The USA Weightlifting Podcast

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

Welcome back to another episode with USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week we’re really excited to announce a returning guest, USAW’s very own Sr. Director of Sports Performance, Coach Mike Gattone. Alongside Mike we have a man that needs no introduction, 3x Olympic Champion and USAW’s Technical Director, Pyrros Dimas.This episode is all about coaching, competition, and getting our top American lifters ready for the 2020 Olympic Games!Topics:03:30 - Coaches introductions10:00 - Pyrros on getting started with USAW20:25 - Life on the road 25:10 - Technique ,Warm-ups & Athletes33:00 - Pyrros on competition36:40 - Advice for coachesLinks:ROMwod.com Optimize Your Performance with ROMwod

Welcome back to another episode with USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week we’re really excited to announce a returning guest, USAW’s very own Sr. Director of Sports Performance, Coach Mike Gattone. Alongside Mike we have a man that needs no introduction, 3x Olympic Champion and USAW’s Technical Director, Pyrros Dimas.This episode is all about coaching, competition, and getting our top American lifters ready for the 2020 Olympic Games!Topics:03:30 - Coaches introductions10:00 - Pyrros on getting started with USAW20:25 - Life on the road 25:10 - Technique ,Warm-ups & Athletes33:00 - Pyrros on competition36:40 - Advice for coachesLinks:ROMwod.com Optimize Your Performance with ROMwod

Welcome back for the final installment of our five part miniseries:5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Help Improve Your Olympics Lifts. This week we’re exploring the Front Rack Squat Press. Today’s topics include getting into position, and all the benefits of this drill. The front rack squat press (AKA Sots press) is considered the ultimate expression of total body mobility. Developing your ability to perform this drill you will be more equipped to find your true potential in Olympic lifts. For visuals and further explanation check out the links from Chad’s Instagram and YouTube channels in the link section below!1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats4. Snatch Grip Squat Press5. Front Rack Squat PressTopics:13:00 - Getting into position 18:08 - Inability to perform this drill21:21 - Assistance drills25:00 - Progression examplesLinks:For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xXv85FCwg/?igshid=1dza9erjsxzco) or this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay9Jcc4NjRE)www.RomWOD.com

Welcome back for the final installment of our five part miniseries:5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Help Improve Your Olympics Lifts. This week we’re exploring the Front Rack Squat Press. Today’s topics include getting into position, and all the benefits of this drill. The front rack squat press (AKA Sots press) is considered the ultimate expression of total body mobility. Developing your ability to perform this drill you will be more equipped to find your true potential in Olympic lifts. For visuals and further explanation check out the links from Chad’s Instagram and YouTube channels in the link section below!1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats4. Snatch Grip Squat Press5. Front Rack Squat PressTopics:13:00 - Getting into position 18:08 - Inability to perform this drill21:21 - Assistance drills25:00 - Progression examplesLinks:For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xXv85FCwg/?igshid=1dza9erjsxzco) or this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay9Jcc4NjRE)www.RomWOD.com

Welcome back to the fourth installment of our five part miniseries:5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Help Improve Your Olympics Lifts. This week we’re exploring the Snatch Grip Squat Press, aka Sotts Press. Today’s topics include setting up for the sotts press, the importance of external rotation at the shoulders, as well as drills for overhead mobility. For visuals and further explanation check out the links from Chad’s Instagram and YouTube channels in the link section below!1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats4. Snatch Grip Squat Press5. Front Rack Squat PressTopics:05:36 - Sotts press 14:52 - Internal vs. external rotation in the movement20:00 - Testing the position25:00 - 3 drills for overhead mobility Links:For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3hqoNGlO5u/?igshid=1fy9cek2jnmk0) or this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTta28NzsZg) www.RomWOD.com

Welcome back to the fourth installment of our five part miniseries:5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Help Improve Your Olympics Lifts. This week we’re exploring the Snatch Grip Squat Press, aka Sotts Press. Today’s topics include setting up for the sotts press, the importance of external rotation at the shoulders, as well as drills for overhead mobility. For visuals and further explanation check out the links from Chad’s Instagram and YouTube channels in the link section below!1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats4. Snatch Grip Squat Press5. Front Rack Squat PressTopics:05:36 - Sotts press 14:52 - Internal vs. external rotation in the movement20:00 - Testing the position25:00 - 3 drills for overhead mobility Links:For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3hqoNGlO5u/?igshid=1fy9cek2jnmk0) or this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTta28NzsZg) www.RomWOD.com

Welcome back to the third installment of our five part miniseries:5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Boost Your Olympic Lifting Potential. This week we’re exploring the full grip, or strapped, front squat. Today’s topics include front rack mobility, how to test it, and of course how to improve your mobility as well as range of motion. For visuals and further explanation check out the links from Chad’s Instagram and YouTube channels in the link section below!1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats4. Snatch Grip Squat Press5. Front Rack Squat PressTopics:11:26 - Common mobility issues/ restrictions 21:52 - Self test23:10 - Core work34:10 - Internal vs. External rotation 39:00 - Testing t-spine and lat mobilityLinks:For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3NWYNRlEZ7/?igshid=7h8hmz3smt0l) or this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGg2Kplqshk)www.RomWOD.com

Welcome back to the third installment of our five part miniseries:5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Boost Your Olympic Lifting Potential. This week we’re exploring the full grip, or strapped, front squat. Today’s topics include front rack mobility, how to test it, and of course how to improve your mobility as well as range of motion. For visuals and further explanation check out the links from Chad’s Instagram and YouTube channels in the link section below!1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats4. Snatch Grip Squat Press5. Front Rack Squat PressTopics:11:26 - Common mobility issues/ restrictions 21:52 - Self test23:10 - Core work34:10 - Internal vs. External rotation 39:00 - Testing t-spine and lat mobilityLinks:For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3NWYNRlEZ7/?igshid=7h8hmz3smt0l) or this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGg2Kplqshk)www.RomWOD.com

Welcome to the second installment of our five part miniseries - 5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Help Increase Your Olympic Lifting Potential. This week we’re exploring narrow grip overhead squats. Today’s topics include the importance of being mobile, why you should make mobility a priority, and how to test your mobility. For visuals and further explanation check out the links from Chad’s Instagram and YouTube channels in the link section below!1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats4. Snatch Grip Squat Press5. Front Rack Squat PressTopics:05:20 - Overhead squat frequency 17:00 - Executing the narrow grip overhead squat23:10 - Core work27:35 - Testing your mobility38:40 - External shoulder position overheadLinks:For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/B27O_oJlJMZ/?igshid=i5bk6u4yjril) or this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3upfOXVAqQ) www.RomWOD.com

Welcome to the second installment of our five part miniseries - 5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Help Increase Your Olympic Lifting Potential. This week we’re exploring narrow grip overhead squats. Today’s topics include the importance of being mobile, why you should make mobility a priority, and how to test your mobility. For visuals and further explanation check out the links from Chad’s Instagram and YouTube channels in the link section below!1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats4. Snatch Grip Squat Press5. Front Rack Squat PressTopics:05:20 - Overhead squat frequency 17:00 - Executing the narrow grip overhead squat23:10 - Core work27:35 - Testing your mobility38:40 - External shoulder position overheadLinks:For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/B27O_oJlJMZ/?igshid=i5bk6u4yjril) or this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3upfOXVAqQ) www.RomWOD.com

We’re excited to start a brand new five part mini-series this week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast. To kick things off, we’ll be getting into our first of five barbell mobility drills that will help improve your Olympic lifting potential.This week we’re exploring one of Chad’s favorites, behind-the-neck press & stretch. Tune in to learn exactly how to test your mobility, improve your range of motion and keep progressing your lifts!5 Barbell Mobility Drills to improve your olympic lifting potential:1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats4. Snatch Grip Squat Press5. Front Rack Squat PressTopics:09:30 - Behind the neck press & stretch drill24:00 - How to progress your mobilityLinks:For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post ( https://www.instagram.com/p/B2pROjqlIGX/?igshid=c3mh317zntaa ) or this YouTube video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq04PxExFVc )Romwod.com

We’re excited to start a brand new five part mini-series this week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast. To kick things off, we’ll be getting into our first of five barbell mobility drills that will help improve your Olympic lifting potential.This week we’re exploring one of Chad’s favorites, behind-the-neck press & stretch. Tune in to learn exactly how to test your mobility, improve your range of motion and keep progressing your lifts!5 Barbell Mobility Drills to improve your olympic lifting potential:1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats4. Snatch Grip Squat Press5. Front Rack Squat PressTopics:09:30 - Behind the neck press & stretch drill24:00 - How to progress your mobilityLinks:For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post ( https://www.instagram.com/p/B2pROjqlIGX/?igshid=c3mh317zntaa ) or this YouTube video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq04PxExFVc )Romwod.com

In this episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re excited to touch base with Harrison Maurus for the second time on the show. If you guys haven’t our first episode with Harrison be sure to do so. This week we’ll be talking about his World Championships performance which is a step towards qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Games. We get a chance to hear some behind the scenes stories including overcoming a back injury, some of the biggest lessons he’s learned in the past year, and what it’s like working with a new coach!You don’t want to miss this one, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!Topics:01:40 - A rude awakening06:05 - Performance at the World Championships18:50 - Overcoming a back injury31:10 - Improving the snatch33:40 - Biggest lessons41:45 - What is Harrison NOT good at?Links:RomWOD.com

In this episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re excited to touch base with Harrison Maurus for the second time on the show. If you guys haven’t our first episode with Harrison be sure to do so. This week we’ll be talking about his World Championships performance which is a step towards qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Games. We get a chance to hear some behind the scenes stories including overcoming a back injury, some of the biggest lessons he’s learned in the past year, and what it’s like working with a new coach!You don’t want to miss this one, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!Topics:01:40 - A rude awakening06:05 - Performance at the World Championships18:50 - Overcoming a back injury31:10 - Improving the snatch33:40 - Biggest lessons41:45 - What is Harrison NOT good at?Links:RomWOD.com