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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit (Jan. 24th/25th) to hear Sergii's presentation:
https://powerandstrengthsummit.com/
In today's episode, Sergii and I sat down to unpack one of the most insightful projects in weightlifting: the complete training log of Ruslan “Uncle Rus” Nurudinov.
We walk through how this project came to life, why analyzing a full preparation from an Olympic champion and world-record holder matters, and what coaches can actually learn from the day-to-day realities of elite training.
The discussion covers exercise selection, general physical preparation, tapering, recovery, and how theory bends when it meets real athletes, real fatigue, and real constraints.
If you’re a coach or athlete interested in how elite programming actually works — beyond myths and highlight reels — this episode is a must-listen.
Enjoy.
Follow Sergii:
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https://torokhtiy.com/
Follow me and get coaching:
https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/
https://www.philosophicalweightlifting.com
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By Joshua Gibson5
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Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit (Jan. 24th/25th) to hear Sergii's presentation:
https://powerandstrengthsummit.com/
In today's episode, Sergii and I sat down to unpack one of the most insightful projects in weightlifting: the complete training log of Ruslan “Uncle Rus” Nurudinov.
We walk through how this project came to life, why analyzing a full preparation from an Olympic champion and world-record holder matters, and what coaches can actually learn from the day-to-day realities of elite training.
The discussion covers exercise selection, general physical preparation, tapering, recovery, and how theory bends when it meets real athletes, real fatigue, and real constraints.
If you’re a coach or athlete interested in how elite programming actually works — beyond myths and highlight reels — this episode is a must-listen.
Enjoy.
Follow Sergii:
https://www.instagram.com/putsoff/
https://torokhtiy.com/
Follow me and get coaching:
https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/
https://www.philosophicalweightlifting.com
Weightlifting House: code PHILWL for 10% off
https://www.weightliftinghouse.com
Onyx: with code PHILWL for 10% off
/https://www.onyxstraps.com/

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