Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast

Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast episodes:

• 05.24.2024

  Ep. 250: Sex-Based Differences in Training Response | Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD

  There are a lot of unspoken, even unrecognized, assumptions when we think about how individuals respond to training. Regarding gender, we think we know how females will adapt to training compared to males, but are these assumptions valid?Lauren Colenso-Semple, a...

  
• 05.17.2024

  Ep. 249: Better Exercise Sequencing = Better Results? | Chris Taber, PhD

  The ability to effectively stack together productive training blocks is the hallmark of great programming. It sounds simple, but it can be challenging to do, let alone do well across long stretches of time. In this episode, I sit down with...

  
• 05.09.2024

  Ep. 248: Biomechanics Research and Weightlifting Performance | Kristof Kipp, PhD

  Researchers in lab across the world are trying to better understanding the biomechanics of weightlifting. Why isn't that information accessible to coaches and why is it so difficult to translate to practice? In this episode, I sit down with Kristof Kipp,...

  
• 05.03.2024

  Ep. 247: Dr. Michael Ray | Tame Pain

  Why isn't science straightforward? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Ray, a Doctor of Chiropractic medicine and assistant professor, to discuss the bridge between pain science and its communication and application. We examine how we know what we know,...

  
• 04.25.2024

  Ep. 246: Rahmat, Clarking, & Philosophical Weightlifting | Max Aita & Declan Smithies, PhD

  Have you ever wondered what bats, zombies, and epistemology have to do with weightlifting? If so, that's odd... But if you haven't, let's change that. In this episode of the podcast, Max and I sit down with Declan Smithies, who has...

  
• 04.19.2024

  Ep. 245: How Weightlifting Got Into Florida High Schools | Danny Camargo & Cory Aun

  This could be an all-time episode! Danny and Cory detail exactly what is going on in Florida, a place where weightlifting is a high school sport.Listen in on how you can bring high school weightlifting to your state and change...

  
• 04.11.2024

  Ep. 244: The Impact of Strength Training on Mental Health | Dr. David Puder, MD

  David Puder, MD, runs an outpatient psychiatry practice for patients, where he looks holistically at diet, exercise, lifestyle, traditional psychiatric medication needs, and also psychotherapy needs. He also hosts one of the foremost podcasts on mental health, Psychiatry and Psychotherapy...

  
• 04.04.2024

  Ep. 243: IWF World Cup Update | Max Aita

  Max Aita joins me to recap the first few days of the IWF World Cup. By its end, this could be one of the greatest competitions since the 1984 Friendship Cup. Don't miss any more of it. Subscribe to Weightlifting House...

  
• 03.29.2024

  Ep. 242: A History of Sport Science and Skill Acquisition | Keith Davids, PhD

  For the few of you who don't know Keith Davids, he is a PhD and Professor of Motor Learning at Sheffield Hallam University and one of the foremost experts on skill acquisition. This episode may go down as one of the...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Ep. 241: Coaching at Three Olympic Games | Jim Schmitz

  Jim Schmitz is a bit of an unknown legend in the sport. You won't generally hear his name casually tossed around in conversations about the sport, but that shouldn't be the case. Jim has an unmatched track record and more...

  
• 03.14.2024

  Ep. 240: Virus Intl RETURNS | Melanie Lin, CEO

  Virus Intl was previously a household name in the weightlifting world, but late last year they ran into some difficulties that forced the USA branch to cease operations. Now they are back and, according to Melanie, better than ever!Listen in...

  
• 03.07.2024

  Ep. 239: Eric Helms & Max Aita | All About Individualizing Training

  From the moment we started recording, I knew this would be an incredible resource for coaches, athletes, and researchers. Eric, Max, and I deep dive into the topic of Individualization, specifically what coaches and researchers know and where the field...

  
• 02.29.2024

  Ep. 238: Max Aita | Lessons Learned from Europeans

  Max Aita, honorary co-host of the Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast, joins me to wrap up the European Weightlifting Championships.Max will join us on the Coaches Only roundtable on March 16th and 17th. Sign up today!Sign up here: Coaches Only – WH...

  
• 02.15.2024

  Ep. 237: Quinn Henoch, DPT | Mastering Exercise Selection

  I was joined again by the one and only Quinn Hench and it did not disappoint!Quinn will be giving a presentation at the Coaches Only event on March 16th and 17th discussing all things exercise selection and you don't want...

  
• 02.08.2024

  Ep. 236: Olivia Reeves | Going for Olympic Gold

  Olivia will be speaking at the upcoming Coaches Only event!! The dates are March 16th and 17th. This year's lineup is insane, including previous podcast guests (Zac Robinson, Quinn Henoch, Dr. Aaron Cunanan, and more). Don't miss out: Coaches Only...

  
• 02.01.2024

  Ep. 235: Individualizing Hypertrophy Training | Jake Remmert, PhD(c)

  Jake Remmert is an absolute legend. His knowledge of hypertrophy training, coaching background, and personal experience make him an unmatched resource. In this episode, we discuss many great topics. The show starts with a bit of personal deep diving...

  
• 01.26.2024

  Ep. 234: Individual Differences, RPE Accuracy, and Muscle Resensitization | Josh Pelland

  This may be one of my favorite podcasts I've recorded about programming. In this episode, we discuss individual differences, how accurately lifters can gauge RPE, and the role of proximity to failure in strength and hypertrophy outcomes.Follow Josh and DDS:Josh...

  
• 01.18.2024

  Ep. 233: Seb Ostrowicz | Patreon Q&A

  "What was the point in your life where looking back now you see it as a splitting of the road. One path led you this way and the other... who knows. Had you taken the other path, where might you...

  
• 01.11.2024

  Ep. 232: How to Train Athletes | Paul Comfort, PhD

  Most of the ideas in strength and conditioning can quickly overcomplicate training. Is sport specificity necessary? What matters most (and when), movements or load? How important is maximal strength?In this podcast episode, Dr. Paul Comfort gives us his insight from...

  
• 01.05.2024

  Ep. 231: All Things Coaching | Max Aita & Zach Caswell

  Weightlifting coaching isn't a one-size-fits-all profession. There are many different approaches, as evidenced by the variety we see in the sport of weightlifting. In this episode of the podcast, Max, Zach, and I single in on the good, bad, and...

  
• 12.29.2023

  Ep. 230: Training Talks w/Max Aita | Psychological Fatigue

  If you do the same style of training, but get coached by two very different people then what's the result? In this episode of the podcast, we dig into the concept of psychological fatigue and explore what it means from...

  
• 12.21.2023

  Ep. 229: Leo Totten | Building East Coast Gold

  On this week’s episode of the podcast, I was joined by former weightlifter, current coach, founder of East Coast Gold, and lifelong student, Leo Totten.This was an incredible show and I have nothing but respect for Leo, including his commitment...

  
• 12.14.2023

  Ep. 228: Zac Robinson | The Best Programming Podcast EVER (part 2)

  This podcast will go down in the history books... I don't think I've recorded such a unique and comprehensive podcast about programming, particularly understanding proximity to failure, individual response to training, and communicating that information to a wider audience. Enjoy...

  
• 12.08.2023

  Ep. 227: Zac Robinson | The Best Programming Podcast EVER (part 1)

  This podcast will go down in the history books... I don't think I've recorded such a unique and comprehensive podcast about programming, particularly understanding proximity to failure, individual response to training, and communicating that information to a wider audience. Enjoy...

  
• 12.01.2023

  Ep. 226: Aaron Cunanan, PhD | The Journey of a Generalist

  Aaron has been on the podcast multiple times, discussing his research on barbell kinetics and kinematics in elite weightlifters to technology in sport. There aren't many people as experienced and qualified as Aaron, which makes his perspective incredibly insightful.Listen in...

  
• 11.23.2023

  Ep. 225: Lifting Beyond Maximum | Chris Taber, PhD

  Chris Taber, PhD in Sport Physiology, joins me yet again to tackle training questions through a science-informed lens. During this episode of the podcast, we discuss the potential benefit of accentuated eccentric loading (AEL) for developing maximal strength.Follow Chris:Chris Taber...

  
• 11.16.2023

  Ep. 224: Finding Meaning in Training (and Life) | Jacob Tsypkin

  Jacob Tsypkin is a man after my own heart. We share very similar interests, including philosophy, weightlifting, critical thinking, training theory, and plenty more.In this episode of the podcast, we discuss how he managed to center his life around training....

  
• 11.09.2023

  Ep. 223: 200,000 Download Special | Max Aita

  223 episodes, 200,000 downloads, and six years later... There's no better person to have on this very special episode of the podcast than Max Aita. Max and I sat down in the new Weightlifting.ai office to discuss fast and slow...

  
• 11.02.2023

  Ep. 222: Solfrid Koanda | The Journey of a World Champion

  Solfrid has seen an unheard-of rise to the top. From competing at Norweigan Nationals to becoming World Champion in two years, she's quickly solidifying herself as the best in the sport. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss her...

  
• 10.26.2023

  Ep. 221: Strength Training for Endurance Athletes | Michael Ryan, PhD

  We have finally done it. There is an episode discussing the role of strength training for endurance athletes. Although not the central focus, we primarily explored Dr. Ryan's athletic, coaching, and academic careers, there was an emphasis on the place...

  
• 10.20.2023

  Ep. 220: How to Become a Sport Scientist in the MLB | Dylan Suarez, PhD

  In one of the most inspiring podcasts to date, I caught up with Dylan Suarez, a PhD from ETSU and a sport scientist for the San Francisco Giants. We cover a range of topics, looking at Dylan's time in academia,...

  
• 10.12.2023

  Ep. 219: Olivia Reeves | The Strongest Female in USA Weightlifting

  Olivia Reeves can't be human. With a 210kg back squat at 71kg, she's arguably the strongest female American weightlifter. Surprisingly, this is Olivia's first podcast appearance, which made for a great episode. We get to know her, including her background...

  
• 10.05.2023

  Ep. 218: The Anatomy of 2023 Worlds | Jo Ann Aita

  Jo Ann Aita is back on the podcast! In this episode, she recounts her time at Worlds, discusses what it's like to be in strength sports for over two decades, and why Max's Gym moving locations is a BIG DEAL.Attend...

  
• 09.28.2023

  Ep. 217: Maximal Pulls & Lessons from Worlds | Wil Fleming

  The smoke has started to settle from the 2023 World Championships. In the aftermath, Wil Fleming has started to rethink his coaching approach.In this episode of the podcast, Wil discusses what he's changed as a coach, observations made at worlds,...

  
• 09.22.2023

  Ep. 216: Lifting Ratios & Weightlifting for Sports Performance | Shyam Chavda, MSc

  What happens when two pracademics (coach + scientist) chat about weightlifting? An EPIC podcast.In this episode, Shyam and I discuss weightlifting in a variety of contexts, including sports performance, the use of lift ratios, how force development at different positions...

  
• 09.07.2023

  Ep. 215: The Mind of Dr. Mike Israetel

  In this podcast episode, Dr. Mike Israetel and I dive deep into critical thinking, academia and teaching, and how to become a successful content creator. Follow Dr. Mike & RP:Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel) • Instagram photos and videosRenaissance Periodization - YouTubeOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/...

  
• 08.31.2023

  Ep. 214: Seb Ostrowicz | On the Shoulders of Giants

  In this episode of the podcast, Seb and I discuss the three most influential people in our lives. Each person played a tremendous role in helping us get to where we are today. As we really are standing on the...

  
• 08.25.2023

  Ep. 213: Training Talks w/Max Aita | Failing Forward

  In this episode of the podcast we discuss the role of trial and error, why coaches need long-term athlete retention, and how programs can evolve over time. Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Home (teamaita.com)Save 10% on all Virus products using the...

  
• 08.17.2023

  Ep. 212: Aaron Williams | A Battle at Super Heavyweight

  Aaron Williams is currently flying undert the radar, but not for long... Days after snatching 182kg/400lbs and cleaning 223kg/490lbs, we welcome him onto the podcast to discuss his backstory, bringing attention to his unbelievable abilities.He started, like most kids, playing...

  
• 08.10.2023

  Ep. 211: Keiser Witte | The Strongest in USA Weightlifting

  Keiser Witte is living proof that swimmers can be dominant strength athletes. What started with years and years in the pool, became the same time and dedication on the platform. Since his time at Arizona State, he's worked closely with...

  
• 08.03.2023

  Ep. 210: Dani Myers Glynn | Purpose in Powerlifting

  What started as an honest question about coaching turned into one of the most fruitful coach-athlete relationships I've had. Dani and I have been working together for ~3.5 years, along the way she's qualified for her first Nationals (placing 7th),...

  
• 07.27.2023

  Ep. 209: Sean Waxman | Finding Mastery in Strength and Conditioning

  Sean Waxman has been flying under the radar since shutting down his gym in Los Angeles and moving to the mountains of Utah. Now, you can find him running the strength and conditioning program for the football team at Bingham...

  
• 07.21.2023

  Ep. 208: What is Good Coaching? | Dr. David Puder

  This was one of my favorite podcasts in recent memory. David Puder is an M.D., working in psychiatry as his area of specialty. Dr. Puder was also a rower, and loves strength training.In the episode we cover many topics, most...

  
• 07.14.2023

  Ep. 207: Alex Lee | ALee Athletics

  In this episode of the podcast I sit down with 4-time world team member, 4-time Pan Am team member, and 2010 University World Champion, Alex Lee.We dicuss Alex's background, the struggles he faces as a coach and business owner, and...

  
• 07.07.2023

  Ep. 206: Training Talks w/Max Aita | Does the Perfect Program Exist?

  You'll have to excuse the audio quality. This was recorded on my end in a coffee shop, so there's a bit of background noiseIn this episode of the podcast we discuss the coach's journey, why training strategies vary from place...

  
• 07.02.2023

  Ep. 205: Athlete Case Studies | Live from Nationals w/Max Aita

  Max and I once again meet in a hotel room to dicuss the finer points of weightlifting coaching.We start the podcast by breaking down the different builds and abilities of athletes we just coached at Nationals. This leads into a...

  
• 06.23.2023

  Learn the Ukranian System | Oleksiy Torokhtiy, Dr. Sergii Pustov, & Dr. Guy Hornsby

  Are you interested in learning more about the Ukranian weightlifting system? How about the way Oleksiy and Sergii teach and coach the lifts? If you're anywhere near Morgantown, West Virginia you won't want to miss the opportunity to learn from...

  
• 06.22.2023

  Ep. 204: Are You Actually Stronger?! | Max Aita & Chris Taber, PhD

  This was an episode for the books! Chris, Max, and I deep dive on the different fitness qualities necessary to maximize weightlifting performance, along with different tests you can use to measure their development.From work capacity to maximal strength to...

  
• 06.15.2023

  Ep. 203: Women in S&C | Crystal McCullough

  Crystal McCullough never epected to end up in strength and conditioning... She started out as a nurse, eventually moving into owing a CrossFit gym. Then, after a time coaching weightlifting and powerlifting and a sole source of work, she found...

  
• 06.08.2023

  Ep. 202: Purpose and Meaning in Life | Todd Kashdan, PhD

  We were honored to be joined by Todd Kashdan for the second time on the podcast! For you who don't know, Todd has a PhD in clinical psychology, is the founder of the Well-Being Lab at George Mason University, and...