This was a behemoth of an episode. We were joined by Mike Tuchscherer, a man who has essentially created his own training system, Emerging Strategies. During the show, we deep dive on peaking and athlete response, sequencing training blocks, and why Mike hasn't developed an Emerging Strategies AI. Check out our seminars in Calgary on Sept. 10th and 11th:Powerlifting: https://maxsgym.pike13.com/pack_products/795776Weightlifting: https://maxsgym.pike13.com/pack_products/795775SuperTotal: https://maxsgym.pike13.com/pack_products/795779Check out Mike's work:https://www.instagram.com/miketuchscherer/https://www.reactivetrainingsystems.com/Home/MainCheck out Max's work:https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/https://www.teamaita.com/Check me out for 1:1 Remote Coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/https://www.philosophicalweightlifting.com/Sign up for the best programming available: https://weightlifting.ai/Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% off

* Sorry for the distorted audio. We will get that sorted heading forward. *In this episode of the podcast, we talk to sport scientist Aaron Cunanan. Aaron got his PhD from ETSU in Sport Physiology, having turned that into a sport science role with the San Franscico Giants, UFC, and now the Cincinnati Reds.We talk the role of technology in sport, how readiness can inform training, and deep dive on the biomechanics of weightlifting.Keep up with Aaron:https://twitter.com/aaronjcunananSign up for the best programming available: https://weightlifting.ai/Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offCheck out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

In this episode of the Training Talks segment, Max and I deep dive into the topic of technique primers, drills, and exercise selection.Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offCheck out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

In this episode of the Training Talks segment, Max and I discuss the process of detraining and gaining back fitness, how Max conceptualized the Technique Triad, and where Westside & Sheiko differ.Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offCheck out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

In this episode of the podcast, we had on Conor Heffernan. Conor is Assistant Professor of Physical Culture and Sport Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. We talk the development of weightlifting, from its first appearance in the Olympics to potential changes in the sport and its format. Sign up for the best programming available: https://weightlifting.ai/Follow Conor:https://physicalculturestudy.com/author/heffercp/Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offCheck out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

Training Talks is a new segment on the Philosophical Weightlifting podcast. I will be joined by the majestic Max Aita.In this episode of the podcast, Max and I discuss obscure training lifts that have a positive impact on results, how often you should take 90% lifts, and what it means to raise your minimums.Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offCheck out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

In this episode of the podcast, Max Aita and Seb Ostrowicz join me to discuss programming, specifically training cycle and phase length.Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Follow Seb:https://www.instagram.com/seb_ostrowicz/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

It's been a while since we've had Chris Taber on the show. Chris received his PhD in Sport Physiology from ETSU. He's also been involved in weightlifting, competing and coaching for a number of years. He currently teaches at Sacred Heart University, where he was recently promoted to associate professor.In this episode, we deep dive into three projects Chris is currently working on. The first includes testing the muscle snatch as a readiness assessment tool. The second looks at accentuated eccentric loading and its effect on force, power, and RFD. The third is a study examining the role AI can play in managing injury risk in collegiate basketball players.Also, this show is sponsored by Onyx Weightlifting Co., so you can support the podcast by purchasing ANY of their products, using the code PHILWL at checkout to save 10% off of your total.Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/https://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Follow Chris:https://twitter.com/taber85kghttps://www.instagram.com/drchristaber/https://www.instagram.com/ctaber23/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

While Max and I were in Vegas, we managed to catch up and record a great in-person podcast. We chat the USAPL split from the IPF, commentating Europeans, and more.Note: Because of the setting, you'll have to excuse the differences in audio levels. Also, this show is sponsored by Onyx Weightlifting Co., so you can support the podcast by purchasing ANY of their products, using the code PHILWL at checkout to save 10% off of your total.Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/https://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Follow Max:https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/https://www.teamaita.com/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/https://www.philosophicalweightlifting.com/

I had the pleasure of once again being joined by Ben Esgro. Ben has two master's degrees, one in pharmaceutical chemistry and the other in sport nutrition and exercise science. He was the founder of De Novo Nutrition, and is currently the co-founder of Elemental Formulations.Join us as we deep dive into a lot of philosophy, social psychology, business, and strength sports. Also, this show is sponsored by Onyx Weightlifting Co., so you can support the podcast by purchasing ANY of their products, using the code PHILWL at checkout to save 10% off of your total.Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/https://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Follow Ben:https://www.instagram.com/benesgro/https://www.instagram.com/elementalformulations/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/