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Evidence Strong | 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 power and strength training.Want more? Check out extended episodes at https://www.patreon.com/collection/119238

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48:38

How to Build an Effective Athlete Monitoring Program...

Evidence Strong | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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29:49

How Mental Fatigue Impacts Weightlifting Performance...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/02/06

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mental-fatigue-120785544 🏋️‍♀️Ninety-six percent of practitioners in high-performance sports perceive mental fatigue and recovery as having a significant impact on training and competition performance; however, only about 12% feel very knowledgeable on the topic. In this interview, Dr. Suzanna Russell explains what mental fatigue in athletes is, how it develops, and—most importantly—how to recover from it optimally.Dr. Suzanna

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13:10

Barbell velocity measurement: Tendo vs. GymAware...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/01/28

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/velocity-tendo-120359674 🏋️‍♀️In this interview, Cameron Kissick discusses the reliability, bias, differences, and agreement between velocity measurement devices Tendo vs. GymAware during the hang clean pull exercise.Cameron is currently a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the New York Mets. Previously, he held an associate sports scientist role with the Mets and served as the Sport Science and Performance

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16:27

Unlock Explosive Power: RSI, Torque & Weightlifting...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/01/24

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/reactive-index-119830389 🏋️‍♀️I discuss with Dr. Nikos Zaras how the reactive strength index and rate of torque development correlate with weightlifting performance.Dr. Zaras is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, School of Physical Education, Sport Science, and Occupational Therapy at the Democritus University of Thrace in Komotini, Greece. He teaches courses on resistance

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23:45

Get real results: how to test and profile athletes -...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/01/16

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/athlete-with-119326990 🏋️‍♀️Why would you want to test or profile your athletes? How do you choose the right tests, interpret the results, and use them to enhance performance? In this interview, I speak with Dr. Jonathon Weakley, a lecturer at the Australian Catholic University, about best practices in athlete profiling, testing, and monitoring.Dr. Weakley’s research focuses on strength and power development, as well as youth

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12:36

Pregnancy and vigorous exercise - safe or risky? With...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/01/08

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/vigorous-during-118933726 🏋️‍♀️Is exercising vigorously in the third trimester of pregnancy safe for either the mother or the baby? Is there a difference between vigorous and moderate exercise or not doing exercise at all? What does the current research say? In this interview, Dr. Kassia Beetham explains her newest systematic review and meta-analysis on this topic.Dr. Kassia Beetham is a lecturer at the Sports Performance,

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32:13

Limb asymmetry in athletes - does it really matter?...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/01/02

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/limb-asymmetry-118526173 🏋️‍♀️What is limb asymmetry, and how do we measure it? Do we really need to worry about it in athletes? Dr. Chris Bishop shares insights from eight years of research, explaining the nuances of asymmetry and its impact on performance.Chris is the interim Head of the Department at the London Sports Institute (UK) and an active researcher specializing in performance profiling for athletes and the efficacy

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19:30

Zones of performance in Olympic weightlifting with...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/12/26

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/zones-of-in-with-118073408 🏋️‍♀️In this interview, I talk with Alexandra Cacioppo about the performance zones and their application to Olympic weightlifting.Alexandra has a Masters degree in applied physiology and kinesiology from the University of Florida. Her coaching background is in powerlifting and strength and conditioning.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on

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35:17

How do we know if an athlete is improving? Athlete...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/12/18

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/athlete-with-117525525 🏋️‍♀️How can we tell if an athlete is improving, declining, or maintaining their performance? And how can we ensure our findings are accurate and reliable? In this interview, Dr. Anthony Turner dives into the key concepts of athlete monitoring and assessment.Dr. Turner is a sports and exercise science professor at Middlesex University (UK), specializing in strength, power, and fitness assessments for

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24:52

How to taper for best competition performance - with...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/12/11

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-taper-for-117119177 🏋️‍♀️What is tapering? Is it really necessary? How do you plan a taper to achieve the best performance results during competition? Dr. Hayden Pritchard answers these questions and more.Hayden is a husband, a father of two, and a strength coach and educator. He completed his PhD at AUT in 2017 and has published numerous scientific articles in international journals. Hayden provides online powerlifting

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26:22

Blood flow restriction for weightlifting performance...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/12/04

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blood-flow-with-116647312 🏋️‍♀️Blood flow restriction gains popularity in strength training, especially in athletes recovering from injuries. Dr Charlie Davids explains what blood restriction is, how it works, and how to use it for the best performance and recovery in weightlifting.Charlie is a lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at La Trobe University, and a Strength & Conditioning coach. His research interest is in

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21:01

Does raw strength explain Olympic weightlifting...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/12/01

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/strength-and-116210935 🏋️‍♀️What is the association between the overhead press, front squat, and deadlift, and snatch and clean & jerk? Dr Arthur Zecchin tested all these lifts for 1RM (repetition maximum) in 19 male Brazilian weightlifters who competed at the Brazilian Nationals.Arthur has a PhD in biomechanics and exercise physiology from the Universidad de León, and does research related to weightlifting in various

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44:11

How to deal with the heat during training - with...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/11/20

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-mitigate-115752083 🏋️‍♀️Lifting in the heat can be challenging, but there are strategies to help mitigate heat effects and allow lifters to perform even in very hot environments. Lilia Convit will guide us through these options and explain the research behind them.Lilia is a sports dietitian and a researcher, specializing in pre-hydration strategies and heat mitigation, particularly for female athletes.Enjoy!Original

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10:48

Inside Eddie Hall’s superhuman muscles - with...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/11/12

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-different-115321172 🏋️‍♀️Eddie Hall broke the world record in deadlift (500 kg) in 2017. In 2018, he agreed to let researchers test his muscles and tendons and compare them to those of the average person, as well as elite sprinters and other high-level athletes. Dr. Jonathan Folland had the pleasure of testing Mr. Eddie Hall and came on the Evidence Strong Show to walk us through the research results.Jonathan is a

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