Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science

🏋️‍♀️ 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.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/monitoring-with-75001597 🏋️‍♀️Kyle Travis is a scientist specializing in skeletal muscle research with a PhD in Sport Physiology from the University of Florida. Kyle is also a highly qualified strength and conditioning coach with advanced certifications in this field (CSCS,*D, ASCC). In this interview, we delve into a study comparing different tests to monitor Olympic weightlifting performance and discuss its findings. 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.comEvidence Strong summary of this study:https://evidencestrong.com/best-test-to-monitor-olympic-weightlifting-performanceLink to the original research paper:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/6/2/46Kyle Travis:https://www.instagram.com/drkyletravisFollow 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-progress-73041226 🏋️‍♀️Steph Morris is a PhD student in Youth Weightlifting and lecturer in Strength & Conditioning at Cardiff Metropolitan University. She is Welsh Rowing S&C Coach and Youth Physical Development (YPD) S&C Coach In the interview, we discuss how to progress young and novice Olympic weightlifting athletes and navigate puberty. 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.comEvidence Strong summary of this study:https://evidencestrong.com/long-term-development-of-a-young-weightlifterLink to the original research paper:https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/Fulltext/2020/12000/Taking_A_Long_Term_Approach_to_the_Development_of.8.aspx Follow Steph:https://twitter.com/stephmorris979Follow 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/should-kids-do-71579977 🏋️‍♀️Guy Hornsby is an assistant professor at the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science, Louisiana State University Shreveport and Performance Science Head Coach of @wvweightlifting In the interview, we discuss all topics kids and weightlifting. 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.comEvidence Strong summary of this study:https://evidencestrong.com/weightlifting-for-childrenLink to the original research paper: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/19417381211056094Follow Guy:https://www.instagram.com/coachguytonFollow 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/is-lifting-heavy-76408926 🏋️‍♀️Christina Prevett is an orthopaedic and pelvic floor physiotherapist with PhD in exercise & aging. As a lifter, coach and mum herself she created @thebarbellmamas - an online programming for pregnant & postpartum CrossFitters, powerlifters & weightlifters. We talk about the influence of heavy weightlifting on pregnancy and postpartum outcomes for a mother and a baby. 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.comEvidence Strong summary of this study:https://evidencestrong.com/what-is-the-impact-of-heavy-weightlifting-and-valsalva-maneuver-on-pregnancyLink to the original research paper: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00192-022-05393-1Follow Christina:https://www.instagram.com/thebarbellmamashttps://www.instagram.com/christina_prevettFollow 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-measure-70372318🏋️‍♀️ Angela Sorensen is a weightlifting coach, athlete and educator. She is a PhD student at Middlesex University, UK where she is examining phases of the clean and how training interventions can influence the clean performance. We talk about which measures are reliable and correlate with heavy (90%RM) clean 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.comEvidence Strong summary of this study:https://evidencestrong.com/how-to-assess-clean-performanceLink to the original research paper:https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Citation/2022/11000/Intra__and_Interday_Reliability_of_Weightlifting.4.aspxFollow Angela:https://www.instagram.com/beastessathleticshttps://twitter.com/angesorensenhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Angela-SorensenFollow 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/body-image-and-68705244 🏋️‍♀️ Monica Nelson is a weightlifter, researcher and PhD student at the University of Waikato, NZ. In this episode of the Evidence Strong Show we discuss how American Olympic weightlifters decide on which weight class to compete in. We also discussed aspects of body composition, leanness and fat. 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.comEvidence Strong summary of this study:https://evidencestrong.com/what-improves-olympic-weightlifting-performance-mass-gain-or-muscle-gainLink to the original research paper: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/10126902221120183Follow Monica:https://www.instagram.com/mcmonikerFollow 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/coachs-gender-67127235 🏋️‍♀️Dr. Jeremy Foreman is an Associate Professor at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Evidence Strong interviews Prof Jeremy Foreman about his recent study titled: The Effect of Coach Gender on Competitive Weightlifting Performance for Men and Women Weightlifters.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.comEvidence Strong summary of this study:https://evidencestrong.com/does-it-matter-whether-your-weightlifting-coach-is-a-man-or-a-womanLink to the original research paper: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsoc.2020.539566/fullFollow Prof Jeremy:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjforemanhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jeremy-ForemanFollow 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.