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2019 Year In Review w/JP Nicoletta Dec 27, 2019

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Joining the USA Weightlifting Podcast this week we have USAW’s very own, Coaching
Education Manager, JP Nicoletta. In this episode JP is here to wrap up the year with some stats, knowledge bombs, and a look back at 2019 in the sport of weightlifting. We’ll be going over some of the new rules that were implemented in 2019 and how they played out, comparing national level participation to previous years, and reviewing performances from the major international competitions. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and share us with a friend!
Topics:
04:15 - Going over the new rules in 2019
14:15 - Reviewing national events
24:01 - Reviewing US performances from international events
61:00 - New coaching education coming soon
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Pyrros Dimas & Mike Gattone on Coaching, Competition, and Preparation Dec 19, 2019

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Welcome back to another episode with USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week we’re really excited to announce a returning guest, USAW’s very own Sr. Director of Sports Performance, Coach Mike Gattone. Alongside Mike we have a man that needs no introduction, 3x Olympic Champion and USAW’s Technical Director, Pyrros Dimas.
This episode is all about coaching, competition, and getting our top American lifters ready for the 2020 Olympic Games!
Topics:
03:30 - Coaches introductions
10:00 - Pyrros on getting started with USAW
20:25 - Life on the road
25:10 - Technique ,Warm-ups & Athletes
33:00 - Pyrros on competition
36:40 - Advice for coaches
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Barbell Mobility Progression 5 of 5: Front Rack Squat Press Dec 10, 2019

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Welcome back for the final installment of our five part miniseries:
5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Help Improve Your Olympics Lifts.
This week we’re exploring the Front Rack Squat Press. Today’s topics include getting into
position, and all the benefits of this drill. The front rack squat press (AKA Sots press) is considered the ultimate expression of total body mobility. Developing your ability to perform this drill you will be more equipped to find your true potential in Olympic lifts.
For visuals and further explanation check out the links from Chad’s Instagram and YouTube channels in the link section below!
1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch
2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat
3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats
4. Snatch Grip Squat Press
5. Front Rack Squat Press
Topics:
13:00 - Getting into position
18:08 - Inability to perform this drill
21:21 - Assistance drills
25:00 - Progression examples
Links:
For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xXv85FCwg/?igshid=1dza9erjsxzco) or this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay9Jcc4NjRE)
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Barbell Mobility Progression 4 of 5: Snatch Grip Squat Press Nov 27, 2019

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Welcome back to the fourth installment of our five part miniseries:
5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Help Improve Your Olympics Lifts.
This week we’re exploring the Snatch Grip Squat Press, aka Sotts Press. Today’s topics include setting up for the sotts press, the importance of external rotation at the shoulders, as well as drills for overhead mobility.
For visuals and further explanation check out the links from Chad’s Instagram and YouTube channels in the link section below!
1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch
2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat
3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats
4. Snatch Grip Squat Press
5. Front Rack Squat Press
Topics:
05:36 - Sotts press
14:52 - Internal vs. external rotation in the movement
20:00 - Testing the position
25:00 - 3 drills for overhead mobility
Links:
For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3hqoNGlO5u/?igshid=1fy9cek2jnmk0) or this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTta28NzsZg)
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Barbell Mobility Progression 3 of 5: Full Grip Front Squat Nov 20, 2019

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Welcome back to the third installment of our five part miniseries:
5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Boost Your Olympic Lifting Potential.
This week we’re exploring the full grip, or strapped, front squat. Today’s topics include front rack mobility, how to test it, and of course how to improve your mobility as well as range of motion. For visuals and further explanation check out the links from Chad’s Instagram and YouTube channels in the link section below!
1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch
2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat
3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats
4. Snatch Grip Squat Press
5. Front Rack Squat Press
Topics:
11:26 - Common mobility issues/ restrictions
21:52 - Self test
23:10 - Core work
34:10 - Internal vs. External rotation
39:00 - Testing t-spine and lat mobility
Links:
For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3NWYNRlEZ7/?igshid=7h8hmz3smt0l) or this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGg2Kplqshk)
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Barbell Mobility Progression 2 of 5: Narrow Grip Overhead Squat Nov 13, 2019

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Welcome to the second installment of our five part miniseries - 5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Help Increase Your Olympic Lifting Potential.
This week we’re exploring narrow grip overhead squats. Today’s topics include the importance of being mobile, why you should make mobility a priority, and how to test your mobility. For visuals and further explanation check out the links from Chad’s Instagram and YouTube channels in the link section below!
1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch
2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat
3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats
4. Snatch Grip Squat Press
5. Front Rack Squat Press
Topics:
05:20 - Overhead squat frequency
17:00 - Executing the narrow grip overhead squat
23:10 - Core work
27:35 - Testing your mobility
38:40 - External shoulder position overhead
Links:
For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/B27O_oJlJMZ/?igshid=i5bk6u4yjril) or this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3upfOXVAqQ)
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Barbell Mobility Progression 1 of 5: Behind The Neck Press & Stretch Nov 08, 2019

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We’re excited to start a brand new five part mini-series this week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast. To kick things off, we’ll be getting into our first of five barbell mobility drills that will help improve your Olympic lifting potential.
This week we’re exploring one of Chad’s favorites, behind-the-neck press & stretch. Tune in to learn exactly how to test your mobility, improve your range of motion and keep progressing your lifts!
5 Barbell Mobility Drills to improve your olympic lifting potential:
1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch
2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat
3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats
4. Snatch Grip Squat Press
5. Front Rack Squat Press
Topics:
09:30 - Behind the neck press & stretch drill
24:00 - How to progress your mobility
Links:
For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post ( https://www.instagram.com/p/B2pROjqlIGX/?igshid=c3mh317zntaa ) or this YouTube video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq04PxExFVc )
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Harrison Maurus on World Championships, Training, & Life Changes Oct 25, 2019

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In this episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re excited to touch base with Harrison Maurus for the second time on the show.
If you guys haven’t our first episode with Harrison be sure to do so. This week we’ll be talking about his World Championships performance which is a step towards qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Games. We get a chance to hear some behind the scenes stories including overcoming a back injury, some of the biggest lessons he’s learned in the past year, and what it’s like working with a new coach!
You don’t want to miss this one, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!
Topics:
01:40 - A rude awakening
06:05 - Performance at the World Championships
18:50 - Overcoming a back injury
31:10 - Improving the snatch
33:40 - Biggest lessons
41:45 - What is Harrison NOT good at?
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2019 World Championships Recap w/Nicoletta, Waxman, & Boffa Oct 09, 2019

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Hold onto your seats because today we have JP Nicoletta, Dr. David Boffa, and Sean Waxman on the podcast.
In this episode we’ll be breaking down some of our favorite moments of the 2019 IWF Championship, including some of our favorite lifters, and some surprising moments that took place during the competition.
If you loved this episode, please leave us a review and share it with a friend!
Topics:
02:00 - JP’s favorite moment of the Worlds
05:48 - Surprising coaching calls
14:23 - Favorite lifters during competition
31:57 - Medaling at the World Championships
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"Flipping The Switch" w/Danny Camargo Oct 01, 2019

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This week on the USA Weightlifting podcast we’re joined by the one and only Danny Camargo. This marks Danny’s third episode with the USAW hosts, and just like his previous appearances, Danny really delivers.
This episode is all about developing the champion mindset. Whether you’ve got into weightlifting to improve health or hopes of making it to the Olympics, it all starts with your mindset. Tune in to catch Danny’s tips on developing confidence, being consistent, how to “flip the switch”, as well as his best advice on how to stay present and stop overthinking!
If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and share with a friend!
Topics:
03:23 - Crawl before you walk
11:05 - Developing confidence in your athletes
26:56 - Flipping the switch
30:00 - Overthinking vs Being Present
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