James Tatum is a 3-time National Champion and author of “The Physically Prepared Weightlifter”. In today’s episode James is talking about the need for general physical preparation in the sport of weightlifting, and defines exactly what that is. He explains that only when it is sustainable for the individual, will it assist with progress and performance, as well lead to health and longevity.

What you’ll learn:
-Health and longevity in weightlifting
-What it means to achieve structural balance
-Powerlifting vs. Weightlifting
-GPP (general physical preparation)

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USA Weightlifting CEO, Phil Andrews, joins us for another update episode to discuss some of the recent happenings in the sport of weightlifting including some details of the upcoming American Open finals in Atlanta, some insight of the potential 2021 schedule, and the recent hot topic of the IWF Reform.

What you’ll learn:
-American Open finals in Atlanta
-Potential danger for the sport of weightlifting in e 2024 Olympics
-What’s happening in IWF and how is it affecting athletes
-How to contribute to a drug free sport

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Dr. Tamra Wrobleski is a doctor in physical therapy, specializing in pelvic health. In today’s episode we’re talking about why weightlifters should be concerned with their pelvic health more than any other athlete when it comes to general wellness and peak athletic performance. If you’re experiencing pain during sex, bladder problems, or even hip pain, this is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
Assessing and addressing hip pain
The connection between muscles around your pelvis
How to get out of pain and perform better
Urinary incontinence
How to supercharge your pelvis
How pelvic health can lead to more weight on the bar and better movement

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Links:
YouTube - Inner Dynamics PT

Sarah Davies has been recently appointed as the chairperson for the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Athletes’ Commission. Despite her busy schedule she’s making big strides for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics as well as using her newfound position to speak out about drugs and corruption in the sport of weightlifting. Please join us in this episode as we talk about how to support clean athletes and how to fight for fair play and IWF Reform.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
What it means to stay clean
How to get involved in making a change
The reality of drugs in sports

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In this episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’ll be digging into Olympic-lifting in CrossFit. We’ll also be looking at the dominant performances by the 2020 CrossFit Games champs, Tia Claire Toomey and Mat Fraser as well as their extensive backgrounds in the sport of weightlifting. Is there some correlation between weightlifting and being successful in CrossFit? We’ll be diving into these questions and more including how to get better at weightlifting for CrossFit.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
Training for CrossFit vs. Weightlifting
Addressing your weaknesses
How does the snatch and clean & jerk effect CrossFit movements
How to get better at weightlifting for CrossFit

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This episode is dedicated to USAW’s recent online women’s camp where we covered pelvic health, body image, and confidence. All three of these factors play a huge role on how we perform on and off the platform, as well as our mental health. This episode has tons of key tips that you can use in your training and to help you live a happier and healthier lifestyle.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
The importance of pelvic health
How to protect your hips
Incontinence while lifting for women
How to improve your relationship with body image

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Resources mentioned:
Inner Dynamics Physical Therapy

Joining the podcast today we have Danny Ear and Chris Amenta from Onyx Straps. We’ve got exciting news coming this weekend pertaining to a new product launch from our partners at Onyx, as well as an inside look at the athletic achievements from your favorite hosts Chad and Cheryl. In this episode we’ll be getting into the new wrist wraps coming out from Onyx as well as the importance of long term development.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
The value of long term athletic development
Why you need to stop “program hopping”
How to get involved in the weightlifting community
How Onyx Straps can be a beneficial part of your weightlifting journey

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Books mentioned:
Building a StoryBrand - Donald Miller

Where to find Onyx wrist straps:
www.onyxstraps.com

Welcome back to another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. We’re back with more technique talk this week, diving into some of the most practical drills for fixing common faults in the clean, snatch, and the split jerk. Tune in to find out more about how you can dial in your movement efficiency and keep hitting PR’s on all your lifts!

What you’ll learn in this episode:
What to do if you’re not making contact with your body in the extension of the clean/ snatch
How to stop pulling the bar UP with your arms instead of pulling the body down and getting the elbows around sooner after extension
What you need to do if you’re continually receiving the split jerk forward

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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re kicking things off with another technique talk episode. We’ll be diving into some of the best drills to fix bar crashing in the clean, as well as some of the best mobility drills that you can start implementing in your warm-ups.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
What is crashing and how to correct it
The proper way to catch and receive the bar
Mobility limitations that might be limiting your movement
How tempo work can help improve your lifts
Best drills to add to your warm-up

Corrective Exercise Links:
Front Rack Mobility Considerations and Drills:
Do you need to address your T-Spine, Lat, and/or Tricep mobility? (swipe right to see the tests and drills): https://www.instagram.com/p/B3NWYNRlEZ7/?igshid=12t8x8gj8jwgf
Front Squats with Straps (for mobility assistance): https://youtu.be/1pPUaBr7fNU
Front Rack Standing Hold w/Straps (as a scaling option to Front Squats with Straps): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_Is_MdoO-8

Technical and Timing Considerations and Drills:
Faulty Pull Under Timing: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCeceHwpdiY/?igshid=kizjv6d4xlon
Slow Motion Clean Pull Under: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TNnakxRRrY
Reception Timing Complex For Athletes with Lacking Bottom Position (Power Clean + Pause Front Squat + Clean): https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nwCJ2l5Kc/?igshid=xhzsh6xdzv60
Reception Timing Complex For Athletes with Good Bottom Position (Power Clean + Power Clean into Front Squat + Clean) - NOTE video is demoed with snatch, but same goes for clean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YeFmPHmw1Y

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David Tao, of the Barbend.com, rejoins the USA Weightlifting Podcast this week to talk about the first ever national level virtual competition happening live this coming weekend, September 17-20.

In this episode David shares some insight on what other sports have done with virtual competition and how it's going to influence this year's American Open Series 3. We’re all truly excited for this unique event and hope you all will be tuning in! For details on how to watch this event, please visit https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Weightlifting

Topics:

01:00 - Coffee rituals
07:10 - American Open 3
11:15 - How to watch
15:30 - The future of virtual competitions
32:00 - Benefits of virtual competition

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