A few short years ago Chris Amenta was moving across the country to train with Jon North. Now he owns the incredibly successful SoCal weightlifting – and he is a talented coach and programmer in his own right. So it was an honor to have him on the podcast, to pick his brain, and to […]
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I have had the benefit of working with some great athletes, and coaching them at various levels – everything from local to international. One of my favorite things to do is watch each weightlifter and analyze their technique. In this process, I look at each attempt for similarities, differences, and what I’d coach. Most importantly,
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I believe that James Townsend is the overall best athlete in weightlifting today. But on this podcast we get deep on the struggles and the lessons he’s learned in his life. To be sure, we talk about his ridiculous speed, his almost unbelievable power clean numbers, and how his coaches in school didn’t want him
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The world of kettlebell training has a lot to offer. Barbell athletes can use the philosophies and modalities of kettlebell training to increase their power. And kettlebells are great tools for stability and muscular balance. Dr. Micheal Hartle is the chief barbell instructor for Pavel Tsatsouline’s StrongFirst – so as you can imagine, he knows
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Dr. Quinn Henoch spends his days assessing and rehabbing barbell athletes who are in pain. He also knows a lot about helping athletes to be more strong and mobile – so that they can perform better and avoid injury in the first place. And what I love about Quinn is that he has a wealth
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It’s not difficult to notice the flaws in a beginner’s lifts. But it’s a different matter when we’re talking about advanced lifters. I’ve got a video analysis today where I break down the snatch of Ryan Grimsland and Matt Wininger. Both of them have great bar paths, and both of them also have areas of
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