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1240: The Muscle Building & Fat Burning Effects of Oly Lifting With Sonny Webster

Mar 2, 2020

British Olympian weightlifter Sonny Webster shares his expertise in Olympic lifting, detailing its muscle-building and fat-burning benefits. He explains the prerequisites for beginners and emphasizes the importance of mobility and proper technique. The conversation covers the significance of foundational lifts like the snatch and clean and jerk, breaking down the complexities involved. Webster also reveals how Olympic lifting can enhance athletic performance while addressing common injuries, making it accessible and beneficial for fitness enthusiasts at all levels.

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Intro

4min

The Rise of Olympic Lifting

5min

Mastering Olympic Weightlifting Techniques

24min

Mastering Olympic Lifting Techniques

15min

Mastering Olympic Lifting Techniques

5min

Core Bracing in Olympic Lifting

6min

Mastering Movements: The Art of Olympic Lifting in Resistance Training

3min

The Importance of Consistent Practice in Exercise

2min

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the challenges and benefits of Olympic Lifting with Olympian Sonny Webster.

What is Olympic Lifting? (3:30)
The difference between power and strength. (5:10)
Does getting stronger contribute to more power? (6:08)
The prerequisites REQUIRED if you want to start Olympic lifting. (7:08)
Are Olympic weightlifting shoes recommended? (8:56)
Where does it rank in terms of complexity and skill required? (10:33)
How does he define mobility? (14:40)
Olympic Weightlifting for Beginners 101. Understanding the process, the think box vs the play box & MORE. (16:04)
What role does fatigue play into this modality? (20:30)
Teaching Olympic Weightlifting in the CrossFit market. (22:40)
Breaking down the triple extension. (29:00)
The process of the catch position. (31:20)
What are the most common athletes that come to him? (32:29)
The best complimentary exercises for Olympic Weightlifting? (34:25)
What paradigm-shattering moments has he experienced in his career? (37:00)
Where did he get his mobility from and how does he keep it up? (39:30)
How often does he chase PR’s? (40:40)
Selling Olympic Weightlifting to the masses: What can they expect to gain? (41:45)
The importance of getting the RIGHT muscles to work. (44:40)
What are the most common injuries? (46:04)
For the average person, what element of Olympic Weightlifting would he recommend they start with? (47:21)
Should I mobilize or practice movements before or after my workout? (49:08)
Is there a technique to brace the core when doing Olympic Weightlifting? (52:00)
Weightlifting can be assessable for EVERYONE! (55:33)
Practice the skill and master the movement. (57:52)

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