Phil's Family Meet 2026

Iron Radio: Phil’s Powerlifting Meet Recap—Junior Records, State Records, and Lessons Learned

On Iron Radio, hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery recap Phil’s recent powerlifting meet involving his family and athletes. Phil describes weigh-ins, weight cuts, and meet outcomes for his group. His 10-year-old son Odin set new national records but had attempts overturned for small rule violations. His daughter Olivia, coming off wrestling with little meet-specific training, hit all lifts and set a state deadlift record at 365 and then 375 on a fourth record attempt. Lifter Cooper set a state squat record but bombed on bench due to command/technique issues. 15-year-old Max set a state bench record and posted strong squat and deadlift numbers. 

Phil’s stepson Nick totaled 1600 with big PRs, training partner Austin went 9-for-9 and set state records, and Phil competed despite knee pain from a tendon issue/Baker’s cyst, managing a 600 squat and a 600 deadlift after a disputed call, while noting bench limitations from triceps/elbow lockout issues. The episode also covers judging strictness for records vs kids, minimal youth gear rules, upcoming meets (July Midwest Junior Championship leading toward higher-level events), and Phil’s plan to shift toward Highland Games while rehabbing and potentially returning to another meet later.

00:00 Show Intro and Hosts

01:32 Meet Day Setup and Weigh Ins

03:32 Odin Sets Records

06:12 Olivia Surprise PRs

08:29 Cooper Bomb Out Lessons

09:36 Max State Record Bench

10:25 Iron Radio Feed Updates

11:36 Newsletter and Book Plug

13:23 Nick Army to Powerlifting

16:10 Phil Knee Injury and Squat Attempts

21:00 Beltless Deadlift Choice

22:05 Red Light Controversy

22:37 Angry Pull at 600

23:33 Meet Vibes and Big Guys

24:46 Knee Update After Meet

25:38 Kids Gear Basics

27:43 Judging Kids and Records

32:11 Next Steps and Highland Games

34:10 Beltless Seven Hundred Plan

38:51 Closing and Disclaimer

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