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This week, the guys play a little more into last week's conversation and talk about obsessing.  Is obsessing such a bad thing if it's about the right thing?  I would say...check out this episode and give it a listen.  Obsessing in the right direction can only make you better and push you past limits.  Coach Mark, Coach Tommy, and Coach Chad dive deep into the topic of obsession and creating a culture of having their athletes do exactly that.  Obsess.  Enjoy!

Episode Breakdown:

0:00-2:40 - Banter

2:40-5:28 - Episode Intro

5:28-13:57 - "Soul", Finding Your Thing, Becoming Obsessed

13:57-16:31 - Ego and Obsession, Finding Passion

16:31-23:38 - Passion vs Obsession

23:38-27:41 - Ego Pt. 2

27:41-52:26 - 4 Obsessive Person Types

52:26-1:13:52 - Culture of a Gym

1:13:52-Close - Closing Remarks with Coach Mark

On this week's episode, the guys talk about the appropriate times to max out or when to decide that is the best course of action.  Are you focused on going to failure or maxing out intelligently?  Coach Mark, Coach Tommy, and Coach Chad look at exactly that.  Stay on program or go off because the opportunity is there?  You may not get the answer you want...or maybe you will.  Either way, enjoy!

Episode Breakdown:

0:00-1:30 - Banter

1:30-8:03 - When to Fail/Max Out or Not

8:03-13:09 - Lifting to Max, Lifting while Beat Up

13:09-19:03 - Job of a Coach, Understanding the Process

19:03-44:48 - Understanding/Knowing When to Hit Big Numbers or Not, Coach-Athlete Relationship

44:48-45:43 - Wrap Up Banter

45:43-46:47 - Closing Remarks with Coach Mark

46:47-Close - Closing

This week, the guys discuss mindset (once again), but this time, it isn't just about the mindset going into lifting, but the progression of an athlete.  What happens when you start believing in your lifts, understanding what you are actually capable of, and go do it?  It's one thing to be able to lift weight, it's another to know you're capability and see past the potential.  Coach Mark, Coach Tommy, and Coach Chad take a look at Chad's own progression as a lifting in the past several months and identify what it takes to see past your limits and start lifting like an elite.  Enjoy.

Episode Breakdown:

0:00-3:15 - Banter

3:15-4:10 - Last Episode's Challenge

4:10-10:26 - Episode Intro

10:26-13:32 - Remembering the Squat Experiment, Squat Mechanics

13:32-24:31 - Athletic Maturity, Understanding Thyself

24:31-31:31 - Progressing Through Lifting Mentality

31:31-40:10 - Banter, Growth as an Athlete, Development vs Competitors

40:10-46:16 - Motivation vs Discipline, Finding Your Passion

46:16-1:01:18 - Being Intentional, Understanding Growth

1:01:18-1:02:13 - Closing Remarks with Coach Mark

1:02:13-Close - Closing

On this week's episode, the boys are back!  After an unforeseen hiatus from the show thanks to the [CENSORED] virus, Coach Mark, Coach Tommy, and Coach Chad are back behind the mic to discuss Coach Tommy's recent run-in with the [CENSORED] and other recent events within the end of last year - 2020.  Sit back and enjoy!

Episode Breakdown:

0:00-6:42 - Banter

6:42-12:31 - Talking about [CENSORED]

12:31-16:37 - Recanting Some Words, More Banter

16:37-25:17 - Symptoms of [CENSORED]

25:17-31:08 - It's All in Your Head

31:08-33:01 - The Contagion

33:01-34:49 - Symptoms Pt. 2

34:49-43:09 - 2020 Sucks

43:09-53:24 - Dealing with a Pandemic

53:25-54:48 - Training Post-[CENSORED]

54:48-55:24 - Closing Remarks with Coach Mark'

55:24-Close - Closing

On December 5, 2020, Top My Workout Barbell Club took 4 athletes from the Powerlifting Team to Austin, TX to compete in their very first powerlifting meet.  This....is their story...(Cue Law & Order Intro)

Coach Mark, Coach Tommy, and Coach Chad review, recap, and discuss the most recent powerlifting meet that a few team members competed in, how the meet went overall, how each athlete faired, and any post-meet thoughts the 3 coaches had to offer.  If you want to hear some first handed experiences of a powerlifting meet, tune in, sit back, and enjoy!

Episode Breakdown

0:00-4:28 - Banter

4:28-9:14 - Episode Intro

9:14-28:41 - Meet Recap, Pt. 1

28:41-34:10 - Debacle with Flight C Bench

34:10-39:26 - Meet Recap, Pt. 2

39:26-1:05:27 - Athlete Recap: Allison Jovonte, Terrance, Eran

1:05:27-1:06:33 - End Recap

1:06:33-1:07:47 - Closing Remarks with Coach Mark

1:07:47-Close - Closing

This week, Coach Mark, Coach Tommy, and Coach Chad are graced by the presence of Owner's and Coach's of Rep Max Performance in Orange, CA.  The very same people that are generously housing Top My Workout during this phase in limbo due to (CENSORED).  The Rep Max guys share how they founded the sport of Weightlifting, how they have been dealing with the dumpster fire that is 2020, and the future of both Rep Max and Weightlifting.  Enjoy.

Episode Breakdown:

0:00-7:19 - Banter

7:19-25:23 - Episode Intro, Guests Intro

25:23 - 34:04 - Weightlifting in the US

34:04-50:52 - Dealing with 2020

50:52-59:12 - Future of Rep Max

59:12-1:17:45 - Weightlifting in Other Countries vs US

1:17:45-1:18:48 - Closing Remarks with Coach Mark

1:18:48-Close - Closing

This week, Coach Mark, Coach Tommy, and Coach Chad were competition/lifting meet inspired from Coach Tommy's recent mock meet and decided to discuss all things competition/meet oriented...for the most part.  They reviewed what it's like both during competition and post-comp, the mindset it takes to get to that level, and there banter-type topics like Mark's crazy caffeine filled day not too long ago.  Enjoy!

Episode Breakdown:

0:00-16:27 - Banter

16:27-28:28 - During Meet vs Post-Meet, Leading Up to a Comp, Training as a Coach

28:28-29:10 - TMW Goes to Texas for a Meet

29:10-32:07 - Post-Meet Feels

32:07-38:17- Mark's Crazy Caffeine Intake

38:17-46:49 - Aging, Dealing with Injury

46:49-1:03:26 - Athlete Mindset on Injury, Competing, Lifting

1:03:26-1:04:59 - Closing Remarks with Coach Mark

1:04:59-Close - Closing

On this bonus episode, Coach Tommy's wife, Johana, joins for this Ten Minute Wrant on the day before his mock meet, but on the day he weighed in and ended his 9 week cut and 8 day water cut.  She happened to be there as a chaperone to ensure he didn't pass out so what better reason to have a Ten Minute Wrant!  Enjoy.

This week, the guys talk about current events and the current status of the counties while going through another shut down due to [CENSORED].  As always, there is talks of randomness in the most sensational way, occasionally some fitness and lifting related items, and banter all around.  This episode comes off the cuff due to a last minute rescheduling with some guests, but do not fret, they will be on in the very near future.  Sit back on this episode and enjoy.

Episode Breakdown:\

0:00-15:22 - Banter, Current Events

15:22-21:29 - Eating Fitness, Social Media

21:29-27:39 - Rolling with Current Events, Awkward Moments, Manly Toxicity

27:39-33:08 - Hunting, Plus Banter

33:08-36:01 - Weird Animal Talk, Additional Banter

36:01-40:57 - Burritos and Beers, Toys

40:57-47:25 - Gyms and Contracting [CENSORED]

47:25-49:17 - Age and Lifting

49:17-55:24 - Decency, Shaming Others

55:24-Close - Closing