The USA Weightlifting Podcast

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Fixing Faults: The Press-out Jul 07, 2021

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This week on the USA Weightlifting podcast we’re talking about one of the common causes of a red light during competition - the press out. In this episode we’re highlighting the root cause of a faulty lock-out, what you may be lacking, and how to fix it!
Links:
Overhead Mobility Dril: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwi4N6TJ5Z4
Behind Neck Press & Stretch w/Overhead KB Stretch: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsY6iwPl4lv/?utm_medium=copy_link
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"Better Great Than Never" w/Olympic Champion Lindsay Shoop Jun 29, 2021

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Today, we’re stepping outside of the weightlifting community and speaking to Lindsay Shoop, Olympic Gold Medalist in Rowing.
Lindsay’s inspiring story on how she became an athlete and her path to the Olympics is one we can all learn something from. In this episode we talk about sharing what you love, cultivating confidence, and the power of mindset.
What you’ll learn:
Mindset
Cultivating confidence
Setting goals
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Kristi Brewer: 3-Time Masters World Champion Jun 21, 2021

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Kristi Brewer is a 3-Time Masters World Champion and Masters World Record Holder. What’s even more astonishing is that she joined weightlifting only 5 years ago. In this episode we’re talking about her journey as a competitive weightlifter and what has helped lead her to these accomplishments.
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The Gayle Hatch System w/Matt Bruce Jun 07, 2021

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Matt Bruce is a National Champion and seven-time World team member. In today’s episode Matt shares how he turned his passion for weightlifting into a successful career as a high school strength & conditioning coach. He also shares his stories of Coach Gayle Hatch and how his influence has shaped his life today.
What you’ll learn:
The Hatch system
Olympic lifting for athletes
Building culture
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"Don't Call Me Coach" w/Chad Vaughn Jun 01, 2021

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, Cheryl takes over the mic as she leads the discussion on what it means to be a coach vs. a teacher. In this episode we’re going over some movement trends of the last decade including what's changed for the better or the worse. This episode is a testament to following your passion and the unlimited doors it may open for your future. We truly appreciate you listening, enjoy the show!
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2020 Olympic Team Confirmed May 25, 2021

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re sending a big congratulations to the recently named 2020 Olympic team. This episode is dedicated to the highly anticipated Olympic Games hosted in Tokyo this August. We’ll be going over what things will look like for the athletes and some details about the event.
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Greatest Hits: Hip Contact - What, Why, and How May 17, 2021

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Welcome back to another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week is all about making contact with the bar. Whether you're new to olympic lifting, or coaching high caliber athletes, we’ve got some tips for you! In this episode we’ll be getting into things like how to make contact, when you should start teaching your athletes about making contact, and finally, how to teach making contact. Grab your bar, grab your headphones, and tune in! Enjoy the show!
Topics:
06:05 - How to make contact
10:15 - What does “contact” mean?
22:00 - When should you start teaching contact?
32:00 - How to teach contact
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"Nice Lifting, Coach!" w/Danny Camargo May 11, 2021

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Joining the USA Weightlifting Podcast, yet again, the one and only Danny Camargo. In today’s episode we’re talking about a common scenario we are starting to see in the weightlifting community; athletes who coach on the side, and coaches who compete on the side.
Is it possible to do both at an elite level? We’ll be discussing the pros/cons in each scenario and what you can do to make the most out of each opportunity.
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A Pan Am Story w/Coach Danny Camargo May 03, 2021

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In this episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re joined by Danny Camargo to discuss some of the recent performances at the Pan Am Championships in Santo Domingo. Team USA has an incredible performance with six American Pan Am Champions. Danny recounts the over-all environment and flow as it was the first in-person competition for many of these athletes in over a year, as well as the comeback story of Meredith Alwine’s winning performance.
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Greatest Hits: Getting Under The Bar With Commitment Apr 26, 2021

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“Let the reception be a reaction!”
Chad Vaughn
We’re excited this week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast to re-release one of our favorite and most downloaded episodes!
Cheryl and Chad will be talking about getting under the barbell in your snatch (though this applies to the clean and the jerk as well) and how to commit to the lift; which first means committing to your pull from the ground through extension (hopefully FULL and QUALITY extension). We’ll be getting into some of our favorite drills that will not only help improve your lifts and get you closer to your best movement, but also build confidence and ultimately new PRs! Enjoy the show.
Topics:
02:00 - Getting under the snatch
15:15 - Assessment
24:00 - Steps to fix your snatch

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