
Powerlifter Kjell Bakkelund, the 2025 Sheffield champion, details his 19‑year journey, focusing on strategic weight cuts and performance longevity. He describes the challenges of cutting weight, the use of tactical deception to gain a competitive edge, and how refined nutrition propelled his results. Bakkelund also reflects on evolving training methods and the pivotal mindset shift that led to a podium finish. The episode offers actionable insights for athletes seeking sustainable success in strength sports.

In episode 367 of Iron Culture, hosts Eric Trexler and Eric Helms dissect the evolving culture of bodybuilding, clarify who truly qualifies as a “bodybuilder,” and dive deep into nutrition science. They examine protein intake’s role in muscle protein synthesis, debunk...