The ZAO Strength Podcast

On this episode of The ZAO Strength Podcast, we chat with powerlifting coaches Tyson Eckel, Seba Ehmann, and Jim Elli about implementing Intuitive Training with their athletes. This is the fourth episode in our series exploring Intuitive Training for strength sports.

Tyson, Seba, and Jim give us insight into how they utilize Intuitive Training principles in their own training and coaching. We discuss how they determine training load, handle fatigue management, modify programs based on readiness, and individualize training for each lifter.

The coaches explain how Intuitive Training provides a framework for athletes to tap into their innate wisdom about what their body needs day-to-day. This allows powerlifters to train in tune with their bodies for better progress and injury prevention.

Tune in to hear Tyson, Seba, and Jim share real-world examples of Intuitive Training from their experience coaching national and world-class powerlifting champions! You'll come away with practical tips you can apply for your own Intuitive Training journey.

Watch the video version on youtube @ www.youtube.com/Zaostrength

ZAO Strength Youtube: https://youtu.be/OUFVva5i6PI?si=TAHrrfFxtP3aYVs1
ZAO Strength Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaostrength/
Jim Elli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim.zaostrength/
Tyson Eckel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyson.zaostrength/
Seba Ehman's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seba.zaostrength
Seif's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seif.zaostrength

Coach Jim Elli and Jake from Data Driven Strength discuss how and why auto-regulation principles, combined with getting helpful feedback from athletes, can help coaches optimize their athletes' strength development programs.

Auto-regulation is making a comeback, and we want you to be ready and able to take advantage of it when you're ready.

ZAO Strength Youtube: https://youtu.be/OUFVva5i6PI?si=TAHrrfFxtP3aYVs1
ZAO Strength Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaostrength/
Jim Elli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim.zaostrength/
Tyson Eckel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyson.zaostrength/
Seba Ehman's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seba.zaostrength
Seif's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seif.zaostrength

In this episode of the ZAO Strength Podcast,  coaches Jim Elli and Tyson Eckel bring back guest Michael Churnin to discuss the art of mastery  the realm of strength sport.

Additionally, we dive deeper into what it means to train intuitively if your intention is to become a master of your craft.

We had a lot of fun with this one so make sure to share it with your friends if you enjoyed listening!

ZAO Strength Youtube: https://youtu.be/OUFVva5i6PI?si=TAHrrfFxtP3aYVs1
ZAO Strength Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaostrength/
Jim Elli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim.zaostrength/
Tyson Eckel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyson.zaostrength/
Seba Ehman's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seba.zaostrength
Seif's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seif.zaostrength

Join Tyson Eckel and Jim Elli as we discuss how to design a program based on intuition. We will explore how intuition can be used to solve complex problems, how to create a program framework that embraces intuition, and where to start if you've never done something like this before. You can tune in each week to learn how to design a program based on your intuition and creativity.

ZAO Strength Youtube: https://youtu.be/OUFVva5i6PI?si=TAHrrfFxtP3aYVs1
ZAO Strength Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaostrength/
Jim Elli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim.zaostrength/
Tyson Eckel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyson.zaostrength/
Seba Ehman's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seba.zaostrength
Seif's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seif.zaostrength

In this episode, coaches Seba Ehmann and Jim Elli welcome Dr. Buckner from the University of South Florida.

Research focuses on skeletal muscle adaptation, and his current work emphasizes enhancing understanding of the effects of blood flow restriction on muscle size. Dr. Buckner has 60 papers published in peer-reviewed journals, and in 2012 was the Guinness World Record holder for the most consecutive 90-degree pushups. 

On this podcast, we discuss some common myths which are often magnified in the powerlifting community, how to implement effective training strategies for muscle growth, and the intricacies of individualized training for optimal performance.

ZAO Strength Youtube: https://youtu.be/OUFVva5i6PI?si=TAHrrfFxtP3aYVs1
ZAO Strength Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaostrength/
Jim Elli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim.zaostrength/
Tyson Eckel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyson.zaostrength/
Seba Ehman's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seba.zaostrength
Seif's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seif.zaostrength

Thank you for your patience. It's been 4 months since our last podcast upload. We are happy to bring to you this absolute gem of content to help you dig deep into your powerlifting brain. We had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Churnin who recently wrote a book titled "strength speaks" to learn how powerlifters and strength athletes think about their training journey. 

Enjoy :)

ZAO Strength Youtube: https://youtu.be/OUFVva5i6PI?si=TAHrrfFxtP3aYVs1
ZAO Strength Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaostrength/
Jim Elli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim.zaostrength/
Tyson Eckel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyson.zaostrength/
Seba Ehman's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seba.zaostrength
Seif's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seif.zaostrength

 In this Episode, Olympic Weightlifter, ex-rugby player, powerlifter, and powerlifting coach Jacob Lynch joins ZAO Strength Coach Jim Elli to discuss the realities of the powerlifting Left. is powerlifting really an "individual" sport, or is it dependent on the comradery of our fellow community members? Later we shift to discussing what it's like to be black in the strength community, and how these concepts intertwine into many of the struggles we face outside of the gym today. 

ZAO Strength Youtube: https://youtu.be/OUFVva5i6PI?si=TAHrrfFxtP3aYVs1
ZAO Strength Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaostrength/
Jim Elli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim.zaostrength/
Tyson Eckel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyson.zaostrength/
Seba Ehman's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seba.zaostrength
Seif's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seif.zaostrength

I began working with Ben Wharton in November of 2018. Working with Ben taught me more about coaching than I had learned in 3 years. The first competition that mattered to him... IPF Worlds 2019 in Sweden was a disaster. Nothing went to plan. Strength was down, tears were had, we needed to make a change. We listened to the data, and made an incredible comeback into the European Championships in 2019 in Lithuania. Our last competition together before the Covid-19 Pandemic started. Buckle up, this ride is a bit shaky!

ZAO Strength Youtube: https://youtu.be/OUFVva5i6PI?si=TAHrrfFxtP3aYVs1
ZAO Strength Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaostrength/
Jim Elli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim.zaostrength/
Tyson Eckel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyson.zaostrength/
Seba Ehman's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seba.zaostrength
Seif's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seif.zaostrength

In this episode, we had the pleasure to speak with Swedish Powerlifting Phenom Alba Bostrom. Alba is the 2021 Open World Bench Champion, a 4x Swedish National Champion, Bronze Medalist at Junior IPF Worlds and has a lot to share about her unique powerlifting journey. So, sit back, get your best headphones, and enjoy the episode!

ZAO Strength Youtube: https://youtu.be/OUFVva5i6PI?si=TAHrrfFxtP3aYVs1
ZAO Strength Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaostrength/
Jim Elli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim.zaostrength/
Tyson Eckel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyson.zaostrength/
Seba Ehman's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seba.zaostrength
Seif's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seif.zaostrength

The last two episodes of the ZAO Strength Podcast feature the legends Josh Pelland and Zac Robinson from Data-Driven Strength and they were so much fun to speak with.

In part two of the series, we discuss specific moments in our coaching careers that forced us to get creative to solve lifting problems that our clients have experienced. 

Interestingly, Mario makes a secret entrance into the episode and helps one of our athletes overcome a very stressful period in their training career.

ZAO Strength Youtube: https://youtu.be/OUFVva5i6PI?si=TAHrrfFxtP3aYVs1
ZAO Strength Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaostrength/
Jim Elli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jim.zaostrength/
Tyson Eckel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyson.zaostrength/
Seba Ehman's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seba.zaostrength
Seif's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seif.zaostrength