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Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science

Evidence Strong

The science of Olympic weightlifting and strength sports. Join expert conversations on the latest research and coaching trends. Each episode delivers actionable, science-driven tips for enhancing your coaching and training.Want more? Check out extended episodes at https://www.patreon.com/collection/119238

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29:48

Cold Water Immersion: The Hidden Risks for Muscle...

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/06/25

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/is-cold-water-it-129403267 🏋️‍♀️Are you relying on cold water immersion for muscle recovery? What does the latest research say about its effects on muscle growth? Could using ice baths actually hinder your performance? In this episode, Milan Betz dives into the science behind cold water immersion and its impact on muscle recovery, revealing surprising findings that challenge popular beliefs.Milan Betz is a PhD candidate at the

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27:40

What Weightlifting Can Learn from Netball: Wellness &...

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/06/18

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/creating-athlete-129317718 🏋️‍♀️Are you aware of how to optimize your female athletes' performance and health? How can understanding female physiology dramatically reduce injury rates? What role does nutrition play in a young athlete's wellbeing?Sharon Kearney is the Netball Smart Programme Manager for Netball New Zealand, focusing on reducing injuries in netballers and promoting female athlete health and wellbeing. She has

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25:10

Better Snatch Performance: How Straps Boost Muscle...

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/06/11

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-does-using-129305953 🏋️‍♀️Are you maximizing your weightlifting performance? Ever wondered how lifting straps can alter muscle activation? Are you aware of the potential 40% increase in muscle activation when using straps? In this episode, we discuss groundbreaking research that reveals how straps can significantly impact your training outcomes.Francesco Travascio, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of

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21:14

Best Velocity Tracking Apps for Powerlifting – with...

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/06/04

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/are-mobile-apps-129080622 🏋️‍♀️Are you relying on smartphone apps for barbell velocity tracking? Do you know which app delivers the most accurate measurements? What can coaches learn from the latest research on velocity-based training technologies?Alex Renner is a competitive powerlifter and researcher based in Austria, holding the highest Austrian Total and being a FISU World Champion. His expertise lies in strength training

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32:57

5 Strength Domains Every Coach Must Know - with Mary...

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/05/28

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/testing-types-of-129072606 🏋️‍♀️Are you measuring the right strength qualities for your athletes? What metrics actually translate to performance? How can you ensure your testing is both effective and relevant? In this episode, Mary Geneau dives into the intricacies of strength measurement, revealing five distinct domains of strength and why many common tests may not accurately reflect what you think they do. Get ready to

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19:09

Should Powerlifters Stretch? Science-Backed Answers...

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/05/21

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/stretch-or-not-128323680 🏋️‍♀️Should lifters stretch or not? Is range of motion influencing strength performance? Are mobile powerlifters stronger? Dr Alyssa-Joy Spence explains the results of two studies measuring mobility in powerlifters in relation to the powerlifting performance. We talk about stretching, range of motion, strength, and differences between female and male lifters.Alyssa-Joy is a lecturer and researcher in

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16:02

How to Peak Weightlifters for Competition - with Theo...

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/05/13

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/light-vs-heavy-128165707 🏋️‍♀️What is the best method to prime a weightlifter for the max snatch and clean & jerk? Theodoros Stavropoulos researched this particular topic as part of his Master's degree.Theo is a graduate of the School of Physical Education & Sport Science at the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he earned his degree, specializing in Weightlifting and Swimming. He furthered his education

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23:39

How to Psych Up for a Heavy Lift - with Kurtis Cusimano

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/05/08

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/psyching-up-for-126611538 🏋️‍♀️Psyching-up strategies are observable in many lifters, especially before a heavy lift in the gym as well as in the competition. Kurtis Cusimano spent the last few years studying these strategies in weightlifters, powerlifters, and strongman athletes.Kurtis is an experienced Strongman coach with MST Systems, and a Sport and Exercise Psychology PhD Student at the University of Essex. Kurtis has

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15:17

How to use accentuated eccentric loading in back...

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/04/30

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-use-in-126603849 🏋️‍♀️Have you ever used releasers for back squats? Brooklyn Campbell studied how weight releasers influence force production and how coaches can best use them to enhance strength and power adaptations in their athletes.Brooklyn is the Coordinator of Sport Performance at the University of Houston, where she works with women's soccer and softball teams. She earned her Master's in Sports Physiology and

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27:56

6 Velocity-Based Training Hacks with Dr Steve Thompson

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/04/23

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/6-ways-to-use-dr-126597758 🏋️‍♀️Velocity-based training (VBT) is rapidly growing in popularity, and for a good reason. New studies keep revealing better ways to leverage bar-speed data for smarter programming. In this episode, Dr Steve Thompson breaks down the six most effective ways to bring VBT into your coaching toolbox.Steve is an accredited strength-and-conditioning coach (UKSCA) and leads the MSc in Strength and

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26:48

Powerlifters Struggle With Urinary Incontinence. How...

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/04/17

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/urinary-in-elite-126193385 🏋️‍♀️Urinary incontinence (unwanted loss of urine) is a massive problem in strength sports, especially in female lifters. In this interview, Kloie Nutt discusses how the severity of urinary incontinence relates to the musculoskeletal findings in female powerlifters.Kloie Nutt is a third-year medical student at Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine. She competes in powerlifting and has done so for

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54:01

How to Spot and Fix 9 Common Errors in Weightlifting...

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/04/08

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/9-athletes-with-125549104 🏋️‍♀️Brittany returns for her second appearance on the show to try something new. For an hour, she walks through videos of nine of her lifters and the changes they’ve made to improve technique and performance. She explains her process of analyzing lifting technique through the lens of efficiency, pain, and performance.Brittany Rucker, a USAW Senior International Coach, has spent the past 10 years

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28:44

What Strength Coaches Miss by Not Tracking Grip &...

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/04/02

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/lifter-using-124178011 🏋️‍♀️In strength sports, monitoring techniques mainly involve the lower limbs. But what if the athlete cannot be tested that way? Derek Wilcox encountered this issue while working with a para-powerlifter preparing for a national-level competition. In this interview, we discuss the tests he used and the results and lessons from two studies that were part of his PhD.Dr. Derek Wilcox is a former

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48:38

How to Build an Effective Athlete Monitoring Program...

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/03/26

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/lifter-with-124169937 🏋️‍♀️Athlete monitoring is on the rise in strength sports, but not as quickly as in team sports. Is the slow adoption due to limited resources, experience, or knowledge of technology and data? Are there frameworks to help coaches implement lifter monitoring faster and more effectively?In this episode, Dylan Suarez walks us through his literature review on athlete monitoring for strength sports, offering

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26:45

How alcohol influences performance - with Matt Barnes

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/03/18

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-alcohol-with-124015462 🏋️‍♀️Have you ever wondered how alcohol influences weightlifting performance? Will one beer or glass of wine with dinner influence the next day's training? What about long-term alcohol use? Matt Barnes answers the questions about the influence of alcohol on athletic performance and recovery, especially for strength or power athletes.Matt is an associate professor at Massey University, Palmerston

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29:57

Weight cutting in elite Olympic weightlifting - with...

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/03/12

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/weight-cutting-123500745 🏋️‍♀️Jourdan cut weight for both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics to qualify for Team USA. In each case, she competed in the 49 kg class, though the experiences of cutting weight were markedly different. In this interview, she reflects on her time as an elite weightlifter and shares insights on weight management, drawing on both her experiences as an elite weightlifter and her background in nutrition and

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37:39

Why We Lose Muscle and Strength - and How to Stop It....

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/03/05

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/losing-muscle-122663984 🏋️‍♀️We often focus on building strength and muscle, but rarely consider what happens when we start losing it—and the impact that loss can have on our health and daily life. As we age, sarcopenia (low muscle mass) and osteoporosis (low bone density) become increasingly serious concerns, affecting mobility and overall well-being.In this episode, we take a closer look at sarcopenia with Dr. Justin Keogh,

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26:27

Coaching at Weightlifting World Championships:...

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/02/25

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/coaching-at-your-122244606 🏋️‍♀️How does it feel to coach at the World Championships for the first time? How do coaches prepare themselves and their athletes? In this interview, Brittany Rucker graciously shares her experiences from coaching at her first Worlds.Brittany, a USAW Senior International Coach, has developed weightlifters of all ages into national and international champions, coaching Team USA athletes at Youth,

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22:15

Muscle vs Fat: Rethinking Performance with Dr....

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/02/19

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/relationship-and-121901677 🏋️‍♀️Have we been doing it all wrong? Are years of focusing on being lean for performance gone? In this interview, we examine the relationship between fat, muscle, and performance with Dr Antonella Schwarz.Antonella Schwarz is a professor of Exercise Science at Barry University in Miami. With a PhD in Exercise Science, her research focuses on innovative resistance training methods and sports

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17:08

Weightlifting injuries versus powerlifting injuries...

Evidence Strong | Olympic Weightlifting Science ·

2025/02/16

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/weightlifting-121316706 🏋️‍♀️The newest review on injuries in weightlifting and powerlifting was just published in December 2024. It updates the previous review (which included research up to 2015), and I’m very excited to bring you this interview with the first author, Matthew Tung.Matthew is a first-year student in the Physical Therapy program at the University of Southern California. Born in Hong Kong, he moved to the

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