The USA Weightlifting Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of the Official USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week, we’re kicking off round two of Q&A from our listeners. Once again, thank you to everyone that sent in questions! In this episode we’re joined by Coach Kevin Doherty of Hassel Free Barbell Club. We’re going to be answering some of your questions geared toward young athletes including making weight, how to keep weightlifting interesting for youth athletes, and finally how to determine the appropriate age to start teaching kids the olympic lifts. It was a real treat being able to connect with someone so passionate about weightlifting, as well as someone with so much experience coaching youth athletes. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. Enjoy the show!Topics: 06:20 - Question 1: Qualifying for weight classes29:20 - Question 2: When is it appropriate to teach kids the Olympic lifts47:10 - Question 3: Keeping it interesting Honorable mentions:Coach Kevin Dohertyhasslefreebarbell.comInstagram: @USA_weightliftingTwitter: @USweightlifting Facebook: USA Weightlifting

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with 2016 Olympian and 48kg category American record holder in the snatch, Morghan King. In this episode we learn more about Morghan’s goals on returning to the Olympics, tips on improving your jerk, and her modo for staying healthy and ultimately learning her own body. Show your support for our show by leaving us a review! Enjoy the show!Topics:03:10 - Youth Olympic Role Model09:05 - Setting goals on returning to the Olympics 17:20 - Progressive goals22:00 - Knowing your body and staying healthy38:40 - CrossFit before Weightlifting54:30 - Struggles in weightlifting1:14:00 - “Sitting into the hips”Follow us on social media:Instagram: @USA_weightliftingTwitter: @USweightlifting Facebook: USA Weightlifting

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with 2016 Olympian and 48kg category American record holder in the snatch, Morghan King. In this episode we learn more about Morghan’s goals on returning to the Olympics, tips on improving your jerk, and her modo for staying healthy and ultimately learning her own body. Show your support for our show by leaving us a review! Enjoy the show!Topics:03:10 - Youth Olympic Role Model09:05 - Setting goals on returning to the Olympics 17:20 - Progressive goals22:00 - Knowing your body and staying healthy38:40 - CrossFit before Weightlifting54:30 - Struggles in weightlifting1:14:00 - “Sitting into the hips”Follow us on social media:Instagram: @USA_weightliftingTwitter: @USweightlifting Facebook: USA Weightlifting

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with the CEO of USAW, Phil Andrews. In this episode Phil takes us through his role as CEO, as well as some of his personal goals for the organization. We’ll be getting a closer look at the USAW Mission Statement, organizational and cultural changes, and an inside look at the USAW Recruitment Project. It was an honor to host Phil as our guest this week. Enjoy the show!Topics:03:50 - Roles of a CEO 16:30 - USAW Mission Statement22:50 - Athlete funding30:20 - Overcoming roadblocks in USAW38:00 - USAW Recruitment ProjectFollow us:Instagram: @USA_weightliftingTwitter: @USweightlifting Facebook: USA Weightlifting

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with the CEO of USAW, Phil Andrews. In this episode Phil takes us through his role as CEO, as well as some of his personal goals for the organization. We’ll be getting a closer look at the USAW Mission Statement, organizational and cultural changes, and an inside look at the USAW Recruitment Project. It was an honor to host Phil as our guest this week. Enjoy the show!Topics:03:50 - Roles of a CEO 16:30 - USAW Mission Statement22:50 - Athlete funding30:20 - Overcoming roadblocks in USAW38:00 - USAW Recruitment ProjectFollow us:Instagram: @USA_weightliftingTwitter: @USweightlifting Facebook: USA Weightlifting

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re interviewing Mattie Rogers. Mattie is a three-time National Champion in the 69kg category. She is also the Senior American record holder in the snatch, clean and jerk, and total. Before weightlifting, Mattie started out as a cheerleader, and eventually got into CrossFit at the age of 17 before ultimately finding her way into weightlifting a year later. In this episode we’ll be getting into some of Mattie’s athletic accomplishments, visualization techniques during competition prep, overcoming her early struggle with the squat, and her greatest inspiration to succeed. For more on Mattie be sure to check her out on social media, links below. Enjoy the show! Topics:03:30 - Current goals10:50 - Olympic trials16:00 - 2020 Qualifications 20:30 - Keeping up with the competition24:35 - Coaching experience29:00 - Struggling with squats36:02 - Visualization techniques 42:30 - CrossFit and Olympic lifting46:09 - Olympic Dream Inspiration50:25 - The random question game Social media:@mattiecakesssss@mattie_rogers

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re interviewing Mattie Rogers. Mattie is a three-time National Champion in the 69kg category. She is also the Senior American record holder in the snatch, clean and jerk, and total. Before weightlifting, Mattie started out as a cheerleader, and eventually got into CrossFit at the age of 17 before ultimately finding her way into weightlifting a year later. In this episode we’ll be getting into some of Mattie’s athletic accomplishments, visualization techniques during competition prep, overcoming her early struggle with the squat, and her greatest inspiration to succeed. For more on Mattie be sure to check her out on social media, links below. Enjoy the show! Topics:03:30 - Current goals10:50 - Olympic trials16:00 - 2020 Qualifications 20:30 - Keeping up with the competition24:35 - Coaching experience29:00 - Struggling with squats36:02 - Visualization techniques 42:30 - CrossFit and Olympic lifting46:09 - Olympic Dream Inspiration50:25 - The random question game Social media:@mattiecakesssss@mattie_rogers

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with another elite USA Weightlifting International Coach, Cara Heads. Cara competed in the 2000 Olympic Games, and is a two-time Junior National Champion as well as an eight-time National Champion. Cara has been able to do a beautiful job using her knowledge and experience as an elite athlete to transition and make a big name for herself in the coaching world. In this episode we’ll be diving into her first experiences as a coach, and discussing some of her favorite correctives when it comes to addressing common faults amongst weightlifters. There is a lot to take away from this episode for both coaches and athletes alike. Enjoy the show!Topics:03:30 - Getting into coaching 23:00 - Molding the perfect weightlifter28:00 - Increasing strength vs. mobility vs. technique 37:00 - Addressing common faults57:00 - Coaching Obstacles1:05:00 - Remote training1:12:00 - Reflecting on athletic careerNotable mentions:Instagram - @CHFPweightlifting & @caraheadsslaughterFacebook - CH Fitness and Performance Website - www.chfitnessandperformance.com

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with another elite USA Weightlifting International Coach, Cara Heads. Cara competed in the 2000 Olympic Games, and is a two-time Junior National Champion as well as an eight-time National Champion. Cara has been able to do a beautiful job using her knowledge and experience as an elite athlete to transition and make a big name for herself in the coaching world. In this episode we’ll be diving into her first experiences as a coach, and discussing some of her favorite correctives when it comes to addressing common faults amongst weightlifters. There is a lot to take away from this episode for both coaches and athletes alike. Enjoy the show!Topics:03:30 - Getting into coaching 23:00 - Molding the perfect weightlifter28:00 - Increasing strength vs. mobility vs. technique 37:00 - Addressing common faults57:00 - Coaching Obstacles1:05:00 - Remote training1:12:00 - Reflecting on athletic careerNotable mentions:Instagram - @CHFPweightlifting & @caraheadsslaughterFacebook - CH Fitness and Performance Website - www.chfitnessandperformance.com

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, Chad and Cheryl will be directly replying to a few of your questions. Special thanks to everyone who participated and sent in some questions for us! We had a great time getting to know a little more about you the listener and what things you’d like to learn more about. In this episode we’ll be touching on tips for taking care of your joints, the difference between technique and muscle, as well as how to be smart about your training and getting the most out of each session. Enjoy the show!Topics:05:45 - Joint health for Supers16:15 - Technique vs. Muscle 31:05 - Balancing family & training 41:03 - How to be smart about your training

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, Chad and Cheryl will be directly replying to a few of your questions. Special thanks to everyone who participated and sent in some questions for us! We had a great time getting to know a little more about you the listener and what things you’d like to learn more about. In this episode we’ll be touching on tips for taking care of your joints, the difference between technique and muscle, as well as how to be smart about your training and getting the most out of each session. Enjoy the show!Topics:05:45 - Joint health for Supers16:15 - Technique vs. Muscle 31:05 - Balancing family & training 41:03 - How to be smart about your training

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with the man known as the strongest weightlifter in American history, Shane Hamman. Shane still holds all the super heavyweight American records with a 197.5 kg (435 lb) snatch, a 237.5 kg (524 lb) clean and jerk, and a 430 kg (948 lb) total; the last 2 of which were broken at the 2004 Olympics. Before Shane got into Olympic lifting he had already made a name for himself as a Powerlifter where he held the world record back squat from 1996-2012 with a lift of 457.5 kgs (1,008 lbs). In this episode we get to learn about Shane’s early career as a Powerlifter, what it was like transitioning into Olympic lifting, and some tips he used for staying healthy while still adding weight to the bar. But, our favorite part is how much more to this man there is than just his physical strength, so be prepared to get your inspirational fix for the day as well. Enjoy the show!Topics:03:10 - Rachel’s challenge12:00 - Going from Powerlifting to Olympic Lifting17:30 - Powerlifting training20:30 - Early OLY training34:10 - Staying healthy & getting stronger 46:00 - Faith and weightlifting 51:45 - Proudest moment: 2003 World Championships56:50 - Life after weightlifting

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with the man known as the strongest weightlifter in American history, Shane Hamman. Shane still holds all the super heavyweight American records with a 197.5 kg (435 lb) snatch, a 237.5 kg (524 lb) clean and jerk, and a 430 kg (948 lb) total; the last 2 of which were broken at the 2004 Olympics. Before Shane got into Olympic lifting he had already made a name for himself as a Powerlifter where he held the world record back squat from 1996-2012 with a lift of 457.5 kgs (1,008 lbs). In this episode we get to learn about Shane’s early career as a Powerlifter, what it was like transitioning into Olympic lifting, and some tips he used for staying healthy while still adding weight to the bar. But, our favorite part is how much more to this man there is than just his physical strength, so be prepared to get your inspirational fix for the day as well. Enjoy the show!Topics:03:10 - Rachel’s challenge12:00 - Going from Powerlifting to Olympic Lifting17:30 - Powerlifting training20:30 - Early OLY training34:10 - Staying healthy & getting stronger 46:00 - Faith and weightlifting 51:45 - Proudest moment: 2003 World Championships56:50 - Life after weightlifting

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re doing something special. This is an opportunity for you the listeners to get to know your hosts, Chad Vaughn and Cheryl Haworth. In this episode we’ll be learning a bit more about our hosts as they both talk about their introduction to weightlifting, competing at the highest level, and even sharing a few secrets from beyond the platform. We would like to thank you all for the love and support as we look forward to getting more from the athletes and coaches you want to hear about for future episodes. Enjoy the show. Topics:04:40 - Cheryl’s weightlifting story 11:10 - Chad’s introduction to weightlifting 26:40 - Weightlifting then & now 33:40 - Catching up with Cheryl42:30 - Giving back to USAWShare the love by leaving us a review!

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re doing something special. This is an opportunity for you the listeners to get to know your hosts, Chad Vaughn and Cheryl Haworth. In this episode we’ll be learning a bit more about our hosts as they both talk about their introduction to weightlifting, competing at the highest level, and even sharing a few secrets from beyond the platform. We would like to thank you all for the love and support as we look forward to getting more from the athletes and coaches you want to hear about for future episodes. Enjoy the show. Topics:04:40 - Cheryl’s weightlifting story 11:10 - Chad’s introduction to weightlifting 26:40 - Weightlifting then & now 33:40 - Catching up with Cheryl42:30 - Giving back to USAWShare the love by leaving us a review!