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Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast

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Nov 11, 2022 • 1h 10min

Ep. 176: The Science of Isometrics | Dustin Oranchuk, PhD

Dustin Oranchuk has a deep background as a strength and conditioning specialist, and as a researcher in several areas of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sports science. Dustin has worked with teams in the private sector, Canadian Olympic, NCAA, and U-Sports systems. He has also published over 25 peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals and presented at several national and international conferences.In this episode of the podcast, we discuss Dustin's systematic review of the literature examining isometrics, as well as the practical application of that information to weightlifting.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 Dustin:https://www.instagram.com/dustin.oranchuk.phd/https://twitter.com/DustinOranchuk
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Oct 28, 2022 • 57min

Ep. 175: The Science of Individualization | Craig Pickering

Craig Pickering is one of eight British athletes to be selected for both the Summer and Winter Olympics. He earned his professional doctorate from the University of Central Lancashire and has extensively studied the science of individual responses to training. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss Craig's work with John Kiely, why individual responses to training exist, along with how coaches can use this information to inform the training prescription for their athletes. 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 Craig:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Craig-Pickeringhttps://twitter.com/craig100mhttps://www.instagram.com/craig100m/?hl=en
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Oct 21, 2022 • 59min

Ep. 174: Asian Championships recap | Max Aita

In this episode of the podcast, Max and I recap his experience commentating the Asian championships in Manama, Bahrain. Catch up on all of the weightlifting you missed! https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/events/step/get-ticket-asian-champs-2022/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/
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Oct 13, 2022 • 59min

Ep. 173: The Edges of Autoregulation | Ciaran Fairman, PhD

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Ciaran Fairman to discuss his work on the use of autoregulation in exercise oncology. Ciaran is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina where he studies the use of exercise, nutritional and psychosocial interventions for individuals with cancer during and after their cancer treatments.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 Ciaran:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ciaran-Fairman-2https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reach-research-in-exercise-and-cancer-health/id1223832935Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/
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Oct 6, 2022 • 1h 3min

Ep. 172: Training Talks w/Max Aita | Non-Responders and Exercise & Volume Variation

In this episode of the Training Talks segment, Max and I deep dive into the topics of non-responders to training, extreme exercise variation, and set size within a workout.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/
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Sep 1, 2022 • 49min

Ep. 171: Work Capacity, General Training, & CrossFit | Alex Bailey

In this episode of the podcast, we were joined by Alex Bailey (formerly LaChance). We talked all things work capacity, including general training, transitioning from an off-season to meet prep, and how CrossFit can be beneficial for weightlifters.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/795779Follow Alex:https://www.instagram.com/alexlachancetraining/Check 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/
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Aug 25, 2022 • 49min

Ep. 170: The Business of Weightlifting | Sarah Amenta, SoCal Weightlifting

In the episode of the podcast, Max, Sarah, and I deep dive in the business side of the sport. Most coaches and athletes are working so hard to understand the X's and O's of weightlifting that they lose sight of the fact that they are running a business.Sit down with us as we cover marketing, athlete retention, growing to become successful, and everything in-between.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/795779Follow Sarah:https://www.instagram.com/sarah.amenta/https://www.instagram.com/socalwlc/Check 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
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Aug 18, 2022 • 1h 12min

Ep. 169: Training Talks w/Mike Tuchscherer | Peaking, Phase Potentiation, & AI

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
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Aug 12, 2022 • 1h 12min

Ep. 168: Readiness, Technology, & the Biomechanics of Weightlifting | Aaron Cunanan, PhD

* 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/
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Aug 5, 2022 • 46min

Ep. 167: Training Talks w/Max Aita | All About Technique Primers

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/

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