Central London Weightlifting Podcast: Recent Episodes
Connor Campbell
Hello, again team! Episode 18 of the Coaches roundtable is here. We had some more questions for Paddy and so here is part two.
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Welcome to the fifteenth instalment of the roundtable/ Q&A. Enjoy!
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Is it safe to train outside? i.e. when it's icy, wet etc.
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Is it worth swapping out the snatch for the split snatch?
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Could you do nothing but Snatch & C&J and still make progress?
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How do you decide what type of programme will suit a lifter?
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Hello, again team! Episode 17 of the Coaches roundtable is here.
We brought on Paddy Mcguigan a nutritionist working for Kings College London. We asked him a load of nutrition questions and so we decided to split it into two parts. So here is part one.
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Hello, again team! This is part two because ya boi messed up and accidentally clicked the end call button. So here's part 2.
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Hello, again team! Episode 16 (Part 1) of the Coaches roundtable is here. We have a quick catch up and discuss forward lean in the squat. Long story short, correct that tripod foot and do your big toe mobility.
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Welcome to the fourteenth instalment of the roundtable/ Q&A. Enjoy!
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What would you recommend as the best way to go about learning more about the methodology of programming and coaching?
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How do you keep momentum in the clean and the jerk?
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How much do you think natural talent/ build determines how well you do at weightlifting?
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How do you determine the optimal lean back in the snatch and clean?
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Welcome to the thirteenth instalment of the roundtable/ Q&A. Enjoy!
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Do you think the elitism is what fuels doping in weightlifting?
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What's the difference between coaching weightlifting for sports performance vs Olympic Weightlifting?
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Would you recommend athletes doing a coaching qualification? e.g. BWL Level 1
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Welcome to the twelfth instalment of the roundtable/ Q&A. Enjoy!
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Why do some lifters open their mouths whilst lifting?
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If you took PED's what would you take (this is a joke)?
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Supplements - Thoughts?
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Welcome to the eleventh instalment of the roundtable/ Q&A. Enjoy!
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When should you consider using weightlifting belts, knee sleeves etc?
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Is there an optimal time to train?
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What does training look like Post-Lockdown
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Welcome to the tenth instalment of the roundtable/ Q&A. Enjoy!
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If you could pick 3 lifts to have a competition with what would they be?
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What age should kids start weightlifting?
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Should your feet be in contact with the floor when you extend? Does this differ from person to person?
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Where do you draw the line between powering through or taking a rest day?
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Should your arms actively guide the bar or should they be relaxed the whole way through?
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Email: coaches@centrallondonweightlifting.com
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Welcome to the ninth instalment of the roundtable/ Q&A. Enjoy!
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Is it too late to get into weightlifting?
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How to stay motivated during winter months/ lockdown?
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Overcoming feelings of anxiety when hitting heavy %s or PB's?
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Welcome to the eighth instalment of the roundtable/ Q&A. Enjoy!
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What common equipment do weightlifters use and why?
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How to improve overhead mobility in the snatch?
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Welcome to the seventh instalment of the roundtable/ Q&A. Enjoy!
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Managing Non-training stress during training?
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Handling a session that needs to be cut short?
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Favourite lifters and Why?
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Apart from the Snatch & C&J. What exercise is the most important?
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How do you select weights for competition?
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Welcome to the sixth instalment of the roundtable/ Q&A. Enjoy!
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Early Arm Bend: If and when it's a problem and how to fix it?
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Impeccable Technique and Weak or Large Total and Bin Juice Tekkers?
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Training for Endurance Sports alongside Weightlifting?
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How can I gain weight? Disclaimer We aren't nutritionists
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Fixing turnover in the clean?
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Welcome to the fifth instalment of the roundtable/ Q&A. Enjoy!
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In the absence of heavy weights during the lockdown, how would you keep your strength?
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Split vs Power/ Push vs Squat Jerk and when/ why should a lifter do them?
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Pushing through injuries or when to pull back?
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When and when not to use straps?
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How do you balance your social life with training hard?
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Email: coaches@centrallondonweightlifting.com
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In this short video coach, Connor goes through whether CrossFit has influenced weightlifting positively or negatively? If you enjoyed this short video please give us some feedback and connect with us on social media, by email or check out our website!
Email: coaches@centrallondonweightlifting.com
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Welcome to the fourth instalment of the roundtable/ Q&A. Enjoy!
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How to mentally prepare for your first competition?
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What mentality do you need to be the best you can be?
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How do I realise my potential as a beginner?
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How do you get over a lack of motivation?
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When should you start considering manipulating your bodyweight to be competitive in weightlifting?
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Email: coaches@centrallondonweightlifting.com
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In this short video Coach, Connor goes through the history of weightlifting shoes, what weightlifting shoes do and why you might consider buying some? If you enjoyed this short video please give us some feedback and connect with us on social media, by email or check out our website!
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Email: coaches@centrallondonweightlifting.com
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Welcome to the third instalment of the roundtable/ Q&A. Enjoy!
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Improving Thoracic Spine Mobility (Specifically in Overhead Squats)?
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Competition Cueing/ What are our favourites?
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Curls for the Girls? (Upper body accessories for weightlifters)
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Qualities of a Weightlifter? (Physical/ Psychological)
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How did we get into Weightlifting?
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In this "short" video coach Connor discusses his thoughts on what makes a coach. If you enjoyed this short video please give us some feedback and connect with us on social media, by email or check out our website!
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Welcome to the second instalment of the roundtable/ Q&A. Enjoy!
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What should training look like when we get back into the swing of things?
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Getting rid of/ Stopping callouses
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Describing our coaching style
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Long vs Short Pull
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Accessories for Weightlifting
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In this episode, Connor goes through his main reasons why joining a weightlifting club is important. If you enjoyed this short video please give us some feedback and connect with us on social media, by email or check out our website!
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Welcome to the first instalment of the roundtable/ Q&A. Enjoy!
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Nutrition of Weightlifters
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What to do when training gets hard
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Anxiety when lifting heavy
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Maintaining consistency for beginners
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How many days a week is ideal for training
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