Podcast
Weightlifting Life Podcast
Weightlifting Life Podcast
Showing 4 — 13 of 54
Elbows in Starting Position, Warming up for Max Attempts, Snatch Balance Variations
Where should the elbows be pointed (and how should the shoulders be positioned) in the start and pull of the snatch and clean; how do you warm up to text max snatch and clean & jerk; and what are the differences and uses for the 4 snatch balance ...
Excessive Mobility, Floor vs Hang, Receiving Lifts Low, Weight Gain
How much mobility do you really need for weightlifting, and is more a problem? Instability and lack of control snatching from the floor relative to hang; should you receive your lifts as low as possible? How to gain some weight for skinny people....
Hips Up in the Squat, Sliding Back in Push Press, Shoulder Rehab & Power Position
How to fix the hips rising faster than the shoulders in the squat, why you slide backward in the push press and how to fix it, Ursula wants to know about Greg's rehab after shoulder dislocation and supra/labrum tear, and what the power position i...
Vertical Extension and Weightlifting Gear & Accessories
Understanding the position at the top of the snatch and clean pull, and when and how weightlifting gear should be used....
Cues vs Technique vs Strength & The New Bodyweight Classes
What to do when cues aren't working - do you need more technique work or more strength? And the obligatory discussion of the new weight classes....
Redoing Workouts, Coach Changes, Jumping Forward in the Snatch, Limited Equipment Training, Getting Coaching at Meets
Redoing workouts and why you shouldn't, changing coaches, what to do if you're jumping forward in the snatch, how to train with very limited equipment, and how to get coaching help at a competition if you don't have a coach....
Raised Heels, Awkward Foot Position & Garage Gym Outfitting
Whether or not raising the heels for overhead squats because of limited ankle ROM is a good idea, how to correct awkward foot position in receiving the snatch or clean, and ideas on outfitting a garage gym....
Hitting the Pubic Bone, Aging, Competing & Retiring, and Imbalances from the Split Jerk
Why you may be hitting your pubic bone in the snatch and how to avoid it; the dilemmas of aging, adult responsibilities, pain and injuries and still trying to train and compete in weightlifting; and what to do to correct and/or prevent leg strength i...
Cutting Weight & Learning How to Count Attempts for Competition
All about cutting weight and rehydrating for competition, and how to learn and practice counting attempts....
New Olympic Qualifications, Split vs. Power Jerk, Snatch Strength & Technique, Back Foot Sliding in Jerk
A look at the new qualification procedure for the 2020 Olympics, a discussion of the power jerk and split jerk and how to balance training the two as well as determine which is appropriate for you, big gaps between strength and snatch weights, and ho...
Showing 4 — 13 of 54
Welcome to the Weightlifting Life Podcast, hosted by Greg Everett & Ursula Garza. This show is about the Olympic sport of weightlifting, primarily comprised of answers to audience questions covering all topics related to weightlifting from snatch and clean & jerk technique, to program design, to recovery & restoration, to competition, to the politics of the sport.
Also Listen On
