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.

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 54

Looping bar path in the snatch, fear of heavy cleans, gym/team ethics and poaching, what to put in a training journal

Looping bar path in the snatch, fear of heavy cleans, gym/team ethics and poaching, what to put in a training journal

Episode 53

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.

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 52

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 &amp; jerk; and what are the differences and uses for the 4 snatch balance variations.

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 &amp; jerk; and what are the differences and uses for the 4 snatch balance variations.

Episode 51

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.

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 50

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.

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 49

Understanding the position at the top of the snatch and clean pull, and when and how weightlifting gear should be used.

Understanding the position at the top of the snatch and clean pull, and when and how weightlifting gear should be used.

Episode 48

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.

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 47

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.

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 46

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.

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 45

USA Weightlifting coaches Greg Everett &amp; Ursula Garza address audience questions on weightlifting technique, program design, competition and more.

I just discovered this Podcast and it’s helped me with my weightlifting already! Thanks so much Greg and Ursula .

Informative and entertaining

Great people, fluid discussions, variety of topics covered. The “timing” bit was hilarious.
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I love this podcast

Weightlifting Life - Greg Everett & Ursula Garza

Questions this episode cover how to close the gap between the clean and front squat, proper balance in the pull and the problems with shifting excessively to the heels, and correcting a premature second pull in the snatch or clean.

Questions this episode cover how to close the gap between the clean and front squat, proper balance in the pull and the problems with shifting excessively to the heels, and correcting a premature second pull in the snatch or clean.

Episode 6

Greg &amp; Ursula lead off with an explanation of the athlete selection process for the Olympics to explain why we're sending the athletes we are and why we have the number of slots we do. Related is the issue of the drug testing 6-month rule that was recently reinstated by USA Weightlifting. Finally, the two discuss how weightlifters can try to build work capacity without the use of PEDs, which of course wanders somewhat into discussions of elements of program design.

Greg &amp; Ursula lead off with an explanation of the athlete selection process for the Olympics to explain why we're sending the athletes we are and why we have the number of slots we do. Related is the issue of the drug testing 6-month rule that was recently reinstated by USA Weightlifting. Finally, the two discuss how weightlifters can try to build work capacity without the use of PEDs, which of course wanders somewhat into discussions of elements of program design.

Episode 3

The issue of barbell contact with the hips in the snatch is tackled once more, and Greg &amp; Ursula discuss the use and purposes of complexes, and mobility in the overhead squat.

The issue of barbell contact with the hips in the snatch is tackled once more, and Greg &amp; Ursula discuss the use and purposes of complexes, and mobility in the overhead squat.

Episode 7

Your favorite podcasters are extra surly in this episode, answering questions about dizziness and passing out during lifts, using powerlifting and bodybuilding accessory work in weightlifters' training programs, the proper depth for training squats, and what to do when you've ruined your program by going on vacation.

Your favorite podcasters are extra surly in this episode, answering questions about dizziness and passing out during lifts, using powerlifting and bodybuilding accessory work in weightlifters' training programs, the proper depth for training squats, and what to do when you've ruined your program by going on vacation.

Episode 4

Whether or not you need to lift your feet in the third pull of the snatch and clean and distinguishing lifting the feet from jumping, what it means to be tight before a lift, scapular position in the starting position, and how to avoid hitting the public bone with the bar.

Whether or not you need to lift your feet in the third pull of the snatch and clean and distinguishing lifting the feet from jumping, what it means to be tight before a lift, scapular position in the starting position, and how to avoid hitting the public bone with the bar.

Episode 15

Greg &amp; Ursula give advice for improving the speed of the drive in the jerk, as well as peripheral issues that may contribute such as timing and the ability to brake in the dip, how to stay over the bar correctly while maintaining balance in the pull, and the position of the torso during the third pull and what exactly is happening.

Greg &amp; Ursula give advice for improving the speed of the drive in the jerk, as well as peripheral issues that may contribute such as timing and the ability to brake in the dip, how to stay over the bar correctly while maintaining balance in the pull, and the position of the torso during the third pull and what exactly is happening.

Episode 8

Causes and solutions to the problem of the hips rising faster than the shoulders in the pull, whether the knees should be pushed out or pushed back in the pull, why weightlifting shoes are necessary, and how to balance being a coach and an athlete.

Causes and solutions to the problem of the hips rising faster than the shoulders in the pull, whether the knees should be pushed out or pushed back in the pull, why weightlifting shoes are necessary, and how to balance being a coach and an athlete.

Episode 10

Greg &amp; Ursula discuss how to improve speed under the snatch and clean, programming suggestions for training with very limited time, and recovery methods.

Greg &amp; Ursula discuss how to improve speed under the snatch and clean, programming suggestions for training with very limited time, and recovery methods.

Episode 9

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Episode 14

Jumping backward in the snatch or clean, why it's happening, if it's a problem, and how to correct it; hip cleaning and why you shouldn't; how often beginners should snatch and clean &amp; jerk; and how well-endowed women can avoid hitting their endowments with the bar in the snatch.   Read the arm bend article here  Watch the arm bend video here

Jumping backward in the snatch or clean, why it's happening, if it's a problem, and how to correct it; hip cleaning and why you shouldn't; how often beginners should snatch and clean &amp; jerk; and how well-endowed women can avoid hitting their endowments with the bar in the snatch. <a href="http://www.catalystathletics.com/article/1904/Arm-Bend-in-the-Snatch-Clean-Its-Still-Not-the-Solution-to-/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the arm bend article here</a> <a href="http://www.catalystathletics.com/video/1354/Arm-Bend-In-The-Snatch-Clean-It-May-Not-Be-An-Error/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Watch the arm bend video here</a>

Episode 11

A quick look at the 2016 American Open, a discussion of competition strategy and coaching, and hand care.

A quick look at the 2016 American Open, a discussion of competition strategy and coaching, and hand care.

Episode 12

Greg &amp; Ursula discuss issues regarding starting and running a weightlifting club and team, including how to attract the right kind of lifter, and how new coaches can learn and improve.

Greg &amp; Ursula discuss issues regarding starting and running a weightlifting club and team, including how to attract the right kind of lifter, and how new coaches can learn and improve.

Episode 5

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.

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 44

All about cutting weight and rehydrating, and how to learn and practice counting attempts for Olympic weightlifting competition.

All about cutting weight and rehydrating, and how to learn and practice counting attempts for Olympic weightlifting competition.

Episode 43

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