The Weighting Game

In this episode I talk about the fear avoidance in weightlifting, and in the pursuit of achieving goals in general. This includes the fear of injury, failure and getting out of your comfort zone. Want additional weightlifting content from myself? Join my private Facebook group where I share weightlifting content that is motivational, technical, weekly challenges and other things I find interesting...

In this episode, I talk about the age old question of talent vs hard work. Referencing Sarah in our previous podcast, I reflect on my upbringing and ultimate transition into weightlifting which had an impact on my personal drive/ work ethic. I also touch on the not so 'driven' times where I was more passive. Want more weightlifting content made by myself? Join my private Facebook group t...

In this episode I talk with Sarah Cochrane, who was a silver medalist at the most recent Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, among many other international events she has represented the country in. We speak about her rapid rise on the weightlifting scene, her mindset around training, making an impact on the sport/local community, her upbringing, and many other things. Be sure to rate and review the...

This this episode, I talk about three skills I have learnt and now utilise to try be a better competitor. I also talk on the value of experience, and its power in the individuals effort in becoming the best they can be. Want to join my private Facebook Group? Join Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/854888472225632/

In this episode, I talk about the money I have made and spent as an elite weightlifter (all in chronological order) in Australia. Note these numbers are are only relevant to me as these figures really vary from person to person. Want to receive more free weightlifting content from me? Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/854888472225632/

In this episode, I talk about three things I'd change if I went back in time and started my Olympic Weightlifting journey over again.  Want to join my private Facebook Group? Join Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/854888472225632/

In this episode I talk about knowing your limits in weightlifting. Knowing when enough is enough when it comes to missing lifts until you make one. Also knowing when to push and when to be more cautious in your training. Want to join my private Facebook group? Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/854888472225632/

In this episode, I talk about plateaus in training. Including, my experiences with them, when I have found them warranted due to external factors, and when I took accountability and made a conscious effort to overcome the seemingly forever feeling a training plateau can give. Want to join the Friday at the Bar Facebook group? Join Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/854888472225632/

In this episode I talk about the danger of talking outwardly about your goals and ambitions, and methods to do so which help instead of inhibit the executing of the goal set. I also talk on my new Friday at the Bar private Facebook group available for anyone to join! Join the group through this link below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/854888472225632/

In this episode, I talk about Lu Xiaojun's recent provisional drug suspension. I also talk on doping in weightlifting in general, why I even bother as a clean athlete, and who is to blame in all of this.

In this episode, I speak about the pursuit of progression as a weightlifter and practices that can seem helpful, but can seriously hinder progression when it becomes all consuming.

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about my experience with recovery in weightlifting. I talk about what I feel has worked best for me personally, and what I feel hasn't been optimal. I also touch on the most important aspects of recovery, when looking beyond the 1%'ers that get most of the attention through media/marketing.

In this episode, I talk about my experience with diet and nutrition. Starting from my experience in the space to working with experts in the field. I then talk on my method in making weight for competition, post weigh in nutrition, and the supplements I taken and have taken.

In this episode, I talk about the journey through 5 different competitive stages of Olympic Weightlifting competition. What to expect, how they differ, and the unique challenges incurred.

In this episode, I look back on the two times of my career I first squatted triple bodyweight, as a 69kg and a 73kg weightlifter. Through the reflection, I talk about the methods used in both scenarios, and outline the differences and similarities in the different approaches. Here are the videos of the squats referenced: Triple Bodyweight Back Squat at 69kg: https://www.instagram.com/p/BJzwd47ALAv...

In this episode I reflect on my journey so far in producing the podcast, and talk about my experience in setting goals and milestones so far in my weightlifting career.

In this episode I talk about my journey competing as an elite weightlifter whilst being a father. I talk on how I structure my training, work life and how being a father has motivated me to be the best athlete I can be.

In this episode I talk about the age old saying of 'just showing up' when it comes to a success indicator in the sport of weightlifting. I talk about where I can relate, and where I challenge its implication.

In this episode I talk about my experiences with injuries in weightlifting. Including what they were, how I addressed them and what I learnt from them.

This episode I talk about training abs every day for 1394 days consecutively and my personal experience with 'sleeping on a win'...

In this episode I talk about the perceived stress and pressure felt by athletes in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting and how I have personally experienced and managed these emotions throughout my career so far.

The first official episode of The Weighting Game podcast! In this episode, I talk about my transition from Rugby League into the world of Olympic Weightlifting including a brief background story of how I started resistance training in the first place.

Just an introduction what to expect when listening to this podcast!