Today we recap our experience at American Open Series II and we talk with Tylor Sanchez and his training leading up to his podium placement in the 81kg category.

In this quick less than 5 minute minisode I venture into the competition arena with a little bit of visualization. Enjoy!

Today we discuss what people usually do based on their Personal Records (PR) and how that affects training. We also talk about how Weightlifting is an art form and how it can be a thing of beauty as well as something creative.

Episode 40. We delve into a few topics ranging from how changing lifting times can affect your performance in competition, to recognizing when to seek some profession help for what’s ailing you in training, and finally a philosophy thought experiment about questioning your own thoughts and beliefs.

Today we delve into a little bit about Weightlifting programming ideas and then we take a deep dive into the idea of eternal return, or eternal recurrence.

Another 5 minute episode to get you through the week. This was a blog article that has been translated to podcast form for your listening pleasure.

Today we discuss what Weightlifting’s Hierarchy of Needs would be based on Maslow’s same pyramid of factors in human motivation.

Today we discuss how important strength is and the ratio of strength in lifts as well as how technique plays a role in the expression of that strength.

Today we discuss what it takes to be a great Weightlifter and factors that you can control and some that you can’t. We also tie in some of the ways Weightlifting reflects life and the obstacles that we all face to become the best version of ourselves.

Today we have special guest Dwight Luhman on the podcast discussing his journey to being a Powerlifter. Dwight is a physicist and dedicated Powerlifter who puts up with all of us Weightlifters at Albuquerque Strength Academy. Don’t worry, there’s not gonna be a test after this.