
Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast
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!
Latest episodes

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/

Feb 29, 2024 • 58min
Ep. 238: Max Aita | Lessons Learned from Europeans
Max Aita, honorary co-host of the Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast, joins me to wrap up the European Weightlifting Championships.Max will join us on the Coaches Only roundtable on March 16th and 17th. Sign up today!Sign up here: Coaches Only – WH USA (weightliftinghouse.com)Follow Max and Team Aita:Max Aita (@max_aita) • Instagram photos and videosMax’s Gym Oakland (@team_aita) • Instagram photos and videosSubscribe 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/

Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 18min
Ep. 237: Quinn Henoch, DPT | Mastering Exercise Selection
Quinn Henoch, DPT, expert in exercise selection and physical therapy, discusses the importance of tailored training, varying workouts for injury management, and the balance between consistency and variation in training programs. The conversation highlights the complexities of coaching practices and the need for individualized approaches in optimizing performance.

Feb 8, 2024 • 43min
Ep. 236: Olivia Reeves | Going for Olympic Gold
Olivia will be speaking at the upcoming Coaches Only event!! The dates are March 16th and 17th. This year's lineup is insane, including previous podcast guests (Zac Robinson, Quinn Henoch, Dr. Aaron Cunanan, and more). Don't miss out: Coaches Only – WH USA (weightliftinghouse.com)Follow Olivia:Oliviareeves.71 on InstagramSubscribe 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/