209 episodes

This is the official Podcast of USA Weightlifting. Spend some time with hosts and Olympians Cheryl Haworth and Chad Vaughn as they interview the athletes and coaches you want to hear and learn from, and review the competitions you want to know about. You will be able to draw inspiration and motivation from their collective personal stories and experiences, as well as always leave with at least a few immediately applicable tips from content that will range from training to technique to competition readiness and strategies. We here at USA Weightlifting are very excited to provide this to the weightlifting community and other interested parties, and we are thankful for the opportunity to further support the sport that we all love! We appreciate you listening and hope you enjoy!

The USA Weightlifting Podcast USA Weightlifting

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 160 Ratings

This is the official Podcast of USA Weightlifting. Spend some time with hosts and Olympians Cheryl Haworth and Chad Vaughn as they interview the athletes and coaches you want to hear and learn from, and review the competitions you want to know about. You will be able to draw inspiration and motivation from their collective personal stories and experiences, as well as always leave with at least a few immediately applicable tips from content that will range from training to technique to competition readiness and strategies. We here at USA Weightlifting are very excited to provide this to the weightlifting community and other interested parties, and we are thankful for the opportunity to further support the sport that we all love! We appreciate you listening and hope you enjoy!

    How Do YOU "Stack" Up?

    How Do YOU "Stack" Up?

    In this episode we are talking about the imperativeness of being able to stack your body and the bar in your key support positions. If this straight line is not seen in your lifting, it is important to understand whether it is a lack of awareness or knowledge, something missing in your technique, or limited mobility. Tune in to hear our definition of what a good stacked position is, and how to create it and hone it. Enjoy the show!

    • 35 min
    Jumping Forward within the Olympic Lifts

    Jumping Forward within the Olympic Lifts

    Today we are explaining why we feel that if you are jumping forward ANY AMOUNT when you receive your snatches or cleans, you are not moving as efficiently as you could be. Be sure to check where your feet are landing in relation to where they are starting to know if you are in need of some attention in this area, and tune in to to understand the potential root causes of jumping forward and some suggestions on how to stay more centered. Enjoy the show!

    • 30 min
    Slow Down to Speed Up

    Slow Down to Speed Up

    In this episode we are trying to inspire you to check your speed. Are you taking your time enough in the set up? Are you initiating the movement at a rate that you can maintain tension, position, and overall quality throughout the remainder of the lift? Tune in to hear our suggestions on how, where, and why to potentially SLOW yourself down! Enjoy the show!

    • 26 min
    Keeping Youth in the Game

    Keeping Youth in the Game

    In this episode we are discussing the involvement of school-aged kids in our sport, how one could partake in that type of recruitment, and how to inspire them and set them up to continue lifting. Tune in to hear our perspectives and recommendations on the topic. Enjoy the show!

    • 46 min
    When Should I Compete?

    When Should I Compete?

    Today we’re answering one of the most common questions that we get from athletes as coaches, which is, “when should I compete?” With this, they are asking, and perhaps you are wondering yourself, if we think that they are READY to compete. Tune in to hear our thoughts on what you should consider when you are thinking about jumping into your first competition. Enjoy the show!

    • 35 min
    Setting Goals in 2024

    Setting Goals in 2024

    In this first episode of the new year, we are talking about the act of setting goals, specifically in the year of 2024. We consider the basics of setting goals in weightlifting in general, but also how it might be different, or what types of things we might all need to be aware of as we are planning out what we’d like to accomplish now, versus 10 or 20 or 30 years ago for example. Tune in to hear our perspectives on the topic. Enjoy the show!

    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
160 Ratings

160 Ratings

Korben Dallas 033 ,

Great podcast and tips

Great weightlifters and coaches. Keep up the excellent work

Rcsnyder ,

Overall a great podcast.

A lot of great information on competitive weightlifting. Just hope the recent trend of featuring products by sponsors doesn’t continue.

Rbigrob517 ,

Top tips and tricks

As an amateur CrossFit coach I use this podcast to constantly learn how to better my athletes by using All the tips and tricks Chad and Cheryl give. Plus they are some of the nicest pro athletes you will ever meet.

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