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Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast

Join me as I explore the minds of elite athletes, coaches, and experts in strength, power, and human performance. During these conversations, I often look for the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and well-being; a combination you"ve never seen before and will never hear again!

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01:13:25

Ep. 313: What We Get WRONG About Deloads (&...

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2025/11/20

This week, I sat down with Dr. Lee Bell — researcher, practitioner, and senior lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science — to explore one of the most misunderstood areas in strength training: how hard we should train.Lee has spent years studying overreaching, deloading, and the messy realities of bridging science with practice. We dive into his recent squat-overreaching study, the challenges of defining terms like “overtraining,” and why the human side of training — trust, communication, and honest

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01:07:37

Ep. 312: Old School vs. New School Weightlifting |...

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2025/11/13

This week, I sat down with Leo Totten — coach, educator, and founder of Totten Training Systems and East Coast Gold Weightlifting.Leo has spent over five decades shaping American weightlifting as an athlete, coach, and mentor. We discuss the evolution of training — from learning the Olympic lifts out of old Strength & Health magazines to building one of the most successful club systems in the country.We talk about the roots of programming, the balance between research and experience. Leo also

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00:35:30

Ep. 311: Seb Ostrowicz | Shaking Up International...

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2025/11/09

This week, I’m joined by Seb Ostrowicz of Weightlifting House to break down the IWF’s new bodyweight categories and what they mean heading into LA 2028.We get into:- Why the new classes were created and how the IOC forced the reshuffle- The 65/75/85/95/110/+110 and 53/61/69/77/86/+86 structure and where it makes zero sense- Who wins, who gets screwed, and why some lifters now have to make insane jumps- How stricter testing, body size, and talent pools are reshaping top-end performances- A quick life

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00:48:21

Ep. 310: Why Hypertrophy Still Matters in Strength...

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2025/10/19

This week, I sat down with Dr. Chris Taber — researcher, sport scientist, and professor at Sacred Heart University — to unpack the art and science of program design.We dive into how hypertrophy, novelty, and creativity fit into long-term athlete development, and why variation may be the key to sustaining progress. Dr. Taber also shares findings from his latest research comparing traditional and motor-assisted flywheel training for hypertrophy.Enjoy.Follow

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01:18:07

Ep. 309: How to Build World-Class Strength | Dani...

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2025/10/10

This week, I’m joined by Dani Myers Glynn — better known as @DaniLiftsHeavy — alongside today's co-host Mandi from the Two Girls, One Bar podcast. We discuss Dani’s prep for the upcoming IDFPA World Championships in South Korea and what it really takes to get butt-ass strong.We break down the training model that’s carried her from Nationals to Worlds, including how we’ve shifted from traditional high-rep progressions to lower-rep, high-intensity blocks, managed volume across lifts, and adapted

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01:03:51

Ep. 308: Pulls vs Squats & Building a Career in...

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2025/10/02

This week, Jessie Stemo joins me for a wide-ranging conversation on building a career in weightlifting. We dig into her journey from “hobby land” coaching to doing it full-time, and what it really takes to make coaching sustainable in a sport without much money.Jessie shares how she balanced one-on-one coaching with scalable team programming, the importance of brand and team identity at Power & Grace Performance, and why coaching is as much about relationships as it is about writing programs. We

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00:39:08

Ep. 307: The Art of Going 6 for 6 | Jessie Stemo

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2025/09/25

After a brief hiatus, Jessie Stemo and I are back! This week, we dive into the art of meet week preparation — from tapering, warm-ups, and attempt selection to the mental side of competition.Jessie shares her perspective on building confidence and helping athletes manage nerves on competition day. We also touch on her international career — from youth Pan-Ams to lifting in Russia and Japan — and the balance between type 1 fun and type 2 fun that defines weightlifting.If you’re a coach preparing

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01:15:23

Ep. 306: Primers, Drop Sets, & Waves (Oh my!) |...

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2025/09/12

I’m joined by none other than Jessie Stemo (Power & Grace Performance) to dive deep into variations and progressions that create elite-level technique. We also talk block design (consolidating stressors, sequencing variation → specificity), anchoring with heavy sets, and using cues athletes can actually feel (e.g., “feet hit = bar racked”). Coaches and lifters who want cleaner lifts and smarter training will get a ton from this one.Enjoy.Follow me and get

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00:55:50

Episode 305: From Cal Strength to Commentating Worlds...

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2025/09/05

I welcome Seb Ostrowicz, the founder of Weightlifting House, for a reflective episode sparked by a Facebook memory: our 2019 California trip that led straight into his first World Championships in Thailand.We revisit the scrappy beginnings of filming with a $200 camera, pilgrimages to gyms like Cal Strength and Marin Heavy Athletics, and how those early risks and relationships set the stage for everything that followed.We dig into creating opportunities instead of waiting for them, “type-2 fun” and

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01:10:58

Ep. 304: Rep Maxes, Missing Lifts, & Workout Intent |...

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2025/08/28

This week I’m joined by Jessie Stemo, a frequent guest of the podcast and CEO of Power and Grace Performance.We dive into the heart of effective training: what it really means to train with intention. From athlete camps to day-to-day programming, we explore how to push hard without burning out, why missing less leads to more progress, and how awareness and quality of effort can transform your training.Whether you’re a coach aiming to refine programming or a lifter searching for consistency and

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01:02:41

Ep. 303: What Separates Great Coaches | Sean Rigsby

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2025/08/21

As a follow-up to our past conversations, I welcome back Sean Rigsby — coach, lifter, and founder of Heavy Metal Barbell. Sean has long been recognized for his curiosity and commitment to continual coach development, and in this episode we explore how that mindset has shaped his career.We discuss his journey from athlete to coach, the influence of mentors like Glenn Pendlay, and the importance of building foundational knowledge while staying critical of new methods. We also touch on filtering

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01:14:53

Ep. 302: Beyond Sets and Reps – Rethinking Coach...

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2025/08/14

As a follow-up to years of conversations on the podcast, I sit down to reflect on the evolution of coach education — using the recent Power and Strength Summit as a springboard for discussing what it is, why it matters, and how we can do it better.We explore lessons learned from research and real-world coaching, connecting theory to practice, and moving beyond sets and reps toward a deeper understanding of athlete development.If you enjoyed this discussion, keep an eye out for future Summits where

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Ep. 301: Building Stronger Athletes | Quincy Johnson,...

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2025/08/08

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Quincy Johnson — strength coach, sport scientist, and Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas. Quincy’s career spans from high school powerlifting champion to working with elite athletes in the NBA, MMA, and NCAA.We discuss the role of maximal strength in sport performance, his “10-5-3” training model, and the use of cluster sets and density training to improve quality and output. We also explore how to bridge the gap between academic research and

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00:58:44

300th Episode Special | Seb Ostrowicz, Weightlifting...

Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast ·

2025/08/01

What better way to bring in a milestone like the 300th episode than having on one of the most influential people in my life: Seb OstrowiczFor those not in the know, Seb is the founder of Weightlifting House. In this episode... or better yet, metasode, we chat all things podcasting, weightlifting, and philosophy.EnjoyFollow Seb and WH:https://www.instagram.com/seb_ostrowicz/https://www.instagram.com/weightlifting_house/Follow me and get

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01:24:03

Ep. 299: Conditioning for Health & Longevity | Jordan...

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2025/07/27

As a follow-up to a series developing on the podcast, I welcome Jordan Feigenbaum, founder of Barbell Medicine, physician, strength coach, and expert on many things health and performance.In this episode, we discuss conditioning (cardio) and its role in augmenting health-related adaptations. This includes the mechanisms of impact, prescribing conditioning for health and performance, and how to incite and support behavior change. Enjoy.Support Jordan and

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Ep. 298: Heavy Carries, Top Singles, & USAW/USAPL...

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2025/07/17

In this episode, Jessie and I debrief on our experiences at USAPL and USAW Nationals. We explore the successes, what could have gone better, and how we are approaching our programming and coaching differently to navigate those needs.Follow me and get coaching:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/philosophicalweightlifting/Follow Jessie: https://www.instagram.com/jessiestemo/https://powerandgraceperformance.com/Sign up for the Power

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01:14:31

Ep. 297: Dr. Michael Roberts | Muscle, Longevity, and...

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2025/07/11

We are joined by Dr. Michael Roberts, a professor and researcher at Auburn University and one of the most published scientists on muscle hypertrophy and skeletal muscle biology. In this episode, we explore the mechanisms of muscle growth, individual response to training, and how skeletal muscle health allows us to age well. Follow Dr. Michael Roberts:https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=BiIJ5xsAAAAJ&hl=enFollow me and get

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00:56:24

Ep. 296: Endurance Training for Strength Athletes |...

Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast ·

2025/07/04

Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, the best damn strength power conference in 2025!!Register here:https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/Dr. Jacob Goodin is an associate professor of kinesiology and Director of Sport Science at Point Loma Nazarene University. He holds a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University, where he studied barbell squatting styles, muscle fascicle architecture, and athlete monitoring techniques.Alongside his academic pursuits, he also competed in

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Ep. 295: REAL Coach-Athlete Relationships, Training...

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2025/06/26

Every episode of my podcast covers some aspect of training theory, coaching, psychology, and nutrition. Pretty much anything related to performance. With that comes a lot of abstract thinking and imagining how it would play out in practice. Until now...In this crossover episode, Dani and I get interviewed by the Red Gauge podcast and discuss our coach-athlete relationship, remote coaching, and USAPL Nationals. We also get roped into playing the "Newly Coach" game, one of the funniest

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Ep. 294: Bridging the Gap Between Weightlifting and...

Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast ·

2025/06/20

Sign up for the Power and Strength Summit, where Zach will present on bridging the gap between weightlifting and sports performance. Register here:https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/Follow Zach:https://www.instagram.com/ciniman_waffle/https://www.instagram.com/optimus.performance/https://www.instagram.com/optimus.barbell/Follow me and get coaching:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/philosophicalweightlifting/Weightlifting House: code

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