Claire Zai

Mike Tuchscherer interviews Claire Zai, coach from Barbell Medicine and powerlifting athlete, about coaching processes and building client trust. They discuss effective coaching communication, the importance of client trust, balancing powerlifting with other athletic interests, the significance of self-care and having a dual perspective, the use of lifting equipment in powerlifting, and leveraging other strengths and skills in training.

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.