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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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33:43

How jumps and squats predict elite weightlifting...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/11/07

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/what-correlates-114897664 🏋️‍♀️How do elite weightlifters jump? How much do they squat? Do jumps and squats even matter for elite weightlifting performance? Dr. Marcos Soriano will address these questions as he discusses his latest research on the correlations between neuromuscular capabilities (such as jumps and squats) and elite weightlifting performance.Marcos is a sports science lecturer and an educator for weightlifting

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40:05

Fatigue assessment for elite weightlifting...

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2024/10/30

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/assessing-for-in-114390434 🏋️‍♀️What if I tell you that you can measure in real-time how fatigued your lifter is getting with their training? And then use this knowledge to adjust (or not) their training plan for the next week. Paulo Antunes has just published a study that proves it's possible.Paulo is a former coach of the national Portuguese weightlifting team, a college professor, and a weightlifting teacher. He is also

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28:17

How female and male athletes communicate differently...

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2024/10/30

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/communicating-113956800 🏋️‍♀️Does coaching need to change between female and male athletes? If so, in what aspects? Do females and males communicate differently? Dr. David Nolan addresses these questions in detail, including challenging topics such as the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.Dr. Nolan is a strength and conditioning coach and an assistant professor of sport and exercise science at the School of Health and Human

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33:17

Strength and power development using clean catch vs...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/10/30

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/catching-and-tim-113400427 🏋️‍♀️What are the differences in outcomes between catching and pulling derivatives over 10 weeks of weightlifting training across three different protocols, a clear winner emerges. Dr. Tim Suchomel breaks it all down.Tim is an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh and serves as the Director of the Sports Science program there.Enjoy!This extensive study was too large to fit into a single

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21:52

Optimal barbell force-velocity profile and snatch...

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2024/10/30

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/optimal-barbell-113116257 🏋️‍♀️Dr. Ingo Sandau discusses how threshold velocity, maximal power, and the optimal force-velocity profile influence theoretical snatch performance.Ingo is the Head of the Strength and Power Department at the Institute for Applied Training Science in Leipzig, Germany. He brings many years of experience as a researcher for the German national Weightlifting Team.Enjoy!Original research paper:Sandau I,

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31:05

High performance macros plan for Olympic...

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2024/10/30

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/macros-for-how-112577799 🏋️‍♀️Olympic weightlifting puts very specific demands on the body. If the demands are specific, should the diet be specific too to fuel the performance optimally?Also, many weightlifters need to manipulate their body weight at some point during their careers. Ideally, this should occur later rather than earlier, and only for the highest-level competitions. Nonetheless, how the weight is cut,

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14:15

How lean mass influences snatch and weightlifting...

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2024/10/30

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/lean-mass-and-112135034 🏋️‍♀️Does lean mass (mainly muscle) influence weightlifting performance? Of course it does, but how exactly? Wanda Sihanath walks us through the research she has recently conducted on American elite weightlifters.Wanda is a second-year PhD student at Marquette University. She has an extensive background in engineering and is also a weightlifter herself.Enjoy!Original research paper:Sihanath W, Ahn N,

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23:57

New jump testing protocol: countermovement rebound...

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2024/10/30

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/new-jump-testing-111757236 🏋️‍♀️Jumping protocols are widely used in strength and conditioning. They are employed to assess performance, monitor progress, or daily/weekly readiness. But how do jumping protocols work? What factors influence the performance on these tests? Does cueing matter?Jason Xu is a PhD student at Middlesex University (UK), and developing jumping protocols is the focus of his research.Enjoy!Original

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30:14

Performance tests and clean derivatives for strength...

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2024/10/30

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/testing-clean-111313042 🏋️‍♀️In weightlifting, we often use the 1RM of a full lift to determine the loading for derivatives. But what if we're working with athletes from other sports who are unfamiliar with these lifts? How do we approach loading in that case? Dr. Tim Suchomel, an expert in this area, shares his insights and research.Dr. Suchomel is an associate professor and the Director of the Sports Science program at the

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27:39

Nutrition for weightlifting training, recovery, and...

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2024/10/30

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/feeding-lifter-110745247 🏋️‍♀️Nutrition is important for any athlete, and weightlifters are no exception. In this interview, Dr Cas Fuchs focuses on the use of nutritional strategies for recovery and performance in weightlifting.Cas is a researcher and teacher at Maastricht University Medical Center+. His interests span exercise, nutrition, and recovery, with a primary focus on carbohydrate and protein metabolism.Enjoy!Join

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33:22

Recovery techniques for athletes - with expert Shona...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/10/30

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/recovery-for-110321248 🏋️‍♀️There is training, and there is recovery. Both are crucial, and both influence weightlifting performance. But do we put the same effort into both? Should we be addressing recovery as seriously as we train? In this interview with Dr. Shona Halson, we discuss the scientific evidence and practical tips on all things recovery.Shona is a professor at the Australian Catholic University and the Deputy

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27:54

Coaching female weightlifters - with Brooke Alvar

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2024/10/30

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/menstrual-cycle-109944963 🏋️‍♀️Programming according to the phases of the menstrual cycle is gaining popularity. Coaches are advertising their uniqueness by offering weightlifting programs that support and align with the menstrual cycle. But are these claims evidence-based?In this interview with Brooke Alvar, we explore the latest developments on the topic. Brooke researches menstrual cycle-related symptoms and their influence

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47:11

How to test weightlifters using force plates - with...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/10/30

🏋️‍♀️Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-use-force-109496339 🏋️‍♀️Using force platforms (also called force plates) is becoming more and more popular, mainly because the technology is getting cheaper and more portable. What can we measure in Olympic weightlifting using force platforms? What has already been tested for reliability and association with the actual weightlifting performance? Dr. Shaun Joffe explains everything you need to know in this

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24:18

Straps, hook grip or closed grip for weightlifting -...

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2024/10/30

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/types-of-grip-on-109061186 🏋️‍♀️Hook grip, closed grip, or straps – which is best for snatch performance? Chris Kennedy dedicated his Master's project to answering these questions. He tested how different types of grips influence the biomechanics and maximal performance of the power snatch in both males and females.Chris is a professional powerlifting athlete and a powerlifting coach with a Master's degree in Sport and

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18:17

Mitochondria of weightlifters are different - with...

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2024/10/30

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mitochondria-of-108575463 🏋️‍♀️Are strength athletes strong because they are built differently, or do they develop their remarkable bodies due to the sports they do? We may get a little bit closer to the answer after this interview with Javier Botella. We talk about his recent paper investigating how the mitochondria of Olympic weightlifters and powerlifters differ from the mitochondria of 'normal controls.'Javier has a PhD

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20:47

Can we predict snatch max with Ingo Sandau's new test?

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/10/28

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/test-to-predict-108050149 🏋️‍♀️Weightlifting coaches are constantly on the hunt for a test that can predict maximal snatch. The German weightlifting team is no different. In this interview, Dr Ingo Sandau walks us through the test development and how it was used over 9 months in a sample of elite male German weightlifters.Ingo Sandau is the head of the Strength and Power Department at the Institute for Applied Training Science

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46:48

How Germany finds weightlifting talent - with Sabine...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/10/28

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/talent-transfer-107794345 🏋️‍♀️For three years now, German Weightlifting has had a dedicated person to scout for talent in other sports and bring them to weightlifting. Her name is Sabine Dieser, and she graciously shared her strategy, testing protocol, diagnostic kit, and successes and failures so far.Sabine is a youth coach at the German Weightlifting Federation with a Master of Science degree in Sports and Exercise in

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34:12

Analysing USA Weightlifting Team: Testing...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/10/28

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/testing-usa-team-107297266 🏋️‍♀️For the last three years, Kristof Kipp has been developing the testing system for the USA Weightlifting international team. In this interview, he talks about the tests the team is currently conducting and how they have evolved over time.Kristof holds a PhD in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences from Oregon State University. His research interests revolve around sports science and biomechanics. He

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26:03

Getting strong later in life - with Cas Fuchs

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/10/28

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/becoming-strong-106239259 🏋️‍♀️What would happen if a 60-something-year-old person started serious strength training? What if this person decided to compete in powerlifting? Would they have any chance of success?This is an interview with Cas Fuchs, who conducted a case study on a 71-year-old female powerlifter, Ina Koolhaas Revers, who started strength training at the age of 63.Cas is a researcher and teacher at Maastricht

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47:02

Coaching newbies and seasoned weightlifters - expert...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2024/10/28

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/programming-for-106183328 🏋️‍♀️Beginners and advanced weightlifters have different needs and require tailored programming. Sean Waxman joins the Evidence Strong Show to discuss programming for youth and adult beginners, intermediate, and advanced athletes.With 30 years of experience in Olympic weightlifting as both an athlete and a coach, Sean has developed top-ten finishers at the World Weightlifting Championships, a World

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