Barbell and Beyond Podcast

Welcome to the Barbell and Beyond podcast, where we talk to athletes, coaches and experts about all things related to training and competing in the sport of Powerlifting.

Barbell and Beyond Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Carli Dillen, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Carli Dillen hosts Barbell and Beyond Podcast, a sports show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  The Secret Cut and 20 Years of Lessons From the Platform: Kjell Bakkelund

  Mar 23, 20261h 26mS2

  <p>Kjell Bakkelund returns to Barbell & Beyond following his stunning second-place finish at Sheffield 2026 — complete with a world record deadlift and a weight class reveal nobody saw coming. In this episode, Kjell pulls back the curtain on the months-long plan to return to the 66kg class, the mental and nutritional adjustments that made it work, and how nearly 20 years of competition experience gives him edges that don't show up on a leaderboard.We also get into his coaching philosophy, his approach to autoregulation, why he prefers percentages over RPE, and what he's building toward for the rest of 2026.Hosted by Ca...

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  IPF Rule Changes 2026: The Truth From Inside the System | Tim Konertz

  Feb 20, 20261h 6mS0

  <p>Tim Konertz is the president of the German Powerlifting Federation (BVDK), creator of the DOTS formula, and the man who filed a formal complaint against the IPF after new rules were announced via WhatsApp on January 1st with no prior notice.</p><p>In this episode, Carli and Luke get into how the 2026 IPF rule changes actually happened, why the process was the problem as much as the rules themselves, and what needs to change for powerlifting governance to catch up with the sport's growth.</p><p>We also cover the origin and methodology behind the DOTS formula, the...

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  Episode #2

  Strength Rooted in Culture. Maori Sportsperson of the Year, World Games, Sheffield & Life Balance

  Jan 27, 202655 minS2

  <p>Luke and Carli talk to 2025 World Games Champion, World Champion and Maori Sportsperson of the year, Dr. Karlina Tongotea. They discuss her reaction to the proposed IPF rule changes, cultural implications and sensitivity. Karlina shares more about her incredible 2025 year in Powerlifting, how her culture, family and team culture have helped her get to where she is, and her views on life balance and preventing burnout. </p><p>Hosted by Carli Dillen, Luke Selway</p><p>Want to know more about coaching? </p><p>Contact us on our website - ⁠www.barbellandbeyond.online/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>...

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  What It Really Takes to Win: The Mindset of Sheffield & World Champion Kjell Bakkelund

  Jan 18, 20261h 28mS2

  <p>In this episode, Carli & Luke talk to multiple-time Classic and Equipped World Champion, 2025 Sheffield Champion, Kjell Bakkelund. They go behind the scenes to understand his coaching and support team, family life, highest priorities, mindset and more. Kjell shares his secrets to a long and successful career in Powerlifting. </p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Carli Dillen, Luke SelwayWant to know more about coaching?</p><p><br></p><p>Contact us on our website - ⁠www.barbellandbeyond.online</p><p><br></p><p>(00:00) Why Kjell Bakkelund Is Different<br>(01:40) From Normal Lifter to World-Class Numbers<br>(07:50) Talent vs Hard Wo...

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  Episode #8

  Training as a New Dad: Our Lessons from the Early Days

  Nov 6, 202531 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Lukas Shaw and Dr Hayden Pritchard share what it’s really like trying to train when you’re a new dad. Lukas reflects on his first few months of balancing fatherhood and strength, and we unpack the obstacles, mindset shifts, and unexpected lessons that come with it. From finding time and motivation to adapting training plans and your expectations, we explore how parenting reshapes priorities and what “progress” means. We also discuss why regular movement and health habits matter more than ever during this time, and ponder when “dad strength” might actually kick in… </p><p> </p><p>For more...

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