Sharon Salomon, 80, is a competitive powerlifter. She and her coach, Tricia Lucero, join Julia Turshen for a conversation about lifting, training and more.

Follow-up links:

• To pre-order Julia’s new book, WHAT GOES WITH WHAT, head here!
• To sign up for Julia's weekly newsletter, head here.
• BUILT FOR THIS: THE QUIET STRENGTH OF POWERLIFTING, Julia’s long-form essay, can be read here or listened to here.
• Watch the video about the Queer Barbell Club Julia started at her gym.

Le Carr is the co-owner of Rain City Fit in Seattle, Washington. They are also the director of Pride Deadlift Party, an annual block-party style deadlift competition and fundraiser for the Seattle LGBTQIA+ community that has raised tens of thousands of dollars. They joined Julia Turshen to talk about powerlifting, running gyms, competitions and more.

Follow-up links:

• To pre-order Julia’s new book, WHAT GOES WITH WHAT, head here!
• To sign up for Julia's weekly newsletter, head here.
• BUILT FOR THIS: THE QUIET STRENGTH OF POWERLIFTING, Julia’s long-form essay, can be read here or listened to here.
• Watch the video about the Queer Barbell Club Julia started at her gym.
• Follow Le on IG right here!
• Follow Rain City Fit on IG right here!
• And follow Pride Deadlift Party on IG right here!

Elazar Sontag is a James Beard and National Magazine Award-nominated writer and editor. He's also a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient. Most importantly, he is currently trying for a 400-pound deadlift. He joined Julia Turshen to talk about powerlifting, eating, queerness, bodies and more.

Follow-up links:

• To pre-order Julia’s new book, WHAT GOES WITH WHAT, head here!
• To sign up for Julia's weekly newsletter, head here.
• BUILT FOR THIS: THE QUIET STRENGTH OF POWERLIFTING, Julia’s long-form essay, can be read here or listened to here.
• Watch the video about the Queer Barbell Club Julia started at her gym.
• Follow Elazar on IG right here!