Weightlifting House

This week we hit some of the modern day big hitters, as well as some golden oldies. From number 47-44 we go through Viktor Sots, Angel Genchev, Pavel Kuznetsov, and Kianoush Rostami. If you enjoyed it, don't forget to share!

A complete run down of everything from the Europeans. This is the most compact, information dense summary of the European Championships that you will be able to find. Of course, while the Europeans competed, the rest of the world trained, and they trained hard. Everything weightlifting, every week.

Amazing interview I had on the Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast. As I was away in Kazakhstan last week and unable to connect with Glenn I uploaded an episode I did a few months back on another podcast. I had an amazing time discussing my passion for weightlifting, the current climate in our sport, the greatest moments throughout history, and much more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to he...

Not only am I in Kazakhstan, but it's the European Championships. A terrific week of weightlifting. Of course, the rest of the world does not shut down during the Europeans, and so many huge training lifts occurred from the USA, Iran, China, and many other countries.

New weight classes, drug testing, talent scouting, the return of Ilya Ilyin... Phil and I spoke about all of the most pressing issues that we currently face as a sport, as well as the path down which he intends to take USAW. Phil Andrews is a phenomenal guy, extremely interesting and passionate about everything weightlifting. I appreciate his transparency on the show, and certainly hope to have hi...

In Ep.3 we break into the top 50 weightlifting performances ever. I have been learning more and more about the history of our sport throughout the process of researching and writing this show and I certainly hope you all feel similarly! The athletes mentioned in this episode are: Kim Tae-Hyun Timur Taymazov Plamen Jeliazkov Zhan Xugang Alexander Popov Feel free to share, rate, and comment!

In 2 days I leave for Kazakhstan! This week The News Show is the longest it has ever been, and for good reason. So many great lifts this last week from all around the world, and so many big lifts in The People's Lifts segment of the show. If you want to be featured, use the hashtag #weightliftinghouse , where I select the most impressive lifts. Remember, use discount code weightliftinghouse for 10...

In this great episode, Glenn and I put forward the exercises that you can use to correct common mistakes and different parts off the lift. Bad off the ground? We've got you covered. Bad at the knee? We've got you covered... Also for one of the first times ever I explain something about weightlifting in a way Glenn has never thought. It was a great moment! Remember, 40% off the new Pendlay WOD cycl...

Ep.2 includes some truly great weightlifters, including 20 time World Record holder and 3 time Olympic Champion, Halil Mutlu.

As the title mentions, the Chinese set several un-offical World Records, the Russians were technical as always, and the rest of the world did their best to keep up! Exciting news for the podcast as I have secured a discount from Virus Intl. for 10% off to all listeners of the Weightlifting House podcast. Code: weightliftinghouse

Our main topic this week was about why it is important to have something of value outside of weightlifting. If not it is very easy to be consumed by it. We also talk about the Arnold, as well as the possibility of starting a book club.

Ep.1 saw the numbers 63-58. These athletes included Oleg Perepetchenov, Andrei Rybakou, and Valerios Leonidas to name a few. Enjoy, and please leave me some feedback for the next episode.

Last weekend in Columbus was the Arnold Classic which saw some of the best lifters in North & South America compete. There were American records, Pan American Records, and many many personal records. Also around the world were some huge lifts, including a 4 x bodyweight back squat. Enjoy!

One of the synonyms for the word 'selfish' is 'self seeking'. In this episode Glenn and I discuss the role of ego and selfishness in becoming a weightlifter. We also discuss the repetition needed in learning the snatch and clean & jerk as apposed to the squat and the deadlift with regards to muscle building and motor learning.

Shi Zhi Yong tops the tables this week with the most impressive lift, a 170kg snatch as a 69kg lifter. There were of course many other incredible lifts, as well as a stacked final section of 'The People's Lifts'. Remember to subscribe share, and leave a review on iTunes!

In this episode we discuss what the Bulgarian system was really about. We talk about what Glenn learnt from the late Ivan Abadjiev and also from Donny Shankle, and what happened when he implemented his own version at California Strength.

Last week was filled with huge lifts, and the weightlifting world seems to be waking up out of its slumber post World Champs to attack a new year! As I mention on the podcast, barbells are in production, and t shirts are being printed. It's a fun time to be involved in Weightlifting House!

Glenn and I have recorded a few fantastic episodes recently and this is certainly one of them. You will have to forgive our 15 minute talk about dogs before we tuck into the meat and potatoes of the podcast - variations of the lifts and their individual worth to success. If you enjoy the podcast please do take the time to go onto iTunes and give us 5 stars and a review, it would really mean the wo...

1) The IWF has finally released a statement with their rulings on the return of Ilya Ilyin. 2) Russian athletes have had their bans temporarily removed. 3) 17 year old are now cleaning 200kg for reps. The 'Up and coming weightlifter' athletes for this week are: @danieldettlaff - 110kg jerk save at 15y/o. @Challenps - 105kg jerk save of the gods. @the official_d.scott - 100kg low hang grinder. @Dan...

A terrific podcast this week. We spoke about priorities in training and how they shift as we develop as great lifters. Of course we went off topic at points and spoke about some of our favourite lifters.

We have the return of some classic lifters on this week's episode, along with some new faces of lifters you need to be following, including a holder of 50 national records. As is becoming a staple of the show, I also chose 3 lifts from Instagram from the weightlifting nation that I thought were particularly impressive and gave them a shout out.

Such a passionate conversation with Danny Lehr, the CEO of Caffeine & Kilos. Along with a few stories from the old California Strength days, Danny and I took it away from the lifting of weights. We spoke about how to turn your passion into a living and optimise your abilities. Danny knows better than most about how to make a living off something you love. We dig into the humble beginnings of C&K,...

The new segment of the Weightlifting News show was a success. As well as presenting the highlights of the top athletes from around the world, I mentioned 3 'Average Athletes' who have impressed me with their lifting on Instagram. Every week I plan on talking about 3 strong fought lifts from the people of weightlifting! Follow this week's not so 'Average Athletes' on IG below. 1) rod_92 2) seth_dah...

One of my favourite ever episodes - As usual we went off topic, talking about stories from when we first started lifting, strange things we do to push ourselves to make life a little more challenging, and of course the sheer beauty of Ilya Ilyin's lifting. The main topic of the show was about how to know when to end heavy training, as well as how many misses to allow yourself.

Finally after my trip to the US the Weightlifting House News Show has returned! So many great lifts to sift through from the past month, including an attempt at a 9 kilo world record. Enjoy!