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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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33:04

What’s Really Happening in Olympic Weightlifting?...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/12/31

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/state-of-olympic-145657821 🏋️‍♀️What if the best part of the sport is the stories of the athletes rather than the numbers on the board? In this Evidence Strong Show episode, Brian Oliver explains why highlighting athletes’ backgrounds and voices can change how we broadcast and watch weightlifting, what was really happening in Olympic weightlifting governance within the last decade, and how media in the sport are changing.Brian

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30:37

Why Heavy Lifting Is a Must for Healthy Bones as We...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/12/24

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/strength-and-amy-145491810 🏋️‍♀️Can eight months of heavy, high-load training reverse bone loss in older adults? Dr Amy Harding explains an exercise program using 80–85% 1RM with high-impact loading, reporting 4.1% bone mass gains in older men with low bone mass. She discusses progression, safety, coaching support, and practical takeaways for coaches and clinicians.Dr Amy Harding is a Research Fellow in the School of Allied

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40:24

Why Male and Female Strength Differs (Genetics,...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/12/17

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-and-why-and-145262357 🏋️‍♀️Differences in sports performance are present between females and males. Why do these develop, how, and when exactly? Dr Shanie Landen explains what is known so far and what is currently being researched. The topics we cover include genetics, epigenetics, hormones, and muscle fibres and their influence on athletic performance.Shanie has a PhD from Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia,

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25:39

Behind-Neck Push Jerk for Explosive Power Training -...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/12/10

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/behind-neck-push-144125751 🏋️‍♀️How and why does Dr. Mark Chiang recommend using the behind-the-neck push jerk? Mark discusses two of his recent studies and shares practical lessons for coaches and athletes.Dr. Chieh-Ying Chiang, also known as Mark Chiang, is an accomplished sports scientist with extensive experience in strength and conditioning. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Sports Training

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30:22

How Music Really Affects Lifting – with Michael Richards

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/12/03

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/influence-of-on-143817240 🏋️‍♀️Is music helping or hindering your lifting? EdD Michael Richards discusses available research on music and lifting.Michael has been a strength and conditioning coach since 2017, working with youth, middle/high school, D3 college, D1 college, and professional football. He has also been a weightlifting coach since 2019, starting with T3 Barbell in Avon, Ohio, and moving to the Attitude Nation with

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20:59

Lifter's Heart Explained: Normal vs Risky Changes –...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/11/26

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/lifters-heart-143612670 🏋️‍♀️Dr Jessica Orchard is an Associate Professor and NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow at the School of Public Health, University of Sydney. She serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Plus, Associate Editor at the British Journal of Sports Medicine, and a Cardiac Research Fellow at Cricket Australia. In 2023, she was selected for the World Heart Federation Emerging

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47:59

Chinese Weightlifting Explained: How Athletes Are...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/11/18

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/chinese-system-143002826 🏋️‍♀️How are weightlifters in China developed and recruited? What does their day-to-day schedule look like? What support systems are in place for elite lifters? Dr. Stéphane Gregory breaks down training, rehabilitation, medical care, competition qualification, and more.Dr. Stéphane Gregory is a Canadian chiropractor and strength and conditioning specialist with over 15 years of experience working in

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24:59

What Drives People to Weightlift for Life – with...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/11/11

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/what-allows-to-141926230 🏋️‍♀️Lifelong involvement in Olympic weightlifting, or any sport, is uncommon and deeply impressive. How is it that some athletes stay committed for decades? In this interview, Dr François Gravelle discusses his research into the psychological and social factors that motivate weightlifters to remain in the sport over the long term.François Gravelle is a Professor in the School of Human Kinetics at the

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42:04

Weightlifting as Physical Education in High School –...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/11/05

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/building-high-pe-140875638 🏋️‍♀️Paul has built a weightlifting-based physical education program at the high school where he teaches. In this episode, he shares his three-year journey of developing the program from the ground up.Paul Coover is a high school athletic director and physical education teacher in San Diego, California. He is also the founder and head coach of Grey Castle Strength and Conditioning. This USA

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42:11

Why Weightlifters Black Out – with Sinead Roberts

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/10/29

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/what-why-and-how-141407470 🏋️‍♀️A weightlifter’s blackout is a rare but potentially serious issue that can affect lifting performance. Despite its impact, there is a notable lack of specific research on the topic. Dr. Sinead Roberts shares her experience in successfully managing the condition among British weightlifters.Sinead is an SENR-registered Performance Nutritionist with a background in cell metabolism and exercise

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21:26

Why Masters Weightlifters Age Differently – with...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/10/21

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/body-of-masters-140705998 🏋️‍♀️Who are Masters weightlifters — and how do they differ from an average adult? Dr. Andrew Hatchett shares findings from his study on Masters athletes who competed at the 2021 World Weightlifting Championships in Orlando, USA.Dr Hatchett is Professor and Chair of Exercise and Sports Science at the University of South Carolina Aiken, where he teaches exercise physiology, biomechanics, and behavior

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34:07

The Warm-Up That Boosts Your Max Lift – with Tony...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/10/14

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/can-post-help-in-138795246 🏋️‍♀️Can a warm-up actually multiply your power in minutes, or is PAP (post-activation potentiation) mostly hype? Tony Blazevich explains how temperature, hydration, and motor-control warm-up shape a real performance boost. He discusses what fundamentals drive the biggest improvements, and debunks a few myths.Tony Blazevich, PhD, is a Professor of Biomechanics in the School of Medical and Health

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27:47

How Lifters Rehearse Success – with Tom Smalley

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/10/08

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/mental-imagery-136142372 🏋️‍♀️How can a lifter rehearse a perfect lift without even touching the barbell? Tom Smalley breaks down a practical mental imagery framework built on two core types—cognitive and motivational—and shows coaches and athletes how to identify the goal, select imagery, and script with sensory detail. You'll learn a simple, repeatable process to stay calm, sharpen focus, and perform with confidence on meet

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13:23

What Predicts Olympic Weightlifting Performance –...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/10/01

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/influence-of-and-138179264 🏋️‍♀️Which predictor matters most for Olympic weightlifting: explosive power or muscle size? Do you track long-term training load and its outcomes? Florian Venus breaks down the findings of his study looking at jumping performance, training experience, and muscle mass in relation to weightlifting performance.Florian Venus is a Strength & Conditioning coach from Germany, and the founder of

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39:49

Overtraining vs Overreaching: Squat Protocol That...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/09/23

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/overreaching-in-137765501 🏋️‍♀️Coaches, how do you balance productive overreaching with fatigue risk in your athletes? Can a structured 5-day back-squat protocol really lift strength after a taper, or is overtraining a warning? Lee Bell breaks down functional vs nonfunctional overreaching, taper timing, and practical coaching moves you can apply this week to sharpen performance without burning athletes out. He ties findings

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16:56

Why Skill-Based Lifting Beats Generic Strength Work –...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/09/17

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/olympic-for-with-136970718 🏋️‍♀️Coach, are you balancing power gains with ACL injury risk in adolescent female athletes? Emily Neff explains a simple, two-session-per-week system that boosted jump height by 129.7% in eight weeks and kept ground reaction forces steady. She details a phase-based progression rooted in motor learning and real-world coaching, not just percentages. Learn practical steps to implement an Olympic

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24:54

Cortisol and Testosterone During Weightlifting...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/09/10

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/what-are-hormone-136140235 🏋️‍♀️How do you balance arousal and calm to unlock peak lifts in a real Olympic weightlifting competition? What do cortisol, testosterone, and alpha-amylase tell us about how lifters cope under pressure? Can a coach use breathing and supportive cues to optimize performance for both male and female lifters? Ivan Perasovic shares practical findings from his real-competition study and translates them

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20:52

Which VBT Device Is Actually Accurate? With Francesco...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/09/03

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/which-velocity-136136173 🏋️‍♀️Are you struggling to measure barbell velocity accurately? Do you know which velocity measurement devices hold up in real-world scenarios? What’s the actual error margin you should expect from these tools? In this episode, we discuss the critical findings on device accuracy and explore practical applications for coaches looking to optimize their training methods.Francesco Travascio, Ph.D. is an

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24:28

Does Caffeine Actually Make You Jump Higher? With...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/08/27

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/caffeine-and-136064083 🏋️‍♀️Are you maximizing your athletes' jump performance? How does caffeine really impact explosive power? Can the right dosage make a difference in training outcomes? In this episode, Dr. Zacharias Papadakis discusses the latest research on caffeine's effects on vertical jump height and what coaches need to know to apply these findings effectively in their training regimens. Discover practical insights

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18:50

Stronger or Just More Mature? The Surprising Truth...

Evidence Strong | Weightlifting Science ·

2025/08/20

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/youth-lifter-136060802 🏋️‍♀️Are you considering maturity in your youth weightlifting program? How does biological maturity influence performance in young athletes? What methods can you use to measure maturity accurately? Discover these essential insights with Dr. Steph Morris, a leading expert in youth weightlifting performance. In this episode, we explore the critical role of assessing maturity for talent identification,

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