The USA Weightlifting Podcast

Latest Episodes:

"What Are You Learning?" w/Coach Mike Conroy Feb 05, 2021

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Mike Conroy has been a staple in the USA Weightlifting community now for almost 40 years. During that time we’ve seen him in the trenches of competition as an athlete and coach, as well as serving as an official and a member of many committees within the organization. Alongside all of this he was a public high school biology teacher for 35 years of which he retired from in 2012. Coach Conroy combines his expertise as a teacher and experience in weightlifting to help and make a tremendous impact on the athletes and coaches that he comes across, and he’s here to do the same for you today. Whether it's moving the bar more efficiently, or selecting the best exercises for your athletes, Mike has recommendations for all of the above.
What you’ll learn:
Dealing with compensations in movement
Mastering the basics of weightlifting
The importance of foot-work
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The Snatch From Start To Finish Jan 29, 2021

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Welcome back to another week of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. Today we dig deep into the snatch as we’re taking you through from start to finish. This will include a detailed understanding of what needs to happen in order to execute this competition lift with confidence and precision during each component of the movement.
What you’ll learn:
Mobility
Rhythm & speed
Start position
Above knee position
The pull under
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Practicing Gratitude w/Meredith Alwine Jan 22, 2021

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Meredith Alwine is a 22 year old, 71kg, American weightlifter who holds multiple American records, and is on her way to set even more.
This episode covers an important, yet often over looked topic in the sports world including depression, suicide idiation, and body image. In this episode, Meredith shares her experience and struggles with body image and anxiety, and how finding olympic weightlifting has helped her come out on the other side even stronger.
What you’ll learn:
Managing anxiety in sports
Body appreciation & athletic performance
Mindfulness tips
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The How and Why of the Push Press Jan 15, 2021

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re dissecting all parts of the Push Press and how it can translate into a better jerk. We’ll be getting into the execution of the push press, owning the front rack position, choosing an appropriate grip, as well as breathing tips and body alignment with the bar. This episode is all about why you should be adding more push presses into your program for a better and stronger jerk, snatch, and overhead position as a whole.
What you’ll learn:
Proper execution of the push press
Front rack elbow positioning
How to choose the right grip for you
Breathing tips
Foot work & locking out
Body alignment
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Believing in Possibility Jan 08, 2021

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Happy New Year from the USAW family!
Today’s episode we’ll be covering the power of self talk and building your confidence. No matter what your goals are, we all have the ability to achieve our wildest dreams. Whether it's competing at a national level, or hitting a new PR; setting goals, creating positive affirmations, and surrounding yourself with a support circle are all simple tools that can go a long way when striving for success.
What you’ll learn:
The power of visualizing
Creating positive affirmations
Goal setting
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Assessing and Addressing Pain w/Dr. Aaron Horschig Dec 23, 2020

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Dr. Aaron Horschig, founder of Squat University, joins the USAW Podcast for the second time to discuss his upcoming book, “Rebuilding Milo: The Lifter’s Guide To Fixing Injuries…”. Today’s episode is dedicated to understanding human movement and how minor imbalances can be keeping you away from big weights. In this episode we’ll be going over common areas of pain for weightlifters and how to properly address them.
What you’ll learn:
- Common injuries for weightlifters
- Dealing with knee, hip, and/or back pain
- Top core exercises for weightlifters
- Understanding the “why” behind injuries
Resources:
Rebuilding Milo - A. Horschig
Top Core Exercises - Youtube
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New Year, New Plan Dec 18, 2020

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2020 has been an interesting year to say the least. With the holidays and new year right around the corner, Chad and Cheryl are giving tips that will help you tackle the new year with a better mindset.
This week, we’re talking about guidelines for getting yourself back into training, staying motivated, and setting realistic goals in order to optimize future training. Whether you’ve taken some time away from the barbell, or are beginning to feel run down with training, we’ve got tips for staying healthy and when to schedule out your next competition.
What you’ll learn:
-How to avoid overtraining
-Why you should be using a lifting journal
-The importance of putting things on your calendar
-How to get back into a weightlifting program
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Competition is Competition w/Danny Camargo Dec 14, 2020

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Coach Danny Camargo joins us for another episode this week to talk about the 2020 Nationals this past weekend that was recently switched from in-person, to online competition.
We’ve got some tips and insight on what to expect when participating in an online competition, as well as some key take-aways from the weekend. Danny also dives into some technique talk, including his experience working with Meredith Alwine.
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What you’ll learn:
-What to expect from an online competition
-Tips for coaches
-Clean & jerk technique tips
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Membership Programs w/Suzy Sanchez Dec 04, 2020

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Welcome back to another episode of the USAW podcast. Joining us for the second time is Suzy Sanchez, Director of Outreach and Scouting for USA Weightlifting..
In this episode we’re talking about the current happenings in the IWF, positive changes USAW has been able to make in developmental programs and outreach programs including the High School Throwdown and the Club Showdown. Tune in for more insight on upcoming events in the weightlifting community and how you can contribute!
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The Power of The Pelvis Part 2 w/Dr. Wroblesky Nov 25, 2020

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Dr. Tamra Wrobleski joins us again for a part 2 on pelvic health. This week we continue the conversation on what’s normal and what’s not normal when it comes to bowel health as well as the 5 Pillars of gut health. Be sure to check out our first conversation for more on why athletes should be thinking about their pelvis.
What you’ll learn
-The 5 pillars of gut health
-How to go to the bathroom correctly
-What does left hip pain mean for your gut health?
-How to lift more for a long time
-Breathing for better digestion and recovery
Resources mentioned:
The Power of Habit - Charles Duhigg
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