Nat and Gregor discuss the issue of sexualization in weightlifting, highlighting the over-sexualization of female weightlifters in media organizations and the need for rules to ensure weightlifting-focused content. They also explore cultural differences in treating women in the sport, concerns about sexualization and age in society, the absence of coverage for strong Asian female weightlifters, and the importance of addressing sexualization and photoshopping in weightlifting media.

Episode 1 from 2022 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Bahrain.Episode NotesNat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

We talk all about CLUSTER SETS with Dr James Tufano, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biochemistry at Charles University in the Czech Republic. Cluster sets are a great way to add repetitions (and therefore volume) while maintaining speed and power with heavier weights. Dr Tufano—an expert on this topic—goes deep into the research behind cluster sets and when, how, and why to use them. This is an episode absolutely filled with insights about strength training for any athlete or coach!

Claire Zai, a renowned strength coach and powerlifter, discusses the fundamentals of strength training including its effectiveness, debunking myths, and the influence of the menstrual cycle. They also explore recovery, optimal rest times, tailoring training, the importance of sleep and nutrition, weight cutting, and maximizing clean and jerk and snatch totals. They debunk several myths, challenge gender-specific training limitations, and discuss the recent changes in weightlifting rules and weight increments.

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/