Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/optimal-barbell-113116257 🏋️‍♀️Dr. Ingo Sandau discusses how threshold velocity, maximal power, and the optimal force-velocity profile influence theoretical snatch performance.Ingo is the Head of the Strength and Power Department at the Institute for Applied Training Science in Leipzig, Germany. He brings many years of experience as a researcher for the German national Weightlifting Team.Enjoy!Original research paper:Sandau I, Granacher U. Optimal barbell force-velocity profiles can contribute to maximize weightlifting performance. Plos one. 2023 Aug 18;18(8):e0290275.https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0290275Previous interview with Ingo: https://youtu.be/WWENQs-reiYJoin Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Ingo Sandau:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ingo-Sandauhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ingo-sandau-359a35b3Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/macros-for-how-112577799 🏋️‍♀️Olympic weightlifting puts very specific demands on the body. If the demands are specific, should the diet be specific too to fuel the performance optimally?Also, many weightlifters need to manipulate their body weight at some point during their careers. Ideally, this should occur later rather than earlier, and only for the highest-level competitions. Nonetheless, how the weight is cut, maintained, or gained will significantly impact the lifter's performance. Therefore, choosing the most optimal strategy and timeline is crucial.Darren Delaney is nearing the completion of his Master's degree, where he has been investigating nutritional approaches for Olympic weightlifters. In this interview, he goes into detail on the available literature and provides science-based guidelines on calories, macros, and supplements for Olympic weightlifters.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Darren Delaney:https://x.com/dardelfitnesshttps://www.instagram.com/dardelfitness_nutritionhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-delaney-msc-0aa065151https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Darren-Delaney-2Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/lean-mass-and-112135034 🏋️‍♀️Does lean mass (mainly muscle) influence weightlifting performance? Of course it does, but how exactly? Wanda Sihanath walks us through the research she has recently conducted on American elite weightlifters.Wanda is a second-year PhD student at Marquette University. She has an extensive background in engineering and is also a weightlifter herself.Enjoy!Original research paper:Sihanath W, Ahn N, Papanek P, Kipp K. INFLUENCE OF LEAN BODY MASS DISTRIBUTION ON GROUND REACTION FORCE AND SNATCH PERFORMANCE IN MALE AND FEMALE WEIGHTLIFTERS. ISBS Proceedings Archive. 2024;42(1):846.https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/115Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Wanda Sihanath:https://www.instagram.com/biomch.wandahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wandasihanathhttps://twitter.com/WandaSihanathFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/new-jump-testing-111757236 🏋️‍♀️Jumping protocols are widely used in strength and conditioning. They are employed to assess performance, monitor progress, or daily/weekly readiness. But how do jumping protocols work? What factors influence the performance on these tests? Does cueing matter?Jason Xu is a PhD student at Middlesex University (UK), and developing jumping protocols is the focus of his research.Enjoy!Original research paper:Xu J, Turner A, Comyns TM, Chavda S, Bishop C. Effects of external verbal cueing on countermovement rebound jump performance. Sports Biomechanics. 2024 Jul 15:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2024.2377217Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Jason Xu:https://x.com/Jiaqing_Xu96https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiaqing-jason-xu-a47487138Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/testing-clean-111313042 🏋️‍♀️In weightlifting, we often use the 1RM of a full lift to determine the loading for derivatives. But what if we're working with athletes from other sports who are unfamiliar with these lifts? How do we approach loading in that case? Dr. Tim Suchomel, an expert in this area, shares his insights and research.Dr. Suchomel is an associate professor and the Director of the Sports Science program at the University of Pittsburgh.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Tim Suchomel:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-suchomel-84b06a64https://x.com/DrTSuchomelhttps://www.instagram.com/drtsuchomelFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/feeding-lifter-110745247 🏋️‍♀️Nutrition is important for any athlete, and weightlifters are no exception. In this interview, Dr Cas Fuchs focuses on the use of nutritional strategies for recovery and performance in weightlifting.Cas is a researcher and teacher at Maastricht University Medical Center+. His interests span exercise, nutrition, and recovery, with a primary focus on carbohydrate and protein metabolism.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Cas Fuchs:https://twitter.com/Cas_Fuchshttps://www.instagram.com/casfuchshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/casfuchsFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/recovery-for-110321248 🏋️‍♀️There is training, and there is recovery. Both are crucial, and both influence weightlifting performance. But do we put the same effort into both? Should we be addressing recovery as seriously as we train? In this interview with Dr. Shona Halson, we discuss the scientific evidence and practical tips on all things recovery.Shona is a professor at the Australian Catholic University and the Deputy Director of the SPRINT Research Centre (Brisbane, Australia). Prior to this, Shona was the Head Recovery Physiologist at the Australian Institute of Sport for over 15 years and led the recovery team at three Olympic campaigns with the Australian Olympic Committee. Her research focuses on sleep, recovery, and fatigue. She has published over 170 peer-reviewed articles and multiple book chapters.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Shona Halson:https://x.com/ShonaHalsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shona-halson-627b74268https://www.acu.edu.au/research-and-enterprise/our-research-institutes/sprint-research-centreFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/menstrual-cycle-109944963 🏋️‍♀️Programming according to the phases of the menstrual cycle is gaining popularity. Coaches are advertising their uniqueness by offering weightlifting programs that support and align with the menstrual cycle. But are these claims evidence-based?In this interview with Brooke Alvar, we explore the latest developments on the topic. Brooke researches menstrual cycle-related symptoms and their influence on weightlifting and powerlifting performance in her PhD project. We discuss the current literature and what her upcoming research will add.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comMore interviews with experts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mXj3rh8_SE&list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGFollow Brooke Alvar:https://www.instagram.com/brooke_alvar_Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-use-force-109496339 🏋️‍♀️Using force platforms (also called force plates) is becoming more and more popular, mainly because the technology is getting cheaper and more portable. What can we measure in Olympic weightlifting using force platforms? What has already been tested for reliability and association with the actual weightlifting performance? Dr. Shaun Joffe explains everything you need to know in this interview.Shaun is a lecturer in strength and conditioning science at St. Mary's University (Twickenham, UK). He has worked for British Weightlifting as a strength coach, performance scientist, and weightlifting talent coach. His research in Olympic weightlifting focuses on measuring and predicting performance.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comMore interviews with experts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mXj3rh8_SE&list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGFollow Shaun Joffe:https://www.instagram.com/shaunjoffehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-joffe-24092026Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/types-of-grip-on-109061186 🏋️‍♀️Hook grip, closed grip, or straps – which is best for snatch performance? Chris Kennedy dedicated his Master's project to answering these questions. He tested how different types of grips influence the biomechanics and maximal performance of the power snatch in both males and females.Chris is a professional powerlifting athlete and a powerlifting coach with a Master's degree in Sport and Exercise.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comMore interviews with experts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mXj3rh8_SE&list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGFollow Chris Kennedy:https://www.instagram.com/chrispowerliftshttps://thestrengthinstitution.comFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mitochondria-of-108575463 🏋️‍♀️Are strength athletes strong because they are built differently, or do they develop their remarkable bodies due to the sports they do? We may get a little bit closer to the answer after this interview with Javier Botella. We talk about his recent paper investigating how the mitochondria of Olympic weightlifters and powerlifters differ from the mitochondria of 'normal controls.'Javier has a PhD from Victoria University (Australia). He has authored 43 publications in exercise physiology and sports science. Javier's areas of interest include the physiology of endurance performance, how mitochondria remodel following endurance training, and the effect of exercise on autophagy and mitophagy regulation in human skeletal muscle.Enjoy!Original research paper:Botella J, Schytz CT, Pehrson TF, Hokken R, Laugesen S, Aagaard P, Suetta C, Christensen B, Ørtenblad N, Nielsen J. Increased mitochondrial surface area and cristae density in the skeletal muscle of strength athletes. The Journal of physiology. 2023 Jul;601(14):2899-915.https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1113/JP284394Javier’s collaborator: https://portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk/en/persons/jonielsenAnd their previous work: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/apha.13561Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comMore interviews with experts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mXj3rh8_SE&list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGFollow Javier Botella:https://twitter.com/javi_iuphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/javierbotellaFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/test-to-predict-108050149 🏋️‍♀️Weightlifting coaches are constantly on the hunt for a test that can predict maximal snatch. The German weightlifting team is no different. In this interview, Dr Ingo Sandau walks us through the test development and how it was used over 9 months in a sample of elite male German weightlifters.Ingo Sandau is the head of the Strength and Power Department at the Institute for Applied Training Science in Leipzig, Germany. He has 12 of experience as a researcher for the German weightlifting team.Enjoy!Original research paper:Sandau I, Granacher U. Long-term monitoring of training load, force-velocity profile, and performance in elite weightlifters: A case series with two male Olympic athletes. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 2022 Dec 1;36(12):3446-55.https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2022/12000/Long_Term_Monitoring_of_Training_Load,.24.aspxJoin Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Ingo Sandau:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ingo-Sandauhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ingo-sandau-359a35b3Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/talent-transfer-107794345 🏋️‍♀️For three years now, German Weightlifting has had a dedicated person to scout for talent in other sports and bring them to weightlifting. Her name is Sabine Dieser, and she graciously shared her strategy, testing protocol, diagnostic kit, and successes and failures so far.Sabine is a youth coach at the German Weightlifting Federation with a Master of Science degree in Sports and Exercise in Children and Adolescents from Heidelberg University. She is on a mission to discover talents and help them unleash their full potential in Olympic weightlifting.Enjoy!Link to the talent transfer page:https://german-weightlifting.de/talenttransferJoin Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Sabine Dieser:https://www.instagram.com/sa_bine_dieserhttps://german-weightlifting.de/talenttransferFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/testing-usa-team-107297266 🏋️‍♀️For the last three years, Kristof Kipp has been developing the testing system for the USA Weightlifting international team. In this interview, he talks about the tests the team is currently conducting and how they have evolved over time.Kristof holds a PhD in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences from Oregon State University. His research interests revolve around sports science and biomechanics. He also helps direct Marquette University’s Motion Analysis and Biomechanics Laboratory.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Kristof Kipp:https://x.com/musportsciencehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/[email protected] Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/becoming-strong-106239259 🏋️‍♀️What would happen if a 60-something-year-old person started serious strength training? What if this person decided to compete in powerlifting? Would they have any chance of success?This is an interview with Cas Fuchs, who conducted a case study on a 71-year-old female powerlifter, Ina Koolhaas Revers, who started strength training at the age of 63.Cas is a researcher and teacher at Maastricht University Medical Center+. His interests span across exercise, nutrition, and recovery, with a primary focus on carbohydrate and protein metabolism. We will hear more about his nutrition and recovery research in a few weeks' time in the second interview. But for now, please enjoy an interview on Ina's case.Original research paper:Fuchs CJ, Trommelen J, Weijzen ME, Smeets JS, van Kranenburg J, Verdijk LB, van Loon LJ. Becoming a World Champion Powerlifter at 71 Years of Age: It Is Never Too Late to Start Exercising. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 2024 Mar 7;1(aop):1-9.https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/34/4/article-p223.xmlJoin Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Cas Fuchs:https://twitter.com/Cas_Fuchshttps://www.instagram.com/casfuchshttps://www.m3-research.nlFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/programming-for-106183328 🏋️‍♀️Beginners and advanced weightlifters have different needs and require tailored programming. Sean Waxman joins the Evidence Strong Show to discuss programming for youth and adult beginners, intermediate, and advanced athletes.With 30 years of experience in Olympic weightlifting as both an athlete and a coach, Sean has developed top-ten finishers at the World Weightlifting Championships, a World University Championship silver medalist, two Pan Am Championship silver medalists, and two Pan Am Championship team members. Currently, he serves as the head strength coach at Bingham High School.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Sean Waxman:https://www.instagram.com/the_sean_waxmanhttps://waxmansgym.com/Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/valsalva-and-105813724 🏋️‍♀️In this interview, Christina Prevett explains the definition of Valsalva bracing, how it's performed, taught, and cued, and how to make it better for weightlifting performance. We also talk about pelvic floor health in relation to lifting and pregnancy.This is the second time Christina comes on the Evidence Strong Show. Previously, we discussed her survey on the outcomes for birth and postpartum for women who lifted heavy during their pregnancy. This time, we talk about her recent paper on Valsalva - bracing for resistance training performance.Enjoy!Original research paper:Prevett C, Moore R. Nuances of the Valsalva manoeuvre and bracing with regard to resistance training performance and its effects on the pelvic floor. Journal of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy. 2024;134(Spring):31-4.https://thepogp.co.ukuserfiles/pages/files/journals/134/08prevettmoore.pdfPrevious interview with Christina: Is Valsalva maneuver and Olympic weightlifting safe during pregnancy? https://youtu.be/cPV3eBDqGO4Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Christina Prevett:https://www.instagram.com/dr.christina_prevetthttps://www.instagram.com/icephysioFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/predicting-in-2-86021522 🏋️‍♀️Conversation on a fascinating topic of predicting performance in Olympic weightlifting.Shyam Chavda explains his approach to predicting what totals will be required to place or medal in the main lifting competitions. The paper came about before the Tokyo Olympics when Shyam tried to perform competitor analysis for his athlete Cyrille Tchatchet II. As a refugee, Cyrille could not compete for 5 years, leaving his potential unexplored. Shyam Chavda is an experienced coach, technical tutor, and certified ASCC, CSCS, CES, and MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Science professional at the London Sport Institute, Middlesex University. Enjoy!Original research paper:Chavda S, Comfort P, Lake J, Bishop C, Turner AN. Predicting weight category specific performance zones for Olympic, World and European weightlifting competitions. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2023 Feb 15.https://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/37514/Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Shyam Chavda:https://twitter.com/shy_2tweethttps://www.instagram.com/coach_chavdaFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/coaching-elite-105346996 🏋️‍♀️We need to start with a definition first. Who is an elite weightlifter? Wil Fleming explains his view on the topic and then describes the specifics of training and competition planning for elites.Wil is a US-based weightlifting coach for 1Kilo in Bloomington, Indiana. He has been in weightlifting for over 25 years, gaining experience at all stages of the coaching process with various types of athletes. His athlete, Mary Theisen-Lappen, has just qualified for the Paris Olympics in the 81+ class.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Wil Fleming:https://www.instagram.com/wilfleminghttps://www.instagram.com/1kilo.wlFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/weightlifting-104996544 🏋️‍♀️Dive into the essentials of weightlifting for young athletes in this interview with Leslie Summerfield, where we explore:* What is the best age to start weightlifting training?* What exercises should you teach or use first?* What can go wrong in weightlifting training with kids?Leslie Summerfield is one of the leading experts in weightlifting training for kids. She works at IMG Academy in Florida, USA, a boarding sports school that also offers sports camps, where she leads the volleyball program. In her role, she uses Olympic weightlifting to make middle school and high school athletes stronger for their sports.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Lesley Sommerfield:https://twitter.com/lmsommerfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/dr.sommerfieldFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/what-happens-in-104713919 🏋️‍♀️International competitions are a different beast. These events require extended travel and involve changes in climate and time zones. They expose athletes to different food and water, as well as to media and other international athletes. In my conversation with Sergii Putsov, we discussed what happens behind closed doors of the training halls worldwide and how to navigate the last few days leading up to the competition.Sergii is a lecturer at the National University of Ukraine in Physical Education and Sport, a weightlifting coach, and co-owner of Warm Body and Cold Mind. He has traveled to international competitions as an athlete, coach, and media representative for over a decade, experiencing and observing a lot.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Sergii Putsov:https://www.instagram.com/putsoffhttps://torokhtiy.comFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/leadership-in-104128061 🏋️‍♀️Coaches are leaders whether they want to be or not. But how does one become a good leader, and what does it mean in the context of weightlifting? Michael Richards discusses what leadership entails, the various types of leaders, and the different styles leaders can implement.Michael serves as a strength and conditioning coach for the US Air Force Special Warfare School in San Antonio, in addition to being a weightlifter and weightlifting coach. This interview covers types and styles of leadership with specific examples in real-life Olympic weightlifting scenarios so you can apply it to your coaching practice.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Michael Richards:https://www.instagram.com/coachmike300https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-richards-edd-c-cscs-ep-c-a40603152Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/resistance-in-103769170 🏋️‍♀️How does resistance training specifically influence females? How much muscle will females gain when starting resistance training? How does resistance training influence body composition, e.g., fat percentage? Do we have enough research to draw any conclusions?In this interview, I discuss these questions and more with Mandy Hagstrom. Mandy is an accredited exercise scientist whose work focuses broadly on the effects of resistance training. She is currently researching female-specific responses to resistance training, resistance training in perimenopause, and gender and sex equity in exercise science.Enjoy!Original research paper:Hagstrom AD, Marshall PW, Halaki M, Hackett DA. The effect of resistance training in women on dynamic strength and muscular hypertrophy: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Sports Medicine. 2020 Jun;50(6):1075-93.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-019-01247-x?fbclid=IwAR2iN6rsBmPX2OZjk-Knz84CwbXaHS9hppLAyisamB31fofkYxkJZ3Z-bDkJoin Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Mandy Hagstrom:https://twitter.com/adhagstromhttps://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/mandy-hagstromFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/hook-grip-in-103325375 🏋️‍♀️Elite weightlifters use the hook grip. You may be surprised, however, that there is not a lot of research to justify this type of gripping. In this interview, Dustin Oranchuk walks us through his study investigating differences in the performance of the clean with and without the hook grip.Dustin has a PhD in sports science and works as a full-time researcher at the University of Colorado. His research focuses on muscle physiology and mechanics, healthy aging, rehabilitation, neuromuscular fatigue, strength and conditioning, and optimizing research methodologies. The two papers we discuss in this interview come from his time at the Auckland University of Technology.Enjoy!Evidence Strong summary:https://evidencestrong.com/hook-grip-is-better-but-whyOriginal research papers:Oranchuk DJ, Drinkwater EJ, Lindsay RS, Helms ER, Harbour ET, Storey AG. Improvement of kinetic, kinematic, and qualitative performance variables of the power clean with the hook grip. International journal of sports physiology and performance. 2019 Mar 1;14(3):378-84.https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/14/3/article-p378.xmlOranchuk DJ, Harbour ET, Lindsay RS, Storey AG, Drinkwater EJ. Improved power clean performance with the hook-grip is not due to altered force-time or horizontal bar-path characteristics. Journal of Sports Sciences. 2021 Oct 3:1-0.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02640414.2021.1986270Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Dustin Oranchuk:https://www.instagram.com/dustin.oranchuk.phdhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-oranchuk-phd-40a99188Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-we-gain-with-101873365 🏋️‍♀️In this interview with Chris Latella, we discuss three recent studies that his team conducted on a large set of powerlifting competition data. The team's interest was in checking how strength progresses over time and whether there are any differences between females and males in gaining and maintaining strength.Chris is a coordinator for the Master's strength & conditioning program at Edith Cowan University, Australia. His research interests span human performance, fatigue and adaptations in resistance training, and strength changes across the lifespan. Chris is also an experienced powerlifting coach.Enjoy!Original research papers:Study 1: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2020/09000/long_term_strength_adaptation__a_15_year_analysis.2.aspxStudy 2: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/fulltext/2022/05000/long_term_adaptations_in_the_squatbenchpress,.15.aspxStudy 3: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-023-01962-6Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Chris Latella:https://twitter.com/clatella1https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-latella-292940169https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/medical-and-health-sciences/our-staff/profiles/lecturers/dr-christopher-latellaFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/snatch-technique-101465552 🏋️‍♀️In this interview, Paulina Szyszka discusses the technical differences between successful and unsuccessful attempts in the snatch. Paulina is a lecturer at the Academia of Physical Education in Biala Podlaska, Poland. She also coaches in the weightlifting club, working with athletes from the age of 11 to elite international weightlifters, including a recent European Champion (81kg).This study is special. Paulina collected the data at the 2013 World Weightlifting Championships held in Poland. She recorded all the attempts in the A sessions but analyzed only the pairs of successful and unsuccessful attempts at the same weight, attempted by the same athlete. The same lifter attempting the same weight and being unsuccessful first, and successful on the second try, is the ultimate control. Not only the design of this study is perfect, but this was the biggest stage in weightlifting there is - the Worlds. This exciting study shows what exactly differentiates between unsuccessful and successful lifts?Enjoy!Original paper:Mastalerz A, Szyszka P, Grantham W, Sadowski J. Biomechanical analysis of successful and unsuccessful snatch lifts in elite female weightlifters. Journal of human kinetics. 2019 Aug 21;68(1):69-79.https://europepmc.org/article/pmc/6724589Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Paulina Szyszka:https://www.instagram.com/p.szyszkahttps://www.instagram.com/szyszkacoachFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-use-sets-101392117 🏋️‍♀️What are the types of cluster sets and how to use them in the different parts of the training cycle of an Olympic weightlifter? Can cluster sets be used to prepare athletes for competition, and if so, how exactly? How to minimize the potential negatives of using cluster sets?This conversation with Greg Haff will cover the above topics. Greg is a professor of strength and conditioning at Edith Cowan University in Australia. He teaches subjects related to strength development, resistance training, training periodization, and training monitoring. His impressive research record spans research on various types of training adaptation, training methods, and performance and recovery monitoring methods.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Greg Haff:https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-gregory-haff-69078a10https://twitter.com/doc_haffhttps://www.instagram.com/doc_haffFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-long-live-101087280 🏋️‍♀️How long do weightlifters live for? We delve into the overall lifespan of Olympians and specifically focus on Olympic weightlifters compared to other athletes. Additionally, we explore whether winning a medal correlates with a longer or shorter lifespan. In other words, do Olympic medalists live longer or shorter lives compared to Olympians who did not win a medal?Anna Kovbasiuk, the lead author of the study is a PhD researcher, data scientist, and neuropsychologist from Poland, who explores how various professions influence lifespan. In her research paper, she examines the lifespan of professional athletes and investigates whether their success correlates with longevity.Enjoy!Original research paper:Kovbasiuk A, Ciechanowski L, Jemielniak D. A taste of ambrosia: Do Olympic medalists live longer than Olympic losers?. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health. 2024 Jan 5:14034948231219833.https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/14034948231219833Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comAnna Kovbasiuk:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annakovbasiukhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anna-KovbasiukFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/weightlifting-99035391 🏋️‍♀️ Max Aita is a head coach of the Max's Gym in Oakland, California. He has coached a few American record holders, Pan Am competitors, and a Pan Am winner and record holder. He has 20 years of experience in coaching Olympic weightlifting with the influences of Ivan Abadejev, Steve Goth, Glenn Pendlay, and others.In this interview, Max answers all the questions related to coaching a weightlifting athlete to perform their best in the competition. Get Max's top tips on differences in approach between beginners and experienced athletes, handling success and failure in competitions, tapering strategies, and considerations based on the factors like age, gender, and weight class.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comMax Aita:https://www.instagram.com/max_aitahttps://www.teamaita.comhttps://weightlifting.aiFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/cutting-weight-100508006 🏋️‍♀️Weightlifting is contested in weight classes, making it essential to strategically select the most optimal weight class for each athlete. Whether aiming for qualification status, team selection, or improving competitive standings, various practices are employed to fit athletes into specific weight classes, often lower than their normal or optimal weight.Rapid weight loss practices are utilized to bring lifters down a weight class, but the frequency of their implementation remains unknown. Additionally, we don't really know which strategies, such as sauna use or water loading, are most popular? In this interview, Paul Campbell discusses a study surveying rapid weight loss practices in Olympic weightlifters and powerlifters. This study is part of Paul's PhD research and addresses questions he encountered as an athlete himself.Enjoy!Original research paper:Gee TI, Campbell P, Bargh MJ, Martin D. Rapid Weight Loss Practices Within Olympic Weightlifters. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 2023 Oct 1;37(10):2046-51.https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2023/10000/rapid_weight_loss_practices_within_olympic.18.aspx Mentioned study in powerlifters:Campbell P, Martin D, Bargh MJ, Gee TI. A comparison of rapid weight loss practices within international, national and regional powerlifters. Nutrition and Health. 2023 Sep 11:02601060231201892.https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/02601060231201892Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comPaul Campbell:https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-campbell-a545b3100/Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/german-league-100126665 🏋️‍♀️Germany has an Olympic weightlifting league that operates for half of the year. The league provides an opportunity to compete for the teams at various levels, all the way to the professional level.Philipp explains the history of the German league, how it works, and how the competitions are scored. This interview includes brilliant demos and visualizations, to give you an unprecedented view into the Bundesliga.Philipp Lendner is responsible for a league at a district level. He is also coaching a team while still competing himself. Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/music-during-or-99645081 🏋️‍♀️On or off? Ever wondered if the music could enhance your weightlifting performance?Join the years-long debate between some coaches and athletes on whether music helps or hinders your weightlifting training? In this interview, Michael is sharing insights from his extensive thesis research that aims to settle this battle once and for all.Michael Richards is a dedicated strength and conditioning coach for the US Air Force Special Warfare candidate course. As a passionate researcher, Michael is immersed in the fascinating study of the effects of music on athletic performance, exploring the intricate interplay between melodies and strength training. Balancing his coaching duties, pursuit of a doctorate, and fatherhood, Michael brings a unique blend of practical experience and scholarly inquiry to the world of fitness and sports science.Enjoy!List of references mentioned by Michael:https://evidencestrong.com/does-music-influence-sports-performanceJoin Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Michael Richards:https://www.instagram.com/coachmike301https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-richards-edd-c-cscs-ep-c-a40603152Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/what-to-measure-98120534 🏋️‍♀️Spencer Arnold shares insights into elite weightlifters testing and monitoring at Power & Grace Performance. After discussing this topic with sports scientist Jake Slaton, we decided to delve into it from a coach's perspective. Spencer agreed, making these two interviews a comprehensive look at what Power & Grace is currently doing and its future direction.Interview with Jake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIIQbTxVBeYAs the head coach of a growing international team, Spencer leads athletes such as Jourdan Delacruz, Kate Vibert Davis, Maude Charron, Bella Rodriguez, Preston Powell, Alex Mina Colwell, Sarah Davies, and Hayley Whiting. With three Olympians under his coaching, including a silver medalist in the Tokyo Olympics, Spencer provides valuable insights on what matters the most.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comSpencer Arnold:https://www.instagram.com/spencergarnoldhttps://powerandgraceperformance.com/coaches-and-staffFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/planning-for-of-96787461 🏋️‍♀️Hugh Gilmore is a high-performance psychologist at British Weightlifting with over a decade of experience working with various athletes. He has supported Olympic and Paralympic medalists in the Rio and Tokyo Games and is currently assisting athletes for the upcoming Paris 2024 Games. As the founder and CEO of Podium Psychology, he focuses on developing multi-disciplinary teams and enhancing skill development in effective communication and culture, catering to both elite sports and the business world.In this interview, we discuss practical tips on planning for success in weightlifting, addressing failure, and turning setbacks into successful comebacks.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comHugh Gilmore:https://www.youtube.com/@PodiumPsychologyhttps://podiumpsychology.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hughjohngilmoreFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/athlete-testing-96442630 🏋️‍♀️Jake Slaton serves as the chief data scientist at Power and Grace Performance, an elite weightlifting team in the U.S.A. Power & Grace Performance achieved notable success, with three weightlifters—Jourdan Delacruz, Harrison Maurus, and Kate Vibert Davis—participating in the Tokyo Olympics. Kate secured a silver medal, showcasing the team's excellence. Power & Grace Performance also boasts international talents like Maude Charron, Bella Rodriguez, Preston Powell, Alex Mina Colwell, Sarah Davies, and Hayley Whiting.In this discussion, we delve into the details of the daily, weekly, and monthly data collected by the team, exploring its significance and applications.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Jake Slaton:https://www.instagram.com/jaslatonhttps://powerandgraceperformance.com/coaches-and-staffFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/new-method-to-95521372 🏋️‍♀️Excellent interview with Marianne Huebner, professor of statistics, IMWF research committee member, Masters weightlifter. She is the person who researched the influence of age on weightlifting performance, which resulted in the adjustment of the Sinclair formula for Masters weightlifters. And now she and her team have produced the Q-points. Q-points aim to improve our ability to compare performance across weight classes in Olympic weightlifting. They seem to be doing a better job than Sinclairs - as Marianne proves.Enjoy!Q-points calculator:https://huebner.shinyapps.io/QpointsappQ-points project website Marianne mentioned during the interview:https://huebner.shinyapps.io/Qpoints/Original research paper:Huebner M, Meltzer DE, Bjarnason Á, Perperoglou A. Comparison of Olympic-Style Weightlifting Performances of Elite Athletes: Scaling Models Account for Body Mass. Medicine and science in sports and exercise. 2023 Dec;55(12):2281.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10662604Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Marianne Huebner:https://twitter.com/mhuebnerphdhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marianne-HuebnerFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/which-part-of-is-94866486 🏋️‍♀️The first part of the snatch or clean is a pull. The pull allows the barbell to gain velocity and travel high enough for the weightlifter to get under. It is a complex movement with distinctive phases. The debate over how each phase influences the outcome of the lift is still ongoing.In this interview, Tavor Ben-Zeev discusses his recent study on how different phases of the pull may possibly correlate with weightlifting performance (total). Tavor is a Ph.D. student in exercise physiology at Ariel University, Israel. His research focuses on sports performance and the physiology behind anabolic steroids. Tavor is also a weightlifting coach.Enjoy!Original research paper:Ben-Zeev T, Sadres E, Hoffman JR. Comparison of Force Measures Between Start Position, Transition Phase, and Midthigh Pull With Weightlifting Performance During Israel National Competition. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 2022 May 9:10-519.https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2023/11000/comparison_of_force_measures_between_start.11.aspxJoin Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Tavor Ben-Zeev:https://www.instagram.com/tavor_wlhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tavor-ZeevFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/are-strength-for-93203879 🏋️‍♀️A recent study investigated whether powerlifting is a viable option for a health intervention across the lifespan. Can you use powerlifting to gain and keep health as you age? It is an interesting topic, as many people struggle with being active enough and building or sustaining strength to support aging. Additionally, it raises the question of whether other strength sports, like Olympic weightlifting, could be used as a health intervention for all ages too.I have invited the first author, Dan van den Hoek, to speak about the study. Dan is a senior lecturer in clinical exercise physiology at the University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia). His research currently focuses on strength adaptation and factors affecting sports performance, particularly in powerlifting.Enjoy!Original research paper:van den Hoek D, Mallard A, Garrett J, Beaumont P, Howells R, Spathis J, Pearson J, Latella C. Is powerlifting a viable method for engaging adults of all ages in resistance training?: A retrospective, longitudinal population analysis with comparison to population norms.https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/318Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Dan van den Hoek:https://twitter.com/dan_hoekhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-van-den-hoek-1a8b4453Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/traveling-for-92050236 🏋️‍♀️Teresa van der Vossen is a Lecturer in Exercise and Wellness at UCOL, New Zealand. She specializes in strength and conditioning for high-performance athletes. Teresa is also a competitive Olympic weightlifter, ranking second in her weight class in New Zealand.New Zealand weightlifters have a long way to travel to almost any international competition but traveling for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games was as far as you can go. We all know that traveling that far will influence sleep but how exactly? What can be done to elevate the negatives?In this interview, Teresa walks us through her Masters degree research project looking at sleep in elite weightlifters traveling for an international competition. Her project consisted of two studies, which she describes for us in detail.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Teresa:https://www.instagram.com/tvdv_fitnesshttps://www.ucol.ac.nz/research-at-ucol/research-staff/teresa-van-der-vossenFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/inside-muscle-91545093 🏋️‍♀️How muscles of weightlifters are built? What types of fibers characterize an elite weightlifter? How much can we influence the fiber types with training?Nate will answer these and many other questions. We talk about muscles, training, and how these influence our metabolism. This interview is packed with mind-blowing facts about weightlifter's anatomy and physiology.Nathan Serrano is a PhD candidate and Research Assistant at Arizona State University where he is working on the connection between muscle fiber types and metabolism.Enjoy!Original research paper:Serrano N, Colenso-Semple LM, Lazauskus KK, Siu JW, Bagley JR, Lockie RG, Costa PB, Galpin AJ. Extraordinary fast-twitch fiber abundance in elite weightlifters. PloS one. 2019 Mar 27;14(3):e0207975.https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0207975Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGEvidence Strong summary of this study:https://evidencestrong.com/olympic-weightlifters-have-different-muscles#main-resultsWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Nathan Serrano:https://www.instagram.com/_nateserrano_https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-serrano-0ab933a9https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nathan-SerranoFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/errors-in-with-87619536 🏋️‍♀️Tune in to learn everything about errors in weightlifting: What are they? Which ones to fix in what order? And most importantly, how can we fix them?We also cover important aspects of giving feedback to weightlifters to foster their optimal development and progress in the sport.Erin Haff has more than 10 years of experience teaching and coaching Olympic weightlifting. Her experience as a national and international coach comes from over 25 competitions at the youth, junior, and senior levels. She has been selected by the IWF (1 of ~15 worldwide) to travel around the world teaching IWF L1-2 courses. Erin has also worked as a strength and conditioning specialist for West Coast Fever – a professional netball team. Enjoy!This interview is based on the famous position statement on weightlifting for sports performance that was published a few months ago:Comfort P, Haff GG, Suchomel TJ, Soriano MA, Pierce KC, Hornsby WG, Haff EE, Sommerfield LM, Chavda S, Morris SJ, Fry AC. National strength and conditioning association position statement on weightlifting for sports performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2023 Jun 19;37(6):1163-90.https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/wk/jsc/2023/00000037/00000006/art00008 Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Erin Haff:https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-haff-34b98847/Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/fastest-way-to-89662076 🏋️‍♀️This is an interview with coach Erin Haff on teaching novices weightlifting. The topics include forward and reverse chaining, stages of learning, regressions, transitions, and auxiliary exercises.Erin Haff is an experienced coach who served as a team coach at national and international level competitions for Australia. She is a dedicated educator for both the Australian Weightlifting Federation and the International Weightlifting Federation. Erin worked with the Fever, a professional netball team, as a strength and conditioning coach. Her depth of knowledge and experience are vast and allowed for an amazing interview. I hope you enjoy it! This interview is based on the famous position statement on weightlifting for sports performance that was published a few months ago:Comfort P, Haff GG, Suchomel TJ, Soriano MA, Pierce KC, Hornsby WG, Haff EE, Sommerfield LM, Chavda S, Morris SJ, Fry AC. National strength and conditioning association position statement on weightlifting for sports performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2023 Jun 19;37(6):1163-90. https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/wk/jsc/2023/00000037/00000006/art00008 Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Erin Haff:https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-haff-34b98847/Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/current-evidence-87302657 🏋️‍♀️We observe lately an increase in the number of coaches providing "training synced in with the cycle" for their female clients. These coaches claim that tailoring workouts to the different phases of the menstrual cycle can optimize training and overall performance. But is there a solid scientific evidence to support this approach?To explore this subject further, I have the privilege to interview Lauren Colenso-Semple. Lauren is a brilliant exercise scientist, currently pursuing her PhD at McMaster University. Lauren's professional experience encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including psychology, nutrition, and weightlifting coaching. With her strong passion for advancing research in sports, Lauren recently led a comprehensive review of the scientific literature on the influence of the menstrual cycle on acute and long-term resistance training gains.Enjoy!Original research paper:Colenso-Semple LM, D'Souza AC, Elliott-Sale KJ, Phillips SM. Current evidence shows no influence of women's menstrual cycle phase on acute strength performance or adaptations to resistance exercise training. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 2023 Mar 23;5:1054542. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2023.1054542/full Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Lauren Colenso-Semple:https://www.instagram.com/drlaurencs1Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-develop-88474038 🏋️‍♀️Many aspects influence the development of a champion in Olympic weightlifting. Some of the aspects are related to the physical components but social status, the environment the athlete is surrounded by, and the support they have available will also play a role.In this interview, Dior Anderson reveals the less-known aspects that build elite performance in Olympic weightlifting.Dior has a PhD from Bangor University in talent identification in weightlifting. He is currently working as a Chief Technology Officer in the Talent Pathway iD, a startup that provides data-driven insights and predictive analytics to revolutionize talent identification and development in sports.Enjoy!Original research paper:ANDERSON, Dior N. Jnr; GOTTWALD, Victoria Mary; LAWRENCE, Gavin Peter. Capturing the holistic profile of high performance Olympic weightlifting development. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2022, 4: 986134. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2022.986134/fullJoin Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Dior Anderson:https://twitter.com/DiorAndersonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dior-anderson-b5b017bbFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-use-for-84402934 🏋️‍♀️In this interview, Paul Comfort explains precisely how to use weightlifting at different times of the season, what exercises to use when, and how to create specific adaptations for your specific sport (other than weightlifting).Dr Paul Comfort is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning and program leader for the MSc Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford (Manchester, UK). Paul has experience across a range of sports and consults with numerous professional and semi-professional sports teams.He has co-authored more than 150 journal articles along with numerous book chapters and is co-editor of the textbooks, ‘Advanced Strength and Conditioning: an evidence-based Approach’ and ‘Performance Assessment for Strength and Conditioning.’I invited Paul because he led a group of experts to produce the NSCA position statement on using Olympic weightlifting for sports performance.Enjoy!Original position statement:Comfort P, Haff G, Suchomel T, Soriano M, Pierce K, Hornsby G, Haff E, Sommerfield L, Chavda S, Morris SJ, Fry A. National Strength and Conditioning Association position statement on weightlifting for sport performance. Strength & Conditioning Journal. 2022 Nov 21. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Abstract/2023/06000/National_Strength_and_Conditioning_Association.1.aspx Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Paul Comfort:https://twitter.com/paulcomfort1975https://www.instagram.com/paulcomfort1975Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/forgotten-skill-83462007 🏋️‍♀️I had a fantastic conversation with Anna Swisher, PhD from the USA Weightlifting.Anna holds the prestigious position of Director of Sport Science and Coach Development, where she leads the creation of educational content and designs instructional materials for over 5000 coaches annually. Additionally, she contributes to the USAW High-Performance Team, working on projects related to weightlifting biomechanics, recovery-adaptation modality assessment, and performance optimization.During our conversation, Anna shares valuable insights on enhancing coaching practices through simple adjustments in communication. We delve into effective feedback techniques, navigating communication during competitions, and the profound impact that self-reflection can have on achieving remarkable outcomes.Sit back, relax, and enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Anna Swisher:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-swisher-7967287Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-train-81297109 🏋️‍♀️Dr. Marcos Antonio Soriano is a sports scientist specializing in Sports Biomechanics, Strength and Conditioning, and Applied Sports Science. He is currently working as a lecturer at Camilo José Cela University, where he conducts research on resistance training, specifically focusing on weightlifting. He’s also a trainer and scientific advisor to professional and Olympic athletes, a weightlifting coach, and a judge.Split jerk is a challenging lift that requires a lot of training and technique to master. In this interview, Marcos Soriano shares his tips on how to train for this movement.According to Marcos, it's crucial to focus on developing strength and power through exercises such as squat and overhead presses. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of mastering the proper technique to execute a successful split jerk.Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGEvidence Strong summary of this study:https://evidencestrong.com/upper-body-or-lower-body-more-important-for-maximal-split-jerk-performanceOriginal research paper:Soriano MA, Jiménez-Ormeño E, Amaro-Gahete FJ, Haff GG, Comfort P. How Does Lower-Body and Upper-Body Strength Relate to Maximum Split Jerk Performance?. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 2022 May 9:10-519. https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2022/08000/How_Does_Lower_Body_and_Upper_Body_Strength_Relate.6.aspxWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Marcos Soriano:https://www.instagram.com/marcos_soriano1991https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marcos-Soriano-2Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/talent-and-in-80302141 🏋️‍♀️ Talent identification and development in Olympic weightlifting - interview with Vicky Gottwald. Dr. Vicky Gottwald is a Skill Acquisition Lecturer at Bangor University and a renowned researcher in coaching instruction and talent development. With extensive experience as a UKCC Level 4 basketball coach, she applies her expertise in practice and leads projects to enhance the performance of Welsh athletes as the Talent Identification and Transfer lead for the Welsh Institute for Performance Science (WIPS). She works with Welsh Weightlifting.If you had to guess the difference between a sub-elite weightlifter (winning the continental competition, maybe winning a medal at the Worlds once) and an elite (winning multiple medals at the Worlds and Olympics), what would it be? Would you guess that it's the age at which they started mobility training? Or the fact that they had an opportunity to go to an international event as a junior athlete?International event experience makes an athlete 17 (!) times more likely to reach the elite level. Seventeen times! This blew my mind. And these are only two out of six factors found in the study.In this interview, Vicky Gottwald sheds light on how each factor contributes to an athlete's success and precisely how much more likely they are to succeed if they have these factors in place. Overall, this interview provides valuable insights into what it takes to become a world-class weightlifter. I hope you enjoy it! Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGOriginal research paper:Anderson D, Lawrence G, Gottwald V. A Retrospective Enquiry into the Holistic Development of Elite British Olympic Weightlifters. Journal of Expertise. 2022 Dec;5(4):147-68. https://journalofexpertise.org/articles/volume5_issue4/JoE_5_4_Anderson_etal.pdf Weightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Vicky Gottwald:https://twitter.com/gottwaldvickyhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Vicky-GottwaldFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/holding-breath-78538575 🏋️‍♀️ Kate Drury is a powerlifter and emergency nurse who also works in academia at UNSW Sydney, specializing in the area of cardiovascular exercise physiology. She is currently a PhD candidate studying the effects of exercise on heart function in patients with heart failure. After months of searching, I have finally found an expert to talk about cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) health and weightlifting.From the day I read a research paper on cardiac complications in different sports, I was dying to ask someone about the possible negative effect of weightlifting on the heart. Are there any risks for the heart related to doing strength sports? And finally, I have found Kate. Her unique background as a passionate strength sports athlete, a health professional, AND a researcher, makes her a perfect candidate to talk all things heart-weightlifting-health. We talk about her research on the Valsalva maneuver in powerlifters versus sedentary participants.Enjoy! Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGEvidence Strong summary of this study:https://evidencestrong.com/intensity-and-training-of-the-valsalva-maneuver-on-cardiac-responseLink to the original research paper:https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/jbcpp-2022-0029/htmlWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Kate Drury:https://twitter.com/physiologistk8Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/all-phases-of-77356166a 🏋️‍♀️Shyam Chavda is an experienced coach, technical tutor, and certified ASCC, CSCS, CES, and MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Science professional at the London Sport Institute, Middlesex University. He has helped numerous athletes reach their full potential, including Cyrille Tchatchet, whom he coached on the refugee team at the Tokyo Olympics. In this interview, Shyam Chavda shares scientific insights on how to optimize their lifting technique by analyzing key phases of the lift and understanding the biomechanics behind it. Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGEvidence Strong summary of this study:https://evidencestrong.com/stable-and-variable-components-of-snatch-and-cleanLink to the original research paper:https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/Abstract/2021/08000/Weightlifting__An_Applied_Method_of_Technical.4.aspx Weightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Shyam Chavda:https://twitter.com/shy_2tweethttps://www.instagram.com/coach_chavdaFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.