Weightlifting House
Weightlifting House
Join me, Seb Ostrowicz - owner of Weightlifting House and international weightlifting commentator - as I bring you everything you need to know about the sport of weightlifting. From competition previews and recaps to big lifts, bold predictions, and deep-dive hypotheticals, this is your weekly fix for all things weightlifting. Here you go! 👇 Weekly weightlifting highlights https://store.weightliftinghouse.com/pages/newsletter Training Apparel https://store.weightliftinghouse.com/collections/apparel Equipment '3 for 2' https://store.weightliftinghouse.com/collections/equipment Follow WLHOUSE I...
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Jun 17, 2026
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WL News | Live in Qatar - Russia's Ban, Meso's Domination, and Getting Me to the Olympics! 20.12.2019 20:15
Get me to Tokyo!! - http://chng.it/qtvHs7ZZPJ New thumb tape - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/products/tape/ Shop W|H USA - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/ Shop W|H EU - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopeurope/ Support us and receive programming, videos, and more podcasts - https://www.patreon.com/weightliftinghouse VIRUS Intl. USA & EU code | weightliftinghouse https://virus...
Unreleased Episode w/ Glenn Pendlay from the 2018 Pendlay Camp 16.12.2019 1:04:21
I dug up an unreleased episode with the people's coach Glenn Pendlay from Kansas, along with a young and timid Joshua Gibson. The three of us were sat in Glenn's Kitchen and had what turned out to be an awesome conversation. RIP The People's Coach, Glenn Pendlay! Shop W|H USA - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/ Shop W|H EU - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopeurope/ Support us and r...
WL News | Ilya Ilyin Interview & the World Cup (Tianjin) 11.12.2019 26:00
Whilst living out here for a few weeks in Doha with Ilya and Meso, I was able to gather Ilya's thoughts on his training and the upcoming Qatar Cup later this month. In China, world records aplenty are being set as the Chinese team once again pushes the boundaries of human performance. Shop W|H USA - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/ Shop W|H EU - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopeu...
Harrison Maurus Interview 09.12.2019 1:06:23
It was about time that we finally had Harrison Maurus on the podcast, and we were thrilled to have had such a deep conversation with him about the emotional difficulties of competing so regularly, his switch to Team Power and Grace Performance, and his dream Olympic numbers and performance. Follow Harrison: https://www.instagram.com/harrison_maurus/ https://www.instagram.com/powerandgraceperforman...
WL News | Tian, Meso, & Ilya 05.12.2019 19:40
While Tian Tao pushes his squats and maintains his position at number one, Meso Hassona is pushing the complexes hard, and Ilya looks stronger day by day. 2020 W|H Calendar https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/products/weightlifting-house-2020-calendar/ Shop W|H USA - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/ Shop W|H EU - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopeurope/ Support us and receive progr...
Max Aita Answers YOUR Questions 02.12.2019 1:09:42
Haven spoken to Max many times on the W|H podcast we decided to let the people of Patreon ask him specific questions based on the many topics we have previously covered. To listen to the final few questions of this episode, ask people like Max questions, and get more podcasts and videos, subscribe to our Patreon account here - https://www.patreon.com/weightliftinghouse Follow Max https://www.insta...
Pendlay WOD Update & New Intro Music? 29.11.2019 6:05
Pendlay WOD Discount Codes: For Strong 5 (5 day) - PRsforPendlay5 For Strong 4 (4 day) - PRsforPendlay4 For Strong 3 (3 day) - PRsforPendlay3 For Strong Fit (Xfit day) - PRsforPendlayfit For 5th Element (double day) - PRsforPendlay5th Black Friday USA - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa / Rest of the World - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopeurope/
WL News | The Mattie Rogers Show 27.11.2019 15:28
Mattie Rogers looks unstoppable as she makes an incredible push in this final qualifying period. Big lifts from her in the snatch, clean, and jerk. Shop W|H USA - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/ Shop W|H EU - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopeurope/ Support us and receive programming, videos, and more podcasts - https://www.patreon.com/weightliftinghouse VIRUS Intl. USA & EU code...
Closing The Gap Between The Elite And The Real Winners | Anna Swisher 25.11.2019 1:08:54
Anna Swisher has many roles, the most important of which is to help develop USAWs performance plan. This involves using her knowledge of the scientific literature to improve performance, and how nutrition and sleep can impact numbers on the platform. This was a fascinating episode to learn of the many deep considerations that go into performance at the highest level and help close the gap. Follow...
WL News | Lasha's Sneaky Competition & Black Friday Info 20.11.2019 23:33
Unbeknownst to the majority of the weightlifting world, Lasha Talakhadze competed last week, potentially for the last time until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Shi Zhiyong hit some huge lifts in training and the Japanese team had a squat party. Black Friday! Shop W|H USA - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/ Shop W|H EU - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopeurope/ Support us and receive prog...
Pete Kelley | '96 Olympics & Setting Records 18.11.2019 1:07:05
Pete Kelley trained at the USA OTC in the 90s, winning international medals, making the '96 Olympic team, and setting American records and personal records right up to his forced retirement in 2004. Pete's 172.5kg snatch American record would remain unbroken for a decade until Ian Wilson would finally beat it with 173kg, a result that would later move up to 176kg through the arrival of Wes Kitts....
Our Final Friday Show | Does the Power Position Exist? & Goal Setting 16.11.2019 1:01:28
A phenomenal end to our Friday shows. For nearly two and a half years I have recorded 3 or 4 episodes a week, but, it is time to change things up as W|H enters a new phase and expands with improved quality of production in other avenues and more exciting ventures. You can still get an extra podcast every week with my self and Joshua on Patreon (link below) for just $1 for the next month, along wit...
WL News | IWF Grand Prix 13.11.2019 22:54
The IWF Grand Prix from Lima took place last week, and along with it came some astonihing lifts. The rest of the world seems to have woken up from their post-worlds blues and really turned it back on too. Simon Martirosyan Training Session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH4U8QsqBeM Shop W|H USA - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/ Shop W|H EU - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopeuro...
Predicting the Olympics | We Ran the Numbers w/ Dan Kent 11.11.2019 1:05:12
Dan Kent, chief editor at W|H wrote a program that simulates the Olympic teams, placing the top 8 in each category, the top athlete from each continent, athletes who need to overtake their teammates, and the chasers. You can check-out all predicitions at W|H here - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/2019/11/07/olympic-qualifying-at-the-end-of-q2/ Shop W|H USA - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/s...
Marijuana, Occlusion Training, & a Live From Check | Morning Brew Ep.41 08.11.2019 1:06:39
Time Stamps: 06:55 - Rostami Moradi Full Update 16:55 - Occlusion Training 24:00 - House Program Update 31:04 - Live Form Check 38:44 - Marijuana for Training & Recovery 46:08 - Track and Field vs Weightlifting (USADA) 51:00 - When is it ok to miss? 1:01:08 - Pull up or pull back? Shop W|H USA - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/ Shop W|H EU - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopeurope...
WL News | Meso Hassona Is On A Mission 07.11.2019 17:11
96kg 21-year-old Meso Hassona (QAT) is on a mission to set world records in the snatch & clean and jerk, and his training has stepped up another notch even since his phenomenal silver medal performance at worlds. Meso Full Training Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI24q2F7HIM&t=1s Shop W|H USA - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/ Shop W|H EU - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/sh...
Everything Recovery & Rehab w/ Derek Miles 04.11.2019 1:14:20
Cupping, dry needling, stretching, massage, scraping, KT tape... These are just some of the methods by which weightlifters around the world recover and rehabilitate their bodies in an attempt to remain healthy and ultimately perform better in the snatch and clean & jerk. Derek Miles is somewhat of an expert in this field, and his objective style allows us to cut through the bulls**t and work out w...
My Day with Lu Xiaojun & Shi Zhiyong 01.11.2019 43:52
Last week I spent a day with the Chinese national team, driving Shi Zhiyong to his hotel and being smuggled into Lu Xiaojun's room for his first-ever interview with any Western Media. Shi Zhiyong Wo Cao shirt - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/products/wo-cao-t-shirt/ Shop W|H USA - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/ Shop W|H EU - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopeurope/ VIRUS Int...
WL News | Switzerland Run Down 31.10.2019 20:30
This week we cover the many exciting goings-on from last week's 49th Challenge 210, including the powers from the Chinese, Rostami's controversial competition, and Moradi's return to competition. Shop W|H USA - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/ Shop W|H EU - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopeurope/ VIRUS Intl. USA & EU code | weightliftinghouse https://virusintl.com/ All Weightlift...
Mike Gattone | Hard Work Pays Off 28.10.2019 1:36:45
Mike Gattone is proof that hard work and hustle sustained over a life-time produces incredible outcomes. Mike is the performance director and coaching educator for USAW, but has had more jobs in the build-up to this than nearly anyone. From coaching life to corporate life and back, Mike's story is an incredible one. Follow Mike! https://www.instagram.com/mgattone64/ mike.gattone@usaweightlifting.o...
Kianoush Rostami Interview 25.10.2019 14:48
Yesterday I got to sit down with Olympic Champion Kianoush Rostami and talk about his battle with the Iranian Weightlifting Federation, his struggle for Olympic qualification, and his best ever numbers. Kianoush is the most high profile athlete I have ever had on the podcast and so I was thrilled to be able to speak with him about such interesting topics. Follow Kianoush! https://www.instagram.com...
WL News | Rostami Crashes the Party & Lu Xiaojun Interview 23.10.2019 25:58
As I sit in my Air BnB in Switzerland in preparation for the 49th 'Challenge 210' I see that Kianoush Rostami has flown to Switzerland, presumably with the goal of forcing his way into the competition in an attempt to salvage his bid for a Tokyo 2020 slot. Joining him here is his teammate Sohrab Moradi and a FULL Chinese team. Shop W|H USA - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/ Shop W|H EU...
How Bulgaria and the USSR defeated the USA | Harvey Newton 21.10.2019 1:24:34
Harvey Newton coached the 1984 USA Olympic team, spent time speaking with the greatest weightlifters ever from Bulgaria and the USSR, and watched the landscape shift from no drug testing to selected drug testing, to real drug testing. Harvey has spent so much time in the sport that we were able to talk about the real changes he has seen made, like the abolition of the press and the 4th attempt rul...
An Experiment to Guarantee Lasha's 500 kg Total 18.10.2019 1:15:08
If you could control for all variables, have an unlimited budget and unlimited resources, could you derive an experiment that would ensure Lasha Talakhadze to total 500 kg? In this episode, that is exactly what we did. Much like was done with Kipchoge running a 1:59:40 marathon last week, we broke down the build-up to, the inter-lifting intervention, and the over-all motivations that might lend th...
WL News | Lasha's Heaviest C&J Ever, & Russia Avoiding Tests 16.10.2019 27:19
This week we witnessed the heaviest clean and jerk of all-time from the greatest super of all-time, Lasha Talakhadze at 267 kg. Earlier this week it broke that Russia has been avoiding internal testing. The results of this are still undetermined though it does not look good for Russia. Shop W|H USA - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/ Shop W|H EU - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shope...
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