

Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast
Joshua Gibson
Join me as I explore the minds of elite athletes, coaches, and experts in strength, power, and human performance. During these conversations, I often look for the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and well-being; a combination you've never seen before and will never hear again!
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Nov 12, 2021 • 1h 1min
Ep. 134: Coaching Novice Weightlifters & Learning from Failure | Coach Blanco
Do you ever wonder how other coaches approach the development of novice weightlifters? Whether it's a complete beginner or a CrossFit athlete making a transition to weightlifting, Coach Blanco takes us through his framework for developing competitive weightlifters.We also chat a bit about being all-in on yourself and facing failure.Enjoy.Coach Blanco:https://www.instagram.com/coachblanco/https://www.instagram.com/brooklynbarbell/My socials:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTnvvbXIKCeNMqPzj6eJkQ

Nov 4, 2021 • 1h 23min
Ep. 133: Overreaching, Tapering, & Peaking for Strength Performance | Dr. Kyle Travis
In this episode of the podcast Dr. Kyle Travis and I discuss tapering and peaking for strength performance. We discuss a recent publication of his that examined step (1 week) and exponential tapers (3 weeks) with an overreach prior to an unload to maximize performance of the squat, bench, and deadlift.If you want to know more about volume load allocation, stimulus-fatigue-recovery-adaptation, and the reversibility of certain qualities, then this podcast is for you.Read the paper here:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.735932/fullFollow Dr. Travis:https://www.instagram.com/drkyletravis/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kyle-Travis

Oct 28, 2021 • 1h 37min
Ep. 132: What Artificial Intelligence Coaching is Missing | Justin Holly & Kevin Cann
So you can get "coached" by AI. Is it really that simple or effective? Justin, Kevin, and I sit down to discuss the complexities of coaching and why it isn't all about the sets and reps.Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/willpowerweightlifting/https://www.instagram.com/precision_powerlifting_systems/https://www.instagram.com/kwcann/https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

Oct 21, 2021 • 1h 9min
Ep 131: Understanding Injury and Rehab for Strength Athletes w/Cody Misuraca, DPT
Cody Misuraca is a physical therapist who specializes in working with individuals who are managing pain and injury and are driven to achieve and maintain an active lifestyle. Cody also provides coaching and programming for strength athletes, supplemental strength coaching for non-strength athletes, as well as general strength and conditioning services.Join us as we discuss a number of topics, most related to physical therapy, developing a filter for rehab professionals, understanding the mechanisms and timeline of injuries, and why you treat the person and not just the injury.Follow Cody:https://www.instagram.com/codymisuraca.dpt/https://waypointsp.wixsite.com/waypointsp

Oct 14, 2021 • 1h 34min
Ep. 130: Exercise Classification for Weightlifting w/Derek Evely
Derek Evely is a throws coach who has traveled the world. He's worked in the UK, Canada, China, etc., coaching elite level talent and working with the best coaches to walk this planet.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Join us for this chat as Derek and I discuss all things exercise classification, specifically revolving around weightlifting. This takes many of the concepts Anatoliy Bondarchuk discusses in his work and thoroughly examines them in a practical setting.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Enjoy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Buy Derek's Bondarchuk course on EvelTrakSport.com and save 20% with the code: Philwl023

Oct 6, 2021 • 1h 37min
Ep. 129: The Weightlifting Encyclopedia w/Artie Drechsler
Arthur Drechsler is the author of one of the greatest books written by an American author on the sport of weightlifting. This book rivals Greg Everett's complete guide, only with less notoriety.Besides being a successful author, Artie has collected three junior world records, coached many athletes to and on an international stage, and is a category 1 IWF referee.Join us as we discuss all things weightlifting, including, but not limited to, Artie's fantastic book.Enjoy.

Sep 27, 2021 • 1h 3min
Ep. 128: Fighting Sport Psych Pseudoscience w/Hugh Gilmore (part 2)
Hugh Gilmore is a sport psychologist who has worked with British Weightlifting and many other sports and athletes.In part two of this discussion we cover sport psychology pseudoscience, motivational interviewing, and living the "good life".Follow Hugh:https://www.instagram.com/hughjohngilmore/https://podiumpsychology.com/

Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 4min
Ep. 127: A Deep Dive into the Psychosocial Aspects of Weightlifting w/Hugh Gilmore, Sport Pysch (part 1)
Hugh Gilmore is a sport psychologist who has worked with British Weightlifting and many other sports and athletes.In part one of this discussion we cover the psychosocial aspects of weightlifting, from both a coach and athlete perspective.Follow Hugh:https://www.instagram.com/hughjohngilmore/https://podiumpsychology.com/

Sep 2, 2021 • 1h 31min
Ep. 126: A Weightlifting Life w/Mike Burgener
Mike Burgener has quite possibly done more for the sport of weightlifting than anyone else. He's had his hand in the development of some of the best lifters and coaches this country has seen. Not only that, but he was also a critical part in the spread of weightlifting to CrossFit.Join us as we cover a range of topics, everything from the abolition of the press and changes in programming since, to what serving in the Marine Corp has done for his demeanor and coaching style.Enjoy.Follow Coach B:https://www.instagram.com/mikeburgener/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/

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Aug 26, 2021 • 1h 44min
Ep. 125: A Masterclass on Skill Acquisition w/Keith Davids (PhD), Kevin Cann, Robbie Bourke (part 2)
This is an attempted continuation of part one, maybe the greatest podcast i've ever recorded, discusses skill acquisition and details often taken for granted in practice. I was honored to be joined by Keith Davids, a PhD and Professor of Motor Learning at Sheffield Hallam University, Kevin Cann (Coach of Precision Powerlifting Systems), and Robbie Bourke (host of the All Things Strength & Wellness podcast). Join us as we talk all things skill acquisition, differences in learning ability between individuals, specificity vs general training, and more!Enjoy.Keith's social:https://www.shu.ac.uk/about-us/our-people/staff-profiles/keith-davidshttps://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8-HGETEAAAAJ&hl=enKevin's social:https://www.instagram.com/kwcann/https://www.instagram.com/precision_powerlifting_systems/Robbie's Social:https://robbiebourke.podbean.com/https://www.instagram.com/bourkie_55/My social:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/