Coach Danny Camargo is joining the USA Weightlifting Podcast this week to discuss both good and bad training cycles and how they can affect your competition results. Tune in to learn some of our tips and tricks to ensure you’re performing to the best of your ability in competition and how to manage training cycles. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and share it with a friend! Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance...
Nov 17, 2021•53 min
We have another Quick Tip for you today that you can easily apply to your training. We want you to HOLD in your standing with weight overhead completion positions of your snatch and jerk on the last and heaviest 3-5 sets for 10-20 seconds on at least some of your workouts. This can also be done with your cleans, squats, presses, deadlifts, and so on for extra strength and stability work in each of these end result positions. Consider these holds work towards developing a great insurance policy f...
Nov 10, 2021•19 min
Steve Galvan is a USAW Level 2 national coach and lead instructor as well as the recent 2021 Youth World Championships team lead in Saudi Arabia. In today’s episode Steve shares some of his experiences of traveling the world as an IWF photographer as well as defining the roles and responsibilities for team leaders. Our goal is to bring awareness to this USAW position and encourage individuals to consider including themselves for selection. Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Sally Van de Water is one of the most frequently heard MC’s in Olympic Weightlifting. In today’s episode Sally gives us a run down of all the different positions required to run a successful weightlifting competition. Tune in to learn more about how you can volunteer at any capacity for future competitions. Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance
Oct 28, 2021•53 min
Today is about a quick and simple tip that you can easily apply to your training and within whatever program you are currently on. By pausing at a position in your pull that is most meaningful to you on some of your snatch and clean warm up sets, you can increase awareness, comfort, and strength of the position and improve your movement and potential as a whole. Please leave us a review and don't forget to share us with a friend! Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance...
Oct 20, 2021•28 min
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re talking about programming. More specifically we’re diving into the best way to add supplementary work into your program without throwing everything off balance. Please leave us a review and don't forget to share us with a friend! What you’ll learn: Adding more to your program vs adding too much Supplementary work Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance
Oct 13, 2021•47 min
We’re excited to host Harrison Maurus for his third appearance on the USA Weightlifting Podcast. In today’s episode Harrison talks us through his 5 of 6, fourth place finish at the Tokyo Olympics where he broke his American record. We also dive into his preparation for the competition as well as what he plans to do now that he is out of training. Enjoy the show! Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance
Sep 29, 2021•40 min
We’re back with round two of our weightroom pet peeves. This week we’re talking about deadlifts. We’ve noticed a lot of athletes tend to perform “deadlifts” incorrectly or without purpose inside of their Olympic lifting workouts. This episode is dedicated to understanding what is being asked of you when any form of “deadlift” is written in your program. Enjoy the show! Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance
Sep 23, 2021•51 min
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re joined by father and son duo, Hampton and Tripp Morris. Hampton is a superstar youth athlete weightlifter holding multiple records in both the youth and senior category. In today’s episode both Tripp and Hampton share their experience as father and son versus the athlete and coach relationship including some of their biggest accomplishments and how they make it work. What you’ll learn: Developing a well rounded athlete Programming: what’s necessar...
Sep 15, 2021•55 min
In today’s episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast we are taking some time to self-reflect and discuss what we can do better as coaches and individuals. A big part in growing is acknowledging what areas you are strong and what areas need improvement. We hope this episode motivates you to take a deeper look within yourself and helps guide you into becoming the best possible version of yourself. Enjoy the show! Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance...
Sep 08, 2021•39 min
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we welcome back Sarah Robles for her second appearance on the show. In this episode we discuss Sarah’s recent Bronze Medal performance in Tokyo and all the tools and tricks she needed to make it happen. We hope this episode acts as inspiration in overcoming your obstacles and pushes you closer towards your true potential. Enjoy the show! Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance
Sep 01, 2021•55 min
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re kicking off with a new series! In today’s episode we’re going to be going over a few weightlifting pet peeves in the weightroom. We invite you to send in some submissions and let us know a few of your pet peeves that we can talk about on the show! Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance
Aug 23, 2021•31 min
Welcome back to another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. In today’s episode Cheryl is back after her two week experience as an NBC Analyst for the Tokyo Olympics. In this episode Cheryl shares some of her most favorite moments of the competition, as well as a review on USA’s performance. Tune in for more on the competition! Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance
Aug 11, 2021•52 min
A repost of a conversation we had 2 years ago with NOW Olympic Silver Medalist, Kate Nye! Tune in to hear her talk about her goal of making the Olympic team, her belief that she could achieve this lofty goal, and all the little and big things she was doing to assists in the process. Through this conversation you’ll surely see WHY she is now an Olympic Silver Medalist! Topics: 04:19 - Goals of the Olympics 10:58 - Technique work 18:48 - Mental strength 30:40 - Training in gymnastics 35:30 - Train...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In today’s discussion, we’re talking about one of the most common feelings during competition, nerves. Nerves during competition are not only normal, but they can also be beneficial in your performance. In today’s episode we’ll be giving some tips on how to manage your nerves, embrace them, and how to use them to your advantage during your next meet. Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance
Jul 27, 2021•48 min
We’re back with another special episode dedicated to the upcoming Olympic Games. In today’s episode we’re touching on some fun historical statistics as well as confirming the upcoming weight classes and competition schedule for team USA. We’ll also be going into some of our medal projections for team USA as well. Be sure to tune in to NBC to support the team! Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance
Jul 20, 2021•42 min
Michelle Dusserre Farrel is an Olympic Silver Medalist in gymnastics. Michelle now works with the new United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs. The goal of the museum is to highlight and celebrate the history of Olympic and Paralympic competitors and achievements. The museum's vision is to ignite, inspire, and reinforce Olympic hopes and dreams. If you’re ever in the area, DO NOT miss the opportunity to go check out this incredible museum and to take in the experience it p...
Jul 13, 2021•51 min
This week on the USA Weightlifting podcast we’re talking about one of the common causes of a red light during competition - the press out. In this episode we’re highlighting the root cause of a faulty lock-out, what you may be lacking, and how to fix it! Links: Overhead Mobility Dril: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwi4N6TJ5Z4 Behind Neck Press & Stretch w/Overhead KB Stretch: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsY6iwPl4lv/?utm_medium=copy_link Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Today, we’re stepping outside of the weightlifting community and speaking to Lindsay Shoop, Olympic Gold Medalist in Rowing. Lindsay’s inspiring story on how she became an athlete and her path to the Olympics is one we can all learn something from. In this episode we talk about sharing what you love, cultivating confidence, and the power of mindset. What you’ll learn: Mindset Cultivating confidence Setting goals Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Kristi Brewer is a 3-Time Masters World Champion and Masters World Record Holder. What’s even more astonishing is that she joined weightlifting only 5 years ago. In this episode we’re talking about her journey as a competitive weightlifter and what has helped lead her to these accomplishments. Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Matt Bruce is a National Champion and seven-time World team member. In today’s episode Matt shares how he turned his passion for weightlifting into a successful career as a high school strength & conditioning coach. He also shares his stories of Coach Gayle Hatch and how his influence has shaped his life today. What you’ll learn: The Hatch system Olympic lifting for athletes Building culture Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, Cheryl takes over the mic as she leads the discussion on what it means to be a coach vs. a teacher. In this episode we’re going over some movement trends of the last decade including what's changed for the better or the worse. This episode is a testament to following your passion and the unlimited doors it may open for your future. We truly appreciate you listening, enjoy the show! Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance...
Jun 01, 2021•57 min
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re sending a big congratulations to the recently named 2020 Olympic team. This episode is dedicated to the highly anticipated Olympic Games hosted in Tokyo this August. We’ll be going over what things will look like for the athletes and some details about the event. Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance
May 25, 2021•47 min
Welcome back to another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week is all about making contact with the bar. Whether you're new to olympic lifting, or coaching high caliber athletes, we’ve got some tips for you! In this episode we’ll be getting into things like how to make contact, when you should start teaching your athletes about making contact, and finally, how to teach making contact. Grab your bar, grab your headphones, and tune in! Enjoy the show! Topics: 06:05 - How to make conta...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Joining the USA Weightlifting Podcast, yet again, the one and only Danny Camargo. In today’s episode we’re talking about a common scenario we are starting to see in the weightlifting community; athletes who coach on the side, and coaches who compete on the side. Is it possible to do both at an elite level? We’ll be discussing the pros/cons in each scenario and what you can do to make the most out of each opportunity. Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance...
May 11, 2021•38 min
In this episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re joined by Danny Camargo to discuss some of the recent performances at the Pan Am Championships in Santo Domingo. Team USA has an incredible performance with six American Pan Am Champions. Danny recounts the over-all environment and flow as it was the first in-person competition for many of these athletes in over a year, as well as the comeback story of Meredith Alwine’s winning performance. Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performanc...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min
“Let the reception be a reaction!” Chad Vaughn We’re excited this week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast to re-release one of our favorite and most downloaded episodes! Cheryl and Chad will be talking about getting under the barbell in your snatch (though this applies to the clean and the jerk as well) and how to commit to the lift; which first means committing to your pull from the ground through extension (hopefully FULL and QUALITY extension). We’ll be getting into some of our favorite drills ...
Apr 26, 2021•43 min
Kelly Starrett, of The Ready State and “Becoming A Supple Leopard”, joins the USA Weightlifting Podcast this week to discuss true positional competency. In this episode we’re addressing a specific listener request on what you can do about tight hamstrings and improving posterior chain mobility. What you’ll learn: Breaking down the basics Better positioning Creating longevity Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 4 min
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re diving into one of the top assistance exercises for the Olympic lifts, the back squat. More specifically the high-bar back squat. In this episode we’re covering depth, positioning, and tips to ensure your back squat is helping you add kilos to the bar during your Snatch and Clean & Jerk. Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Danny Camargo joins the USA Weightlifting Podcast yet again for another insightful episode. Today we discuss some outlying factors to programming that may be equally, if not more important, than the actual program in your long term success and development. What you’ll learn: The best recovery: sleep Cutting weight Having a regimen for your nutrition, and training time “Program hopping” Sponsors: www.RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Performance...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 11 min
