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Cutting Weight Part 2 - The Method w/RP Strength Jan 31, 2019

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Welcome back to another episode of The USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week we’re going round two with Nick Shaw from RP Strength. If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out part one of this conversation. In this episode we’ll be diving deeper into the world of weightlifting and dieting/ nutrition. Nick shares a few sweating methods for cutting weight, as well as tips for hydration, and making weight for female & youth athletes. Enjoy the show!
Topics:
02:00 - Sweating methods
43:00 - Tips for making weight
46:00 - Hydration
50:00 - Cut or gain?
57:00 - Making weight for youth athletes
1:06:00- Female athletes and cutting weight

Cutting Weight Part 1- The Base w/RP Strength Jan 25, 2019

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re joined by a very special guest, Co-Founder of RP Strength, Nick Shaw. In this episode Nick shares his knowledge on nutrition, or more specifically, eating for performance. We’ll be covering a variety of topics including counting macros, supplements, what to consider before dropping a weight class, and finally tips for proper cutting and weight gain. Be sure to stay tuned for part 2 on this topic where we’ll dig into sweating methods and post weigh in recovery and fueling!
Topics:
04:00 - Considerations before dropping weight classes
11:00 - The importance of nutrition
18:10 - RP Pyramids
34:38 - Macros & Supplements
49:03 - Dietary recommendations
56:30 - Tips for proper cutting & weight gain

Making The Most Of Your Time When There Is NO Time Dec 28, 2018

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Weightlifting, just like any sport takes some time to perfect, so what happens when you only have a limited amount of time to dedicate to training each week? On this episode of The USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re going to tackle that question as well as give you some suggestions on exactly what you should be working on during each session to make sure you’re getting the absolute most out of training in during your busy schedule. If you’ve enjoyed this episode please share it with friends and leave us a review!
Topics:
02:00 - What to focus on with limited training time
11:35 - Technique work
20:00 - Thoughts on how to prioritize programming

Hip Contact - What, Why, and How Nov 29, 2018

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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

Staying Active & Aware Off The Platform To Boost Performance Nov 20, 2018

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’ll be getting into the importance of body awareness and learning new skills as a weightlifter. We’ve got some tips to keep you active, why exploring new sports and movement patterns will help you in the weight room, as well as providing some insight on how to improve your posture even while standing. If you liked this episode please leave us a review! Enjoy the show!
Topics:
01:40 - The importance of exploring other sports
08:00 - Walking and weightlifting
18:50 - “Feet Alarm”

Confidence Through Consistency Nov 01, 2018

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Welcome back to another episode of The USA Weightlifting Podcast. In this episode we will be getting into the importance of making your lifts. It’s one thing to win a competition, while its another thing to go 6/6 in your lifts. We will be giving our tips on staying present during each individual lift, advice for new lifters, and Chad’s very own “two-miss” rule. Enjoy the show!
Topics:
04:20 - Staying present during each lift
11:00 - Making the most out of your attempt 6/6
20:30 - Recommendations for new lifters
45:05 - 2-Miss Rule

Getting Under The Bar With Commitment Oct 23, 2018

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“Let the reception be a reaction!”
Chad Vaughn
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast 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

Wes Kitts - Setting His Sights High Sep 25, 2018

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Welcome back to another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. We are joined this week by a man who needs little introduction, Wes Kitts. Wes is a Tennessee boy, turned Weightlifter, Coach, and Personal Trainer out of California Strength. Recently he won gold in the 2018 Pan Am Championships and holds the American record in the now previous 105kg weight class with a 176kg snatch, and now has his sights set for Tokyo in 2020. In this episode we’ll be going into Wes’ early years of weightlifting and football, moving across the country to pursue his dream, and how he improves hip mobility and shoulder stability.
Topics:
06:30 - Striving for an Olympic medal
12:00 - Intro to weightlifting
15:40 - Moving from Tennessee to California
22:15 - Competing in football vs weightlifting
36:30 - Hip mobility and Overhead stability

Belts, Wraps, and Sleeves OH MY! Sep 17, 2018

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we are answering some more of your questions. Today’s topic focuses on equipment necessary for weightlifting, specifically for this conversation are wrist wraps, knee wraps/sleeves, and belts. Are any of these a must to lift big weights? That question for these accessories is certainly debatable so tune in here for our personal take on the topic! Enjoy the show.
Topics:
04:50 - Wrist wraps & knee sleeves
17:00 - Knee wraps vs. knee sleeves
22:30 - Using a belt
30:00 - Do belts make you weaker?

The Squat w/Dr. Aaron Horschig of Squat University Aug 27, 2018

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re excited to talk about this magical movement known as THE SQUAT! When it comes down to it, many athletes don’t realize the aspects of the squat that need to be paid attention to, developed, and perfected for best carryover into their snatch and clean and jerk. Dr. Aaron Horschig, from Squat University will be joining us today to help fill you in. Aaron is a doctor in Physical Therapy, as well as author of The Squat Bible and 6th-place finisher in the 2011 Senior Nationals. In this episode we’ll be confirming squat depth, foot positioning, low-bar back squats, and everything else you need to know from the squat master himself. This episode is loaded with tips to help you both improve your strength as well as proper form in the squat. If you loved this episode please be sure to leave us a review! Happy lifting and enjoy the show, and don’t forget to take an honest look at your squat positioning and standards (Foot position? Range of motion? Quality?)!
Topics:
08:13 - How low should you go?
16:05 - The low-bar back squat
20:00 - Deep squats
32:00 - Knees past the toes?
48:00 - Foot position and more…
Links:
squatuniversity.com
Books:
The Squat Bible - Horschig

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