Derek Wilcox
Strength coach and competitive athlete known for powerlifting, Highland Games, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu experience, who coaches clients on training and nutrition and appears as a featured guest sharing practical expertise.
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Dec 1, 2025 • 1h 12min
How To Train Over The Holidays with Dr. Derek Wilcox
Dr. Derek Wilcox, a strength coach and competitive athlete with a background in powerlifting and jiu-jitsu, shares his insights on training across multiple sports, especially during the holiday season. He discusses balancing the demands of Highland Games and jiu-jitsu, effective holiday nutrition planning, and maintaining training while traveling. Derek emphasizes prioritizing movement for energy and mood, offers practical peak prep tips, and reflects on the importance of a supportive partner in achieving athletic goals.
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Mar 11, 2024 • 22min
206: Evidence vs Experienced Based Coaching
A world champion coach discusses the balance between evidence-based and experience-based coaching in sports science. The podcast explores the challenges and advantages of combining scientific evidence with practical experience to enhance athlete performance effectively. It also delves into how powerlifting physique challenges golf team stereotypes and the integration of research-backed methodologies in coaching to improve athletes' performance.
Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 8min
What It Feels Like to Squat 1000 LBS w Dr. Derek Wilcox
Dr. Derek Wilcox, a powerlifting and strength training expert, discusses the challenges of balancing lifting and jujitsu, proper periodization, and the competitive mindset. He delves into the intense experience of squatting 1000lbs, powerlifting meet strategy, and handling confrontational situations. The conversation also touches on the Highland Games and what it feels like to have 1000lbs on your back.
