
Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast
I (Joshua Gibson) interview elite level weightlifters, coaches, and experts in the field of strength and power development.
Latest episodes

May 9, 2024 • 1h 24min
Ep. 248: Biomechanics Research and Weightlifting Performance | Kristof Kipp, PhD
Researchers in lab across the world are trying to better understanding the biomechanics of weightlifting. Why isn't that information accessible to coaches and why is it so difficult to translate to practice? In this episode, I sit down with Kristof Kipp, a Doctor PhD and associate professor, to discuss all things related to biomechanics and weightlifting performance. This is one you won't want to miss.Sign up for our coaching mentorship group -- our next call is 5/10 at 12 pm EDT!https://coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSubscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Virus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% offEarth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% off

May 3, 2024 • 45min
Ep. 247: Dr. Michael Ray | Tame Pain
Why isn't science straightforward? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Ray, a Doctor of Chiropractic medicine and assistant professor, to discuss the bridge between pain science and its communication and application. We examine how we know what we know, pain science and physical activity, and academia.Enjoy.Follow Michael:https://www.instagram.com/michael_tame_pain/Sign up for our coaching mentorship group -- our next call is 5/10 at 12 pm EDT!https://coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSubscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Virus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% offEarth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% off

Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 8min
Ep. 246: Rahmat, Clarking, & Philosophical Weightlifting | Max Aita & Declan Smithies, PhD
Have you ever wondered what bats, zombies, and epistemology have to do with weightlifting? If so, that's odd... But if you haven't, let's change that. In this episode of the podcast, Max and I sit down with Declan Smithies, who has a PhD in philosophy, to discuss the bridge between the mind and weightlifting. We discuss the blow up with Rahmat in Thailand, skill acquisition, a theory behind choking in competition, and more.Enjoy.Follow Declan:https://www.instagram.com/declansmithies/Follow Max:https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/https://www.teamaita.com/https://weightlifting.ai/Sign up for our coaching mentorship group -- our next call is 4/26 at 12 pm EDT!https://coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSubscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Virus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% offEarth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% off

Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 7min
Ep. 245: How Weightlifting Got Into Florida High Schools | Danny Camargo & Cory Aun
This could be an all-time episode! Danny and Cory detail exactly what is going on in Florida, a place where weightlifting is a high school sport.Listen in on how you can bring high school weightlifting to your state and change the landscape of the sport forever.Enjoy. Follow Danny and Email Cory:https://www.instagram.com/olyconcepts/https://www.instagram.com/camargo_oly/Sign up for our coaching mentorship group -- our next call is 4/19 at 12 pm EDT!https://coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSubscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Virus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% offWeightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/

Apr 11, 2024 • 42min
Ep. 244: The Impact of Strength Training on Mental Health | Dr. David Puder, MD
David Puder, MD, runs an outpatient psychiatry practice for patients, where he looks holistically at diet, exercise, lifestyle, traditional psychiatric medication needs, and also psychotherapy needs. He also hosts one of the foremost podcasts on mental health, Psychiatry and Psychotherapy podcast. This episode should act as a resource for all coaches, athletes, and people involved in the physical fitness space. Mental health isn't something to brush under the rug, and knowing strength training can positively impact it, that's worth sharing! Enjoy. Follow Psychiatry and Psychotherapy and Dr. David Puder:https://www.instagram.com/dr.davidpuder/https://www.psychiatrypodcast.comSign up for our coaching mentorship group -- our next call is 4/12 at 3 pm EDT!https://coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSubscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Virus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% offWeightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Earth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offCheck out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

Apr 4, 2024 • 44min
Ep. 243: IWF World Cup Update | Max Aita
Max Aita joins me to recap the first few days of the IWF World Cup. By its end, this could be one of the greatest competitions since the 1984 Friendship Cup. Don't miss any more of it. Subscribe to Weightlifting House TV here: https://weightliftinghouse.tvEnjoy. Sign up for our coaching mentorship group -- our next call is 4/5 at 12 pm EDT!https://coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSubscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Earth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offCheck out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

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Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 7min
Ep. 242: A History of Sport Science and Skill Acquisition | Keith Davids, PhD
Keith Davids, PhD, Professor of Motor Learning, provides an in-depth look at skill acquisition and sport science. Topics include open vs closed skill sports, classic vs modern views of practice, and the evolution of coaching and sports industry. Emphasizes the importance of environment and adaptability in skill development.

Mar 22, 2024 • 57min
Ep. 241: Coaching at Three Olympic Games | Jim Schmitz
Jim Schmitz is a bit of an unknown legend in the sport. You won't generally hear his name casually tossed around in conversations about the sport, but that shouldn't be the case. Jim has an unmatched track record and more time in the sport than nearly any other person in USAW.Professionally, he's coached at three Olympic games, including coaching silver medalist, Mario Martinez. The list of achievements goes on and on, but the most impressive part of his resume is his continued involvement in the sport. He first found weightlifting in 1964 and hasn't turned back since.In this episode, we talk all about Jim and his background in the sport. It's one you don't want to miss. Follow Jim:https://www.instagram.com/jimschmitz/https://www.instagram.com/sportspalacesf/Subscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Earth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offCheck out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

Mar 14, 2024 • 1h 11min
Ep. 240: Virus Intl RETURNS | Melanie Lin, CEO
Virus Intl was previously a household name in the weightlifting world, but late last year they ran into some difficulties that forced the USA branch to cease operations. Now they are back and, according to Melanie, better than ever!Listen in as we discuss Melanie's involvement with Virus Intl, her move to CEO, what caused them to cease operations in the USA and much more. Follow Melanie and Virus:https://www.instagram.com/melz_lin/https://www.instagram.com/virusintl/Sign up for Coaches Only: Coaches Only – WH USA (weightliftinghouse.com)Subscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Earth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offCheck out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

Mar 7, 2024 • 60min
Ep. 239: Eric Helms & Max Aita | All About Individualizing Training
From the moment we started recording, I knew this would be an incredible resource for coaches, athletes, and researchers. Eric, Max, and I deep dive into the topic of Individualization, specifically what coaches and researchers know and where the field is headed. If you want to learn more, sign up for Coaches Only on March 16th and 17th where Eric will be speaking! Alongside his presentation, we'll have Zac Robinson, Quinn Henoch, Olivia Reeves, and more.You don't want to miss this. Sign up here: Coaches Only – WH USA (weightliftinghouse.com)Follow Eric and Max:https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Subscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Earth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offCheck out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/