Chad Wesley Smith

Beers with Chad

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Chad Wesley Smith is a World Class Powerlifter/Strength Coach, so-so Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt, amateur golfer, professional beer drinker, sports enthusiast and entrepreneur, he discusses all of this with a rotating cast of characters on Beers with Chad.

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Chad Wesley Smith

Episodes

#86 2018 Arnold Recap 13.03.2018 1:08:34

The team returns from The Arnold Sports Festival and we look back at our powerlifter and weightlifter's performances, along with other top moments from the event.

Beers with Chad #2-The Arnold 08.03.2018 29:12

Chad drinks Moscow Mules and recaps The Arnold Sports Festival, suggesting ways to better structure the powerlifting competition and shining some light on some inconsistencies in USAW's doping control.

#85 Mattie Rogers 06.03.2018 45:44

Mattie Rogers, World Championships Silver Medalist and Multiple Time US National Champion, joins the JuggLife to discuss her training, the state of USA Weightlifting and more. Check out our sponsor HealthIQ at HealthIQ.com/JuggLife and use JUGGLIFE to save on Life Insurance and support the show.

Beers with Chad #1-DLB in the USAPL 01.03.2018 36:11

We kick off our bonus series of JuggLife episodes, Beers with Chad, with a discussion of Dana Linn Bailey and her place in the USAPL, as well as what chad would be doing if he hadn't started Juggernaut. Tonight's beer is Scorpion Bowl IPA by Stone Brewing Co. Cheers!

#84 Q&A | Bench Press and Deadlift for Weightlifting 27.02.2018 49:12

Chad and Max answer your questions including: 1. Why do I keep broad jumping when I snatch?: 00:00:56 2. Differences building up to a top set vs doing straight sets, how do down sets fit in the equation: 02:19 3. As a golfer, incorporating med ball throws: 18:31 4. Elaborate on the role of deadlift & bench in weightlifting training: 25:28 5. (For a weightlifter early in their career) if you ha...

#83 JuggLife LIVE-Reno 20.02.2018 1:05:03

Max and Chad visit Black Iron Gym in Reno, NV, home to Team Juggernaut lifters Quiana Welch and Alexandra LaChance for a special LIVE episode of The JuggLife.

#82 Bo Sandvoal: UFC Performance Institute 13.02.2018 1:09:26

Bo Sandoval, Strength & Conditioning Director at the UFC Performance Institute, joins us to discuss High Performance and balancing the many needs of a UFC fighter.

#81 John Broz 06.02.2018 1:03:47

John Broz is a walking encyclopedia of Weightlifting history, as well as producing some of the strongest lifters in America. Today, he joins us for a new episode of The JuggLife.

#80 Stan Efferding: Return of the Rhino 30.01.2018 53:53

Stan Efferding, one of our most popular guests ever, invites us into his garage gym in Las Vegas, NV to discuss working with 4x World's Strongest Man Brian Shaw, his client needs assessment protocols and goal setting processes.

#79 Brandon Allen 24.01.2018 59:11

Fresh off his strong performance at the LA Fit Expo, Brandon Allen joins Chad and Max to discuss the ups and downs of his powerlifting career.

#78 Garrett 'Blessings' Blevins 16.01.2018 58:48

IPF Worlds Competitor, former World Record Holder and coach Garrett Blevins joins us to discuss his training, competition mindset and more.

#77 Youth Training Considerations 09.01.2018 1:14:21

Max and Chad discuss long term training considerations for youth athletes towards general development and some unique considerations for long term development of weightlifters.

#76 Jordan Shallow | The Muscle Doc 02.01.2018 45:53

Powerlifter and Chiropractor, Jordan Shallow aka The Muscle Doc, joins us to discuss common misconceptions in movement/prehab/rehab for strength athletes and more.

#75 Differences in Male and Female Training 26.12.2017 46:34

Max and Chad discuss the differences in training for Male and Female athletes and their implications on program design.

#74 Top 5 Strength Stories of 2017 19.12.2017 1:24:09

Max and Chad recap some of the most important and impactful stories in the world of strength in 2017.

#73 Dr. James Hoffmann | Recovery Adaptive Strategies 12.12.2017 46:57

Dr. James Hoffmann of Renaissance Periodization joins us to discuss the process of recovering from and adapting to training and how to best optimize these processes.

Bonus: 2017 World Weightlifting Championship Recap 07.12.2017 55:13

Chad and Max recap the 2017 World Weightlifting Championships that just concluded in Anaheim, CA.

#72 Dr. Mike Israetel | Training and Nutrition for Beginners 05.12.2017 57:59

Dr. Mike Israetel joins us to discuss some foundational ideas for beginners in Training and Nutrition to set themselves up for long term success.

#71 Jordan Feigenbaum 28.11.2017 50:18

Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, MD of Barbell Medicine joins us to discuss misconceptions about Starting Strength and merging his medical knowledge with coaching.

#70 Alyssa Ritchey 14.11.2017 46:00

48kg National Champion Weightlifter Alyssa Ritchey joins us to discuss her transition from weightlifting to CrossFit, dieting down to the 48kg class and more.

Bonus Episode: Weightlifting Q&A with Team Juggernaut 10.11.2017 37:05

Juggernaut Head Coach Max Aita is joined by weightlifters Alyssa Ritchey, Quiana Welch, Kristi Brewer, Kalynn Pepito and Janyce Okamoto for a special Q&A during their training camp in Park City, UT.

#69 Jen Millican 07.11.2017 28:08

IPF World Champion and Best Lifter at 2017 World Championships, Jen Millican, joins us after her victory at 2017 USAPL Raw Nationals.

#68 Kristen Dunsmore 31.10.2017 35:56

Fresh off her 510 Wilks at USAPL Nationals, Team Juggernaut Powerlifter/Coach Kristen Dunsmore, joins us to discuss her back rehab and powerlifting career.

#67 Mike Tuchscherer 24.10.2017 38:28

Esteemed powerlifter and coach Mike Tuchscherer joins us to discuss misconceptions about RPE, the evolution of his programming and how RTS is educating coaches.

#66 Strategic Exercise Variation 17.10.2017 58:11

The proper selection and timing of variation in training is critical to avoid adaptive resistance and maximize long term success.