Weightlifting has been marred by controversy over doping in recent years, including 50 positives through retroactive testing from the 2008 and 2012 Olympics combined. Now the IOC is taking a stand and telling weightlifting that they have 6 months to clean up their act or face potential expulsion from the 2024 Olympics, as well as having already reduced the number of competitors for the 2020 Games in Tokyo. Max and Chad discuss the implications of these new actions by the IOC and the potential impact on the sport.

Chad and Max tackle the complex issue of gender identity in sport as the prevalence of transgender athletes dominating female competition increases.

Max and Chad take questions from fans ranging from how to assess if a weightlifter needs more strength or technique, as well as our favorite sports movies.

Max Aita is the Head Weightlifting Coach for Juggernaut Training Systems. He has a diverse training and coaching background, including being coached by the infamous Ivan Abadjiev.