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The Basics of Strength & Why So Many Get it Wrong with Dan Tennison [Ep 11, Season 2] Feb 27, 2018

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Dan Tennison has come up quickly in the Highland Games ranks and is looking to dominate on the pro circuit this year. Listen in as he and Tom talk about the basics of strength and programing, his mentality and approach on acquiring new skills, and how Dan is on a mission to rid the world of Idaho potatoes (kidding.) Season 2 is here, get your listen on! See if you qualify to save big on your life insurance. Visit healthiq.com/Agenda to start your application. Get the best chalk around with Hand Armor Chalk. www.handarmorchalk.com and use AGENDA to save 15%. Want to follow Tom's programs to get stronger? Check out our basic strength, weightlifting, and master's programs, starting at just $25/month. http://www.thestrengthagenda.com/weightlifting-programming/

MDUSA Reunion: Talking with Morghan King, James Tatum, Kaleb Whitby, Tayler Harris, Sean Rigsby & Mike Szela [Ep 10, Season 1] Oct 07, 2017

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From June 2012 to March 2016, Glenn Pendlay assembled a group of lifters with some of the best potential in the country, and they trained full-time. It was an interesting experiment that changed the way elite-level lifters train and live today. We're talking with some of the team, including 2016 Olympian Morghan King, World Team member and multiple-time National Champ James Tatum, along with various national-level medalists Kaleb Whitby, Tayler Harris, Sean Rigsby, Mike Szela, and your host, Tom Sroka. The gang relives their favorite memories, talks about the best and worst things to come out of their days at MuscleDriverUSA, what their plans are for the next quad, and the injuries and impact of full-time training. Don't miss the lightning round, where you won't stop laughing at the gang's antics. Plus, on the top of the show, Tom talks about the BEST barbell club in US history, York Barbell -- the team that launched the "professional" lifting movement. As we wrap up an amazing season 1 of Strength Agenda Radio, we want to give a shoutout to our #1 sponsor, Hand Armor Chalk. As sponsors of USA Weightlifting, as well as projects like this, they not only make amazing products but are giving back to the sport in big ways. Support them by shopping at www.handarmorchalk.com and use "AGENDA" to save at checkout. If you're interested in training with Tom, we encourage you to check out our programs on TrainHeroic (https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/#/olympiclifting-workouts/everyday-weightlifting) We also want to thank our other episode sponsors: Blonyx & Normatec. Visit www.normatecrecovery.com and use “strengthagenda” to save $100 on a unit! Pickup Blonyx HMB+ Creatine, Tom’s favorite supplement, at www.blonyx.com. Don’t forget to use “strengthagendaradio” to save 10% on your purchase.

Barbell, Business & Badass Advice with Matt Vincent [Ep 9, Season 1] Sep 27, 2017

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If you haven't been following Matt Vincent, you are missing out. Matt really became a prominent figure in the strength world as a top-level Highland Games athlete, but has a background in throwing and strongman. As he traveled, often meeting with giants in the industry like Mark Bell, Adam Nelson and Kelly Starrett, Matt created helpful, unique videos that ultimately led to the creation of HVIII Brand Goods. Matt's seize the moment, no-bullshit philosophy has inspired a new generation of strength athletes and you'll be motivated just by listening to his story. On the top of the show, Tom shares his thoughts on some recent hazing scandals, and the larger responsibility that coaches have on building a program with integrity. Shop www.thehviii.com and use STRENGTHAGENDA to score 15% off. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mvincent4130 Find Matt on instagram @ihviiimattvincent Special thanks to our favorite sponsor www.HandArmorChalk.com (use AGENDA at checkout to save big!). Legs constantly tired from heavy squats? Check out the Normatec Pulse Recovery System. Use “strengthagenda” to save $100 on a unit! (Plus, if you’re a gym owner, you can create another stream of revenue for your business while helping your clients feel better!) Visit www.normatecrecovery.com.

Building a Personal Brand, Part 1: Mike Beech of HVIII Brand Goods [Ep 8, Season 1] Sep 20, 2017

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In the first episode of a two part series, we're talking less about fitness and coaching and more about building a successful business that you're passionate about. As the co-founder of both HVIII Brand Goods (www.thehviii.com) and Throw Bros (www.throwbros.com), Mike Beech has discovered how to tap into small markets and put out high quality products, resulting in brands with a cult-like following -- all while not taking himself too seriously. We're talking Highland Games, archery, business, dolphin maritime law, whether Batman used a titanium SlingShot, and the allegorical nature of Power Rangers. This episode is not to be missed. On the top of the show, Tom delivers a statement to all youth strength coaches. Enough is enough, we all need to do better. Shop www.thehviii.com and use STRENGTHAGENDA to score 15% off. Special thanks to our sponsors www.HandArmorChalk.com (use AGENDA at checkout), and www.Blonyx.com (use "strengthagendaradio" when shopping).

Cracking the Volume Code: How to Know When Enough Work is Enough with Zach Greenwald of Strength Ratio [Ep 7, Season 1] Sep 13, 2017

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"We're only as strong as what we can recover from." In one of our most interesting episodes, Zach Greenwald, a corrective exercise specialist, explains why junk volume and even too much corrective exercise can chronically fatigue athletes. Learn the secret to determining when your program has too much volume, and why Zach and Tom believe in simplified, periodized programs. We're also talking about pushing vs pulling movements, and why major programming imbalances can cause big injuries. On the top of the show, Tom talks about Phil Andrews, the current CEO of USA Weightlifting, and the leadership skills he displays that we can all learn from. Strength Ratio's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA25D5WeQ6834d1AFZTq4dQ Learn more about Zach & Strength Ratio on their website: http://strengthratiohq.com/ Be sure to shop www.HandArmorChalk.com the next time you need to purchase chalk for yourself or your gym. As the official chalk of USA Weightlifting and TeamSAW, Hand Armor is providing high-quality products for serious athletes. Use "AGENDA" at checkout to save some cash! Pickup Blonyx HMB+ Creatine, Tom's favorite supplement, at www.blonyx.com. Don't forget to use “strengthagendaradio” to save 10% on your purchase.

The Sport of CrossFit & How it Influences the Strength World with Kegan Dillon [Ep 6, Season 1] Sep 06, 2017

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Tom sits down with Kegan Dillon, an advanced CrossFit coach who now runs the competitor program at Krissy Mae Cagney's Black Iron Gym, and also handles the programming for Butt Stuff Monthly, alongside Alexandra LaChance. After being injured as an Army paratrooper, Kegan slowly discovered CrossFit and fell into the world of competitive programming. Listen to his insights on how CrossFit has changed the weightlifting, strongman and powerlifting landscape, and why CrossFit is here to stay (despite what people may think). On the top of the show, Tom dives into the mental game and explains why a comparative mindset can mean big problems for athletes. Find Kegan here on Instagram @KeganDillon. Learn more about Butt Stuff Monthly, via the TrainHeroic platform here. [https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/#/bodybuilding-workouts/buttstuff] Learn more about Black Iron Gym and their CrossFit program here. [http://blackirongymnv.com/] Be sure to pick up the best chalk for barbell and gymnastics athletes at www.HandArmorChalk.com. Use AGENDA to knock 10% off your purchase! Legs constantly tired from heavy squats? Check out the Normatec Pulse Recovery System. Use “strengthagenda” to save $100 on a unit! (Plus, if you’re a gym owner, you can create another stream of revenue for your business while helping your clients feel better!) Visit www.normatecrecovery.com.

Creating Elite Youth Athletes with Dane Miller [Ep 5, Season 1] Aug 30, 2017

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From top level athlete in multiple sports to a well-known youth coach in weightlifting, throwing and football, Dane Miller has some serious experience. Listen as he shares his expertise on creating structured programs for youth athletes, conditioning + training football players, and how to be a better youth coach. On the top of the show, Tom shares his thoughts on making athletes puke in training. Do you agree? Find Dane and his business ventures here: www.garagestrength.com www.earthfedmuscle.com Follow the Garage Strength Team on Instagram @garagestrength https://www.instagram.com/garagestrength/ Pickup Blonyx HMB+ Creatine at www.blonyx.com and use the code "strengthagendaradio" to save 10% on your next order! Digging the show? Leave us a rating or review!

What Every Strength Coach Needs to Hear: Lessons from Jack Cambra of Fifty Barbell [Ep 4, Season 1] Aug 23, 2017

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If you don't know who Jack Cambra is, prepare to be blown away by this man's unpretentious yet sage advice. At Fifty Barbell, Jack's gym in Oahu, he's churning out accomplished, explosive athletes in powerlifting, weightlifting, football and other sports. And the most surprising thing? They all follow similar plans. We're obsessed with his methods (host Tom Sroka works with Jack personally to create his own training plan), and we think he is one of the most underrated strength coaches walking the planet. Follow Jack on Instagram here. www.instagram.com/fiftybarbell Hand Armor Chalk is the best an athlete can get. Their liquid chalk is mess-free, anti-microbial, and offers superior grip. Show now with "AGENDA" to save 10%. www.handarmorchalk.com Looking for a well-rounded strength program to bring out the athlete in you? Check out Everyday Strength, one of our Everyday Training programs. Smart training means better results. Get it now on the TrainHeroic platform. https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/#/generalfitness-workouts/everday-strength (CrossFit athlete? Join our Everyday Intensity team. https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/#/crossfit-workouts/everday-intensity Weightlifters, grab Everyday Weightlifting now. https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/#/olympiclifting-workouts/everyday-weightlifting )

Conjugate, Westside & Other Taboo Topics in Fitness [Ep 3, Season 1] Aug 16, 2017

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Mark Valenti is a top level Highland Games athlete, owner of a successful strength-based fitness facility, and host of the Refined Savage podcast. He and Tom talk about how to step by step implement the Conjugate Method into training for any sport (or general fitness), what Mark learned from Louie Simmons, and how he gets average joes benching over 400 lbs. They also discuss Mark's recent trip to Iceland for the Highland Games Masters World Championships, and talk about the stones and why they are a must-visit for strength athletes. On the Top of the Show, Tom doesn't hold back when discussing Westside for weightlifting. Stock up on the best chalk on the market. Shop www.handarmorchalk.com and use "AGENDA" to save 10% on both block chalk and liquid chalk! Legs constantly tired from heavy squats? Check out the Normatec Pulse Recovery System. Use "strengthagenda" to save $100 on a unit! (Plus, if you're a gym owner, you can create another stream of revenue for your business while helping your clients feel better!) Visit www.normatecrecovery.com/shop/pulse-system/

The Future of USAW & Career Coaching with Mike Gattone [Ep 2, Season 1] Aug 09, 2017

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Asst Technical Director of USAW, Mike Gattone shares stories from his career as an elite weightlifting coach. Mike oversaw the weightlifting events at the '96 Olympic Games in Atlanta, coached Tara Nott to a gold medal in 2000, has had several positions within USA Weightlifting, Gatorade, the Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago Metro YMCA. A must-listen for any coach who hopes to make weightlifting a career. On the Top of the Show, Tom shares the best piece of advice he received from Dave Spitz on how to beat a bad day in the gym. Get the best chalk in the business, used at all national-level USAW meets, Hand Armor Chalk. Use code AGENDA to save 10% and thank them for sponsoring this free podcast. www.handarmorchalk.com Looking for weightlifting, strength or functional fitness programming that gets you results without hours in the gym? Check out our teams on TrainHeroic and get access to the best programming on the market for just $25/month! https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/#/team/everday-intensity

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