Phil and Joe talk through some highlights of the recent American Open and continue the debate over the relevance of team competition at national level events.  For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to www.eastcoastgold.org    For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to Third Pull https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold  and enter code ECG at check out.  Check out Joe’s book, Luci Meets a Powerlifter at www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com  

Phil and Joe talk through some highlights of the recent American Open and continue the debate over the relevance of team competition at national level events. For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to <a href="http://www.eastcoastgold.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.eastcoastgold.org</a>   For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Third Pull</a> <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold</a> and enter code ECG at check out. Check out Joe’s book, Luci Meets a Powerlifter at <a href="http://www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com</a>

E71 | American Open Recap

What can two Weightlifters learn from an injury and an infatuation with hunting that can help your training?  Find out as Phil and Joe discuss the 12 gifts that rebab and time in the woods have given their lifting.  http://media.blubrry.com/docandjock/content.blubrry.com/docandjock/EDWL71_mixdown.mp3   Along the way they also critique an instagram clip and continue their gripping about girls gymnastics.  

What can two Weightlifters learn from an injury and an infatuation with hunting that can help your training?  Find out as Phil and Joe discuss the 12 gifts that rebab and time in the woods have given their lifting. <a href="http://media.blubrry.com/docandjock/content.blubrry.com/docandjock/EDWL71_mixdown.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://media.blubrry.com/docandjock/content.blubrry.com/docandjock/EDWL71_mixdown.mp3</a> Along the way they also critique an instagram clip and continue their gripping about girls gymnastics.

E70 | The 12 Gifts Of Rehab

Do team championships matter at national level events?  Is it cool to actively recruit lifters? How much is to much for a good glass of Whiskey?  These questions, and more, are discussed in the latest release of the Everyday Weightlifter Podcast.  .    For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to www.eastcoastgold.org  For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to Third Pull   Check out Joe’s book, Luci Meets a Powerlifter at www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com   https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold  and enter code ECG at check out. 

Do team championships matter at national level events?  Is it cool to actively recruit lifters? How much is to much for a good glass of Whiskey?  These questions, and more, are discussed in the latest release of the Everyday Weightlifter Podcast.  . For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to <a href="http://www.eastcoastgold.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.eastcoastgold.org</a> For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Third Pull</a> Check out Joe’s book, Luci Meets a Powerlifter at <a href="http://www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com</a> <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold</a> and enter code ECG at check out.

E69 | Do Team Championships Even Matter?

Brandi Darby

Brandi Darby joins the session to discuss a variety of topics with Joe.  They discuss the Steel City, complications associated with Albinism, the challenges of being legally blind, remote coaching, not falling into victim culture, managing your time, and the taboo topic of religion.  Oh, and somewhere in there are lifting nuggets to apply to your training!    Brandi is first stab at highlighting stories from the Everyday Lifters in our audience!  Why did we choose Brandi? This August she placed in the masters division at the AO2 and was the first legally blind lifter to do so since the 50’s!  Catch her full story here and follow her journey with lifting and life at her instagram feed.  You can also see the lift that USAW featured here!    Links to Check out from this cast.    Brandi’s Feed –  https://www.instagram.com/brandiblifting/?hl=en   Brandi’s Featured Lift – https://instagram.com/p/BmJ-OtEHtve/   Brandi’s Story – https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Weightlifting/Features/2018/August/06/Pittsburgh-native-becomes-first-blind-lifter-to-place-at-a-USA-Weightlifting-national-competition   Brandi’s Cast, The Word in the World –    For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to www.eastcoastgold.org  For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to Third Pull   Check out Joe’s book, Luci Meets a Powerlifter at www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com   https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold  and enter code ECG at check out. 

Brandi Darby joins the session to discuss a variety of topics with Joe.  They discuss the Steel City, complications associated with Albinism, the challenges of being legally blind, remote coaching, not falling into victim culture, managing your time, and the taboo topic of religion.  Oh, and somewhere in there are lifting nuggets to apply to your training! Brandi is first stab at highlighting stories from the Everyday Lifters in our audience!  Why did we choose Brandi? This August she placed in the masters division at the AO2 and was the first legally blind lifter to do so since the 50’s!  Catch her full story <a href="https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Weightlifting/Features/2018/August/06/Pittsburgh-native-becomes-first-blind-lifter-to-place-at-a-USA-Weightlifting-national-competition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and follow her journey with lifting and life at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandiblifting/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">her instagram feed</a>.  You can also see the lift that USAW featured <a href="https://instagram.com/p/BmJ-OtEHtve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! Links to Check out from this cast. Brandi’s Feed –  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandiblifting/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brandiblifting/?hl=en</a> Brandi’s Featured Lift – <a href="https://instagram.com/p/BmJ-OtEHtve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/p/BmJ-OtEHtve/</a> Brandi’s Story – <a href="https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Weightlifting/Features/2018/August/06/Pittsburgh-native-becomes-first-blind-lifter-to-place-at-a-USA-Weightlifting-national-competition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Weightlifting/Features/2018/August/06/Pittsburgh-native-becomes-first-blind-lifter-to-place-at-a-USA-Weightlifting-national-competition</a> Brandi’s Cast, The Word in the World – For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to <a href="http://www.eastcoastgold.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.eastcoastgold.org</a> For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Third Pull</a> Check out Joe’s book, Luci Meets a Powerlifter at <a href="http://www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com</a> <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold</a> and enter code ECG at check out.

E68 | Lifting Blind With Brandi Darby

Sam Calhoun

Powerlifter extraordinaire Sam Calhoun joins the session. Sam currently competes with Team USA, ran track at the University of Nevada, and currently holds a world record deadlift.  Pound for pound she is literally one of the strongest people on the planet.    In the show we discuss the benefits and consequences of Rate of Perceived Exertion.       Follow Sam and her lifting at her insta feed @sam.s.calhoun and her website www.samstrong500.com.  

Powerlifter extraordinaire Sam Calhoun joins the session. Sam currently competes with Team USA, ran track at the University of Nevada, and currently holds a world record deadlift.  Pound for pound she is literally one of the strongest people on the planet. In the show we discuss the benefits and consequences of Rate of Perceived Exertion.     Follow Sam and her lifting at her insta feed @sam.s.calhoun and her website <a href="http://www.samstrong500.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.samstrong500.com</a>.

E67 | World’s Strongest Person Sam Calhoun

Walt Neubauer

This week Joe is joined by Walt Neubauer, head coach of the Wilmington Weightlifting Club.  Beard maintenance, squat jerks, and the benefits of taking on your first meet are the topics of the session.    Along with the topics above Walt and Joe raise the level of internet coaching with this weeks Instagram critique.  Click HERE to follow along, be sure to give @jham7109 a follow to keep up with his progress, and tag the podcast page (@everydayweightlifter) in your weightlifting posts so we can highlight what your clubs are doing.          Link to lifting https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp7MHIGg4uX/   Joe’s instapage https://www.instagram.com/jham7109/?hl=en   Link to EDWL insta page  https://www.instagram.com/everydayweightlifter/?hl=en   If you interested in supporting the show be sure to check out the links below!    For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to www.eastcoastgold.org  For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to Third Pull   Check out Joe’s book, Luci Meets a Powerlifter at www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com   https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold  and enter code ECG at check out. 

This week Joe is joined by Walt Neubauer, head coach of the Wilmington Weightlifting Club.  Beard maintenance, squat jerks, and the benefits of taking on your first meet are the topics of the session. Along with the topics above Walt and Joe raise the level of internet coaching with this weeks Instagram critique.  Click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp7MHIGg4uX/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to follow along, be sure to give <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jham7109/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jham7109</a> a follow to keep up with his progress, and tag the podcast page (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/everydayweightlifter/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@everydayweightlifter</a>) in your weightlifting posts so we can highlight what your clubs are doing.        Link to lifting <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp7MHIGg4uX/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp7MHIGg4uX/</a> Joe’s instapage <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jham7109/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jham7109/?hl=en</a> Link to EDWL insta page  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/everydayweightlifter/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/everydayweightlifter/?hl=en</a> If you interested in supporting the show be sure to check out the links below! For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to <a href="http://www.eastcoastgold.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.eastcoastgold.org</a> For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Third Pull</a> Check out Joe’s book, Luci Meets a Powerlifter at <a href="http://www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com</a> <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold</a> and enter code ECG at check out.

E66 I Taking On Your First Meet with Walt Neubauer

Tom Duer

It’s hard to do one thing well and then say another on a consistent basis.  It’s also impossible to be in two places at once. With that in mind why do so many coaches and athletes attempt to wear multiple hats? This week, with the help of Tom Duer, Phil and Joe discussing how trying to be a master of all can be to the detriment of both the coach, athlete and club.      For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to www.eastcoastgold.org    For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to Third Pull Check out Joe’s book, Luci Meets a Powerlifter at www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold  and enter code ECG at check out. 

It’s hard to do one thing well and then say another on a consistent basis.  It’s also impossible to be in two places at once. With that in mind why do so many coaches and athletes attempt to wear multiple hats? This week, with the help of Tom Duer, Phil and Joe discussing how trying to be a master of all can be to the detriment of both the coach, athlete and club.      For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to <a href="http://www.eastcoastgold.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.eastcoastgold.org</a>   For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Third Pull</a> Check out Joe’s book, Luci Meets a Powerlifter at <a href="http://www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com</a> <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold</a> and enter code ECG at check out.

E66 | Tom Duer and Serving 2 Masters

Podcast link http://findaweightliftingcoach.com/e63-variations-weightlifting/ What do moving furniture, cannabis, and lactic acid have in common?  The only way to find out is listening to the latest release of the Everyday Weightlifter Podcast.  Catch up with the latest banter between ECG President Phil Sabatini and ECG Masters Lifter Joe Szymanek.    http://findaweightliftingcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/E64_mixdown.mp3 Along with the topics above Phil and Joe raise the level of internet coaching with this weeks Instagram critique.  Click here to follow along, be sure to give @hashtagabuser a follow to keep up with his progress, and tag the podcast page (@everydayweightlifter) in your weightlifting posts so we can highlight what your clubs are doing.        Link to lifting https://www.instagram.com/p/BohcStNAuDo/?taken-by=hashtagabuser Hashtagabusers instapage https://www.instagram.com/hashtagabuser/?hl=en Link to EDWL insta page  https://www.instagram.com/everydayweightlifter/?hl=en If you interested in supporting the show be sure to check out the links below!  For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to www.eastcoastgold.org    For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to Third Pull Check out Joe’s book, Luci Meets a Powerlifter at www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold and enter code ECG at check out.

Podcast link <a href="http://findaweightliftingcoach.com/e63-variations-weightlifting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://findaweightliftingcoach.com/e63-variations-weightlifting/</a> What do moving furniture, cannabis, and lactic acid have in common?  The only way to find out is listening to the latest release of the Everyday Weightlifter Podcast.  Catch up with the latest banter between ECG President Phil Sabatini and ECG Masters Lifter Joe Szymanek.    <a href="http://findaweightliftingcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/E64_mixdown.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://findaweightliftingcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/E64_mixdown.mp3</a> Along with the topics above Phil and Joe raise the level of internet coaching with this weeks Instagram critique.  Click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BohcStNAuDo/?taken-by=hashtagabuser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to follow along, be sure to give <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hashtagabuser/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hashtagabuser</a> a follow to keep up with his progress, and tag the podcast page (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/everydayweightlifter/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@everydayweightlifter</a>) in your weightlifting posts so we can highlight what your clubs are doing.        Link to lifting <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BohcStNAuDo/?taken-by=hashtagabuser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/BohcStNAuDo/?taken-by=hashtagabuser</a> Hashtagabusers instapage <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hashtagabuser/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/hashtagabuser/?hl=en</a> Link to EDWL insta page  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/everydayweightlifter/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/everydayweightlifter/?hl=en</a> If you interested in supporting the show be sure to check out the links below! For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to <a href="http://www.eastcoastgold.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.eastcoastgold.org</a>   For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Third Pull</a> Check out Joe’s book, Luci Meets a Powerlifter at <a href="http://www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com</a> <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold </a>and enter code ECG at check out.

E64 | Muscle Sorness

Phil and Joe discuss different Variations in Weightlifting.   Follow along with our opening critique as we take a look at a session from friends of the show Palmetto Weightlifting.  https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUtWdzBiJX/?hl=en&amp;taken-by=palmettoweightlifting For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to www.eastcoastgold.org    For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to Third Pull https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold  and enter code ECG at check out. 

Phil and Joe discuss different Variations in Weightlifting.   Follow along with our opening critique as we take a look at a session from friends of the show <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUtWdzBiJX/?hl=en&amp;taken-by=palmettoweightlifting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Palmetto Weightlifting</a>.  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUtWdzBiJX/?hl=en&amp;taken-by=palmettoweightlifting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUtWdzBiJX/?hl=en&amp;taken-by=palmettoweightlifting</a> For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to <a href="http://www.eastcoastgold.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.eastcoastgold.org</a>   For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Third Pull</a> <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold</a> and enter code ECG at check out.

E63 | Variations In Weightlifting

Mr. Coach Coach joins the show to discuss the history of Weightlifting Meme Wars.  https://www.instagram.com/mr.coach_coach/?hl=en   The lifting critique come at the end!  Check it out and give @stefffoster a follow for being a great sport. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmv-rrYlZe_/?hl=en&amp;taken-by=stefffoster   For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to www.eastcoastgold.org  For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to Third Pull   Check out Joe’s book, Luci Meets a Powerlifter at www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com   https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold  and enter code ECG at check out.  http://media.blubrry.com/docandjock/content.blubrry.com/docandjock/EDWL62_1_mixdown.mp3

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mr.coach_coach/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mr. Coach Coach</a> joins the show to discuss the history of Weightlifting Meme Wars.  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mr.coach_coach/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mr.coach_coach/?hl=en</a> The lifting critique come at the end!  Check it out and give <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmv-rrYlZe_/?hl=en&amp;taken-by=stefffoster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@stefffoster</a> a follow for being a great sport. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmv-rrYlZe_/?hl=en&amp;taken-by=stefffoster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmv-rrYlZe_/?hl=en&amp;taken-by=stefffoster</a> For information on the meets, special events, or details on becoming an official ECG satellite head over to <a href="http://www.eastcoastgold.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.eastcoastgold.org</a> For discounts and updates on the apparel mentioned head over to <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Third Pull</a> Check out Joe’s book, Luci Meets a Powerlifter at <a href="http://www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lucimeetsapowerlifter.com</a> <a href="https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thirdpullapparel.com/collections/east-coast-gold/east-coast-gold</a> and enter code ECG at check out. <a href="http://media.blubrry.com/docandjock/content.blubrry.com/docandjock/EDWL62_1_mixdown.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://media.blubrry.com/docandjock/content.blubrry.com/docandjock/EDWL62_1_mixdown.mp3</a>

E62 | Meme Infinity Wars

The Everday Weightlifter is a podcast for Olympic Weightlifters. Hosted by Phil Sabatini &amp; Joe Szymanek this podcast aims to bring valuable knowledge &amp; fun interviews to those who love lifting heavy things fast.

Love the podcast and thank you again for the share! @kiloradoweightlifting keep it up guys!!!!

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