{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Deadlift Meet at 40: Niki Sims, a Rough Taper, and What She Learned","description":"In this episode of Beast Over Burden, hosts Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson unpack how GLP-1 medications, TRT, and peptides are changing the coaching landscape\u2014and what that means for strength training. Drawing from years of hands-on coaching experience, Andrew explains how GLP-1s and strength training interact, why muscle preservation becomes critical during rapid fat loss, and how tools like TRT can accelerate progress without changing the core rules of adaptation. If you\u2019re a lifter training on GLP-1 medications, considering TRT, or a coach working with clients using these tools, this episode delivers a first-principles framework for protecting muscle, managing recovery, and training for long-term health. Competing at 40 looks different than it did in your 20s\u2014and that\u2019s not a bad thing. In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson recap Niki\u2019s recent deadlift-only meet, breaking down why she decided to compete again, how she trained while traveling, what went wrong during the taper, and what the experience revealed about strength, perspective, and showing up at 40. This isn\u2019t a PR story. It\u2019s an honest look at preparation, adversity, meet-day chaos, and the value of competing without tying your identity to a number on the bar. What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode Why a deadlift-only meet made sense at 40 How pulling 405 in training reopened the door to competing The training structure that stayed simple\u2014and the one key change that mattered How frequent travel and inconsistent gyms affected recovery and performance What a \u201crough taper\u201d actually feels like A realistic approach to weight management without extreme cutting Meet-day logistics, warm-up chaos, and disrupted attempts Why missing a lift doesn\u2019t mean missing the point What it means to be proud of your strength at 40 Timestamps 00:00 \u2013 Intro and why this meet recap matters 02:33 \u2013 Pulling 405 and deciding to compete again 06:49 \u2013 Training approach and key program changes 10:47 \u2013 Training while traveling: 20 gyms in one year 15:08 \u2013 Getting sick, a rough taper, and reset expectations 20:35 \u2013 Weight management and attempt selection 28:24 \u2013 Meet-day chaos, warm-ups, and attempts 36:45 \u2013 What Niki learned from a deadlift meet at 40change 46:00 \u2013 Final thoughts: tools don\u2019t replace training 48:10 \u2013 How to work with a Barbell Logic coach PS - Ready to finally see real change? Lean In 12 delivers noticeable fat loss, improved strength, and unmatched consistency through expert coaching and daily support \u2014 all in one premium 12-week program. Now discounted for a limited-time. Start your transformation: https:\/\/bit.ly\/4rKpkLr   Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com ","author_name":"Beast over Burden powered by Barbell Logic","author_url":"https:\/\/barbell-logic.com\/barbell-logic-podcast-episodes\/","html":"