The USA Weightlifting Podcast

Kristi Brewer is a 3-Time Masters World Champion and Masters World Record Holder. What’s even more astonishing is that she joined weightlifting only 5 years ago. In this episode we’re talking about her journey as a competitive weightlifter and what has helped lead her to these accomplishments. Sponsors:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance

Matt Bruce is a National Champion and seven-time World team member. In today’s episode Matt shares how he turned his passion for weightlifting into a successful career as a high school strength & conditioning coach. He also shares his stories of Coach Gayle Hatch and how his influence has shaped his life today.What you’ll learn:The Hatch systemOlympic lifting for athletes Building culture Sponsors:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, Cheryl takes over the mic as she leads the discussion on what it means to be a coach vs. a teacher. In this episode we’re going over some movement trends of the last decade including what's changed for the better or the worse. This episode is a testament to following your passion and the unlimited doors it may open for your future. We truly appreciate you listening, enjoy the show!Sponsors:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re sending a big congratulations to the recently named 2020 Olympic team. This episode is dedicated to the highly anticipated Olympic Games hosted in Tokyo this August. We’ll be going over what things will look like for the athletes and some details about the event. Sponsors:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance

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 contactLinks:ROMWOD.com

Joining the USA Weightlifting Podcast, yet again, the one and only Danny Camargo. In today’s episode we’re talking about a common scenario we are starting to see in the weightlifting community; athletes who coach on the side, and coaches who compete on the side. Is it possible to do both at an elite level? We’ll be discussing the pros/cons in each scenario and what you can do to make the most out of each opportunity.Sponsors:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance

In this episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re joined by Danny Camargo to discuss some of the recent performances at the Pan Am Championships in Santo Domingo. Team USA has an incredible performance with six American Pan Am Champions. Danny recounts the over-all environment and flow as it was the first in-person competition for many of these athletes in over a year, as well as the comeback story of Meredith Alwine’s winning performance. Sponsors:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance

“Let the reception be a reaction!”Chad VaughnWe’re excited this week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast to re-release one of our favorite and most downloaded episodes!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 snatch15:15 - Assessment24:00 - Steps to fix your snatch

Kelly Starrett, of The Ready State and “Becoming A Supple Leopard”, joins the USA Weightlifting Podcast this week to discuss true positional competency. In this episode we’re addressing a specific listener request on what you can do about tight hamstrings and improving posterior chain mobility.What you’ll learn:Breaking down the basicsBetter positioningCreating longevity Sponsors:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re diving into one of the top assistance exercises for the Olympic lifts, the back squat. More specifically the high-bar back squat. In this episode we’re covering depth, positioning, and tips to ensure your back squat is helping you add kilos to the bar during your Snatch and Clean & Jerk. Sponsors:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance

Danny Camargo joins the USA Weightlifting Podcast yet again for another insightful episode. Today we discuss some outlying factors to programming that may be equally, if not more important, than the actual program in your long term success and development. What you’ll learn:The best recovery: sleepCutting weightHaving a regimen for your nutrition, and training time“Program hopping” Sponsors:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance

We’re back with another technique talk episode. This week dissecting a common fault in the pull of the snatch and the clean known as hitching. In this episode we’ll be bringing some awareness to this inefficient action, as well as defining what it is, why it happens, and drills/ recommendations on how to fix it!What you’ll learn:What is hitching and why it happensRecommended drillsThe benefits of slowing down your movement Demo videos from mentioned drills:The Pocket Pull https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULunpqqaGhgSnatch Grip Jump From Knee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOovBxhqhBEClean Grip Jump From Knee https://youtu.be/Bb5B1Os3WuUSponsors:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance

What does weightlifting mean to you? Today on the USA Weightlifting Podcast both Chad and Cheryl share their personal experiences on the platform and how weightlifting has shaped them into who they are today. We encourage you to take the time and reflect on how weightlifting has impacted your life and share this episode with someone who as well has a strong passion for the sport. Sponsors:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your PerformanceExtra Mentioned Link:Amazement Awaits - Dr. Maya Angelou (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qshEzoOqRgY)

Cara Heads Slaughter joins the USA Weightlifting Podcast again this week to touch on an often overlooked topic amongst both coaches and athletes; mental health. In this episode, our coaches are giving their experiences and recommendations on navigating your mental health, how weightlifting can help improve mental toughness, how to identify issues sooner, and tips for improving clarity. What you’ll learn:Identifying underlying issuesMaintenance on mental healthDaily check-insHow to communicate about mental healthSponsors:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance

Today on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re talking about the art of programming for weightlifting. Whether you’re developing a program for yourself, or for your athletes, we have some simple rules to follow when it comes to volume control, exercise variability, and progressive overload.What you’ll learn:How to choose appropriate volume/ sets, reps When to switch up your routineHow often should you be training?How to progress load Links:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance