Strength Training! with Claire Zai, MS, of Barbell Medicine

Claire Zai, a renowned strength coach and powerlifter, discusses the fundamentals of strength training including its effectiveness, debunking myths, and the influence of the menstrual cycle. They also explore recovery, optimal rest times, tailoring training, the importance of sleep and nutrition, weight cutting, and maximizing clean and jerk and snatch totals. They debunk several myths, challenge gender-specific training limitations, and discuss the recent changes in weightlifting rules and weight increments.