The USA Weightlifting Podcast

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Tokyo Strong & Medal Hopes w/Phil Andrews Sep 23, 2019

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Joining the Podcast for the second time, we’re excited to re-introduce the CEO of USA Weightlifting, Phil Andrews.
It’s been a year since Phil’s last visit on the podcast and on this episode we’re excited to catch up and share all of the latest news and happenings inside the USAW organization. We’ll also be getting into the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games as well as the 2019 World Championships, including athlete qualifications and much more!
If you’ve enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and share us with a friend!
Topics:
02:46 - “Tokyo Strong”
12:54 - A chance for the podium
19:57 - 2019 World Championships/ Olympic Games Qualifications
33:30 - Questions from followers
Links:
Tokyo Strong - Click the link to learn more about the project, as well as how you can help support the team!
RomWOD.com - Sponsor

Q&A - Returning to The Gym After a Prolonged Absence Sep 16, 2019

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Welcome back to another week on The USA Weightlifting Podcast.
Today’s episode is dedicated to one of our most popular audience questions we’ve been getting - “how should you go about getting back into training after taking some time off”?
In this episode your hosts, Chad and Cheryl both give their opinions on the best approach for getting back into a routine, as well as highlighting some do’s and don'ts that will make your time in the gym more effective. We love getting questions from you guys so please be sure to keep asking away! Enjoy the show.
Links:
romwod.com

Boundaries and Books w/Cara Heads Slaughter Aug 28, 2019

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Joining The USA Weightlifting Podcast for the second time, Cara Heads Slaughter is back for another episode to discuss her experience presenting at the USA Weightlifting Coaching Symposium along side weightlifting legends, including Pyrros Dimas.
Tune in to learn more about her ideas on how to be a better coach, as well as different approaches to training and coaching techniques.
If you loved this episode please leave us a review and share with a friend!
Topics:
03:00 - Coaching symposium
10:32 - Setting boundaries
26:09 - Focusing on coaching
34:20 - The importance of asking questions
39:08 - Coaching coaches
57:50 - Evolving as an athlete/ coach
Books:
With Winning In Mind - Linny Bassham
Dare To Lead - Brene Brown

Katherine Nye on Accountability and Honesty Aug 14, 2019

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Joining the USA Weightlifting Podcast this week, we have Katherine Nye.
Kate is an American weightlifter, Pan American Champion, and Junior World Champion. In this episode Kate joins your hosts, Chad and Cheryl as they talk about her early goals of making it to the Olympics, finding out the she had bi-polar disorder, struggling with gymnastics, and training after an appendectomy.
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
Links:
RomWOD.com - Sponsor

The Athlete-Coach Relationship w/Danny Camargo Aug 06, 2019

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Danny Camargo is one of the most highly respected coaches in the USA Weightlifting community.
Aside from being a USAW Senior International Coach, Danny is the founder of OLYConcepts, a world class weightlifting service for education and training, as well as the author of Olympic Weightlifting: Cues & Corrections. When it comes to moving the barbell safely and efficiently, Danny is unmatched.
Today he joins us for the second time on the USAW Podcast to talk about the coach & athlete relationship. In this episode he covers some important aspects between a coach and his/ her athletes including trust, dealing with complaints, when to coach and when not to coach, and why you should make some time to “disconnect” from your phone. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to check out our first episode with Danny one episode five!
Topics:
04:00 - Trust
15:30 - Working with beginner athletes
28:16 - When to coach and when not to coach
36:57 - Qualities of a coach
49:07 - Communication
56:09 - Dealing with complaints
62:46 - Connecting/ disconnecting
Links:
RomWOD.com
OLYConcepts.com

Keeping You Informed w/David Tao of BarBend.com Jul 17, 2019

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Please welcome David Tao, Editor and Cofounder of barbend.com. David is a veteran of the health & fitness industry with nearly a decade of experience building and running editorial teams in the space. He also serves as a commentator for both National and International weightlifting competitions.
In today’s episode David is here to announce the coming launch of the official BarBend Podcast as well as give some tips on social media, the USAW and BarBend partnership, and to highlight some of the success of the USA Weightlifting team.
Be sure to subscribe to his new Podcast!
Topics:
04:55 - Social media today
10:10 - Growth in weightlifting
35:03 - USAW & Bar Bend partnership
39:02 - Success of the USAW team
48:17 - Bar Bend Podcast
Links:
barbend.com
RomWOD.com

20 Team Titles and Building Better Lifters w/Coach Leo Totten Jul 08, 2019

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, please welcome the great Leo Totten. Leo is the founder of East Coast Gold Weightlifting and has led the club to 20 National Team Titles; one of his many accomplishments as a staple in our community that culminated with his induction into the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame in 2018.
Today Leo joins us on the USAW Podcast to talk about what it takes to be a champion, starting the East Coast Gold team, old school versus new school coaching methods, and lastly, how to build a growth mindset.
If you loved this episode please be sure to leave us a review and share us with your fellow lifters!
Topics:
04:15 - Starting a weightlifting team
09:08 - Early coaching career
15:50 - Old School vs. New School
26:20 - Assessing Strengths & Weaknesses
37:05 - What makes a champion?
50:03 - Working as a Team Leader in the Olympics

Easily Applied Tips Countdown: 1. Set The Date Jun 26, 2019

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This week marks the final week in our countdown of easily applied tips to help improve your Olympic lifts and build confidence as you get under the bar. In this week’s episode both Cheryl and Chad will be encouraging you to set a date to test yourself from all the hard work you’ve been putting in on the training platform. Whether this is a competition or a day in the gym at the end of a cycle, this date will serve as a source of motivation and accountability, elevating your focus and training to a new level.
For those of you that choose to compete, the hosts will be going over a few of the things that happen once you sign up for your first competition! Regardless if you’re new to olympic lifting or a seasoned vet, there is no perfect time. There is so much you can learn from competing, and in this episode you’ll learn a few pointers on developing the skill of competing, and the biggest differences between training and competing.
If you loved this episode please leave us a review and share us with a friend!
Topics:
03:00 - Competing for the first time
11:37 - Lessons from competing
19:00 - What kind of athlete are you?
27:05 - Biggest takeaways from weightlifting
40:10 - Pick the date!
Links:
How To Compete Guide
RomWOD
Weightlifting 101

Easily Applied Tips Countdown: 2. Hold It! Jun 18, 2019

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Welcome back to the USA Weightlifting Podcast. Today we’re on our 2nd to last tip to help improve your lifts in the weight room. This week we’re looking at the benefits of holding your reps after completion.
Whether your snatching, cleaning, jerking, or even standing with the bar during squats, there is a huge benefit in developing your support position by establishing proper alignment and structure in the end range of these positions.
Be sure to tune in this week to learn more about finding a new level of balance and support while under load. If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave us a review and share our podcast with a friend.
Topics:
11:44 - Holding onto the bar when your finish a rep
22:05 - Holding in the front rack
30:00 - Anti-shrugging
35:15 - Overload quarter reps

Easily Applied Tips Countdown: 3. Applying The Hook Grip Jun 10, 2019

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, your hosts Chad Vaughn & Cheryl Haworth are getting into yet another easily applied tip to help improve your lifts in the weight room. This episode marks number 3 on the countdown of 10 in our series - the hook grip!
The hook grip is the most preferred gip for all olympic lifters - if you’ve never heard of the hook grip then this episode is going to explain what the hook grip is, why we use it, as well as some specific exercises for you to try out in order to get more comfortable with the new positioning of your hands around the bar.
We’ll also be getting into some situations when we prefer NOT to use the hook grip, and finally, learning how to release the hook grip when we’re catching the bar overhead or in the front rack position. We hope you enjoy this episode and would love for you to leave us a review and share our podcast with your fellow lifters. Thanks again and happy lifting!
Topics:
02:00 - Why we hook grip
16:00 - When NOT to hook grip
22:05 - How to release the hook grip
Links:
www.romwod.com

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