Weightlifting House

In part 2 we talk about Kevin's relationships with the other lifters at California strength, how Glenn created competition and its effects on his lifters, and the new Russian doping documentary 'Icarus' which of course led to the inevitable discussion of drugs.Next week we have Junior American record holder Kate Vibert on the show!

The American Open series was upon us last week and amidst all of the competition there were some spectacular sessions and some even more spectacular lifts. In the world training section I spoke about some recent lifts that far surpass current and passed world records, as well as many other impressive training lifts from around the world.

During Kevin and Glenn's first reunion since Kevin left MDUSA several years ago we spoke about Kevin's comeback to the sport of weightlifting. Glenn ended up going straight SAVAGE about Kevin's diet as an athlete, but also spoke about his great characteristics. Most interestingly to me they spoke about the differences in training between Cal Strength and MDUSA as well as the decline of MDUSA and what happened when Glenn left Cal Strength. All in all this first half of the interview was extremely interesting, and I did my best to just let Glenn and Kevin catch up organically without too many of my fan questions!The second part will be up on Friday.

On this week's episode of the Weightlifting House News Show I discuss the incredible lifts from the Chinese National Games, featuring Liao Hui, Shi Zhi Yong, Lu Xiaojun, Tian Tao, and many more. I also talk about some monster training lifts from Clarence Kennedy, Andrei Aramnau, Wes Kitts, Mattie Rogers, and a host of other elite weightlifters.As always I aim to provide context for all these lifts to create more than just a stand alone lift. Please share!

In this week's episode of the Weightlifting House podcast I finally get Glenn to discuss the difficult topic of drugs in weightlifting and his thoughts on whether this is an issue that can be resolved. He releases some stories from foreign training halls as well as his general knowledge of the IWF/IOC and the likelihood of any change. This episode is incredibly interesting and happened off the cuff. We did not plan this topic and so everything that was said was very organic. Gaining insight into the taboo world of performance enhancing drugs from a man with such experience in one of the most corrupt sports is extremely engaging.We also discuss the food industry in America and to my delight manage to get Glenn on a rant about the American public and the damage that their diets are doing to themselves and their children.Please like and share as we are still trying to work our way up as THE weightlifting podcast.

On this week's episode I finish off some of the best lifts from the final few days of the Universiade. I also delve into the first few days of the Chinese National Games before starting on the biggest training lifts of the week.This week includes lifters like Simon Martirosyan, Artem Okulov, Mattie Rogers, Pat Mendes, Tian Tao and many more. Please share and subscribe

Glenn and I discuss how to make the biggest improvements from using power snatches and power cleans. We talk about not only what sort of weight to use, but why powering everything can sometimes be a good way to train.We also talk about squatting in 5s. Why do we use sets of 5 so much in strength training? Why are they considered the best of both worlds? Why has Glenn has used them for every athlete? This episode was cut off half way through because we ended up speaking for another hour and so decided it would be best to save the second half for another day.

On the debut of The Weightlifting News Show I discuss some of the biggest lifts from the Universiade in Taipei, as well as some of the most extraordinary training lifts from the biggest names in weightlifting, including Mart Siem, Clarence Kennedy, Nathan Damron, and more.This show is the only place weightlifting fans can go to catch up on the weekly news. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.Seb (aka the voice of the people)

In this episode Glenn and I discuss the importance of consistency in everything, from sleep and food, to stretching and warm-ups. Glenn reveals a hilarious story of him and Donny Shankle smuggling a deer across country. I also make a case to Glenn on changing the standards by which powers are measured.

This is my favourite episode to date. Glenn and I talk about his favourite lifters off all time, past and present, as well as why some of the best lifters ever are overrated. Some of the lifters we talk about are Zakharevich, Kakhi, Vardanyan, Dimas, and more.We also talk about coaching youth lifters, and more importantly, which of the physical attributes are most important in a younger lifter, and which can be developed the easiest. But to kick us off, Glenn and I have a surreal discussion about eggs, and Glenn's new chicks...

There were two main topics of discussion today. The first I believe Glenn just needed to get off his chest, and so we spoke about whether to use the pull or the deadlift when trying to strengthen the back and pull. Our main topic of conversation was one I have been interested in asking Glenn for a while. Which athletes does he consider himself to have made the most progress with, not necessarily in terms of their long term progress, but in terms of fixing their technique or an imbalance that they had which resulted in very sudden improvements. I just want to chuck out a quick reminder that the Pendlay WOD is now on Train Heroic. Glenn has 3 teams which you can look at. I will be on Pendlay STRONG 5, which is his signature weightlifting program. You can check out weekly samples of each program here http://bit.ly/2vNTpOuThanks again for tuning in. Until next time.

We are back! On this week's episode Glenn and I discuss what it is to live 'the life of a Samurai' with regards to weightlifting, and some of the choices we have made to focus only on weightlifting and the pursuit of strength.We also get into a hilarious chat about the new wave of truly awful Instagram coaching that seems to have recently blossomed.We also manage to tuck into a few questions that we have been sent in a rapid fire manor. But first, we discuss Glenn's latest venture! Finally after years of coaching only the USA's most elite athletes, Glenn is now offering his programming to us mere mortals on Train Heroic. The next phase of programming starts next Monday! So hurry and sign up to Pendlay WOD!

This week Glenn Pendlay and I talk Westside Barbell. Westside Barbell is as controversial a topic in weightlifting as you can find, but surely the weightlifting community can learn from arguably the strongest gym in the world. Glenn has spent several decades chatting with, training with, and trying to implement some of Louie's methods for weightlifting. Listen in as we go through the benefits of bands, box squats, and where people go wrong with westside. This episode is a must listen for all those interested in Westside Barbell and weightlifting programming.

In this week's episode Glenn and I take questions from Instagram: peaking for competition, back room tactics, the 3 most important accessory lifts, training for the supertotal, and more.

Join us this week as Glenn and I discuss the news that the world's strongest man Eddie Hall is turning his talents to Weightlifting. Is his strength going to allow him to dominate the sport or will his mindset be his limiting factor? We also discuss the current Pendlay Weightlifting Camp and how Glenn programs for one week of hard ass training.

Glenn and I carry on from last week's topic, discussing the importance of gaining muscle mass in the right places, and how to do this using the repetition method. We also touch upon the differences in physical attributes between extremely muscular weightlifters compared with those who visually look lacking in muscular development. To start off however we briefly discuss the awful events which occurred in London the day prior to recording.

On this week's episode Glenn Pendlay and I discuss the best way to work up to a max set of squats. A max set of squats can be ruined by taking incorrect jumps so approaching it well is important. We also discuss the use of sets of 10, and how to strengthen the erectors for weightlifting.

Strength is a process, not an event! In this episode Glenn and I talk about the problem with the current wave of lifters who seek instant improvements, rather than accepting the slow month-by-month process of becoming a weightlifter. We also briefly delve into the dangerous worlds of internet forums and politics.

On this week's episode I sit down with Glenn as we talk heavy deadlifts. Why not to shy away from them, why they won't negatively effect your training, and how they will benefit your development in strength as a weightlifter. For too long have deadlifts been cast aside in weightlifting training! It is time to bring them back in a big way...

In this episode Glenn and I talk about why it is necessary to carefully select exercises specific to you in order to progress. We also talk about the differences in systems between various countries, as well as the importance of strength training.