The USA Weightlifting Podcast

Latest Episodes:

The Why & How of Elevating Your Heels w/Shane Rothlisberger of Versalifts Jan 27, 2023

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Today we’re talking with Shane Rothlisberger of Versalifts about how elevating your heels can improve your lifting. This of course happens when we wear our weightlifting shoes, but additional elevation can be added with plates or any other elevated surface for warm up and drilling purposes, or with heel inserts to help you get into more efficient and effective positions. Keep in mind that this is NOT a replacement for the mobility work that we should also be doing, but it is a very necessary part of the most effective equation that is meant to help us reach our potential. Tune in to hear our personal success stories and strategies on the topic. Enjoy the show!

Overcoming Distraction Jan 20, 2023

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In this episode we’re talking about distractions and how if we let them, they can have varying extents of control over our training and competitions. We share stories of how we ourselves have let distraction take us over in the past, and how we have navigated around it. We hope these examples and our suggestions can help shed some light on the things that might be distracting you and taking away from your progress and potential, and how you can take a step or 2 towards overcoming. Enjoy the show!

Lessons Learned from 2022 Dec 30, 2022

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As 2022 comes to a close, we’re taking this time to reminisce on the few key lessons we’ve learned over the past 12 months. It’s been an honor to have your continued support of the USA Weightlifting Podcast and we’re even more excited for the year to come. Tune in for another episode of technique talk and some of our yearly recaps! Enjoy the show.

Understanding Deload w/Hannah Tatro of TrueCoach Dec 22, 2022

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This episode will help you better understand deload weeks and how to read your body throughout to optimize your training.
We are joined by Hannah Tatro of TrueCoach to help us cover this topic. TrueCoach is the official coaching app of USA Weightlifting, and is an innovative, all-in-one platform built for both coaches and athletes alike. Don’t let using metrics and tracking your workouts be a missing ingredient in your training! Tune in to learn more about how TrueCoach can help you get the most out of each session.
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Weightlifting Pet Peeves: Excessive Strap Use Dec 09, 2022

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Weightlifting straps are a great accessory for weightlifters when it comes to lifting heavier weights, or even training for hypertrophy – but you shouldn't be relying on your straps for all your attempts.
In this episode of the USAW Podcast we’re going over the do’s and don’ts for weightlifting straps. Tune in to learn more about when you should use them, when you shouldn’t, and why it matters.
Enjoy the show!

Paralysis by Analysis: Over-Analyzing Your Lifting Videos Nov 30, 2022

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, Coach Danny Camargo joins the crew to talk about analyzing your lifting videos.
Recording and analyzing your lifts is a great way to tweak and improve your lifting technique but at what point does it become a hindrance? In this episode we’ll be looking at when you should and shouldn’t be recording your lifts.

Quick Tip: Take the Slack Out Nov 18, 2022

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re taking a quick dive into what it means to take the “slack out of the bar”. In this episode we’ll be explaining how taking the slack out can help initiate weight from the ground more effectively and the steps required to eliminate it.
Enjoy the show!

Assess and Address Your Mobility with WODProof Nov 04, 2022

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WodProof is the leading community driven mobile app for athletes looking to record workouts, review training, and compete with athletes all over the world.
In this episode we’re talking about mobility. WODProof allows you to test and improve your mobility like nothing else before. Tune in to learn more about mobility specific to olympic lifters and how you can start using WODProof today. Enjoy the show!

Lifting from the Blocks Oct 21, 2022

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we are joined by Coach Danny Camargo. In this episode we are taking on a special listener request, on how to use lifting blocks.
Lifting blocks allow the barbell to be placed at a variety of heights enabling you to hone in on specific segments of your snatch, clean, or pulls. Tune in to learn more on when you should introduce blocks into your training, how to set the appropriate height, and some of the important standards to consider when using blocks.
Enjoy the show!

Fueling Your Lifts w/Bernie Wooster of Vitargo Oct 07, 2022

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Vitargo is a revolutionary life source of energy used by Olympians and elite athletes. In today’s episode we’re joined by Vitargo CEO, Bernie Wooster, to discuss the fastest body fuel supplement on the market.
Tune in to learn more about the importance of nutrition, why feuling is important, and how you should be refueling for training vs. competition. Enjoy the show!