The USA Weightlifting Podcast

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Weightlifting Pet Peeves: NOT a Conventional Deadlift Sep 23, 2021

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We’re back with round two of our weightroom pet peeves. This week we’re talking about deadlifts. We’ve noticed a lot of athletes tend to perform “deadlifts” incorrectly or without purpose inside of their Olympic lifting workouts. This episode is dedicated to understanding what is being asked of you when any form of “deadlift” is written in your program. Enjoy the show!
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Hampton and Tripp Morris: Father-Son Duo Sep 15, 2021

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re joined by father and son duo, Hampton and Tripp Morris. Hampton is a superstar youth athlete weightlifter holding multiple records in both the youth and senior category.
In today’s episode both Tripp and Hampton share their experience as father and son versus the athlete and coach relationship including some of their biggest accomplishments and how they make it work.
What you’ll learn:
Developing a well rounded athlete
Programming: what’s necessary and what isn’t
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Self Reflection: What WE Can Do Better Sep 08, 2021

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In today’s episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast we are taking some time to self-reflect and discuss what we can do better as coaches and individuals. A big part in growing is acknowledging what areas you are strong and what areas need improvement. We hope this episode motivates you to take a deeper look within yourself and helps guide you into becoming the best possible version of yourself. Enjoy the show!
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Sarah Robles: 2-Time Olympic Bronze Medalist Sep 01, 2021

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we welcome back Sarah Robles for her second appearance on the show. In this episode we discuss Sarah’s recent Bronze Medal performance in Tokyo and all the tools and tricks she needed to make it happen. We hope this episode acts as inspiration in overcoming your obstacles and pushes you closer towards your true potential. Enjoy the show!
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Weightlifting Pet Peeves: Was That a Double? Aug 23, 2021

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re kicking off with a new series! In today’s episode we’re going to be going over a few weightlifting pet peeves in the weightroom. We invite you to send in some submissions and let us know a few of your pet peeves that we can talk about on the show!
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Tokyo 2020ne Reflections Aug 11, 2021

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Welcome back to another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. In today’s episode Cheryl is back after her two week experience as an NBC Analyst for the Tokyo Olympics.
In this episode Cheryl shares some of her most favorite moments of the competition, as well as a review on USA’s performance. Tune in for more on the competition!
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Greatest Hits: Katherine Nye on Accountability and Honesty Aug 03, 2021

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A repost of a conversation we had 2 years ago with NOW Olympic Silver Medalist, Kate Nye! Tune in to hear her talk about her goal of making the Olympic team, her belief that she could achieve this lofty goal, and all the little and big things she was doing to assists in the process. Through this conversation you’ll surely see WHY she is now an Olympic Silver Medalist!
Topics:
04:19 - Goals of the Olympics
10:58 - Technique work
18:48 - Mental strength
30:40 - Training in gymnastics
35:30 - Training after an appendectomy
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Managing Competition Nerves Jul 27, 2021

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In today’s discussion, we’re talking about one of the most common feelings during competition, nerves. Nerves during competition are not only normal, but they can also be beneficial in your performance. In today’s episode we’ll be giving some tips on how to manage your nerves, embrace them, and how to use them to your advantage during your next meet.
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Tokyo Olympics: Brief Preview & Schedule Jul 20, 2021

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We’re back with another special episode dedicated to the upcoming Olympic Games. In today’s episode we’re touching on some fun historical statistics as well as confirming the upcoming weight classes and competition schedule for team USA. We’ll also be going into some of our medal projections for team USA as well. Be sure to tune in to NBC to support the team!
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The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum - More Than Sport Jul 13, 2021

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Michelle Dusserre Farrel is an Olympic Silver Medalist in gymnastics. Michelle now works with the new United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs. The goal of the museum is to highlight and celebrate the history of Olympic and Paralympic competitors and achievements. The museum's vision is to ignite, inspire, and reinforce Olympic hopes and dreams. If you’re ever in the area, DO NOT miss the opportunity to go check out this incredible museum and to take in the experience it provides!
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