1:17:31 This week I was joined by Elliot Sykes, we discussed A LOT, starting with IPF Worlds and some of Elliot's favourite moments as a fan, but then talking through how he would have to be the number one lifter in the world just to qualify for the world championships, we spoke through his ability to compartmentalise and continue working towards these huge goals, and his growth as a person as he's grown
Alex Cano - coaching at the IPF Open World Championships, how technique lowers our ceilings & more
Alex Cano - coaching at the IPF Open World Championships, how technique lowers our ceilings & more Jul 6, 2026 1:22:32 This week I was joined by Alex Cano, where we discussed his two silver medal clients at the IPF Open World Championships, as well as how he felt game day coaching on the worlds stage, why Mike Slabic dropped his final pull, and some programming and coaching discussions around self correction and when self correction should be leant into versus when it leads to issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co
Matt Gary - coaching Team GB to their success, personal vs game day coaches for handling & more
Matt Gary - coaching Team GB to their success, personal vs game day coaches for handling & more Jun 29, 2026 1:09:49 This week I was joined by Matt Gary, current Team GB Head Coach, where we discussed some of the highlights from IPF Worlds, we also discussed a big talking point of this worlds which was the American coaching team criteria. We spoke through some of the controversial refereeing decisions and ideas to help solve that, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
IPF Worlds - Day 9 Recap - 84+kg & 120+kg Weight Class Rundown
IPF Worlds - Day 9 Recap - 84+kg & 120+kg Weight Class Rundown Jun 21, 2026 41:05 This week IPF Classic Worlds has arrived, and to celebrate I've decided to post daily recaps of the Prime Time Battles and other talking points taking place. In this episode I recap the incredible battles of the 84+kg & 120+kg weight classes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
IPF Worlds - Day 8 Recap - 84kg & 120kg Weight Class Rundown
IPF Worlds - Day 8 Recap - 84kg & 120kg Weight Class Rundown Jun 20, 2026 39:45 This week IPF Classic Worlds has arrived, and to celebrate I've decided to post daily recaps of the Prime Time Battles and other talking points taking place. In this episode I recap the incredible battles of the 84kg & 120kg weight classes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
IPF Worlds - Day 7 Recap - 76kg Weight Class Rundown
IPF Worlds - Day 7 Recap - 76kg Weight Class Rundown Jun 19, 2026 26:08 This week IPF Classic Worlds has arrived, and to celebrate I've decided to post daily recaps of the Prime Time Battles and other talking points taking place. In this episode I recap the incredible battles of the 76kg weight class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
IPF Worlds - Day 6 Recap - 69kg & 105kg Weight Class Rundown
IPF Worlds - Day 6 Recap - 69kg & 105kg Weight Class Rundown Jun 18, 2026 40:04 This week IPF Classic Worlds has arrived, and to celebrate I've decided to post daily recaps of the Prime Time Battles and other talking points taking place. In this episode I recap the incredible battles of the 69kg & 105kg weight class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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