Fortis Powerlifting Podcast
The Fortis Powerlifting Podcast is co-hosted by Nate and Liz Ribaudo. It will focus on all things powerlifting: advice, meet recaps, guest interviews, powerlifting hot topics, and so much more. Tune in every week for some awesome powerlifting content!
Episodes
193 episodes
Ep. 192 | Listener Q & A + Special Announcement
This week we answer some of your questions that we recieved this week including: have you ever had a conflict with a client and how did you resolve it, how long does it take to see progress and more! Be sure to hang around till the end for a sp...
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Episode 192
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1:02:26
Ep. 191 | Love & Lifting
Nate and Liz talk about how they first started lifting together and how that relationship has grown over the years. They also talk about some similarities and differences they have in their individual coaching styles. Next week we are rec...
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Episode 191
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49:06
Ep. 190 | Something is Better Than Nothing
In this episode Nate and Liz discuss how you can break down any problem into small, achievable steps. Stacking these small victories can lead to ultimate success and always remember, doing something is better than nothing.
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Episode 190
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35:48
Ep. 189 | Dealing with Depression II - Positive Change
An update episode from our first episode on dealing with depression back in 2022. Liz shares her journey with depression over the past couple years as well as a recent break through of sorts that has helped her immensely. Nate and Liz also disc...
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Episode 189
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51:05
Ep. 188 | Overshoot and Undertrained
This week Nate and Liz talk about two things that could be holding you back from peak performance: overshooting your top sets and under training on accessories and volume.
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Episode 188
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46:30
Ep.187 | What is the Ghost Clash | Every Pound Matters | Conventional Comeback
Nate and Liz recap their experience coaching at the Ghost Clash this past weekend as well as explain what the ghost clash is and or the difference between a pro meet and nationals. They also talked about why every pound matters when competing a...
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Episode 187
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36:08
Ep. 186 | HYPED LIFTERS vs. calm lifters
Nate and Liz discuss the difference between hyped and chill lifters. Which is better? Tune in to find out. The real question is which one are you?
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Episode 186
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56:46
Ep. 185 | Be You. Have Fun. Lift Heavy.
Nate and Liz talk about how easy it is to be influenced by those around you to buy new gear, compete in a different fed, change your form, even use PEDs. They talk about how it is a much better idea to make choices and do things that YOU want t...
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Episode 185
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57:24
Ep. 184 | Master's Cup and More!
Nate and Liz recap the Master's Cup powerlifting meet on the drive home! It was a fantastic trip and everyone all did well! It was also a perfect example of what you can accomplish when you follow the plan perfectly. Hint: It helps you lift mor...
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Episode 184
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56:58
Ep. 183 | Fortis Powerlifting After Hours
First episode recorded late night after a day of coaching at a meet, by far the funniest episode we've recorded in a while. Enjoy a recap of Bending the Bar 9, an upcoming schedule of events for the team, and Liz and Nate answer some deep quest...
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Episode 183
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58:34
Ep. 182 | How to Make Sure You are Gameday Ready
Nate and Liz discuss how you can prepare to compete on gameday by having your gear, nutrition, and supplements all in line so there's no question on meet day. They also discuss how to handle a red light or even a bad call by a judge.
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Episode 182
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1:03:14
Ep. 181 | Equipped vs Raw Lifting & Other This or That Comparisons
In this episode, Nate and Liz put popular fitness and powerlifting debates head-to-head—heavy singles vs. volume, sumo vs. conventional, tracking macros vs. intuitive eating, and more. Expect hot takes, expert insights, poor mental math and mor...
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Episode 181
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51:20
Ep. 180 | Sticking Points & How to Unstick Them
This week Nate and Liz take a deep dive into different sticking points in each of the main three lifts: squat, bench and deadlift. While there are many ways to do this, they discuss a more simple and practical approach that anyone at any level ...
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Episode 180
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1:12:49
Ep. 179 | The Quadathon: 15k Run + 1500lbs Total
Recap of Nate's recent challenge of running The Double Bridge 15k and then heading to Fortis Fitness Studio to lift 1,500lbs between the squat, bench and deadlift. Nate talks with Liz on how he trained for this challenge, what went well, what w...
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Episode 179
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42:10
Ep. 178 | Mental Health and Powerlifting + Winter Storm in NWFL?!
Nate and Liz discuss how powerlifting can positively and negatively affect your mental health. They talk about how people can get burnt out and how powerlifting at an elite level comes with its own set of challenges. Also apparently there is a ...
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Episode 178
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1:09:32
Ep. 177 | How We Added 85lbs Onto Nate's Squat in One Year
This week Nate and Liz discuss how they rebuilt Nate's squat from failing 518 in November 2023 to hitting 584lbs on the platform in November 2024. We touch on various topics including the importance of a strong and engaged core, squat mobility ...
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Episode 177
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1:03:22
Ep. 176 | When Do I Sign Up For My First Meet?
Nate and Liz are back with another awesome episode and the first one of 2025. This week we talk about how to know when you are ready for your first meet, how often you should compete, which federation to compete in as well as do you need compet...
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Episode 176
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58:21
Ep. 175 | Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!
This week Nate and Liz give a little training update, discuss how to stay on track during the holidays, and talk about how you can make some goals AND hit them. This will be the last episode for the year and we want to say thank you to everyone...
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Episode 175
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59:57
Ep. 174 | This is the End
of podcast videos. Haha gotcha! We have some exciting updates to share along with a full episode where we talk about Liz's most recent meet, winning all three meets she competed in this year, what to do in your offseason, and how t...
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Episode 174
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1:06:19
Ep. 173 | Meet Recap - Lord of the Platform Edition
This week Nate and Liz discuss our Fortis Powerlifting team's most recent meet. We had 15 athletes competing and 2 more members of the gym compete for a total of 17 lifters. Everyone had a great day and Coach nate also hit a PR total after batt...
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Episode 173
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41:02
Ep. 172 | Big Traps and Grocery Bags
This week Nate and Liz discuss Nate's prep for his upcoming meet on the 17th as well as the Fortis Powerlifting Team prep as they prepare to compete the 16th and 17th. Then they discuss more fun movement pairs including shrugs vs heavy deadlift...
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Episode 172
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42:18
Ep. 171 | Split Squats are My Favorite - Liz
She said it not me haha. But seriously does anyone else like those?This week we dive into a bunch of different movements and discuss which one we prefer for training ourselves as well as how we would apply it in training with our client...
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Episode 171
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31:37
Ep. 170 | Cutting Weight
Cutting. An inevitable part of any weight class sport and powerlifting is no different. In this episode we discuss reasons to do a weight cut, best practices to make sure it goes smooth and safe, as well as tips on recomping after a cut. If you...
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Episode 170
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43:54
Ep.169 | How To Treat the Last Month of Prep
This week Nate and Liz detail out how you should treat your last month leading up to a meet and how it may differ from the other parts of prep. There is not only a difference in the workouts, but also in the mentality. They go over both of thes...
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Episode 169
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33:51