On this week’s episode of the podcast, I was joined by former weightlifter, current coach, founder of East Coast Gold, and lifelong student, Leo Totten.This was an incredible show and I have nothing but respect for Leo, including his commitment to being a world-class coach. Through his efforts, he's continued to elevate the sport, something made obvious by the development and proliferation of ECG and its dedication to greatness. Tune in, learn something, and spread the knowledge.Follow Leo and ECG:Leo Totten (@tottentraining) • Instagram photos and videosEast Coast Gold Weightlifting (@eastcoastgoldwl) • Instagram photos and videosHOME | Totten Training | Weightlifting | United StatesSubscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Buy our book:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/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/

Zac Robinson, a PhD candidate and programming expert, discusses the importance of a systematic approach in strength training, making small adjustments for continued success, exploring volume changes in powerlifting, the complexity of training compared to philosophy, analyzing individual response in resistance training research, and the importance of challenging beliefs.

Zac Robinson, owner of Data Driven Strength, talks about understanding proximity to failure, individual response to training, and communicating that information. They also discuss building Data Driven Strength, the influence of content creators, evolution of interests in strength training, proximity to failure, and programming basics and training principles.

Aaron has been on the podcast multiple times, discussing his research on barbell kinetics and kinematics in elite weightlifters to technology in sport. There aren't many people as experienced and qualified as Aaron, which makes his perspective incredibly insightful.Listen in as we discuss his journey through the weightlifting ranks to eventually becoming the director of applied sport science for the Cincinnati Reds. He shares what he has learned along the way, as well as what up-and-coming coaches and sport scientists can do to become successful.Keep up with Aaron:https://twitter.com/aaronjcunananBuy our book:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/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/

Chris Taber, PhD in Sport Physiology, joins me yet again to tackle training questions through a science-informed lens. During this episode of the podcast, we discuss the potential benefit of accentuated eccentric loading (AEL) for developing maximal strength.Follow Chris:Chris Taber (@drchristaber) | InstagramChristopher Taber (researchgate.net)Buy our book:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/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% offFollow me and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

Jacob Tsypkin is a man after my own heart. We share very similar interests, including philosophy, weightlifting, critical thinking, training theory, and plenty more.In this episode of the podcast, we discuss how he managed to center his life around training. Now the co-owner of Framework BJJ, he's found himself in the same position he's been in for decades, running a gym and eating/sleeping/breathing physical training.For most, the decision to go all in on yourself and your passion sounds like a difficult thing to do, occupying plenty of risk. For him, it wasn't.Here's how he did it, and here's how you can do it too.Buy our book:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/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% offFollow me and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

223 episodes, 200,000 downloads, and six years later... There's no better person to have on this very special episode of the podcast than Max Aita. Max and I sat down in the new Weightlifting.ai office to discuss fast and slow thinking, having a meaningful impact on other people's lives, and the process of improving over time. Enjoy.Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Home (teamaita.com)Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Buy our book:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/Support me by using my code when you make a purchase through Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWLEarth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/Follow me and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

Solfrid has seen an unheard-of rise to the top. From competing at Norweigan Nationals to becoming World Champion in two years, she's quickly solidifying herself as the best in the sport. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss her athletic background, what her journey in the sport has been like, and how she's managing the expectations resulting from her success. Enjoy.Follow Solfrid:Solfrid Koanda (@98solfrid) • Instagram photos and videosOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Buy our book:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/Support me by using my code when you make a purchase through Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWLEarth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/Follow me and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

We have finally done it. There is an episode discussing the role of strength training for endurance athletes. Although not the central focus, we primarily explored Dr. Ryan's athletic, coaching, and academic careers, there was an emphasis on the place of the weight room in sport. Enjoy the conversation with Dr. Ryan, a critical part of our Master's program at WVU.Be a part of the program: School of Sport Sciences < West Virginia University (wvu.edu)Onyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Buy our book:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/Support me by using my code when you purchase through Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWLEarth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/Follow me and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

In one of the most inspiring podcasts to date, I caught up with Dylan Suarez, a PhD from ETSU and a sport scientist for the San Francisco Giants. We cover a range of topics, looking at Dylan's time in academia, including research he's done on block periodization and how that changes a weightlifter's physiology. We then shifted focus, exploring his time interning at the UFC Performance Institute before moving into Major League Baseball. Follow Dylan:Dylan Suarez, PhD (@Suarezstrength) / X (twitter.com)Dylan Suarez (@suarezstrength) • Instagram photos and videosOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Buy our book:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/Support me by using my code when you make a purchase through Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWLEarth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/Follow me and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/