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Absolutely fire inaugural episode of the morning brew. The questions were fantastic, and Josh and I definitely managed to further our understanding of the never-ending journey that is weightlifting. The first question starts at 17:30.You can listen to the rest of the series using the link below https://www.patreon.com/weightliftinghouseweightliftinghouse.com

The American Open finals produced some fantastic moments including some American Records. This is a full run down of the 3 day competition, as well as many huge lifts from around the World in training halls and garages.You can listen to the new weekly Thursday show The Morning Brew with myself and Joshua Gibson on Patreon.patreon.com/weightliftinghouseweightliftinghouse.com

'Hi, I’m Greg. I lift weights, nerd out about lifting weights, get people strong, and like good beer.' This is how Greg Nuckols describes himself in less than 20 words. Greg is one of the most well-read athletes/coaches in the USA and having him on the podcast was a real honour. You can learn more from Greg using the links below!https://www.strongerbyscience.com/https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/https://www.instagram.com/gregnuckols/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/gregnuckols?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Listen to our new show Morning Brew at patreon.com/weightliftinghouseweightliftinghouse.com

Nat Arem, owner of hookgrip, joined me for a this amazing episode. Nat has arguably influenced and helped grow the sport more than anyone ever. His stories from training halls at international meets from over the years are legendary, and his knowledge and passion for the sport is evident. https://store.hookgrip.com/https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/https://www.instagram.com/hookgripstore/The Morning Brew - new show exclusive to Patreonpatreon.com/weightliftinghouseweightliftinghouse.com

Understand the entire Qualification & Robi System in this incredible episode. Read Below.Previous system: Team points from two world championships and one continental champs Some (8m + 8f) individual places for high ranked athletes who would not otherwisebe able to goWhy a new system? Antidoping Weight classes – mismatch between Olympics and IWF competitionsOverall view of new system:It is fairly complex. Easy to tell who will definitely qualify but hard to know when borderlineathletes definitely won’t.How many places are available in each weight class? 8 for top world-ranked athletes 5 for top continent-ranked athletes 1 either from host country (Japan) or decided by Tripartite Commission (IOC, NOCsand IWF)How are athletes ranked? Robi - Replacement for Sinclair. World record worth 1000. Half of world recordworth 100. Everything else on a curve. Total at IWF-sanctioned competition is sued to calculate Robi Points 10% extra for Gold-level comp (Worlds, Continentals) 5% extra for Silver-level co

Despite having the post world blues the big lifters of Instagram were there to cheer me up. Big back squat PRs, fast snatches and hefty jerks all feature on this week's episode of the Weightlifting House News Show.weightliftinghouse.compatreon.com/weightliftinghouse

On this week’s episode of the podcast Josh was joined by multiple time national medalist, international level competitor, chemist, and dog dad, Ethan Harak. In this episode they discussed Ethan’s background in athletics and how he found weightlifting, Ethan’s best and worst performances, why he power jerks, his decision to move weight classes, and much more. Ethan’s Social Media:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethanwharak/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harak.ethan?ref=br_rsJosh-https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/weightliftinghouse.compatreon.com/weightliftinghouse

Jasha Faye has seen it all. He trained under Steve Gough early in his career in the 80s, under Dragomir at the OTC in the 90s, and has competed and coached internationally since. His incredible stories from various world events that he has been to are an absolute treasure to the true weightlifting fans out there. https://www.instagram.com/marin_heavy_athletics/weightliftinghouse.compatreon.com/weightlifting

Josh Gibson and I talk about the many ways to progress throughout the training week, the training program, and you career. Adding weight is by no means the only way to periodise. Josh and I break down the uses of additional weight, time under tension, slow eccentrics, and volume.weightliftinghouse.compatreon.com/weightliftinghousehttps://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/https://www.instagram.com/seb_ostrowicz/

Usually after the World Championships the weightlifting world lies quietly. Whether or not it is because of the new qualification procedures or not, this year the weightlifting world is already back to training hard. weightliftinghouse.compatreon.com/weightliftinghouse

On this week’s episode of the podcast Josh was joined by multiple time national medalist, weightlifting/Crossfit coach, and owner of Power and Grace Performance, Spencer Arnold.In this episode they discussed Spencer’s background in athletics and how he found weightlifting, Spencer's major influences as an athlete and coach, what he wishes he would’ve done differently when he started coaching, his best and worst competition moments, and so much more. Spencer/Power and Grace: Website: https://powerandgraceperformance.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerandgraceperformance/?hl=enSpencer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencergarnold/Josh Gibsonhttps://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/weightliftinghouse.compatreon.com/weightliftinghouse

Time Stamps below! Valerios Leonidis is the greatest weightlifter I have ever had the privilege of speaking with. He is a 5 time WR holder, a 3 time world medalist, a 6 time European medalist, and the greatest rival to Naim Suleymanogu. Valerios was also a member of the Greek 'Dream Team' alongside Pyrros Dimas and Kakhi Kakhiashvili, and he competed in what has been described by many as 'the greatest weightlifting session of all time'. 02:59 - How it all began06:57 - Greek vs Soviet, technique15:25 - Best numbers16:41 - Injury17:50 - Athens 200024:15 - Naim vs Valerios 1996 Atlanta29:35 - Naim & the Bulgarians31:10 - Greek dream team34:55 - Relationships with Naim, Kakhi & Dimas39:27 - Critique of training43:00 - Kakhi's and Dimas' best numbers44:36 - Outline of their training program46:13 - What Valerios is doing now?48:41 - Favourite lifters ever51:42 - Can there be a new Greek dream team?52:46 - Valerios' best accomplishment53:45 - The most impressive feat in weightlifting everweightliftinghouse.c

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Hours after his journey back from Ashgabat, Travis and I sat down to discuss the biggest performances from Worlds, the pros and cons of drugs in the sport, and the programming lessons that he learned from Pyrros Dimas. weightliftinghouse.com - 30% off Barbells for Black Fridayhttps://www.mashelite.com/https://www.instagram.com/masheliteperformance/patreon.com/weightliftinghouse https://eu.virusintl.com/ - Europe Code weightliftinghouse

This week is packed with post worlds goodness. Not only did Nat Arem tell me Lasha's biggest ever training numbers, there were some big lifts coming out from team Iran, out of Belarus, Russia, and many more of the usual suspects. Black Friday Deal!30% off all Weightlifting House barsweightliftinghouse.com

On this week’s episode of the podcast Josh was joined by former National and American Open champ, Associate Head Coach of ECG, and lecturer at Old Dominion University, Phil Sabatini.This episode covers Phil’s training history, the way he programs for himself and other athletes, why training is a process. Lastly Phil recounts a few of his favorite moments in the sport. Phil Sabatini/East Coast Gold: Site - www.eastcoastgold.org/IG - www.instagram.com/phillysab/?hl=enIG - www.instagram.com/eastcoastgoldwl/Joshua GibsonIG - www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/weightliftinghouse.com - Books, Barspatreon.com/weightliftinghousehttps://eu.virusintl.com/ code weightliftinghouse

Keiser Witte is one of the most promising weightlifters in the USA. His progress in the sport over the last two years has been nothing short of outstanding. Keiser and I spoke about his life as a swimmer, his transition to the sport of weightlifting, training under the legendary Shahin Nassirinia, and what he learned from Pyrros Dimas and Mike Gattone. weightliftinghouse.com - Books, Barbellspatreon.com/weightliftinghouse - I just uploaded an interview with Boady Santavyhttps://eu.virusintl.com/ - discount code weightliftinghouse

Phil Andrews joined me on the show this week to talk about the weightlifting climate post Worlds 2018. We spoke about drug testing, stipends, projected Olympic qualifications, and much more. Also find out which USAW athlete took home $80,000 from USAW last year!Get in contact with Phil:phil.andrews@usaweightlifting.org7192996020weightliftinghouse.com | Books & Barspatreon.com/weightliftinghousehttps://eu.virusintl.com/ code weightliftinghouse

This is the second part of the recap of the World Championships! Tian, Sohrab, Lasha, Martirosyan, Tatiana, Meng and many, many more!

Trying out something new this week. Joshua Gibson might be joining the Weightlifting House team, bringing more interviews to the show! This is a trial run and as such we both request as much feedback as possible. Do you guys want me to bring the Philosophical Weightlifter on board to fill in the Tuesday/Thursday slots?On this week’s episode of the podcast Josh was joined by former weightlifter, current coach, founder of East Coast Gold, and lifelong student, Leo TottenThis was a phenomenal show and Josh has nothing but respect for the amount of time and effort Leo has put into developing himself and the individuals he coaches. He has been and continues to be a crucial part in the development of the sport of weightlifting.In this episode they cover Leo's background, approach to training, approach to developing himself as a coach, and why it’s imperative to always be open minded. East Coast Gold: Website: https://eastcoastgold.org/IG: https://www.instagram.com/eastcoastgoldwl/weightliftinghouse.com Books &