Peak Performance: The Journey of Setting New Lifelong PRs
The Reactive Training Systems Podcast
Release Date: 12/01/2025
Three Perspectives On IPF Worlds 2026
The Reactive Training Systems Podcast
Coach Mike, Peter and Gaby recap their experience at the 2026 IPF Worlds in Lithuania from three roles: Peter handling many sessions, Gaby competing, and Mike cheering from the audience. Learn how we write programming: Interested in being coached by us:
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Dr. Nathan Dailey & Nathan Baxter: The Injured Athlete Journey
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What actually causes lifting injuries, and how should you train around pain? In this episode, Mel Kasper is joined by Dr. Nathan Dailey and Nathan Baxter to discuss how most lifting injuries develop gradually from a mismatch between training stress and recovery, and why the location of pain is not always the true source of the problem. Learn how we write programming: Interested in being coached by us:
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Driving Force: The Why Behind RTS
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What really drives a coach to keep reinventing how athletes train and peak? In this conversation, Mike Tuchscherer explains how his obsession with powerlifting led him to develop practical systems like RPE and reps-in-reserve to help athletes better interpret their own performance signals and train more intelligently. He also discusses the constant experimentation behind elite coaching—from stress index and velocity tracking to individualized peaking and taper strategies—showing how solving failures and unpredictable performance drops continues to shape his methods. Learn how we write...
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Coaching Takeaways from 2026 Collegiate Nationals: Standards, Endurance, and Meet-Day Decisions
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How do you prepare athletes for the toughest standards and longest days at Collegiate Nationals? Coach John, Andrew and Kenny share key lessons on stricter judging, meet-day strategy, coaching endurance, warmup-room tactics, and attempt selection in a four-day, high-energy competition. Learn how we write programming: Interested in being coached by us:
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Systems Over Willpower: Build A Better Environment
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Coach Mike Tuchscherer, Gaby Muller and nutritionist Pia Marangoni discuss the role of environment in shaping behavior for better training and nutrition outcomes. They also talk about how well-designed systems, accountability, and supportive environments make good decisions easier.
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Crafting the Perfect Training Program: Frequency, Volume, and Engagement
The Reactive Training Systems Podcast
How often should you really be training—and when does more become too much? In this episode, Mike Tuchscherer, Gaby Muller and Andrew Jessop break down reactive training systems, exploring how to manage frequency, volume, and intensity while staying mentally engaged and progressing long term. From high-frequency lifting to accessory work and cardio for work capacity, this conversation offers practical insights for both athletes and coaches looking to optimize their programming.
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Peak Performance: The Journey of Setting New Lifelong PRs
The Reactive Training Systems Podcast
How do you turn injury and setbacks into lifetime personal bests on the platform? In this episode, Coach Mike, Coach John and Dr. Nathan Dailey break down the training strategies, recovery methods, and psychological tools that fueled his recent squat, deadlift, and total PRs. Their conversation offers practical insights on velocity testing, environmental factors, and experimentation for anyone preparing for high-level powerlifting competition.
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Pawel Jurczynski: High Frequency & Dynamic RPE
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Coach Mike, Coach Mel and Pawel Jurczynski dive into high-frequency training systems, sharing insights from the European Powerlifting Conference and Pawel’s gym in Poland. They break down program structure, polarization, recovery, and innovative BFR applications—offering practical, actionable guidance for lifters at any level.
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Balancing Strength and Technique: Insights from Mike and Andrew
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How much should a coach shape an athlete’s technique, and how much should be left to self-discovery? In this episode, Coach Mike and Coach Andrew unpack the balance between guidance and individuality in powerlifting, exploring how movement variability, light-load training, and experiential learning help lifters find their strongest, most natural form.
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Dr. Zac Robinson & Josh Pelland: Can Science Make You Stronger?
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How can lifters and coaches apply the latest research to train smarter and perform better? In this podcast, Coach Mike and Andrew talk with Zac and Josh from Data-Driven Strength about evidence-based practices, sports psychology, and the evolving strategies in powerlifting. They explore key topics like proximity to failure, training volume and frequency, and how to bridge the gap between research and real-world coaching.
info_outlineHow do you turn injury and setbacks into lifetime personal bests on the platform? In this episode, Coach Mike, Coach John and Dr. Nathan Dailey break down the training strategies, recovery methods, and psychological tools that fueled his recent squat, deadlift, and total PRs. Their conversation offers practical insights on velocity testing, environmental factors, and experimentation for anyone preparing for high-level powerlifting competition.