The USA Weightlifting Podcast
Summary: This is the official Podcast of USA Weightlifting. Spend some time with hosts and Olympians Cheryl Haworth and Chad Vaughn as they interview the athletes and coaches you want to hear and learn from, and review the competitions you want to know about. You will be able to draw inspiration and motivation from their collective personal stories and experiences, as well as always leave with at least a few immediately applicable tips from content that will range from training to technique to competition readiness and strategies. We here at USA Weightlifting are very excited to provide this to the weightlifting community and other interested parties, and we are thankful for the opportunity to further support the sport that we all love! We appreciate you listening and hope you enjoy!
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Do you lift your toes in the pull of a snatch and/or clean? This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcasts we’re back to discuss one of the common faults we see in the pulling phase of the snatch & clean, the toe lift.In this episode we’ll be getting into why this happens and some things you can do to fix it!If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a review and share us with a friend!Topics:06:40 - Why does this happen?14:00 - Mimicking other athletes 22:00 - Consequences of the toe lift 26:30 - How to fix it!45:30 - Recommended complexes Links:www.RomWOD.comVisuals of the fault and addressing complexes:Toe Lift due to the knees driving back to far for too long https://www.instagram.com/p/B632TAQF0xm/?igshid=1vkdqko0amow9Toe Lift leading to a forward jump in reception, as well as hamstring mobility test https://www.instagram.com/p/B74MWGFl5k9/?igshid=1ry2ux3wt34ia
Do you lift your toes in the pull of a snatch and/or clean? This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcasts we’re back to discuss one of the common faults we see in the pulling phase of the snatch & clean, the toe lift.In this episode we’ll be getting into why this happens and some things you can do to fix it!If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a review and share us with a friend!Topics:06:40 - Why does this happen?14:00 - Mimicking other athletes 22:00 - Consequences of the toe lift 26:30 - How to fix it!45:30 - Recommended complexes Links:www.RomWOD.comVisuals of the fault and addressing complexes:Toe Lift due to the knees driving back to far for too long https://www.instagram.com/p/B632TAQF0xm/?igshid=1vkdqko0amow9Toe Lift leading to a forward jump in reception, as well as hamstring mobility test https://www.instagram.com/p/B74MWGFl5k9/?igshid=1ry2ux3wt34ia
This week on the USA Weightlifting podcast we’ll be talking about the upcoming Olympics with one of our favorite returning guests, David Tao, from BarBend.com, USAW’s official media partner.Over the last few years weightlifting has continued to grow in notoriety thanks to exposure from the fitness community and the extra media coverage that has followed. In today’s episode David will be joining us in an effort to discuss USAW’s increasing media coverage, what to expect for this year’s Olympics, what the Olympic experience might be like for the athletes in this regard, and who is looking good to represent Team USA!If you enjoyed this show please leave us a review and share us on social media!Topics:05:41 - Olympic media coverage10:22 - Weightlifting visibility17:30 - Olympics & Bar Bend28:00 - Coverage and new outlets36:45 - Then & Now47:20 - The recurring nightmares of a lifter53:00 - Who will be representing team USA?Links:www.RowmWOD.comwww.BarBend.com
This week on the USA Weightlifting podcast we’ll be talking about the upcoming Olympics with one of our favorite returning guests, David Tao, from BarBend.com, USAW’s official media partner.Over the last few years weightlifting has continued to grow in notoriety thanks to exposure from the fitness community and the extra media coverage that has followed. In today’s episode David will be joining us in an effort to discuss USAW’s increasing media coverage, what to expect for this year’s Olympics, what the Olympic experience might be like for the athletes in this regard, and who is looking good to represent Team USA!If you enjoyed this show please leave us a review and share us on social media!Topics:05:41 - Olympic media coverage10:22 - Weightlifting visibility17:30 - Olympics & Bar Bend28:00 - Coverage and new outlets36:45 - Then & Now47:20 - The recurring nightmares of a lifter53:00 - Who will be representing team USA?Links:www.RowmWOD.comwww.BarBend.com
Joining the USA Weightlifting Podcast this week we have Suzy Sanchez. Suzy is the Director of Grass Roots Out Reach, in charge of talent acquisition. This week’s episode was inspired by a listener recommended topic. We’ll be discussing the new recruitment program and some of the athletes that the combines have produced. Additionally, we examine the uprising of weightlifting in colleges and universities and tips on how to start-up a collegiate program. If you loved this episode please leave us a review and share us with friends and family!Topics:03:00 - Athlete talent acquisition for USAW07:05 - Weightlifting in universities/ colleges11:30 - Collegiate start-up guide 17:45 - USA Pro-Day27:00 - Olympic Hopeful Program 45:20 - Developing a collegiate program Links:www.ROMwod.com
Joining the USA Weightlifting Podcast this week we have Suzy Sanchez. Suzy is the Director of Grass Roots Out Reach, in charge of talent acquisition. This week’s episode was inspired by a listener recommended topic. We’ll be discussing the new recruitment program and some of the athletes that the combines have produced. Additionally, we examine the uprising of weightlifting in colleges and universities and tips on how to start-up a collegiate program. If you loved this episode please leave us a review and share us with friends and family!Topics:03:00 - Athlete talent acquisition for USAW07:05 - Weightlifting in universities/ colleges11:30 - Collegiate start-up guide 17:45 - USA Pro-Day27:00 - Olympic Hopeful Program 45:20 - Developing a collegiate program Links:www.ROMwod.com
This week we’ll be recapping the National Junior Championships and National University & Under 25 Championships with USAW National Coach and Referee, Bobby Sirkis. We’ve got a ton of exciting news to catch up on in this episode including some of our favorite lifters, Caitlin Everett, Ella Grizzle, Hampton Morris and more. We’ll be diving into some exciting outcomes that transpired during the 3-day event including some of our favorites in the 49kg and Super Heavy weight classes. We finally wrap things up with some tips on how to best prepare for a few common competitions scenarios! If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review and share us with a friend. Topics:05:20 - Commenting on Caitlin Everett’s performance 13:00 - 49kg A-Session18:05 - Hampton Morris25:46 - Alex Thornton35:15 - Day 3 highlights39:30 - Super heavy weights52:00 - Tips to prepare for common competition scenariosLinks:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Range of Motion
This week we’ll be recapping the National Junior Championships and National University & Under 25 Championships with USAW National Coach and Referee, Bobby Sirkis. We’ve got a ton of exciting news to catch up on in this episode including some of our favorite lifters, Caitlin Everett, Ella Grizzle, Hampton Morris and more. We’ll be diving into some exciting outcomes that transpired during the 3-day event including some of our favorites in the 49kg and Super Heavy weight classes. We finally wrap things up with some tips on how to best prepare for a few common competitions scenarios! If you enjoyed the show please leave us a review and share us with a friend. Topics:05:20 - Commenting on Caitlin Everett’s performance 13:00 - 49kg A-Session18:05 - Hampton Morris25:46 - Alex Thornton35:15 - Day 3 highlights39:30 - Super heavy weights52:00 - Tips to prepare for common competition scenariosLinks:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Range of Motion
Joining the USAW Podcast this week, for the fourth time, we have our good friend Danny Camargo, Senior International Coach. In this episode we’ll be catching up with Danny as well as comparing online coaching to in-person coaching. As a coach, when should you start offering online coaching? As an athlete, how do you know if online coaching is for you? All these questions and much more will be answered in today’s episode. If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave us a review and share us with a friend. Topics:04:09 - What is remote coaching?10:00 - Different levels of programming18:20 - How to know if online coaching is for you24:10 - Responsibilities of the athlete31:00 - Responsibilities of the coach36:50 - Things to consider before signing up43:40 - Common mistakes for remote coaches49:15 - Differences between online vs. in-person
Joining the USAW Podcast this week, for the fourth time, we have our good friend Danny Camargo, Senior International Coach. In this episode we’ll be catching up with Danny as well as comparing online coaching to in-person coaching. As a coach, when should you start offering online coaching? As an athlete, how do you know if online coaching is for you? All these questions and much more will be answered in today’s episode. If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave us a review and share us with a friend. Topics:04:09 - What is remote coaching?10:00 - Different levels of programming18:20 - How to know if online coaching is for you24:10 - Responsibilities of the athlete31:00 - Responsibilities of the coach36:50 - Things to consider before signing up43:40 - Common mistakes for remote coaches49:15 - Differences between online vs. in-person
This episode is entirely dedicated to talking you through the clean. Chad and Cheryl will be giving you tips such as what to think about while performing the lift, complexes you can use to correct faults, how to add tempo and pauses to solidify your movement, and how to use video to self assess with the method of observation they describe.If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave us a review and share it with a friend who is on their journey to mastering the clean!Topics:04:32 - The heart of the clean18:26 - The pull/ start position29:00 - Building on the mid-foot position41:15 - Transition point46:00 - Initiating the clean54:00 - Extension 59:00 - Final tipsSponsors:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance
This episode is entirely dedicated to talking you through the clean. Chad and Cheryl will be giving you tips such as what to think about while performing the lift, complexes you can use to correct faults, how to add tempo and pauses to solidify your movement, and how to use video to self assess with the method of observation they describe.If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to leave us a review and share it with a friend who is on their journey to mastering the clean!Topics:04:32 - The heart of the clean18:26 - The pull/ start position29:00 - Building on the mid-foot position41:15 - Transition point46:00 - Initiating the clean54:00 - Extension 59:00 - Final tipsSponsors:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance
Welcome back to another quarterly update with USAW’s CEO, Phil Andrews. This week Phil is back on the podcast to share the latest news and happenings within the USAW community. In this episode we’ll be covering USAW’s new club management system, as well as taking an inside look at USADA, and the current standings for American lifters as we approach the Olympic Games. If you loved this episode please be sure to leave us a review and share us with a friend! Topics:10:20 - ARD Documentary25:00 - Drug test system42:00 - US standings for Olympic GamesLinks:John Oliver - Last Week Tonight (YouTube)
Welcome back to another quarterly update with USAW’s CEO, Phil Andrews. This week Phil is back on the podcast to share the latest news and happenings within the USAW community. In this episode we’ll be covering USAW’s new club management system, as well as taking an inside look at USADA, and the current standings for American lifters as we approach the Olympic Games. If you loved this episode please be sure to leave us a review and share us with a friend! Topics:10:20 - ARD Documentary25:00 - Drug test system42:00 - US standings for Olympic GamesLinks:John Oliver - Last Week Tonight (YouTube)
Joining the USA Weightlifting Podcast this week we have USAW’s very own, Coaching Education Manager, JP Nicoletta. In this episode JP is here to wrap up the year with some stats, knowledge bombs, and a look back at 2019 in the sport of weightlifting. We’ll be going over some of the new rules that were implemented in 2019 and how they played out, comparing national level participation to previous years, and reviewing performances from the major international competitions. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and share us with a friend!Topics:04:15 - Going over the new rules in 201914:15 - Reviewing national events24:01 - Reviewing US performances from international events61:00 - New coaching education coming soonSponsors:www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance
