Weightlifting Life - Greg Everett & Ursula Garza

The sport of weightlifting with Greg Everett & Ursula Garza. Primarily in-depth answers to audience questions about technique, program design, competition and more, along with occasional commentary on current events in the sport. Submit your question at http://www.catalystathletics.com/podcast/

Episode 54 08/01/2019

Episode 54 How to modulate intensity, volume and exercise selection within a week, how to count volume, and how to make the most out of training remotely with a coach. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/10732034

Episode 53 06/26/2019

Episode 53 Looping bar path in the snatch, fear of heavy cleans, gym/team ethics and poaching, what to put in a training journal /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/10254833

Episode 52 06/05/2019

Episode 52 Proportions and how they influence potential as a lifter; choosing a weight class based on height; what to do if you power all of your snatches; bar rattling with contact and timing in the lifts. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/9916661

Episode 51 05/23/2019

Episode 51 Where should the elbows be pointed (and how should the shoulders be positioned) in the start and pull of the snatch and clean; how do you warm up to text max snatch and clean & jerk; and what are the differences and uses for the 4 snatch balance variations. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/9889526

Episode 50 12/13/2018

Episode 50 How much mobility do you really need for weightlifting, and is more a problem? Instability and lack of control snatching from the floor relative to hang; should you receive your lifts as low as possible? How to gain some weight for skinny people. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/7898843

Episode 49 10/03/2018

Episode 49 How to fix the hips rising faster than the shoulders in the squat, why you slide backward in the push press and how to fix it, Ursula wants to know about Greg's rehab after shoulder dislocation and supra/labrum tear, and what the power position is and why it matters. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/7105339

Episode 48 09/05/2018

Episode 48 Understanding the position at the top of the snatch and clean pull, and when and how weightlifting gear should be used. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/6994001

Episode 47 07/25/2018

Episode 47 What to do when cues aren't working - do you need more technique work or more strength? And the obligatory discussion of the new weight classes. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/6834863

Episode 46 06/27/2018

Episode 46 Redoing workouts and why you shouldn't, changing coaches, what to do if you're jumping forward in the snatch, how to train with very limited equipment, and how to get coaching help at a competition if you don't have a coach. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/6748377

Episode 45 06/06/2018

Episode 45 Whether or not raising the heels for overhead squats because of limited ankle ROM is a good idea, how to correct awkward foot position in receiving the snatch or clean, and ideas on outfitting a garage gym. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/6672977

Episode 44 05/23/2018

Episode 44 Why you may be hitting your pubic bone in the snatch and how to avoid it; the dilemmas of aging, adult responsibilities, pain and injuries and still trying to train and compete in weightlifting; and what to do to correct and/or prevent leg strength imbalances from the split jerk. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/6610653

Episode 43 05/01/2018

Episode 43 All about cutting weight and rehydrating, and how to learn and practice counting attempts for Olympic weightlifting competition. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/6531404

Episode 42 04/17/2018

Episode 42 A look at the new qualification procedure for the 2020 Olympics, a discussion of the power jerk and split jerk and how to balance training the two as well as determine which is appropriate for you, big gaps between strength and snatch weights, and how to get the back foot to stop spinning or sliding in the split jerk. Weightlifting Life podcast is sponsored by , an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special rates on life insurance. Go to to support the show and learn more. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/6479628

Episode 41 03/27/2018

Episode 41 The purpose and methods of deloading weeks as well as GPP/hypertrophy and conditioning phases; how to get more explosive and aggressive if you tend to be more graceful instead; what to do if you're just repeating the same program for years and it seems like your coach may not be invested in you. Weightlifting Life podcast is sponsored by , an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special rates on life insurance. Go to to support the show and learn more. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/6394089

Episode 40 03/15/2018

Episode 40 Why the bar scrapes your shins in the first pull of the snatch or clean and how to fix it; What is the American Weightlifting Philosophy & Methodology? Weightlifting Life podcast is sponsored by , an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special rates on life insurance. Go to to support the show and learn more. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/6367848

Episode 39 02/13/2018

Episode 39 How to change coaches and/or teams the right way; Why it may not matter if your lift was power or nah; Should you be able to high-hang snatch more than you snatch from the floor? And priorities and adjustments to the starting position with long legs. Weightlifting Life podcast is sponsored by , an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special rates on life insurance. Go to to support the show and learn more. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/6244639

Episode 38 01/30/2018

Episode 38 What to do if back squatting always causes pain because of rotation, how to make training alone better, whether or not athletes should be allow to cue their teammates. Weightlifting Life podcast is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special rates on life insurance. Go to healthiq.com/catalyst to support the show and learn more. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/6197274

Episode 37 01/03/2018

Episode 37 A discussion of bar path and different extension positions in the snatch and how they affect the degree of arm bend in the pull under, and how to stay motivated and on track when dealing with injuries. Weightlifting Life podcast is sponsored by , an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special rates on life insurance. Go to to support the show and learn more. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/6110022

Episode 36 11/21/2017

Episode 36 How to make remote coaching work as well as possible, getting under the snatch faster, where to start corrections with multiple technical errors, and how to fix a premature shrug in the pull. Weightlifting Life podcast is sponsored by , an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special rates on life insurance. Go to to support the show and learn more. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/5956560

Episode 35 11/07/2017

Episode 35 A discussion of the upcoming 2017 World Championships and the details behind the absence of some countries and athletes; how to train an athlete who can perform reps at high percentages, but not maximal singles; and methods of recovery and what to do on rest days. Weightlifting Life podcast is sponsored by , an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special rates on life insurance. Go to to support the show and learn more. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/5913235

Episode 34 10/24/2017

Episode 34 Where hypertrophy and higher rep training fits into a weightlifting program, technique falling apart as fatigue sets in at the end of a workout, fixing a short split as jerk weights increase, and physical training logs vs smart phone apps. Weightlifting Life podcast is sponsored by , an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special rates on life insurance. Go to to support the show and learn more. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/5861532

Episode 33 10/10/2017

Episode 33 What to do about a lifter who creates trouble in the gym with his/her behavior, what's going on at the end of a training cycle when you're physically and emotionally busted and what to do about it, and how long the feet should stay flat during the second pull of the snatch and clean. Weightlifting Life podcast is sponsored by , an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special rates on life insurance. Go to to support the show and learn more. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/5827720

Episode 32 09/26/2017

Episode 32 How to work up to test1RM, how to determine the best starting position for the snatch with long legs, and the purpose of no-contact snatches. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/5771766

Episode 31 09/12/2017

Episode 31 When lifters should begin training twice daily and how to structure that, how to calculate and prescribe training volume, including accessory work, how to coach the Olympic lifts to CrossFitters who use different technique in metCons than they would for the lifts in isolation. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/5729980

Episode 30 08/29/2017

Episode 30 Whether or not it's OK to wear a belt in the snatch, how far out a coach should write training programs, and assessing new clients for their readiness for weightlifting. Weightlifting Life podcast is sponsored by , an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special rates on life insurance. Go to to support the show and learn more. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/5676768

Episode 29 08/15/2017

Episode 29 Whether or not it's a concern to use a wide, knees-inside-the-feet receiving position for the snatch; trouble with pushing the knees too far back in the pull; not being able to move the feet when pulling under heavy snatches; what role deadlifts play in weightlifting training. Weightlifting Life podcast is sponsored by , an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special rates on life insurance. Go to to support the show and learn more. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/5626480

Episode 28 08/01/2017

Episode 28 Whether scapular winging is preventing a good overhead position and what to do about it, what could be causing wrist pain in cleans and what the proper clean rack position should look like, and what the uses for no hook, no feet and no contact snatches and cleans are. Weightlifting Life podcast is sponsored by , an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special rates on life insurance. Go to to support the show and learn more. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/5600177

Episode 27 07/18/2017

Episode 27 How to program 2 days/week of weightlifting for CrossFitters, how say much a lifter should have in determining technique, how programming needs to be changed when moving up a weight class, and the importance and nature of self-talk. This podcast is supported by Health IQ, a life insurance company that celebrates weightlifters and other health conscious people. Visit to learn more & get a free quote, or check out their to get your questions answered. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/5544685

Episode 26 07/06/2017

Episode 26 Getting over Clarking snatches and cleans, how to fix the upper back collapsing in the clean, improving jerk timing to avoid pressouts, and how to program a back-off week. This podcast is supported by Health IQ, a life insurance company that celebrates weightlifters and other health conscious people. Visit to learn more & get a free quote, or check out their to get your questions answered. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/5513794

Episode 25 06/20/2017

Episode 25 Discussion of the IOC's decision to reduce the number of weightlifters in the Olympics and the doping problem, the best overhead stability exercises for the snatch and jerk, and how to fix the elbows rebending after receiving the snatch or jerk. This podcast is supported by Health IQ, a life insurance company that celebrates weightlifters and other health conscious people. Visit to learn more & get a free quote, or check out their to get your questions answered. /episode/index/show/weightliftinglife/id/5466280

Weightlifting Life - Greg Everett & Ursula Garza

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