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In this short episode I talk about pros and cons when it comes to deloads.

In this short training tip podcast I’m talking about a common issue I see when people practice the snatch.

In this short episode I talk about how my athletes train the deadlift different than the other lifts.

In this brand spanking new series of shorter podcast episodes I talk about the importance of the lats in lifting.

In this episode we delve deeper into the Chinese weightlifting system, discussing (among other things) periodization, the bodybuilding work, intensity and volume, as well as differences between training male and female athletes.

In this episode Stefan is joined by Manuel, co-director of Ma Strength. This is part 1 of 2 of an in-depth discussion on Chinese weightlifting methods.

In this episode I answer the most common question I get: what to do when starting lifting?

I continue my talk with Steve and we discuss topics such as tempo of movement and time under load, genetic bias, Steve’s travel workout, importance of muscle activation, martial arts, HIT, and things to avoid if you’re not a genetic freak.

Steve Maxwell is a legend in the training world. He’s a pioneer in bodyweight training decades before it became as popular as it is today, the first person in the US to teach kettlebell classes, trained and trained with the Gracie family and... just too much to cover! In this episode we talk about living on the road (Steve hasn’t had a home for many years), his take on diet, training for combat sports and his involvement in the early UFC, lifting for strength vs for skill, isometrics, sustainable training and training as you get older, mobility... And the relationship between vikings and yoga.

In this episode I continue my conversation with Dave Tate. We talk about supplemental exercises, box squats for raw lifters, the importance of upper back work, peaking for a meet, and about keeping it real. We also finally get the answer to the age old question: does Dave hate pins?

In this episode Stefan and Dave talk about the conjugate system for powerlifters and athletes. You will hear about max effort, dynamic effort and Dave’s time at Westside Barbell. This is part 1 of 2.