Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/types-of-grip-on-109061186 🏋️‍♀️ Hook grip, closed grip, or straps – which is best for snatch performance? Chris Kennedy dedicated his Master's project to answering these questions. He tested how different types of grips influence the biomechanics and maximal performance of the power snatch in both males and females. Chris is...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mitochondria-of-108575463 🏋️‍♀️ Are strength athletes strong because they are built differently, or do they develop their remarkable bodies due to the sports they do? We may get a little bit closer to the answer after this interview with Javier Botella. We talk about his recent paper investigating how the mitochondria of Olymp...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/test-to-predict-108050149 🏋️‍♀️ Weightlifting coaches are constantly on the hunt for a test that can predict maximal snatch. The German weightlifting team is no different. In this interview, Dr Ingo Sandau walks us through the test development and how it was used over 9 months in a sample of elite male German weightlifters. In...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/talent-transfer-107794345 🏋️‍♀️ For three years now, German Weightlifting has had a dedicated person to scout for talent in other sports and bring them to weightlifting. Her name is Sabine Dieser, and she graciously shared her strategy, testing protocol, diagnostic kit, and successes and failures so far. Sabine is a youth coac...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/testing-usa-team-107297266 🏋️‍♀️ For the last three years, Kristof Kipp has been developing the testing system for the USA Weightlifting international team. In this interview, he talks about the tests the team is currently conducting and how they have evolved over time. Kristof holds a PhD in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences fr...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/becoming-strong-106239259 🏋️‍♀️ What would happen if a 60-something-year-old person started serious strength training? What if this person decided to compete in powerlifting? Would they have any chance of success? This is an interview with Cas Fuchs, who conducted a case study on a 71-year-old female powerlifter, Ina Koolhaas...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/programming-for-106183328 🏋️‍♀️ Beginners and advanced weightlifters have different needs and require tailored programming. Sean Waxman joins the Evidence Strong Show to discuss programming for youth and adult beginners, intermediate, and advanced athletes. With 30 years of experience in Olympic weightlifting as both an athlet...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/valsalva-and-105813724 🏋️‍♀️ In this interview, Christina Prevett explains the definition of Valsalva bracing, how it's performed, taught, and cued, and how to make it better for weightlifting performance. We also talk about pelvic floor health in relation to lifting and pregnancy. This is the second time Christina comes on th...

🏋️‍♀️Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/predicting-in-2-86021522 🏋️‍♀️ Conversation on a fascinating topic of predicting performance in Olympic weightlifting. Shyam Chavda explains his approach to predicting what totals will be required to place or medal in the main lifting competitions. The paper came about before the Tokyo Olympics when Shyam tried to perform compe...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/coaching-elite-105346996 🏋️‍♀️ We need to start with a definition first. Who is an elite weightlifter? Wil Fleming explains his view on the topic and then describes the specifics of training and competition planning for elites. Wil is a US-based weightlifting coach for 1Kilo in Bloomington, Indiana. He has been in weightliftin...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/weightlifting-104996544 🏋️‍♀️ Dive into the essentials of weightlifting for young athletes in this interview with Leslie Summerfield, where we explore: * What is the best age to start weightlifting training? * What exercises should you teach or use first? * What can go wrong in weightlifting training with kids? Leslie Summerfi...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/what-happens-in-104713919 🏋️‍♀️ International competitions are a different beast. These events require extended travel and involve changes in climate and time zones. They expose athletes to different food and water, as well as to media and other international athletes. In my conversation with Sergii Putsov, we discussed what h...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/leadership-in-104128061 🏋️‍♀️ Coaches are leaders whether they want to be or not. But how does one become a good leader, and what does it mean in the context of weightlifting? Michael Richards discusses what leadership entails, the various types of leaders, and the different styles leaders can implement. Michael serves as a st...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/resistance-in-103769170 🏋️‍♀️ How does resistance training specifically influence females? How much muscle will females gain when starting resistance training? How does resistance training influence body composition, e.g., fat percentage? Do we have enough research to draw any conclusions? In this interview, I discuss these qu...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/hook-grip-in-103325375 🏋️‍♀️ Elite weightlifters use the hook grip. You may be surprised, however, that there is not a lot of research to justify this type of gripping. In this interview, Dustin Oranchuk walks us through his study investigating differences in the performance of the clean with and without the hook grip. Dustin...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-we-gain-with-101873365 🏋️‍♀️ In this interview with Chris Latella, we discuss three recent studies that his team conducted on a large set of powerlifting competition data. The team's interest was in checking how strength progresses over time and whether there are any differences between females and males in gaining and mai...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/snatch-technique-101465552 🏋️‍♀️ In this interview, Paulina Szyszka discusses the technical differences between successful and unsuccessful attempts in the snatch. Paulina is a lecturer at the Academia of Physical Education in Biala Podlaska, Poland. She also coaches in the weightlifting club, working with athletes from the ag...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-use-sets-101392117 🏋️‍♀️ What are the types of cluster sets and how to use them in the different parts of the training cycle of an Olympic weightlifter? Can cluster sets be used to prepare athletes for competition, and if so, how exactly? How to minimize the potential negatives of using cluster sets? This conversation w...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-long-live-101087280 🏋️‍♀️ How long do weightlifters live for? We delve into the overall lifespan of Olympians and specifically focus on Olympic weightlifters compared to other athletes. Additionally, we explore whether winning a medal correlates with a longer or shorter lifespan. In other words, do Olympic medalists live l...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/weightlifting-99035391 🏋️‍♀️ Max Aita is a head coach of the Max's Gym in Oakland, California. He has coached a few American record holders, Pan Am competitors, and a Pan Am winner and record holder. He has 20 years of experience in coaching Olympic weightlifting with the influences of Ivan Abadejev, Steve Goth, Glenn Pendlay,...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/cutting-weight-100508006 🏋️‍♀️ Weightlifting is contested in weight classes, making it essential to strategically select the most optimal weight class for each athlete. Whether aiming for qualification status, team selection, or improving competitive standings, various practices are employed to fit athletes into specific weigh...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/german-league-100126665 🏋️‍♀️ Germany has an Olympic weightlifting league that operates for half of the year. The league provides an opportunity to compete for the teams at various levels, all the way to the professional level. Philipp explains the history of the German league, how it works, and how the competitions are scored...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/music-during-or-99645081 🏋️‍♀️ On or off? Ever wondered if the music could enhance your weightlifting performance? Join the years-long debate between some coaches and athletes on whether music helps or hinders your weightlifting training? In this interview, Michael is sharing insights from his extensive thesis research that ai...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/what-to-measure-98120534 🏋️‍♀️ Spencer Arnold shares insights into elite weightlifters testing and monitoring at Power & Grace Performance. After discussing this topic with sports scientist Jake Slaton, we decided to delve into it from a coach's perspective. Spencer agreed, making these two interviews a comprehensive look...

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/planning-for-of-96787461 🏋️‍♀️ Hugh Gilmore is a high-performance psychologist at British Weightlifting with over a decade of experience working with various athletes. He has supported Olympic and Paralympic medalists in the Rio and Tokyo Games and is currently assisting athletes for the upcoming Paris 2024 Games. As the found...