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This is the official Podcast of USA Weightlifting. Spend some time with hosts and Olympians Cheryl Haworth and Chad Vaughn as they interview the athletes and coaches you want to hear and learn from, and review the competitions you want to know about. You will be able to draw inspiration and motivation from their collective personal stories and experiences, as well as always leave with at least a few immediately applicable tips from content that will range from training to technique to competition readiness and strategies. We here at USA Weightlifting are very excited to provide this to the weightlifting community and other interested parties, and we are thankful for the opportunity to further support the sport that we all love! We appreciate you listening and hope you enjoy!
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Quick Tip: Cheryl's #1 for the Clean from 2022-04-14T19:26:09
We have yet another Quick Tip for you today, this time for the clean. Whereas with our last quick tip on the snatch we talked about confirming the beginning of the lift; the start position, today f...
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Quick Tip: Cheryl's #1 for the Snatch from 2022-03-30T20:44:33
We have another Quick Tip for you today, and with it we are aiming to bring your extreme attention to the start position, as well as the first inch of the lift off of the ground. It is common to se...
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2022 North American Open Series 1 Recap from 2022-03-17T18:03:53
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we are joined by USAW’s very own Pedro Meloni and JP Nicoletta to recap the recent 2022 NAO Series 1 and the 2022 National University Championship. There ...
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High Performance Update: 2022 Quarter 1 from 2022-03-02T14:56:10
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re joined by Sr. Director of Sports Performance, Mike Gattone, and National Teams Director, Lorene Halford, for our quarterly high performance update. ...
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Oscar Chaplin III - Remembering A Champion from 2022-02-16T17:10:20
In honor of Oscar Chaplin III we are rereleasing this episode that we did with him almost 4 years ago now. The 2-Time Olympian passed away recently on Saturday, February 5th at the age of 41.
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Weightlifting Stereotypes with Avery Owens from 2022-02-02T15:25:18
Avery Owens is a multiple time international medallist for Team USA and is heading into her final year as a junior. In today’s episode she shares some of her most recent successes as well as some c...
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The Quarterly Phil-in: January 2022 from 2022-01-20T13:08:02
Welcome back for another quarterly Phil-in episode on the USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week USAW CEO, Phil Andrews joins us again for some general updates and current happenings within the organ...
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2021 North American Open Finals Recap from 2021-12-14T02:50:07
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re joined by the Director of Events and Sponsorships, Pedro Meloni and the Director of Coaching Education, JP Nicoletta. In Today’s episode we’re going...
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Better Focus and a Calmer Mind w/Max Newlon from 2021-12-09T15:09:27
Max Newlon is the CEO and President of FocusCalm, an EEG headband and app designed to help you reduce stress, control your mindset, and improve your overall performance. In this episode Max talks a...
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Quick Tip: How To Supercharge Your Jerk from 2021-12-01T18:52:20
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re shifting our awareness to your breathing. In today’s episode we’re sharing some quick and easily applied breathing techniques that are sure to impro...
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2021 in Review&AO Finals w/Pedro Meloni from 2021-11-24T16:08:24
Pedro Meloni is the USAW Director of Events and Sponsorships. In today’s episode we’ll be discussing the upcoming North American Open Series Finals in Colorado, as well as what to expect for athlet...
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Embracing a Bad Training Cycle w/Coach Camargo from 2021-11-17T21:39:59
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 ti...
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Quick Tip: Owning Your Finish Positions from 2021-11-10T21:11:37
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 las...
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Leading The Team w/Steve Galvan from 2021-11-04T16:42:35
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 experie...
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Building Bridges&Volunteering w/Sally Van de Water from 2021-10-28T13:53:10
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 weight...
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Quick Tip: Pause in Your "Pull" from 2021-10-20T19:33:51
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 y...
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Adding To Your Program from 2021-10-13T13:47:57
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 ...
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Van Life with Olympian Harrison Maurus from 2021-09-29T21:52:19
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 w...
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Weightlifting Pet Peeves: NOT a Conventional Deadlift from 2021-09-23T14:22:51
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...
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Hampton and Tripp Morris: Father-Son Duo from 2021-09-15T19:52:35
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...
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Self Reflection: What WE Can Do Better from 2021-09-08T16:59:46
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...
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Sarah Robles: 2-Time Olympic Bronze Medalist from 2021-09-01T14:59:38
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 th...
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Weightlifting Pet Peeves: Was That a Double? from 2021-08-23T21:26:21
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 se...
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Tokyo 2020ne Reflections from 2021-08-11T18:23:30
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 episo...
Greatest Hits: Katherine Nye on Accountability and Honesty from 2021-08-03T19:35:57
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 ...
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Managing Competition Nerves from 2021-07-27T19:18:08
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 perform...
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Tokyo Olympics: Brief Preview&Schedule from 2021-07-20T16:48:14
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 classe...
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The U.S. Olympic&Paralympic Museum - More Than Sport from 2021-07-13T18:28:38
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 h...
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Fixing Faults: The Press-out from 2021-07-07T18:59:58
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 fau...
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"Better Great Than Never" w/Olympic Champion Lindsay Shoop from 2021-06-29T14:27:40
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 h...
Kristi Brewer: 3-Time Masters World Champion from 2021-06-21T20:40:34
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...
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The Gayle Hatch System w/Matt Bruce from 2021-06-07T16:51:42
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 & c...
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"Don't Call Me Coach" w/Chad Vaughn from 2021-06-01T16:47:06
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...
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2020 Olympic Team Confirmed from 2021-05-25T18:14:37
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 T...
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Greatest Hits: Hip Contact - What, Why, and How from 2021-05-17T18:17:41
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...
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"Nice Lifting, Coach!" w/Danny Camargo from 2021-05-11T13:48:07
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; ath...
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A Pan Am Story w/Coach Danny Camargo from 2021-05-03T00:26:09
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 pe...
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Greatest Hits: Getting Under The Bar With Commitment from 2021-04-26T20:47:01
“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!
Ch...
Why Are My Hamstrings Tight w/Kelly Starrett from 2021-04-19T18:16:56
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 ...
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The Back Squat from 2021-04-12T15:12:17
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...
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Beyond Programming w/Coach Danny Camargo from 2021-04-05T18:15:14
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 th...
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Fixing Faults: The Hitch from 2021-03-26T19:09:44
We’re back with another technique talk episode. This week dissecting a common fault in the pull of the snatch and the clean known as hitching.
In this episode we’ll be bringing some awa...
What is the Meaning of Weightlifting? from 2021-03-19T14:08:37
What does weightlifting mean to you? Today on the USA Weightlifting Podcast both Chad and Cheryl share their personal experiences on the platform and how weightlifting has shaped them into who they...
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Your Mental Health Check-in w/Coach Cara Heads Slaughter from 2021-03-15T15:45:32
Cara Heads Slaughter joins the USA Weightlifting Podcast again this week to touch on an often overlooked topic amongst both coaches and athletes; mental health.
In this episode, our coa...
Programming Principles from 2021-03-05T19:13:02
Today on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re talking about the art of programming for weightlifting. Whether you’re developing a program for yourself, or for your athletes, we have some simple rule...
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In-Person/Online Combo: AO 1 2021 from 2021-03-01T17:03:45
Pedro Meloni is the USAW Director of Events and Sponsorships. In today’s episode Pedro joins us with all the details on what to expect and how to prepare for the first in-person national meet since...
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Greatest Hits: Fixing The Toe Lift Fault from 2021-02-19T22:44:33
We’re excited this week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast to re-release one of our favorite and most downloaded episodes on a very common fault that need not be ignored.
Do you lift your ...
Competition Recommendations from 2021-02-12T21:46:21
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, Chad and Cheryl are giving their personal advice on how to prep before a competition. From what foods you should be putting into your body, to choosing y...
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"What Are You Learning?" w/Coach Mike Conroy from 2021-02-05T20:15:57
Mike Conroy has been a staple in the USA Weightlifting community now for almost 40 years. During that time we’ve seen him in the trenches of competition as an athlete and coach, as well as serving ...
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The Snatch From Start To Finish from 2021-01-29T19:47:57
Welcome back to another week of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. Today we dig deep into the snatch as we’re taking you through from start to finish. This will include a detailed understanding of what...
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Practicing Gratitude w/Meredith Alwine from 2021-01-22T20:52:34
Meredith Alwine is a 22 year old, 71kg, American weightlifter who holds multiple American records, and is on her way to set even more.
This episode covers an important, yet often over lo...
The How and Why of the Push Press from 2021-01-15T17:24:24
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re dissecting all parts of the Push Press and how it can translate into a better jerk. We’ll be getting into the execution of the push press, owning th...
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Believing in Possibility from 2021-01-08T20:17:56
Happy New Year from the USAW family!
Today’s episode we’ll be covering the power of self talk and building your confidence. No matter what your goals are, we all have the ability to achi...
Assessing and Addressing Pain w/Dr. Aaron Horschig from 2020-12-23T17:38:32
Dr. Aaron Horschig, founder of Squat University, joins the USAW Podcast for the second time to discuss his upcoming book, “Rebuilding Milo: The Lifter’s Guide To Fixing Injuries…”. Today’s episode ...
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New Year, New Plan from 2020-12-18T15:35:06
2020 has been an interesting year to say the least. With the holidays and new year right around the corner, Chad and Cheryl are giving tips that will help you tackle the new year with a better mind...
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Competition is Competition w/Danny Camargo from 2020-12-14T14:10:37
Coach Danny Camargo joins us for another episode this week to talk about the 2020 Nationals this past weekend that was recently switched from in-person, to online competition.
We’ve got...
Membership Programs w/Suzy Sanchez from 2020-12-04T17:04
Welcome back to another episode of the USAW podcast. Joining us for the second time is Suzy Sanchez, Director of Outreach and Scouting for USA Weightlifting..
In this episode we’re talk...
The Power of The Pelvis Part 2 w/Dr. Wroblesky from 2020-11-25T15:24:19
Dr. Tamra Wrobleski joins us again for a part 2 on pelvic health. This week we continue the conversation on what’s normal and what’s not normal when it comes to bowel health as well as the 5 Pillar...
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The Physically Prepared Weightlifter w/James Tatum from 2020-11-21T00:46:26
James Tatum is a 3-time National Champion and author of “The Physically Prepared Weightlifter”. In today’s episode James is talking about the need for general physical preparation in the sport of w...
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The Quarterly Phil-in: Looking to 2021 from 2020-11-16T17:59:17
USA Weightlifting CEO, Phil Andrews, joins us for another update episode to discuss some of the recent happenings in the sport of weightlifting including some details of the upcoming American Open ...
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The Power of The Pelvis w/Dr. Tamra Wroblesky from 2020-11-13T15:55:21
Dr. Tamra Wrobleski is a doctor in physical therapy, specializing in pelvic health. In today’s episode we’re talking about why weightlifters should be concerned with their pelvic health more than a...
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Drugs and IWF Reform w/Sarah Davies from 2020-11-06T17:49:40
Sarah Davies has been recently appointed as the chairperson for the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Athletes’ Commission. Despite her busy schedule she’s making big strides for the 202...
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Olympic Weightlifting in CrossFit from 2020-10-30T21:13:04
In this episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’ll be digging into Olympic-lifting in CrossFit. We’ll also be looking at the dominant performances by the 2020 CrossFit Games champs, Tia Claire ...
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Key Takeaways From USAW Women's Clinic from 2020-10-23T21:04:25
This episode is dedicated to USAW’s recent online women’s camp where we covered pelvic health, body image, and confidence. All three of these factors play a huge role on how we perform on and off t...
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The Onyx Interview: Lifting and Leather from 2020-10-17T20:18:32
Joining the podcast today we have Danny Ear and Chris Amenta from Onyx Straps. We’ve got exciting news coming this weekend pertaining to a new product launch from our partners at Onyx, as well as a...
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Common Drills for Technique and Timing from 2020-10-05T18:18:46
Welcome back to another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. We’re back with more technique talk this week, diving into some of the most practical drills for fixing common faults in the clean,...
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Fixing Faults: Crashing in the Clean from 2020-09-25T16:32:12
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re kicking things off with another technique talk episode. We’ll be diving into some of the best drills to fix bar crashing in the clean, as well as s...
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Strength Moves Online w/David Tao of BarBend.com from 2020-09-17T19:59:38
David Tao, of the Barbend.com, rejoins the USA Weightlifting Podcast this week to talk about the first ever national level virtual competition happening live this coming weekend, September 17-20. <...
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Weightlifting and Community w/Kerri Goodrich from 2020-09-10T18:05:58
Kerri Goodrich is the head coach of Coastal Empire Weightlifting and the founder of Performance Initiatives, a non-profit organization that assists under-served youth using Olympic weightlifting as...
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The Return of the Local Meet w/Danny Camargo from 2020-08-28T18:33:22
Joining the USAW Podcast this week is Danny Camargo. On August 15th Danny and his crew hosted their very first local meet since the pandemic, with huge success. He offers some of his personal insig...
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2000 Women's Olympic Team Reunion from 2020-08-21T21:03:02
Today we have a very special episode commemorating the first ever Women’s Olympic Weightlifting Team. We’re kicking things off with a reunion episode for some of our very own super athletes, Cheryl...
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Weightlifting on the Big Screen with Adam Scheiner from 2020-08-15T18:22:41
Adam Scheiner is the Writer and Director of an upcoming sports feature film, “The Weight”. The story centers around a broken down weightlifter trying to fulfill a promise to compete in the Olympics...
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Benefits of CBD w/Brady Bell&Hunter Elam of Pure Spectrum from 2020-08-07T17:48:42
Brady Bell is the CEO and Founder of Pure Spectrum, a trusted producer of phytocannabinoid wellness products. Today we’re joined by Brady and Hunter Elam, a 2-time world team member and national ch...
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The Magic of 83% w/Coach Danny Camargo from 2020-07-31T20:20:15
We’re back for another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast with our good friend,
Coach Danny Camargo.
Today he’s joining us to talk about the magic of the “83% threshold” and w...
The Why of Whey w/Paul Vraciu of Ascent Protein from 2020-07-25T16:14:31
Paul Vraciu is the general manager of Ascent Protein, the official performance nutrition partner of USA Weightlifting. In today’s episode we’re talking about all the benefits of protein supplementa...
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Discovering A Talent w/Mary Theisen-Lappen from 2020-07-17T14:24:14
Mary Theisen-Lappen is a track & field superstar, turned weightlifter. After being recruited by USA Weightlifting in 2017, Mary has excelled in her new found sport with some huge lifts. In this epi...
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Stick Figures&Cues w/Karl Eagleman of Whiteboard Daily from 2020-07-10T15:59:38
Karl Eagleman is a former college athlete and founder of White Board Daily, a valuable resource for coaches, athletes, and anyone who wants to improve their own movement. Today we’re talking about ...
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Shoulder Health w/Matt Unthank of Crossover Symmetry from 2020-06-26T16:24:33
Welcome to another educational episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week, we’re excited to introduce Matt Unthank, the Director of Training & Education at Crossover Symmetry. In this epis...
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A Conversation About Race from 2020-06-18T22:06:28
This is sure to be one of the most impactful and most educational shows in USAW Podcast history.
As a weightlifting community, we have all been impacted by the senseless killings of Geor...
Why You Should STOP Using Ice w/Gary Reinl of Marc Pro from 2020-06-12T19:00:58
Prepare to have your world turned up-side down. On this week of the USAW Podcast we have
Author and Marc Pro representative, Gary Reinl.
Gary is the author of “ICED! - The Illusiona...
How You Can Improve Your Mobility For Weightlifting w/Jared Enderton of ROMWOD from 2020-06-05T23:15:08
Please welcome weightlifter and CrossFitter, Jared Enderton. Jared began his athletic career as a weightlifter and most recently he competed in the 2018 CrossFit Games. He is also an ambassador for...
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Jared Fleming - "Looking For Domination" from 2020-05-29T22:46:52
This week on the USAW Podcast we are pleased to announce our guest, Jared Flemming.
Jared is an elite weightlifter and coach. He holds national titles and records in every age
cat...
The Quarterly Phil-in: In-Person vs Online Events from 2020-05-21T20:03:17
We’re back with another update show with the CEO of USA Weightlifting, and yours truly, Phil Andrews.
In this episode we get to catch up with Phil on all the inner happenings at USAW in...
The How and Why of the Muscle Snatch from 2020-05-07T19:59:46
This week on the USA Weightlifting podcasts we’ll be dissecting a popular assistance exercise known as the muscle snatch. More specifically we’ll be diving deep into why it’s so important, how to p...
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Orange You Glad It's Not Grape? w/Jourdan Delacruz from 2020-05-01T15:01:24
Joining the USA Weightlifting Podcast we have one of our favorite American weightlifters, Jourdan Delacruz.
Jourdan currently holds multiple records in the Youth, Junior, and Senior divi...
Gymnastics and Weightlifting w/Dave Durante from 2020-04-23T17:49:23
Welcome back to another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week’s guest may not be a weightlifter but he sure knows his fair share of lifts. Please welcome Dave Durante.
Dav...
Caine "The Dragon" Wilkes from 2020-04-16T21:04:58
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re joined by American super heavyweight, Caine “The Dragon” Wilkes.
Amidst the COVID-19 quarantine we got the chance to catch up with The D...
Mental Health Through Quarantine w/Dr. Melissa Streno from 2020-04-09T17:21:06
Dr. Melissa Streno is a licensed Clinical Sport Psychologist, and certified Performance Consultant working with a myriad of athletes in the Denver area, including USAW athletes.
This wee...
Coaching Through COVID-19 w/Danny Camargo from 2020-04-02T15:38:22
We’re back for another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast with our good friend,
Coach Danny Camargo.
Like many of you out there, Danny is a gym owner doing the best he can f...
Weightlifting As Physical Education w/Kevin Doherty from 2020-03-27T14:27:41
This week on the USA Weightlifting podcast we’ll be diving into another listener topic - tips on how to establish a high school weightlifting program.
Joining us this week, we have Coac...
Coronavirus Relief Fund&Online Qualifiers w/Phil Andrews from 2020-03-19T20:55:58
Back again for another episode with the one and only, Phil Andrews.
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast we’re catching up with Phil to talk about all the recent happenings due to...
Fixing Faults: The Toe Lift from 2020-03-13T20:16:02
Do you lift your toes in the pull of a snatch and/or clean? This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcasts we’re back to discuss one of the common faults we see in the pulling phase of the snatch & cl...
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What To Expect From Olympic Media Coverage w/David Tao of BarBend.com from 2020-03-05T15:07:53
This week on the USA Weightlifting podcast we’ll be talking about the upcoming Olympics with one of our favorite returning guests, David Tao, from BarBend.com, USAW’s official media partner.
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Collegiate and Recruitment Programs w/Suzy Sanchez from 2020-02-29T18:02:03
Joining the USA Weightlifting Podcast this week we have Suzy Sanchez.
Suzy is the Director of Grass Roots Out Reach, in charge of talent acquisition. This week’s episode was inspired by...
2020 National Junior, University,&Under 25 Championships Recap w/Bobby Sirkis from 2020-02-13T18:51:51
This week we’ll be recapping the National Junior Championships and National University & Under 25 Championships with USAW National Coach and Referee, Bobby Sirkis. We’ve got a ton of exciting news ...
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Online vs In-Person Coaching w/Danny Camargo from 2020-02-10T15:32:42
Joining the USAW Podcast this week, for the fourth time, we have our good friend Danny
Camargo, Senior International Coach.
In this episode we’ll be catching up with Danny as well...
The Clean From Start To Finish from 2020-02-03T18:41:39
This episode is entirely dedicated to talking you through the clean. Chad and Cheryl will be giving you tips such as what to think about while performing the lift, complexes you can use to correct ...
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The Quarterly Phil-in: Olympic Hopefuls, Drug Testing,&BARS from 2020-01-16T15:57:22
Welcome back to another quarterly update with USAW’s CEO, Phil Andrews. This week Phil is back on the podcast to share the latest news and happenings within the USAW community. In this episode we’...
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2019 Year In Review w/JP Nicoletta from 2019-12-27T21:09:49
Joining the USA Weightlifting Podcast this week we have USAW’s very own, Coaching
Education Manager, JP Nicoletta. In this episode JP is here to wrap up the year with some stats, knowledge bo...
Pyrros Dimas&Mike Gattone on Coaching, Competition, and Preparation from 2019-12-19T16:47:56
Welcome back to another episode with USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week we’re really excited to announce a returning guest, USAW’s very own Sr. Director of Sports Performance, Coach Mike Gattone....
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Barbell Mobility Progression 5 of 5: Front Rack Squat Press from 2019-12-10T22:38:16
Welcome back for the final installment of our five part miniseries:
5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Help Improve Your Olympics Lifts.
This week we’re exploring the Front Rack Sq...
Barbell Mobility Progression 4 of 5: Snatch Grip Squat Press from 2019-11-27T19:31:36
Welcome back to the fourth installment of our five part miniseries:
5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Help Improve Your Olympics Lifts.
This week we’re exploring the Snatch Grip S...
Barbell Mobility Progression 3 of 5: Full Grip Front Squat from 2019-11-20T19:38:26
Welcome back to the third installment of our five part miniseries:
5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Boost Your Olympic Lifting Potential.
This week we’re exploring the full grip,...
Barbell Mobility Progression 2 of 5: Narrow Grip Overhead Squat from 2019-11-13T22:10:16
Welcome to the second installment of our five part miniseries - 5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Help Increase Your Olympic Lifting Potential.
This week we’re exploring narrow grip overhead...
Barbell Mobility Progression 1 of 5: Behind The Neck Press&Stretch from 2019-11-08T18:05:43
We’re excited to start a brand new five part mini-series this week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast. To kick things off, we’ll be getting into our first of five barbell mobility drills that will he...
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Harrison Maurus on World Championships, Training,&Life Changes from 2019-10-25T19:04:59
In this episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re excited to touch base with Harrison Maurus for the second time on the show.
If you guys haven’t our first episode with Harrison b...
2019 World Championships Recap w/Nicoletta, Waxman,&Boffa from 2019-10-09T16:18:35
Hold onto your seats because today we have JP Nicoletta, Dr. David Boffa, and Sean Waxman on the podcast.
In this episode we’ll be breaking down some of our favorite moments of the 2019...
"Flipping The Switch" w/Danny Camargo from 2019-10-01T14:35:59
This week on the USA Weightlifting podcast we’re joined by the one and only Danny Camargo. This marks Danny’s third episode with the USAW hosts, and just like his previous appearances, Danny really...
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Tokyo Strong&Medal Hopes w/Phil Andrews from 2019-09-23T15:03:51
Joining the Podcast for the second time, we’re excited to re-introduce the CEO of USA Weightlifting, Phil Andrews.
It’s been a year since Phil’s last visit on the podcast and on this ep...
Q&A - Returning to The Gym After a Prolonged Absence from 2019-09-16T18:21:45
Welcome back to another week on The USA Weightlifting Podcast.
Today’s episode is dedicated to one of our most popular audience questions we’ve been getting - “how should you go about ge...
Boundaries and Books w/Cara Heads Slaughter from 2019-08-28T16:22:32
Joining The USA Weightlifting Podcast for the second time, Cara Heads Slaughter is back for another episode to discuss her experience presenting at the USA Weightlifting Coaching Symposium along si...
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Katherine Nye on Accountability and Honesty from 2019-08-14T14:51:44
Joining the USA Weightlifting Podcast this week, we have Katherine Nye.
Kate is an American weightlifter, Pan American Champion, and Junior World Champion. In this episode Kate joins yo...
The Athlete-Coach Relationship w/Danny Camargo from 2019-08-06T19:54:59
Danny Camargo is one of the most highly respected coaches in the USA Weightlifting community.
Aside from being a USAW Senior International Coach, Danny is the founder of OLYConcepts, a ...
Keeping You Informed w/David Tao of BarBend.com from 2019-07-17T16:02:33
Please welcome David Tao, Editor and Cofounder of barbend.com. David is a veteran of the health & fitness industry with nearly a decade of experience building and running editorial teams in the spa...
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20 Team Titles and Building Better Lifters w/Coach Leo Totten from 2019-07-08T15:20:41
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, please welcome the great Leo Totten. Leo is the founder of East Coast Gold Weightlifting and has led the club to 20 National Team Titles; one of his many...
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Easily Applied Tips Countdown: 1. Set The Date from 2019-06-26T15:56:25
This week marks the final week in our countdown of easily applied tips to help improve your Olympic lifts and build confidence as you get under the bar. In this week’s episode both Cheryl and Chad ...
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Easily Applied Tips Countdown: 2. Hold It! from 2019-06-18T20:22:20
Welcome back to the USA Weightlifting Podcast. Today we’re on our 2nd to last tip to help improve your lifts in the weight room. This week we’re looking at the benefits of holding your reps after c...
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Easily Applied Tips Countdown: 3. Applying The Hook Grip from 2019-06-10T19:06:56
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, your hosts Chad Vaughn & Cheryl Haworth are getting into yet another easily applied tip to help improve your lifts in the weight room. This episode marks...
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Easily Applied Tips Countdown: 4. Pause In The Dip from 2019-05-28T17:51:06
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcasts, your hosts, Chad Vaughn and Cheryl Haworth will talk you through another tip on our count down of 10 easily applied tips to improve your lifts. In this ...
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Easily Applied Tips Countdown: 5. Solidifying Your Clean&Jerk Grip from 2019-05-18T16:11:07
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcasts, your hosts are back with more tips to help improve your lifts to ensure you’re getting the most out of every training session. This episode is all about...
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Easily Applied Tips Countdown: 6. Slow Down! from 2019-05-03T23:58:09
Welcome back to another week of The USA Weightlifting Podcast. Today’s episode is great for athletes and coaches alike, looking to perfect their craft. On this week’s episode your hosts will be tal...
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Easily Applied Tips Countdown: 7. Warm Up Barefoot from 2019-04-26T15:59:19
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re back with another tip to help improve your lifts. In this episode our hosts will be discussing the benefits of lifting without shoes. Believe it or...
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Easily Applied Tips Countdown: 8. Confirm&Solidify Your Snatch Grip from 2019-04-18T20:34:34
Welcome back to another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week we have another tip to help improve your Olympic lifts and build confidence under the bar. The information covered as our...
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Easily Applied Tips Countdown: 9. Pause In The Squat from 2019-04-11T20:38:32
Welcome back to another episode of The USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week we’re coming back with another one of our easily applied tips to help improve your lifts without having to add or change ...
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Easily Applied Tips Countdown: 10. Pause Above The Knee from 2019-04-04T19:16:14
Welcome back to another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. In this episode we will be starting a new Tip Series that is going to help enhance your technique, improve strength in specific pos...
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Start Position - A Set Up For Success from 2019-03-20T15:13:07
Welcome back for another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. In this episode your hosts will be talking about the importance of establishing a proper start position for your snatch and clean....
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The How and Why of Using Onyx Straps from 2019-02-26T16:10:08
Welcome back to another episode of The USA Weightlifting Podcast. In Today’s episode we are joined by Chris Amenta and Danny Ear of Onyx Straps. This week we’re diving into one of the most used wei...
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The Jerk from Start to Finish by Cheryl Haworth from 2019-02-19T21:55:40
Be sure to check the link below to find the videos used in the review of a listener’s jerk toward the end of the recording.
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Cutting Weight Part 2 - The Method w/RP Strength from 2019-01-31T17:03:24
Welcome back to another episode of The USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week we’re going round two with Nick Shaw from RP Strength. If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out part one of this conversa...
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Cutting Weight Part 1- The Base w/RP Strength from 2019-01-25T17:01:53
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re joined by a very special guest, Co-Founder of RP Strength, Nick Shaw. In this episode Nick shares his knowledge on nutrition, or more specifically,...
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Making The Most Of Your Time When There Is NO Time from 2018-12-28T19:38:36
Weightlifting, just like any sport takes some time to perfect, so what happens when you only have a limited amount of time to dedicate to training each week? On this episode of The USA Weightliftin...
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Hip Contact - What, Why, and How from 2018-11-29T00:09:26
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...
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Staying Active&Aware Off The Platform To Boost Performance from 2018-11-20T14:43:03
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’ll be getting into the importance of body awareness and learning new skills as a weightlifter. We’ve got some tips to keep you active, why exploring n...
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Confidence Through Consistency from 2018-11-01T13:09:28
Welcome back to another episode of The USA Weightlifting Podcast. In this episode we will be getting into the importance of making your lifts. It’s one thing to win a competition, while its another...
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Getting Under The Bar With Commitment from 2018-10-23T14:03:59
“Let the reception be a reaction!”
Chad Vaughn
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast Cheryl and Chad will be talking about getting under the barbell in your snatch (though this...
Wes Kitts - Setting His Sights High from 2018-09-25T15:35:25
Welcome back to another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. We are joined this week by a man who needs little introduction, Wes Kitts. Wes is a Tennessee boy, turned Weightlifter, Coach, and ...
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Belts, Wraps, and Sleeves OH MY! from 2018-09-17T16:40:47
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we are answering some more of your questions. Today’s topic focuses on equipment necessary for weightlifting, specifically for this conversation are wris...
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The Squat w/Dr. Aaron Horschig of Squat University from 2018-08-27T19:21:30
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re excited to talk about this magical movement known as THE SQUAT! When it comes down to it, many athletes don’t realize the aspects of the squat that...
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Coach Mike Burgener - "Stance, Grip,&Position!" from 2018-08-21T17:19:20
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re joined by a legend amongst coaches in the weightlifting community, Coach Mike Burgener. It was an honor to get the chance to catch up with Coach B ...
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Junior Worlds - Behind The Scenes Of The Success w/Coach Mike Gattone from 2018-07-31T15:46:03
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re going deep into the behind the scenes of the recent success at the Junior Worlds, and the future of International Competition prep, with USAW’s Sen...
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Fred Lowe - Working Hard&Staying In One Piece from 2018-07-23T22:51:33
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with Fred Lowe. Fred is a three-time Olympian, and eight-time Senior National Champion. He held four American records, two being in the cl...
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Vernon Patao - Olympian, Firefighter, and Coach from 2018-07-16T14:07:57
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re interviewing Vernon Patao. Vernon was a 1990 US Junior Champion, a three-time US Senior Champion in 1992, 1994, and 1995, and a two-time Olympian f...
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A Weightlifting History Lesson w/Artie Drechsler from 2018-07-11T19:10:58
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re interviewing Artie Drechsler. As an athlete, Artie set three Junior World Records including one in the total. Additionally he is a USAW Sr. Interna...
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Q&A #2 - Coaching Youth Athletes w/Guest Kevin Doherty from 2018-07-06T18:32:58
Welcome back to another episode of the Official USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week, we’re kicking off round two of Q&A from our listeners. Once again, thank you to everyone that sent in questions...
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Morghan King - Learning Your Body&Being a Part of The Bar from 2018-07-05T13:35:14
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with 2016 Olympian and 48kg category American record holder in the snatch, Morghan King. In this episode we learn more about Morghan’s goa...
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Who You Gonna Call...Phil Andrews! - A Chat with Our CEO from 2018-06-25T19:09:56
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with the CEO of USAW, Phil Andrews. In this episode Phil takes us through his role as CEO, as well as some of his personal goals for the o...
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Mattie Rogers - Redemption Is The Goal from 2018-06-25T18:47:20
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re interviewing Mattie Rogers. Mattie is a three-time National Champion in the 69kg category. She is also the Senior American record holder in the sna...
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Cara Heads Slaughter - Owning Your Excellence&Filling The Holes In Your Understanding from 2018-06-19T15:45:45
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with another elite USA Weightlifting International Coach, Cara Heads. Cara competed in the 2000 Olympic Games, and is a two-time Junior Na...
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Q&A #1: Heavyweight Health, Lifting While Parenting,&Being Elite from 2018-06-15T03:55:34
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, Chad and Cheryl will be directly replying to a few of your questions. Special thanks to everyone who participated and sent in some questions for us! We h...
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Shane Hamman - A World Record, 2 Olympics,&Standing Back Flips from 2018-06-13T20:17:26
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with the man known as the strongest weightlifter in American history, Shane Hamman. Shane still holds all the super heavyweight American r...
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Meet The Hosts - Cheryl Haworth&Chad Vaughn from 2018-06-06T14:43:51
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re doing something special. This is an opportunity for you the listeners to get to know your hosts, Chad Vaughn and Cheryl Haworth. In this episode we...
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2018 Nationals Recap and Running a Meet w/Meet Director Anna Martin from 2018-06-05T02:34:28
Welcome back to another episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast. This week, we’re joined by the 2018 National Championships Meet Director, Anna Martin, as we not only talk about some of our favori...
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The Process and Purpose of Coaching w/Danny Camargo from 2018-06-01T14:55:11
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re interviewing Elite coach, Danny Camargo. Danny is one of the few honored Senior International Level Coaches for USAW, a title of which he obtained ...
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Oscar Chaplin III - Injuries, Lessons, and The Nickname Game from 2018-05-29T21:13:04
On this week of the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with one of the all-time great American Weightlifters who currently still holds the record for the Snatch in the 77 and 85kg weight cl...
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Harrison Maurus - Medals, Records, and Batman Pajamas from 2018-05-24T04:57:07
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with one of the world’s best Weightlifters, Harrison Maurus. Weighing in at 77 kg, and only 17 years old, Harrison secured Team USA’s firs...
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Ursula Garza - Madam President from 2018-05-23T17:09:29
This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re talking to the Queen of Olympic Weightlifting, Ursula Garza. Ursula is a two-time senior national champion, two-time Olympic Festival champion, fiv...
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Sarah Robles - It's Good to Be the Champ from 2018-05-22T16:40:11
On this episode of the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’ll be speaking with Sarah Robles. Presently, Sarah is the reigning IWF World Champion in the +90kg weight category (the first American to be nam...
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