To be the best of the best requires dedication, hard work, extreme self-confidence, natural abilities, and a touch of crazy. Today we sit down with one of USA’s top Olympic Weightlifters, Alyssa Ritchey, to discuss her herstory in sports, the mindset of an athlete, and nutrition. Keep your eye on this one, she will likely be one of our next Olympians.

• Where you can find Alyssa:
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssaritchey1
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6SPOcKENnK115TW1kG-0A
  • Bodybuilding.com Podcast ft. Alyssa Ritchey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-63-alyssa-ritchey-from-farm-to-weightlifting/id1159921915?i=1000436937407
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