Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast

Derek Evely is a throws coach who has traveled the world. He's worked in the UK, Canada, China, etc., coaching elite level talent and working with the best coaches to walk this planet. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Join us for this chat as Derek and I discuss all things exercise classification, specifically revolving around weightlifting. This takes many of the concepts Anatoliy Bondarchuk discusses in his work and...

Arthur Drechsler is the author of one of the greatest books written by an American author on the sport of weightlifting. This book rivals Greg Everett's complete guide, only with less notoriety. Besides being a successful author, Artie has collected three junior world records, coached many athletes to and on an international stage, and is a category 1 IWF referee. Join us as we discuss all things...

Hugh Gilmore is a sport psychologist who has worked with British Weightlifting and many other sports and athletes. In part two of this discussion we cover sport psychology pseudoscience, motivational interviewing, and living the "good life". Follow Hugh: https://www.instagram.com/hughjohngilmore/ https://podiumpsychology.com/

Hugh Gilmore is a sport psychologist who has worked with British Weightlifting and many other sports and athletes. In part one of this discussion we cover the psychosocial aspects of weightlifting, from both a coach and athlete perspective. Follow Hugh: https://www.instagram.com/hughjohngilmore/ https://podiumpsychology.com/

Mike Burgener has quite possibly done more for the sport of weightlifting than anyone else. He's had his hand in the development of some of the best lifters and coaches this country has seen. Not only that, but he was also a critical part in the spread of weightlifting to CrossFit. Join us as we cover a range of topics, everything from the abolition of the press and changes in programming since, t...

This is an attempted continuation of part one, maybe the greatest podcast i've ever recorded, discusses skill acquisition and details often taken for granted in practice. I was honored to be joined by Keith Davids, a PhD and Professor of Motor Learning at Sheffield Hallam University, Kevin Cann (Coach of Precision Powerlifting Systems), and Robbie Bourke (host of the All Things Strength & Wellness...

Shaun Joffe is a researcher, weightlifting coach, and lecturer at St. Mary’s University. He’s just started his academic journey after a long stint in S&C and has already managed to produce some great research. In this podcast we discuss two publications, both looking at different aspects of the pull and particular performance variables associated with each. We explain why coaches should possibly s...

Derek Evely is a throws coach who has traveled the world. He's worked in the UK, Canada, China, etc., coaching elite level talent and working with the best coaches to walk this planet. Join us for this chat as we discuss all things Anatoly Bondarchuk. The direct application to weightlifting wasn't the center of this talk, but we go into enough detail that you can somewhat work things out yourself....

Derek Evely is a throws coach who has traveled the world. He's worked in the UK, Canada, China, etc., coaching elite level talent and working with the best coaches to walk this planet. Join us for this chat as we discuss all things coaching, what Derek does well, what he wishes he could do better, and why coaching isn't just copying and pasting a system. Enjoy. Follow Derek: https://www.instagram....

Brian Minor is a pro natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, and coach to many. Join us in this episode of the podcast as we discuss: - programming hypertrophy work for strength athletes - why soreness or "the pump" isn't always the best indicator for muscle growth - how to maximize the stimulus to fatigue ratio - dieting for performance Follow Brian! https://myojournal.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bd...

Guy Hornsby is a PhD, professor, coach, and has carried and developed a deep interest in periodization. This interest has bled into the work Guy has authored and been a part of. Join us as we further tackle the concept of periodization, continuing the discussion had by myself and Aaron Cunanan over the last two episodes. Follow Guy: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Guy-Hornsby https://www.inst...

Aaron Cunanan has done it all in the sport of weightlifting. From coaching alongside Kyle Pierce to studying the technique of elite weightlifters and producing plenty of research to help practitioners and scientists, it goes without saying that he's got skin in the game. Join us in part two of the conversation as we discuss Aaron's time researching elite weightlifting technique and what exactly go...

Aaron Cunanan has done it all in the sport of weightlifting. From coaching alongside Kyle Pierce to studying the technique of elite weightlifters and producing plenty of research to help practitioners and scientists, it goes without saying that he's got skin in the game. Join us in part one of this conversation as we discuss Aaron's background, his role at the UFC PI, and go on a deep dive into th...

On this episode of the podcast, I hosted the newly minted American record holder in the clean and jerk, Hampton Morris, and his coach/dad Tripp. We discussed all things development, including what Hampton’s program looked like when he started weightlifting vs what it looks like now. This covers the squats, comp lifts, handling misses and frustration, training to compete, and much more. This was a...

Stu Martin is the Head of Performance Strategy for British Weightlifting, playing a critical part in the success of Team GB at the national and international level. Stu has also recently co-authored one of the best papers, in my opinion, breaking down technique from both a science and practice standpoint. Join us as we discuss what it's like planning the journey for an Olympic-level weightlifter,...

Kiana Elliott started her athletic journey at six years old, find gymnastics, a sport she would compete in until eventually retiring at fourteen. Later, she would find a CrossFit gym, the sport of weightlifting, and never look back. She is a world junior medalist, qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, and is months out from fulfilling a lifelong dream of competing at the biggest stage in athletics. Jo...

Kiana Elliott started her athletic journey at six years old, finding gymnastics, a sport she would compete in until eventually retiring at fourteen. Later, she would find a gym, the sport of weightlifting, and never look back. She is a world junior medalist, qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, and is months out from fulfilling a lifelong dream of competing at the biggest stage in athletics. Join us...

Michael Amato is a physical therapist for Boston Physical Therapy and Wellness, where he focuses on the use of exercise and education, applying principles of strength and conditioning, neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy to help individuals of all levels reach their goals in health and fitness. Join us as we sit down to discuss his experience in PT school, the good and the bad of his educatio...

Judd Kalkhoven is a researcher at the University of Technology Sydney, where he specializes in muscle-tendon structure and function. Quinn Henoch is a DPT located in southern California, specializing in the care of weightlifters and other barbell athletes. John Flagg is an athletic trainer, powerlifting coach, and the owner of Rebuild Stronger. Join us as we sit down to discuss the acute:chronic w...

John Flagg is a Clinical Athlete provider, an athletic trainer, and a competitive powerlifter in the USAPL Raw and Equipped and USPA Classic Raw. He’s lived a life fueled by athletics and getting stronger. Join us as we sit down to discuss the performance-rehab spectrum, treating injuries as a process and not as an event, and how to handle setbacks. Enjoy. Follow John Flagg: https://www.instagram....

Cicely Kyle has lived a life immersed in athletics and physical fitness. From gymnastics, basketball, fitness competitions, track, and now weightlifting, she’s nearly done it all. Not only has she competed in many different sports, but she’s brought home countless medals, trophies, and an American Record clean and jerk. Join us as we sit down to discuss her recent success at Pan Ams, where she swe...

Eric Helms has been a staple in the natural bodybuilding, powerlifting, and fitness/physique space for over a decade. He started as a personal trainer, but continued his academic pursuits, earning a Ph. D. in 2017. His work has influenced nearly every person involved in this space, either directly or indirectly. Join us as we sit down to discuss the mechanisms involved in creating a person's body...

Eric Trexler is a poster child for bridging theory to practice. He received his PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he studied creatine, caffeine, citrulline, and the ergogenic effects of other supplements on different types of performance. He is also a pro natural bodybuilder and coach. Join us as we sit down to discuss the mechanisms behind caffeine, creatine, and citr...

Fernando Reis is a world medalist, two-time Olympian (soon to be three), and multiple-time Pan Am Games/Champs gold medalist. He’s been training and competing in the sport for nearly twenty-one years and is still clawing and fighting for an Olympic medal. Join us as we sit down to discuss his prep for the Pan Am Champs, the Olympic games, and potential plans after Tokyo. We also talk about where L...

If you're like me, you were brought up on Weightlifting Talk and The Weightlifting Scoop. With the many changes that have happened over the years, Travis has kept the podcast going, along with bringing on two other coaches to help host the show. In this episode, I sit down with the coaches/hosts of The Weightlifting Scoop podcast to give you the scoop on how they met and their coaching backgrounds...