Sean Waxman has been flying under the radar since shutting down his gym in Los Angeles and moving to the mountains of Utah. Now, you can find him running the strength and conditioning program for the football team at Bingham High School.In this episode of the podcast, we discuss his time in strength and conditioning 32 years ago, including why he wanted to get into the profession. We also talk about running a high school program, what strength and coaches need to be able to do, and how to evaluate someone else's work. Enjoy this long overdue episode with THE Sean MF'ing Waxman.Follow Sean:Sean Waxman (@the_sean_waxman) • Instagram photos and videosFollow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Save 10% on all Virus products using the code PHILWLVIRUS // Performance - Official Online Store (virusintl.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/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

This was one of my favorite podcasts in recent memory. David Puder is an M.D., working in psychiatry as his area of specialty. Dr. Puder was also a rower, and loves strength training.In the episode we cover many topics, most of them being psychologically minded. From the qualities that make great relationships to stoicism to micro expressions, we navigated a lot of ground.Enjoy this deep dive on the work of psychology and psychotherpy. Follow Dr. Puder:David Puder M.D. |Psychiatrist (@dr.davidpuder) | InstagramDavid Puder M.D. (@DavidPuder) / TwitterFollow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Save 10% on all Virus products using the code PHILWLVIRUS // Performance - Official Online Store (virusintl.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/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

In this episode of the podcast I sit down with 4-time world team member, 4-time Pan Am team member, and 2010 University World Champion, Alex Lee.We dicuss Alex's background, the struggles he faces as a coach and business owner, and how he's been influenced by all of the coaches and Nationals teams he has trained with.Follow Alex:Alex Lee (@alee_weightlifting) | InstagramAlee Athletics (@alee_athletics) | InstagramALEE ATHLETICSFollow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Save 10% on all Virus products using the code PHILWLVIRUS // Performance - Official Online Store (virusintl.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/Check out the AI:https://weightlifting.ai/

You'll have to excuse the audio quality. This was recorded on my end in a coffee shop, so there's a bit of background noiseIn this episode of the podcast we discuss the coach's journey, why training strategies vary from place to place, and hypothetically, if everything could be known, would we get an optimal program for an athlete...Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Home (teamaita.com)Save 10% on all Virus products using the code PHILWLVIRUS // Performance - Official Online Store (virusintl.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/

Max and I once again meet in a hotel room to dicuss the finer points of weightlifting coaching.We start the podcast by breaking down the different builds and abilities of athletes we just coached at Nationals. This leads into a conversation of what each athlete needs and how we can address that from a movement and programming standpoint. It was a lot of fun catching back up with Max after a few months on separate sides of the country. So enjoy our deep dive on identifying and correcting athlete faults. Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Home (teamaita.com)Save 10% on all Virus products using the code PHILWLVIRUS // Performance - Official Online Store (virusintl.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/

This was an episode for the books! Chris, Max, and I deep dive on the different fitness qualities necessary to maximize weightlifting performance, along with different tests you can use to measure their development.From work capacity to maximal strength to peaking, it can be hard to know how effective the program has been. This podcast will arm you with much of the knowledge you need to ask the right questions and provide the correct answers. Follow Chris:Chris Taber (@drchristaber) | InstagramChristopher Taber (researchgate.net)Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Home (teamaita.com)Save 10% on all Virus products using the code PHILWLVIRUS // Performance - Official Online Store (virusintl.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/

Crystal McCullough never epected to end up in strength and conditioning... She started out as a nurse, eventually moving into owing a CrossFit gym. Then, after a time coaching weightlifting and powerlifting and a sole source of work, she found strength and conditioning through a master's program at Lenoire-Rhyne University. Join us as we discuss lessons she's learned as a strength coach, what it's like being a female in strength and conditioning, and where she sees herself in 3-5 years. Follow Crystal and LRU:Crystal McCullough (@coach_crystalmac) | InstagramLenoir-Rhyne S&C (@lrstrength) | InstagramSave 10% on all Virus products using the code PHILWLVIRUS // Performance - Official Online Store (virusintl.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/

We were honored to be joined by Todd Kashdan for the second time on the podcast! For you who don't know, Todd has a PhD in clinical psychology, is the founder of the Well-Being Lab at George Mason University, and a leading educator to the public. He's written books on curiosity, negative emotions, and the art of insubordination. Join us as we discuss purpose, meaning, curiosity, and well-being (with a little weightlifting thrown in).Enjoy.Follow Todd (and buy his stuff!):Articles: www.toddkashdan.comNewsletter: https://toddkashdan.substack.com/aboutTwitter/Instagram/LinkedIn:Todd Kashdan (@toddkashdan) / TwitterTodd B. Kashdan (@toddkashdan) | InstagramTodd Kashdan - Professor of Psychology - George Mason University | LinkedInBook on insubordination: The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent & Defy EffectivelySave 10% on all Virus products using the code PHILWLVIRUS // Performance - Official Online Store (virusintl.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/

In this episode of the podcast, Max and I discuss the lessons he's learned from time spent competing and coaching in powerlifting. From programming to ways of training, we explore what weightlifters can take away from another strength sport. Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Home (teamaita.com)Save 10% on all Virus products using the code PHILWLVIRUS // Performance - Official Online Store (virusintl.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/

This was an incredibly special episode of the podcast. While the current iteration of the Philosophical Weightlifting podcast is only five years old, I've been recording podcasts for over eight years.Tune in as Max Aita and I reflect back on my year in California, the development of the podcast, what it's like having a career in weightlifting, and so so much more.Enjoy.Follow Max and get coaching!https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/Home (teamaita.com)Save 10% on all Virus products using the code PHILWLVIRUS // Performance - Official Online Store (virusintl.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/