The USA Weightlifting Podcast

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we are answering some more of your questions. Today’s topic focuses on equipment necessary for weightlifting, specifically for this conversation are wrist wraps, knee wraps/sleeves, and belts. Are any of these a must to lift big weights? That question for these accessories is certainly debatable so tune in here for our personal take on the topic! Enjoy the show. Topics:04:50 - Wrist wraps & knee sleeves17:00 - Knee wraps vs. knee sleeves22:30 - Using a belt30:00 - Do belts make you weaker?

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we are answering some more of your questions. Today’s topic focuses on equipment necessary for weightlifting, specifically for this conversation are wrist wraps, knee wraps/sleeves, and belts. Are any of these a must to lift big weights? That question for these accessories is certainly debatable so tune in here for our personal take on the topic! Enjoy the show. Topics:04:50 - Wrist wraps & knee sleeves17:00 - Knee wraps vs. knee sleeves22:30 - Using a belt30:00 - Do belts make you weaker?

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re excited to talk about this magical movement known as THE SQUAT! When it comes down to it, many athletes don’t realize the aspects of the squat that need to be paid attention to, developed, and perfected for best carryover into their snatch and clean and jerk. Dr. Aaron Horschig, from Squat University will be joining us today to help fill you in. Aaron is a doctor in Physical Therapy, as well as author of The Squat Bible and 6th-place finisher in the 2011 Senior Nationals. In this episode we’ll be confirming squat depth, foot positioning, low-bar back squats, and everything else you need to know from the squat master himself. This episode is loaded with tips to help you both improve your strength as well as proper form in the squat. If you loved this episode please be sure to leave us a review! Happy lifting and enjoy the show, and don’t forget to take an honest look at your squat positioning and standards (Foot position? Range of motion? Quality?)!Topics: 08:13 - How low should you go?16:05 - The low-bar back squat 20:00 - Deep squats32:00 - Knees past the toes?48:00 - Foot position and more…Links:squatuniversity.comBooks:The Squat Bible - Horschig

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re excited to talk about this magical movement known as THE SQUAT! When it comes down to it, many athletes don’t realize the aspects of the squat that need to be paid attention to, developed, and perfected for best carryover into their snatch and clean and jerk. Dr. Aaron Horschig, from Squat University will be joining us today to help fill you in. Aaron is a doctor in Physical Therapy, as well as author of The Squat Bible and 6th-place finisher in the 2011 Senior Nationals. In this episode we’ll be confirming squat depth, foot positioning, low-bar back squats, and everything else you need to know from the squat master himself. This episode is loaded with tips to help you both improve your strength as well as proper form in the squat. If you loved this episode please be sure to leave us a review! Happy lifting and enjoy the show, and don’t forget to take an honest look at your squat positioning and standards (Foot position? Range of motion? Quality?)!Topics: 08:13 - How low should you go?16:05 - The low-bar back squat 20:00 - Deep squats32:00 - Knees past the toes?48:00 - Foot position and more…Links:squatuniversity.comBooks:The Squat Bible - Horschig

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re joined by a legend amongst coaches in the weightlifting community, Coach Mike Burgener. It was an honor to get the chance to catch up with Coach B and learn more about his passion for the great sport of weightlifting as well as some of his favorite stories from throughout the years. In this episode we’ll be getting into what it’s like working with CrossFitters and Weightlifters, tips for coaches looking to improve their craft, and a few of the biggest lessons he’s learned as a coach along the way. Topics of discussion:06:03 - The forefront of Weightlifting in CrossFit10:50 - A passion for weightlifting 17:00 - Coaching CrossFitters 31:45 - Coaching coaches 44:10 - Resources for coaches 47:15 - Coach B’s new style of coaching 1:01:15 - Working with Casey Burgener1:08:35 - USA Weightlifting present & future1:11:00 - Geezers and TraegersIf you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and share our podcast with friends & family! Let us know who you’d like to hear from!

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re joined by a legend amongst coaches in the weightlifting community, Coach Mike Burgener. It was an honor to get the chance to catch up with Coach B and learn more about his passion for the great sport of weightlifting as well as some of his favorite stories from throughout the years. In this episode we’ll be getting into what it’s like working with CrossFitters and Weightlifters, tips for coaches looking to improve their craft, and a few of the biggest lessons he’s learned as a coach along the way. Topics of discussion:06:03 - The forefront of Weightlifting in CrossFit10:50 - A passion for weightlifting 17:00 - Coaching CrossFitters 31:45 - Coaching coaches 44:10 - Resources for coaches 47:15 - Coach B’s new style of coaching 1:01:15 - Working with Casey Burgener1:08:35 - USA Weightlifting present & future1:11:00 - Geezers and TraegersIf you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and share our podcast with friends & family! Let us know who you’d like to hear from!

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re going deep into the behind the scenes of the recent success at the Junior Worlds, and the future of International Competition prep, with USAW’s Senior Director of Sports Performance and Coaching Education, Mike Gattone. Mike is a USAW Sr. International Coach, personal coach of Tara Nott Cunningham, and former Assistant Strength Coach for the Chicago Bulls. In this episode we’ll be talking about Mike’s role in the Junior Worlds, how he mentally prepares his athletes for competition, and of course some fun weightlifting stories. Please take a second to help spread the word about the USAW Podcast by leaving us a review and sharing some of your favorite episodes! Enjoy the show.Topics:04:25 - Mike’s role at the Junior Worlds 14:00 - Mental training for competition21:50 - Pyrros Dimas47:00 - Junior WorldsLinks:E-mail: mike.gattone@weightlifting.orgInstagram: @mgattone64

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re going deep into the behind the scenes of the recent success at the Junior Worlds, and the future of International Competition prep, with USAW’s Senior Director of Sports Performance and Coaching Education, Mike Gattone. Mike is a USAW Sr. International Coach, personal coach of Tara Nott Cunningham, and former Assistant Strength Coach for the Chicago Bulls. In this episode we’ll be talking about Mike’s role in the Junior Worlds, how he mentally prepares his athletes for competition, and of course some fun weightlifting stories. Please take a second to help spread the word about the USAW Podcast by leaving us a review and sharing some of your favorite episodes! Enjoy the show.Topics:04:25 - Mike’s role at the Junior Worlds 14:00 - Mental training for competition21:50 - Pyrros Dimas47:00 - Junior WorldsLinks:E-mail: mike.gattone@weightlifting.orgInstagram: @mgattone64

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with Fred Lowe. Fred is a three-time Olympian, and eight-time Senior National Champion. He held four American records, two being in the clean and jerk, and he was the lightest lifter to clean and jerk 400lb until CJ Cummings. In this episode Fred shares some of his advice for weightlifters looking to improve their jerk, how to fix common faults, and his evolving coaching philosophy. Fred is also a great story teller, in this episode we get to hear some of his weightlifting stories from over the years, including how he survived cancer. Enjoy the show!Topics:04:20 - Advice for athletes07:50 - Fixing common faults13:17- Teaching the jerk32:40 - Coaching philosophy 1:09:40 - Surviving cancerHelp spread the word by leaving us a review and sharing our podcast! Thank you all for the support!

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with Fred Lowe. Fred is a three-time Olympian, and eight-time Senior National Champion. He held four American records, two being in the clean and jerk, and he was the lightest lifter to clean and jerk 400lb until CJ Cummings. In this episode Fred shares some of his advice for weightlifters looking to improve their jerk, how to fix common faults, and his evolving coaching philosophy. Fred is also a great story teller, in this episode we get to hear some of his weightlifting stories from over the years, including how he survived cancer. Enjoy the show!Topics:04:20 - Advice for athletes07:50 - Fixing common faults13:17- Teaching the jerk32:40 - Coaching philosophy 1:09:40 - Surviving cancerHelp spread the word by leaving us a review and sharing our podcast! Thank you all for the support!

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re interviewing Vernon Patao. Vernon was a 1990 US Junior Champion, a three-time US Senior Champion in 1992, 1994, and 1995, and a two-time Olympian from 1992 and 1996. After 18 years on the outside of the sport, Vernon has now stepped back into the game as a coach, helping athletes reach the next level in their careers. Today we got to catch up with Vern, talking about his coaching experiences working with youth athletes, and how to improve your overhead position. Enjoy the show!Topics:05:20 - Working with Meredith Alwine14:50 - Coaching experience 18:30 - Message to athletes23:00 - Priorities for youth athletes 32:35 - Common faults in athletes40:10 - Resources for athletes and coaches 44:45 - The difficulties as a coach54:50 - Improving overhead positionHelp spread the word by leaving us a review and sharing our podcast! Thank you all for the support

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re interviewing Vernon Patao. Vernon was a 1990 US Junior Champion, a three-time US Senior Champion in 1992, 1994, and 1995, and a two-time Olympian from 1992 and 1996. After 18 years on the outside of the sport, Vernon has now stepped back into the game as a coach, helping athletes reach the next level in their careers. Today we got to catch up with Vern, talking about his coaching experiences working with youth athletes, and how to improve your overhead position. Enjoy the show!Topics:05:20 - Working with Meredith Alwine14:50 - Coaching experience 18:30 - Message to athletes23:00 - Priorities for youth athletes 32:35 - Common faults in athletes40:10 - Resources for athletes and coaches 44:45 - The difficulties as a coach54:50 - Improving overhead positionHelp spread the word by leaving us a review and sharing our podcast! Thank you all for the support

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re interviewing Artie Drechsler. As an athlete, Artie set three Junior World Records including one in the total. Additionally he is a USAW Sr. International Coach, a Category 1 IWF Referee, a 2 term Chair of the Board for USA Weightlifting, and certainly one of the most knowledgeable about the sport in general. In this episode we’ll be going over some of those credentials in detail, his work as an author for The Weightlifting Encyclopedia, and some of his most memorable experiences as an athlete. This episode is part one of our interview with Artie so be sure to stay tuned for part two and enjoy the show!Topics:04:45 - Junior Worlds’ Records09:20 - Category 1 International Referee & early weightlifting days 36:05 - The Weightlifting Encyclopedia, Bodybuilding & Weightlifting58:05 - Level 1 Certification Course Follow us on social media:Instagram: @USA_weightliftingTwitter: @USweightlifting Facebook: USA Weightlifting Please help spread the word by sharing the USAW Podcast and leaving us a review!

This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re interviewing Artie Drechsler. As an athlete, Artie set three Junior World Records including one in the total. Additionally he is a USAW Sr. International Coach, a Category 1 IWF Referee, a 2 term Chair of the Board for USA Weightlifting, and certainly one of the most knowledgeable about the sport in general. In this episode we’ll be going over some of those credentials in detail, his work as an author for The Weightlifting Encyclopedia, and some of his most memorable experiences as an athlete. This episode is part one of our interview with Artie so be sure to stay tuned for part two and enjoy the show!Topics:04:45 - Junior Worlds’ Records09:20 - Category 1 International Referee & early weightlifting days 36:05 - The Weightlifting Encyclopedia, Bodybuilding & Weightlifting58:05 - Level 1 Certification Course Follow us on social media:Instagram: @USA_weightliftingTwitter: @USweightlifting Facebook: USA Weightlifting Please help spread the word by sharing the USAW Podcast and leaving us a review!

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