Best Lu Quade Podcasts (2025)

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Hyping Up the World Champs and Why YOU Should Watch 1:08:27

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Seb and Josh talk all about the upcoming IWF World Weightlifting Championships, from what makes this competition different to any other, how WLHOUSE plans on providing full coverage across all platforms, the outrageous line-ups and battles to come, and much more. Watch the 2025 World Championships (Oct2nd-11th) https://www.weightliftinghouse.tv Her…

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How Meeting Lu Xiaojun and Karlos Nasar Changed my Life, w/Josh Gibson 45:50

7d ago45:50

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Seb and Josh discuss some of the most impactful moments in their weightlifting careers, including Seb's interview with Lu Xiaojun in 2019, Josh's first time training under the legendary coach Pendlay, and Seb's experience at a Bulgarian training camp with Karlos Nasar. Watch Worlds for Free - https://store.weightliftinghouse.com/pages/worlds-passes…

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Elite Lifters with the Strangest Technique? Answering YOUR Questions 1:15:49

14d ago1:15:49

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On this week's episode Seb and Nick answer your questions about the upcoming World Championships, including who has the strangest technique?, Will Shi Zhiyong actually compete?, and Will Hampton Morris ever win a World title?. All that, and more, in the Weightlifting House podcast. Watch Worlds for Free - https://store.weightliftinghouse.com/pages/…

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Reviewing My 2025 Weightlifting Predictions w/Joshua Gibson 45:46

21d ago45:46

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Joining me this week to review our 2025 Weightlifting Predictions we have The People's Scientist Joshua Gibson. In a game of 'by, sell, or hold' we talked through our early 2025 weightlifting predictions, including the success of Team China, the popularity of Olivia Reeves, and the strength of the super heavyweight category. Shop The Dynasty Collec…

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The Biggest Lifts From Around The World (Pre World Champs!) 50:00

28d ago50:00

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This week we take a look at the biggest and most interesting lifts from the top lifters around the world, analsing what this means for the upcoming World Weightlifting Championships in Norway. From Rizki Juniansya's unfficial record breaking return to Eileen Cikamatana's 170kg block clean we've got it all! Shop The Dynasty Collection https://store.…

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'Either, Or' - WEIGHTLIFTING EDITION 55:38

1M ago55:38

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(00:00:00) On this week's episode... (00:02:59) The Dynasty Collection (00:13:08) 'Either, or' Weightlifting Edition (00:37:37) Pan American Championships recap Shop the new Dynasty Collection 👉 https://store.weightliftinghouse.com/collections/dynasty In this week's episode we play 'either, or' - Weightlifting Edition, a 'winner stays on' set of qu…

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Reacting to the World Champs Entry List! 1:33:31

1M ago1:33:31

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The entry list for the World Championships 2025 has been released! In this week's episode Seb and Nick take a look through the athletes who have signed up to compete, discussing new battles, who's moved categories, surprise entries, and much more. Enjoy! Here you go! 👇 Weekly weightlifting highlights https://store.weightliftinghouse.com/pages/newsl…

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Predicting Karlos Nasar's World Record Lifts at Worlds 2025 41:21

2M ago41:21

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Olympic champion Karlos Nasar is set to next compete at the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships in Norway, but what will he lift? With the weight categories now changed and the record books wiped clean, what world records do we expect to see him hit when he returns to the platform? Shop the Karlos Nasar clothing capsule - https://www.weightlifti…

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Hot Takes - Weightlifting Edition! 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

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In this week's episode we react to YOUR weightlifting hot takes; opinions you have that, if mentioned in the gym, might cause a fight. As well your hot takes we give our spiciest takes too... what do you think? Feel ready to throw a barbell? Here you go! 👇 Shop Karlos Nasar clothing capsule - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com Weekly weightlifting …

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Most Exciting Teammate Battles this Quad 47:56

2M ago47:56

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Which teammates are going to be battling it out this quad against one another in the hopes of the only Olympic spot? Last quad we saw some stunning battles, most notably between the two Indonesian teammates, Rizki Juniansyah and Rahmat Erwin Abdullah, who both set world records in their bid for a spot at Paris. In this episode Seb and Nick each pic…

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Can Olivia Reeves Actually Win Again in LA 2028? 48:54

3M ago48:54

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Can the USA's wonderwoman Olivia Reeves win a second gold medal at the 2028 Olympic Games in LA in front of a home crowd? To do it she will have to beat out (again) some fierce competition, including China's world record holder Liao Guifang and North Korea's world record holder Song Kuk hyang. Here you go! 👇 NEW 5mm Knee Sleeves https://store.weigh…

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The NEW World Record Standards Are... Wild? 48:25

3M ago48:25

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The IWF has finally released the new world standards — benchmark numbers that serve as the minimums required to set world records in the updated weight categories. To claim a world record now, an athlete must lift more than these standards. In this episode, we break down each of the new world standards, explore how tough they really are, and consid…

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Five Weightlifters you NEED to watch 55:17

3M ago55:17

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Here are the weightlifters you need to watch over this coming quad! In this week's episode of the Weightlifting House podcast Seb and Nick each choose their five weightlifters (10 in total), who they think you need to be aware of. Whether that’s underrated weightlifters who will become big stars, current legends who they believe will continue to im…

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What should China do with Li Dayin? 44:29

3M ago44:29

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With new categories here and young fresh talent emerging, the question 'what should China do with Li Dayin?' is on everyone's lips. Just ours? Well in this episode we break down our thoughts on China's -89kg world record holding weightlifter, and also tackle some of the questions sent in by you! Here you go! 👇 Weekly weightlifting highlights https:…

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Episode 0: What is A Calm Kind of Strange? 0:55

3M ago0:55

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Hey. I’m Luke – sometimes known as Lu Quade. This show is called A Calm Kind of Strange. It’s a quiet reading of stories – originally intended for my daughters and my partner – to help them fall asleep, to keep them company when I’m away, and maybe, one day, a way to spend time with me when I’m no longer around. There’ll be very few frills – no sou…

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The Real Winners and Losers of the New Weight Classes 54:45

4M ago54:45

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In our returning episode of the Weightlifting House podcast Seb and Nick discuss the real winners and losers of the new weight classes. With categories set to change this month the best weightlifters in the world will be jostling around in search of their best opportunity to make an Olympic team and earn international. But who are THE most lucky an…

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Get Excited for the World Champs 2024! 1:10:28

10M ago1:10:28

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Join Seb and Nick as they discuss the line-up for the upcoming World Weightlifting Championships 2024. They run through what makes this World Championships special, who are the big names competing, who is missing, and they also make some predictions. SHOP BLACK FRIDAY NOW https://www.weightliftinghouse.com…

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I Lived With Karlos Nasar for 7 Days 1:02:02

11M ago1:02:02

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In this episode Seb and Josh talk about Seb's time living with the Bulgarian Olympic champion, Karlos Nasar. From Karlos' diet, his training, his daily routine, and his real personality, Seb covers everything. They also discuss the launch of The '90s Collection, Seb & Josh's weight loss challenge, and Josh's upcoming appearance at Coaches College. …

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Seb's and Josh's Bodyweight Challenge! 1:07:17

12M ago1:07:17

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Seb and Josh are back for a catc-up. In this episode they reveal their weight loss challenge, as well as talk about all things weightlifting, including Seb's upcoming trip to Karlos Nasar's World Championships training camp in Bulgaria. Buy any 2 get 1 FREE 'mix and match' - https://www.weightliftinghouse.com…

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A Solid 14kg World Record | WL News Show IS BACK 16:55

1y ago16:55

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The Weightlifting News Show IS BACK! With the Olympic Games now over it's time to tune back into the biggest lifts of the week, the most interesting weightlifting stories, and stay up to date with the sport we all love. Buy Any 2 Get 1 FREE https://www.weightliftinghouse.com 00:00 In this episode 00:24 10th best performance of the quad 02:07 Karlos…

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The Heaviest Snatch Battle Ever! M+102kg, W-81kg & M-102kg Paris Weightlifting Recap 16:23

1y ago16:23

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Day four of the Paris Weightlifting brought together two of the biggest sessions of the quad: The men's +102kg, -102kg and women's -81kg categories. Watch Party: https://www.weightliftinghouse.tv Results: https://usastore.weightliftinghouse.com/pages/paris-hub Paris Sale: https://www.weightliftinghouse.com Athletes Lasha Talakhadze Gor Minasyan Var…

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M-89kg & W-71kg Paris Weightlifting Recap 17:33

1y ago17:33

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Day three of the Paris Weightlifting brought together two of the biggest sessions of the quad: The men's -89kg category and the women's -71kg category. Watch Party: https://www.weightliftinghouse.tv Results: https://usastore.weightliftinghouse.com/pages/paris-hub Paris Sale: https://www.weightliftinghouse.com…

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Goodbye Shi Zhiyong! 73kg / 59kg Paris Weightlifting Recap 16:29

1y ago16:29

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Join us as we recap the exciting competition from day 2 at the 2024 Paris Weightlifting! The women's -59kg category and the men's -73kg category. Watch Party: https://www.weightliftinghouse.tv Results: https://usastore.weightliftinghouse.com/pages/paris-hub Paris Sale: https://www.weightliftinghouse.com Athletes mentioned: Shi Zhiyong Rizki Junians…

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49kg / 61kg Paris Weightlifting Recap 19:45

1y ago19:45

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Join us as we recap the exciting competition from day 1 at the 2024 Paris Weightlifting! The women's -49kg category and the men's -61kg category. Watch Party: https://www.weightliftinghouse.tv Results: https://usastore.weightliftinghouse.com/pages/paris-hub Paris Sale: https://www.weightliftinghouse.com Athletes mentioned: Hou Zhihui Mihaela Cambei…

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Paris Preview Show: M-61kg & W-49kg 44:26

1y ago44:26

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Join Seb Ostrowicz & Max Aita on the Paris Weightlifting Preview Show as they discuss the upcoming first day of the weightlifting: the men's -61kg category and the women's -49kg category. Watch Party: https://www.weightliftinghouse.tv Results: https://usastore.weightliftinghouse.com/pages/paris-hub Paris Sale: https://www.weightliftinghouse.com…

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Our Favourite Lifts of the Quad with Seb, Max and Nick 43:44

1y ago43:44

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Join Seb, Max and Nick as they discuss their favourite moments from each of the qualifying competitions during each Paris 2024 Olympic qualifying meet. Watch Party: https://www.weightliftinghouse.tv Results: https://usastore.weightliftinghouse.com/pages/paris-hub Paris Sale: https://www.weightliftinghouse.com…

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Seb & Josh Catch Up! 1:34:01

1y ago1:34:01

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In this episode Seb and Josh catch-up after months away from the mic. They cover the sport, life, and much more! Check out the Paris Weightlifting Sale httpe://www.weightliftinghouse.comBy Weightlifting House

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Olympic Games Predictions w/ Seb & Max part 1 27:34

1+ y ago27:34

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In this episode Seb Ostrowicz and Max Aita make their predictions for Weightlifting at the Paris Olympic Games this summer. They go through the first five categories. Do you agree? Join the team (use code twoweektrial) https://weightlifting.ai Shop WLHOUSE https://www.weightliftinghouse.com 00:00 The excitment of a BIG session 05:38 Our predictions…

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The Guide to Programming Focuses in Weightlifting 30:36

1+ y ago30:36

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In this episode we answer one fundamental question: "What type of program should I run next?" To answer this, Max and I discuss the various focuses you can have when training in weightlifting, including, bodybuilding, strength, squat, technique etc. Join the team (use code twoweektrial) https://weightlifting.ai Shop WLHOUSE https://www.weightliftin…

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Steiner '08, Lu Xiaojun '13... Seb & Max's First Weightlifting Memories 43:43

1+ y ago43:43

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On this week's podast Seb Ostrowicz and Max Aita discuss some of their first memories of the sport, from watching Matthias Steiner win the '08 Olympics to watching Lu Xiaojun snatch a 176kg world record in Poland. Join the team (use code twoweektrial) https://weightlifting.ai Shop WLHOUSE https://www.weightliftinghouse.com 00:00 The impact watching…

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'Lasha was just playing on a scooter!' Stories From Competitions w/ Seb & Max 1:10:14

1+ y ago1:10:14

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In this week's episode Seb and Max reflect on the last Olympic quad, reminiscing about the various competitions they attended and commentated at, as well as the interesting and funny athlete stories from along the way! Join the team (code twoweektrial) https://weightlifting.ai/ Shop WLHOUSE https://weightliftinghouse.com/…

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Training Camp Stories w/ Seb & Max Aita! 1:04:21

1+ y ago1:04:21

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With Max in the UK for a week we decided to record some fun podcasts together at WH HQ. We discussed the success of the WEIGHTLIFTING.ai camp before delving into our own stories from over the years at training camps. We also covered the crazy last few months of international competition! Join our team for free with code TWOWEEKTRIAL https://weightl…

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Get Excited for the Asian and European Champs 2024! 58:15

1+ y ago58:15

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Seb and Nick discuss the upcoming Asian and European Championships 2024 which kick off later this week. Watch them both and more at WLHOUSE TV | https://weightliftinghouse.tvBy Weightlifting House

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Correctly Implementing Bodybuilding for Weightlifting (part 2) 52:34

1+ y ago52:34

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This is the second episode in our two-part series on hypertrophy training. In it, we discuss individual differences, the stimulus-to-fatigue ratio, and the keys to improvement. Check out the NEW Weightlifting House website: WH USA (weightliftinghouse.com) Listen to the most recent episode of the Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast: Ep. 233: Seb Ost…

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Optimal Bodybuilding for Weightlifting. 51:57

1+ y ago51:57

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With Seb's growing interest in hypertrophy training (pun intended), we decided to deep dive into the theory and practice of effective bodybuilding training for weightlifting. Is it much different from what hypertrophy research teaches us? Does the sport of weightlifting require a unique blend of prescriptive practices? In this podcast episode, we s…

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Winners, Letdowns, and Wild Cards of the Olympic Quad 1:15:14

1+ y ago1:15:14

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We are just a handful of months out from the Olympics, the biggest competition in the sport and we still don't know who be competing... As a way to review the last few years of weightlifting, Seb deep dives into his winners, letdowns, and wild cards of the qualification period. Who do you think will occupy those spots? Subscribe to the Philosophica…

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2023 Year in Review, 2024 Plans, & Life Lessons 1:16:41

1+ y ago1:16:41

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2023 is coming to a close. Given all of the changes this year, particularly with Weightlifting House, Philosophical Weightlifting, and our professional and personal lives, what better way to finish it than with a year-end wrap-up. In this podcast episode, we summarize our year with one word and talk about what we would like to start/stop/and keep d…

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I Helped Karlos Set a World Record 1:02:35

2y ago1:02:35

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Why did Karlos take 223kg at the IWF Grand Prix II in Qatar??? We know... and it turns out Weightlifting House had a hand in it. Join WEIGHTLIFTING.ai - https://weightlifting.ai/ and get access to an individualized program that responds to your needs and world-class form check help from coaches in the Performance Community. Follow Seb Seb Ostrowicz…

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China's Top 5, Transcendent Intelligence, & Being Lasha 1:22:40

2y ago1:22:40

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We tackled some of the best questions and topics in this episode. The conversation spanned generalizable intelligence, who is the best of the best in China, and why internet personalities become famous... Tune in and you can find the secret to success. Join WEIGHTLIFTING.ai - https://weightlifting.ai/ and get access to an individualized program tha…

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How Would the World’s Strongest Man Do in Weightlifting? 34:47

2y ago34:47

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Weightlifters have never been the strongest athletes. In the squat, bench, and deadlift (i.e., force-driven movements), strong man athletes outperform most. How would those incredibly forceful athletes stack up against our best? Where would they place in the continent or the world? Along with answering this question, we discuss strength sport influ…

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Shoes, IWF Media, & Competitions | Spicy Questions Only 1:10:44

2y ago1:10:44

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We dipped into our subscriber questions over at the Weightlifting House Patreon for this episode. The discussion spanned everything from filming Junior Worlds to manufacturing a training singlet, with plenty of other spicy questions you won't want to miss... Join WEIGHTLIFTING.ai - https://weightlifting.ai/ and get access to an individualized progr…

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How We Developed and Launched the HOUSE 1s 39:30

2y ago39:30

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Get your HOUSE 1s now https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/products/leggings/ 1 hour update, we are sold out of: USA Men's S, M, XL Women's L UK Men's S, XL Women's XS, L, XL EU Men's XL Women's XL, XLBy Weightlifting House

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Why Most Weightlifters Can't Snatch 100kg/70kg | Max Aita 1:09:50

2y ago1:09:50

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If you're an advanced weightlifter or someone new to the sport, a 100kg/70kg snatch will always be a meaningful lift. Some people snatch that in a few months, some in a few years, and some will never touch those weights. Why do we see such a variation in abilities? For us, this is an important question to answer. Most people will never be able to l…

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The Deep Psyche of a Weightlifter 57:17

2y ago57:17

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After 10 years of weightlifting, you have a unique relationship with the sport. You can take the path of self-development or you can keep comparing yourself to others. A quote mentioned during the podcast reflects our viewpoint: "Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today." When you start to challenge why you do wh…

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The 5 Habits of a Hype Session 55:08

2y ago55:08

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Without realizing it, I think we answered one of the best questions to date. "What do you do when you're feeling slow, lazy, and tired?" Of course, this was tackled from two entirely different perspectives. The first is a mindset shift and the second is a culture change. Which one resonates most with you? Join WEIGHTLIFTING.ai - https://weightlifti…

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The Next Generation of Weightlifting Icons 56:29

2y ago56:29

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The Olympic qualification procedure is flawed. Weightlifting isn't about performing once and claiming to be the best. Our sport should move toward a system that rewards involvement and consistently high-performing athletes. In this episode of the show, Seb and Joshua discuss topics ranging from the Olympic qualification procedure, and the next Weig…

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How Rahmat Became the Best Clean & Jerker In The World 11:04

2y ago11:04

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Bodybuilding for Weightlifting! Try it now for free with code "twoweektrial" https://app.weightlifting.ai/onboard I tried something a little different with this podcast, taking the audio from a scripted video essay on the Indonesian world record holder, Rahmat Erwin Abdullah. Rahmat Erwin Abdullah of Indonesia has solidified himself as the best cle…

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Telling Unforgettable Barbell Stories | Will Johnson 1:23:39

2y ago1:23:39

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Have you wondered what it's like to build a weightlifting media company from scratch? What about filming a docu-series following some of the greatest American weightlifters to step foot on a competition platform? In this episode of the show, Seb, Joshua, and Will Johnson have an in-depth discussion of many media-related topics, including the develo…

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Full Worlds Recap with Sergii Putsov, PhD 1:03:52

2y ago1:03:52

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Would Karlos Nasar perform better if he competed for Team China? Who is going to follow in Lasha's footsteps? What's it like walking around Saudi Arabia? In this episode of the show, Seb, Joshua, and Sergii have an in-depth discussion of 2023 Worlds. From expectations of the Middle East to how this World Championships compares to others, they deep …

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Creating a Voice for Weightlifting + Influence from the UFC 1:00:07

2y ago1:00:07

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Where can 30 weeks of talking about weightlifting take you (and what happens when you get there)? In this episode of the show, Seb and Josh discuss the process of developing authentic voices in weightlifting, as well as how they've learned from other coaches, speakers, and sports. This is followed by a Worlds preview, shedding light on the hype beh…