Ep 368 - Sheffield 2025 Champ Kjell Bakkelund

In this episode, powerlifter Kjell Bakkelund shares his journey, strategic weight management, and insights into longevity and performance in powerlifting. Discover how he overcame setbacks, optimized nutrition, and maintained motivation over a 19-year career. If you're in the market for some lifting gear or apparel, please be sure to support our friends and save some money by using code "MRR10" for a 10% discount at elitefts.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction 07:57 The Weight Cut Experience and Its Challenges 15:07 Strategic Deception and Preparation for Sheffield 20:20 Reflections on Training and Dieting 25:29 Kjell's Competitive History and Evolution 37:10 Comparing Past and Present Strength Levels 44:09 The Turning Point: A Podium Decision 49:17 Nutrition and Performance: A Game Changer 56:41 Mindset Shifts: Embracing the Journey 01:02:11 The Importance of Flexibility in Dieting

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Ep 368 - Sheffield 2025 Champ Kjell Bakkelund is an episode from Iron Culture by The MASS Crew.

This episode is 01:19:51 long.

This episode was published on Mar 5, 2026.

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