Beers with Chad: Recent Episodes
Chad Wesley Smith
Chad Wesley Smith is a World Class Powerlifter/Strength Coach, so-so Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt, amateur golfer, professional beer drinker, sports enthusiast and entrepreneur, he discusses all of this with a rotating cast of characters on Beers with Chad.
Chad catches you up on the goings on in his life lately PLUS discusses the idea of NBA Players crossing over to the NFL and vice versa.
Chad is joined by UFC newcomer Danny 'El Puma' Silva (@dannysilvamma) fresh off his successful debut against Josh Culiabo. We talk with Danny about his upbringing in Santa Ana, path to MMA, relationship with Cub Swanson and more.
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Chad is joined by his longtime friend/client, Miami Dolphins' WR, River Cracraft (@rivercracraft21). We talk about River's rise from 2-star recruit to All-Pac 12 player, journey through Undrafted Free Agent status bouncing around NFL teams before finding a home in Miami as he prepares for his 8th season in the NFL.
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Chad talks about some takeaways from his 'Most Difficult Sport' episode, discusses the key factors for him to develop into an effective coach and is joined by Marisa Inda (@marisainda) to discuss the Diddy controversy.
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Chad is back with some reflections on his enemies and how they've driven the growth of Juggernaut over the last 15 years. Plus he dives into the Top 5 Draft Mistakes of the last 10 years and whether a team is getting ready to make another one with JJ McCarthy.
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Chad talks about coaching his nephews in flag football and the connection to his Dad that creates, as he remembers his Dad's passing-2 years ago today. Plus some talk about UFC 299 and the first days of NFL Free Agency.
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Chad is joined by Bellator MMA fighter, Neiman Gracie @neimangracie, to talk about growing up in the famous Gracie family, his transition from BJJ to MMA, training with John Danaher and Gordon Ryan, and what's next for him in MMA.
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Chad discusses his weekend at the Chris Stapleton concert, why people are wrong to complain about 'nobodies' in the PGA leaderboard and important moves for this NFL Off-Season.
Chad is joined by UFC Hall of Famer, Cub Swanson (@cubswanson), to discuss his upbringing from homeschooling to juvenile hall, how he got into MMA, the toughest parts of being a fighter and how he is helping the next generation of fighters with the lessons he has learned from 20 years as a pro fighter.
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Chad looks back on Jake Knapp's 1st PGA Tour victory, The Mexico Open, as well as breaking down the Top 10 All-Time NFL Combine performances and possible improvements to the NFL Combine.
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What is the most difficult sport in the World? Chad gives his thoughts in reaction to ESPN's rankings.
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Chad recaps his trip to Pebble Beach.
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Chad is golfing at Pebble Beach and gives some more thoughts on post-Super Bowl goings on for the 49ers.
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Chad drowns his sorrows over the 49ers loss in the Super Bowl.
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Chad gives you his keys to the Super Bowl and predictions for winner, score and MVP
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Chad talks about this weekend's Waste Management Phoenix Open, as well as the memo that came out explaining PGA's equity sharing plan. PLUS, he gives his best teams to have lost the Super Bowl in response to ESPN's Best Super Bowl Teams list.
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Chad is talking QBs with a discussion of if Patrick Mahomes can already lay claim to the Greatest of All-Time with a win next weekend and who Brock Purdy should really be compared to.
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Chad recaps his thoughts about the AFC and NFC Championship games plus a quick trip to Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open
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Beers with Chad is BACK! Chad Wesley Smith previews the AFC and NFC Championship games.
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Chad talks with James Townsend about his football career, why he isn't in the NFL, his transition to weightlifting and raising athletic phenom daughters.
Max joins Chad to discuss the evolution of USA Weightlifting during his 20 years in the sport and some of the best stories from his time training the Bulgarian System.
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Chad updates you on what his current training looks like and why it looks like that.
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Phoenix Suns' Head Strength Coach Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) joins Chad from the NBA Bubble as the season sets to resume. We talk about life in the bubble, developing real athleticism and if basketball players are getting better.
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Chad sits down with Juggernaut Weightlifter/Coach Zack Telander to discuss growing up the son of a sports media legend, Rick Telander as seen in The Last Dance and Zack's venture into feature films with the upcoming project, The Weight.
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Today we feature a special episode from Team JTS coaches Max Aita and Zack Telander discussing the recent McClaren Report on doping in weightlifting and the indescrections of long time IWF President Tomas Ajan.
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Chad is joined by Team Juggernaut athlete James Townsend to discuss the current situation in America, his experiences with the police, conversations this has sparked with his daughters and more.
Chad dives into The Last Dance and discusses if Michael Jordan's aggressive motivational style makes him a 'good' teammate.
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Chad is joined by Dr. James Hoffmann (PhD in Sport Physiology) and Dr. Melissa Davis (PhD in Neurobiology) to talk about their experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic and their impending move to the Montana wilderness.
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Chad gets heated about the coverage of Thor's 501kg/1104# Deadlift and how it was a missed opportunity for the strength sports community to showcase such a great feat.
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Chad takes you into his office to meet Team Juggernaut through their photos on his wall.
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Chad sits down with his friend, Zack Bartell, Owner of SoCal Powerlifting, to discuss the impact of the Coronavirus on the gym business, strategies for owners to deal with this situation and what the future of gyms may look like.
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Chad answers your questions regarding what era he would go back and live in, youth training concepts, his favorite sports movies and a needlessly in-depth breakdown of one of the internet's favorite questions.
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Chad is joined by Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver and longtime Juggernaut athlete River Cracraft to discuss River's rocky path to the NFL and how a player like him finds success among the best athletes in the World.
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Chad is joined by Cleveland Browns Fullback Johnny Stanton to discuss his career path from State Champion High School Quarterback to NFL Fullback.
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Why does Juggernaut Training Systems create content and coaching programs? Chad answers this question, as well as telling stories about his shot put hero @adamnelson5376 and answering questions from @turbotam @sandrews51 and @nizzitynate
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What's your favorite 30 for 30 by ESPN? I seen just about every single one, so today I decided to share my Top 10 while I sip on a Swami IPA from Pizza Port Brewing. Let me know what else I should talk about on Beers with Chad #JuggLife #BeersWithChad
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Chad drinks Knee Deep Brewing Co.'s Hoptologist DIPA and talks about the whole of his athletic career, as well as answering your questions.
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Chad sits down with two of his athletes, 2016 Olympian Nick Scarvelis and US #1 Hammer Thrower, Sean Donnelly, to discuss the life of a professional thrower.
Chad is joined by Les Spellman (@spellmanperformance) to discuss the athletes they've been preparing for the NFL Combine, how they would improve the combine tests and what the greatest performances of all-time have been.
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When do you need to train which qualities for Jiu Jitsu? Creating an effective phasic structure to your training will allow you to develop each quality to its fullest and peak for competition at the right time.
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This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now. In 2018, Juggernaut had a banner year of competition, with a trio of our lifters winning USAPL Nationals Championships and our weightlifters continuing to excel.
This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now. In 2017, Juggernaut had a great year of competition with Marisa winning IPF Worlds and our Weightlifters excelling.
Chad and Max recap Team Juggernaut's highlights at the 2019 American Open Finals, including the Team Championship, along with an update on the Pan-Am Championship teams.
We bring you our Top 5 Strength Stories of 2019. What do you think the biggest moment is?
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This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now. In 2016, Chad competed in his last powerlifting meet and Juggernaut continued to grow in the Weightlifting community.
This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now. In 2015, Chad made some big powerlifting totals and Juggernaut went back into having a physical gym facility.
Developing a coaching philosophy is a long and (hopefully) ongoing process. Max and Chad discuss how they arrived at where they currently are as coaches and thinkers.
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Who would win in a fight, Terminator or Rambo? Chad and Max answer this and other important questions in this JuggLife Classic episode.
This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now. In 2014, Chad made a comeback from 2 herniated discs to break PRs and new barriers in his powerlifting career. Juggernaut formed one of its most important business relationships this year.
Chad is joined by Wake Forest's Director of Basketball Performance Ryan Horn during the Mamba Sports Academy Conference to discuss strength & conditioning strategy for basketball players and other athletes' whose body dimensions may make traditional barbell movements impractical.
This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now. In the 5th video, Chad tells the story of 2013, in which he competes 5x, suffers a serious back injury and grows Juggernaut's traffic by 10x.
Chad talks with Dr. Bryan Mann, Professor of Exercise Science at the University of Miami, about utilizing Velocity Based Training for strength and team sport athletes.
This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now. In the 4th video, we focus on 2012, in which Chad transitions to competing in Strongman, moves out of the original gym location and continues growing Juggernaut.
Chad and Max answer some of your questions on this week's episode, including...
(2:02) How would Lasha Talakhadze transition to Powerlifting or Strongman?
(12:45) How are the current crop of Shot Putters in the World so outstanding?
(25:00) How is the JuggernautAI Weightlifting system coming along?
(29:52) What is effective complimentary off-season training for Powerlifting and Weightlifting?
(37:22) How do we measure what makes a 'good' coach?
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This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now. In the 3rd video, we focus on 2011, which covers big growth for Chad in his competitive powerlifting career and the departure of a founding member of the company.
Sean Waxman joins Chad and Max, fresh off his time serving as commentator for the 2019 IWF World Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. They discuss this historic competition, along with its implications on qualifying for the 2020 Olympics and their opinions on the recent string of high profile USAW athletes leaving their teams.
Chad is joined by 2019 World's Strongest Man Martins Licis to discuss his training and rise in the sport of Strongman.
This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now. In the 2nd video, we focus on 2010, which covers the removal of a founding member, the creation of The Juggernaut Method and Chad beginning his powerlifting career.
Chad is joined by Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, Board Certified Physician specializing in Obesity and Lipidology, to discuss misconceptions about obesity treatment and how the American medical system can improve their education system.
This year, Juggernaut Training Systems celebrates its 10th anniversary. We have created this special 10 part series, JuggernautX to teach you about the history of the company, the ups and downs and how we have gotten to where we are now.
In this throwback to episode #75, Max and Chad discuss the differences in training for Male and Female athletes and their implications on program design.
Chad and Corey Beasley of Fight Camp Conditioning discuss how to classify strength and jiu jitsu sessions by intensity so you can begin to organize your training week more effectively. Listen to the full episode #143 Scheduling Strength & Jiu Jitsu Together here: https://audioboom.com/posts/7367303-143-scheduling-jiu-jitsu-and-strength-training-together-w-corey-beasley
Figuring out how to schedule strength training around your jiu jitsu training is one of the most prevalent problems facing athletes who are trying to do both. Chad Wesley Smith is joined by Corey Beasley of Fight Camp Conditioning to discuss some important considerations for organizing your training.
Chad, Max and Zack discuss the pitfalls of chasing maximal strength as the primary means to drive your Snatch and Clean up. This comes from episode #142 Weightlifting w/ Max Aita & Zack Telander, listen to the full episode here: https://audioboom.com/posts/7358689-142-weightlifting-w-max-aita-and-zack-telander
Chad is joined by Juggernaut Head Weightlifting Coach Max Aita and Team Juggernaut Lifter/Assistant Coach Zack Telander to discuss the faults in thinking that maximal strength training is the most prudent path to Weightlifting success, as well as answering some fans' questions and previewing IWF World Championships.
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Dr. James Hoffmann discusses how advanced statistical analysis can help inform athlete training. This comes from Episode #141 Dr. James Hoffmann | Integrated Periodization for Sport.
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Dr. James Hoffmann of Renaissance Periodization joins us to discuss his new book, co-authored with legendary Tudor Bompa, Integrated Periodization in Sports Training and Athletic Development.
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In this JuggLife Classic, we discuss the proper selection and timing of variation in training is critical to avoid adaptive resistance and maximize long term success.
In case you missed it, Former Navy Seal, Collegiate Strength Coach and all-around badass, Jeff Nichols, joins Chad and Max to discuss his military service, mental toughness, recovery and lessons that athletes can learn from the Navy SEALs.
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We throw it back to a Beers with Chad episode, as Chad discusses some of the pitfalls of the strength industry and how he has navigated these with Juggernaut.
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We talk with Team Juggernaut weightlifter Alexandra LaChance about her journey from All-American Gymnast to CrossFit Games competitor to USAW National Champion.
Chad and Max discuss how the utilize the press, overhead press and bodybuilding type training for Weightlifters.
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We throw it back to episode #51, Strength in Academia.
The relationship between academia and training is important but sometimes flawed. Dr. Mike Israetel has been at every level of the process from undergrad through PhD and now a professor. He joins us, along with Masters student and Natural Pro Bodybuilder, Jared Feather, to reflect on their experiences in education and share their advice.
We bring a classic back, #39 SuperTotal Training, in which Chad and Max discuss how to train for Powerlifting and Weightlifting simultaneously.
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Chad breaks down some important takeaways from the new book Range by David Epstein.
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Chad and Max discuss some topics regarding the value and structure of GPP training, as well as how training may need to be adjusted based on a lifter's age.
Speed Coach Les Spellman joins Chad to talk about his journey as a coach and his philosophies to developing faster athletes.
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We throw it back of one of our favorite episodes, #77 Youth Training Considerations. Today a great book, Range by David Epstein, will be released and because so many of our ideas about long term athletic development are similar, we figured this would be a good time to refresh your memory about this topic. Max and Chad discuss long term training considerations for youth athletes towards general development and some unique considerations for long term development of weightlifters.
Maddy Forberg joins us as she prepares to represent the US at IPF Classic Worlds in the Junior 57kg division. We talk with Maddy about how she got into powerlifting, how it has helped her mental health and about the array of weird DMs she gets.
The recently passed Pan Am Championships in Guatemala were a critical checkpoint in the qualifying process for the Toyko 2020 Olympics. The road for a Weightlifter to qualify can be very confusing so we tried to clear some things up for you.
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We are joined by Team Juggernaut's contingent of ladies as they prepare to head to Sweden and represent the USA at the IPF Classic World Championships in June. Marisa Inda, Meghan Scanlon, Kristen Dunsmore, Maddy Forberg and Jo Ann Aita answer a variety of questions from fans.
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Today we revisit episode #45, in which the greatest powerlifter of all-time, Ed Coan, joins us to discuss his training, legacy and the current state of powerlifting.
University of Georgia Throws Coach Don Babbitt, who has coached over a dozen athletes to the Olympics in the Shot Put, Discus, Hammer and Javelin, joins Chad to discuss Special Strength Development and more.
Reese Hoffa, 2012 London Olympics Bronze Medalist and 5x US Champion in the Shot Put, joins Chad to discuss his career, his shockingly low training volume and his transition to coaching.
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Brett Bartholomew is a Strength & Conditioning Coach, speaker and author of the best selling book Conscious Coaching. He joins Chad to discuss the unique route the brought him to coaching, strategies to improve athlete assessment and more.
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USAPL National Champion and SuperTotal Queen Meghan Scanlon joins us fresh off competing in both Weightlifting and Powerlifting at The Arnold Sports Festival
J Aggabao, Director of Elite Football, at the Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, CA joins Chad to talk about their incredible facility, NFL combine prep and coaching development.
Which football player would make the best Powerlifter? What NBA star could be a great discus thrower? We make our picks for the mainstream Pro athletes we'd most want to see crossover into Strength and Olympic sports.
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One of our favorite guests, Dr. Quinn Henoch of Clinical Athlete, returns to talk about managing volume/intensity as the main way of avoiding and predicting injury.
Owner/Head Coach of SoCal Powerlifting, Zack Bartell, joins us to talk about running a gym at just 22 years old and more.
Chad and Max discuss some of their goals for Juggernaut as a company and its athletes in 2019.
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Chad and Max give an update on their Thor predictions as well as analyze the new USAPL Raw Nationals qualifying standards and give some ideas to keep working towards the best possible national structure for the sport.
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Chad and Max talk about some of the greatest crossover (multi-sport) strength athletes of all time, give their take on Thor Bjornsonn's upcoming powerlifting meet and give some tips for aspiring multi-sport athletes.
Chad and Max dive into the Cease & Desist letter the IPF sent to the USAPL and what the implications of it are, as well as answering some of your training questions.
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Max and Chad recap the 2018 World Weightlifting Championships and (try to) explain the Olympic qualifying process for US athletes.
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In today's classic episode, Chad and Max discuss some important concepts in regards to peaking training and taking a successful mindset into competition.
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Creators of the Juggernaut AI Coaching System, Chad Wesley Smith and Garrett "Blessings" Blevins, discuss some of the highlights of this revolutionary system.
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Wade Johnson has seen the growth and change of Powerlifting from 2 very interesting vantage points. As former SPF Head Judge, Wade was in the judges chair for some of multiply powerlifting's biggest (and most infamous lifts), now as Coach/Handler for 2x IPF World Champion Jen Millican, he sees a very different aspect of the sport. Max and Chad talk with him about this dichotomy.
Chad talks with newly crowned 63kg USAPL National Champion, Samantha Calhoun.
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2x IPF World Champion Bryce Lewis joins us to discuss why he took this year off from USAPL Nationals and some of the sport psychology strategies that have helped him become a better competitor.
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Aaron Thomas, Masters in Sport Physiology and Coaching, has coached hundreds of athletes in Sport Performance, Bodybuilding and Powerlifting, most notably guiding Jennifer Millican to the top of the IPF. He sits down with Chad to discuss his background, what Jen's training looks like and more.
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How can you best set yourself up for success in competition? Chad and Max discuss some physical and mental strategies to help you perform your best where it counts, on the platform PLUS they preview this week's USAPL Raw Nationals.
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Corey Schlesinger is the Director of Performance for Stanford Men's Basketball and talks with us about training for tall athletes and how to modify things for athletes who aren't naturally suited to the weightroom.
Amin Nikfar represented Iran in the Olympics in the Shot Put and has just taken the reigns as the Stanford Throws Coach. We talk with him about his athletic background, the role of Olympic lifting for throwers and more.
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Tom Billups fulfills a very unique role for the dynastic California Golden Bear Rugby team, serving as Associate Head Coach to the legendary Jack Clark and also directing the team's Strength & Conditioning. We talk with Tom about this unique role, how he manages skill and physical development and balances the speed/power demands of rugby with the high aerobic needs.
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Mark Fitzgerald, Strength & Conditioning Coach for the NHL's Anaheim Ducks, joins us to discuss youth hockey culture, balancing aerobic development with speed/power and more.
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We visit the incredible UCLA Football facility and talk with Director of Football Performance Frank Wintrich about how the Bruins approach Strength & Conditioning.
Highly respected weightlifting coach, Sean Waxman, joins us to discuss his perspective on developing weightlifting technique, the role of strength ratios and more.
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Chad recaps his New York trip and discusses 'Consolidation of Stressors' in regards to combining powerlifting and BJJ.
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Chad and Max visit D-Town CrossFit in Dallas, TX for a Snatch Clinic and JuggLife LIVE.
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World Record Holding Powerlifter and Mother of Two, Marisa Inda, shares her insight and struggles in motherhood, training, nutrition and more.
In this weeks episode Marisa is joined by Registered Dietitian, Caroline Weeks. We talked about nutrition, how to raise kids with good body image, and I even share some personal parenting fails when it comes to my daughter.
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Chad discusses some foundational principles of programming for Sports Performance.
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Scott Salwasser, Director of Speed and Power for Texas Tech Football, joins us to discuss his journey as a Strength & Conditioning Coach, how the weightroom influences on field speed and more.
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Chad begins his discussion of phase structure for squat training.
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Chad and Max put on a Squat Clinic at Arlington Strength in Arlington, TX and discuss exercise selection for the squat.
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Fresh from the Staples Center and UFC 227, Chad recaps Dillashaw over Garbrandt and Johnson losing his title to Cejudo. Also on this episode, we dissect what may be appropriate punishment for Urban Meyer at Ohio St, Lamar Jackson's 1st pre-season performance and give some overs and unders on NBA win totals.
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Adam Nelson tells the story of a surprise Gold Medal ceremony at the 2016 US Olympic Trials.
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Chad recaps The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle and shares some lessons from it.
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Chad is joined by 10th Planet Black Belt and Gracie Barra Black Belt Brent Littell, as well as Gracie Barra Headquarters Head Professor and Jiu Jitsu Coach for TJ Dillishaw Philipe Della Monica to preview Saturday night's UFC 227: Dillishaw vs Garbrandt 2 at The Staples Center.
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Josh Bryant is one of the most accomplished powerlifting coaches of all-time, coaching 12 lifters to 600# bench presses, as well as being the youngest lifter to bench press 600# himself. Josh gives us some background on his powerlifting career, the transition to being a coach, his coaching methods and some wild stories from Metroflex gym.
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Chad kicks off his new Sports Talk show, The Big Ugly Podcast, with a discussion of the TB12 Clinic and its potential links to PED use, as well as, Dez Bryant's twitter tirade.
Adam Nelson discusses the circumstances of receiving the 2004 Gold Medal in the Shot Put through Retroactive Drug Testing.
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In this episode of Beers with Chad, Chad discusses the role of GPP in your training, how Specificity is considered and more.
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One of the most decorated American Weightlifting coaches of All-Time, Tim Swords, joins us this week on the JuggLife. Tim's career as a weightlifting coach began in the late 70s and since then he has produced International Team members at the Youth, Junior and Senior levels, all training out of his garage gym in League City, TX.
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We talk with Max Aita about the role of strength in weightlifting, common mistakes that athletes and coaches are making and his new book 'Strength Development for Weightlifting' which is available for Pre-Sale beginning Tuesday, July 24th at: https://store.jtsstrength.com/products/strength-development-for-weightlifting
We share a clip from episode #102 with Olympic Gold Medalist Adam Nelson, as he discusses his process of balancing relaxation and aggression through visualization and rehearsal.
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Adam Nelson, 2004 Gold Medalist in the Shot Put, joins us on this week's JuggLife. We discuss a variety of topics with Adam from his own training, retroactive drug testing (which he was directly affected by) and how to tow the line between mindfulness and aggression during competition. This is an episode, not to be missed!
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We share a clip from episode #101 with 2x IPF World Champion LS McClain as he discusses his joyful demeanor on the platform.
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Chad and Max come to you from the great state of Texas, drinking a variety of the Lone Star State's finest beers, and discussing the Mt. Rushmore of Weightlifting.
LS McClain, 2x 93kg IPF World Champion, joins us to discuss his championship performances, mindset towards competing, life as an underdog and more.
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Chad and Max discuss the new Weightlifting weight classes and their potential effects on competition.
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Jack Clark, Head Coach of Cal Rugby, discusses the differences between Families and High Performance Organizations and how the concept of learning how to 'Love Conditionally' has helped the Golden Bears win 23 National Championships in his 33 years as Head Coach.
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As Juggernaut nears its 9th Anniversary, Chad adds a new lesson to last year's classic episode, 8 Lessons from 8 Years of Juggernaut.
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Think you're the only one who wants to get stronger and leaner quick? Dr. Mike Israetel has some news for you. This clip comes from episode #72 Dr. Mike Israetel | Training and Nutrition for Beginners. Listen to the full episode here:
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Chad drinks Expatriate IPA from Three Weavers Brewing, while discussing his experience at IPF Worlds and how to make it a better experience for lifters and fans.
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Max and Chad answer your questions while they're in Calgary for IPF World Championships. Questions include:
(2:10) What are good cardio options for lifters? Particularly is swimming a good choice.
(8:00) What are Weightlifting Complexes useful for and how/why/when would they be included?
(17:50) How to train for BJJ?
(27:50) Who do we think some of the best Weightlifting and Powerlifting coaches currently are?
Training hard is great, training hard for a lifetime is better. This clip comes from episode #41 Stan Efferding | The Rhino Swims with Sharks. Listen to the full episode here:
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Max and Chad highlight some of the upcoming storylines at 2018 IPF Classic Worlds in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Jack Clark, Head Coach of Cal Rugby, explains the importance of Establishing a Common Glossary among your team and how that has helped the Golden Bears win 23 National Championships in his 33 years as Head Coach.
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Chad drink's an Angel City Brewing IPA and discusses his inclusion on Greatist's list of the 100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness. As well as, what it means to be an influencer and an expert, plus recaps his experience at the IBJJF Novice Worlds.
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We revisit our Transgender Athletes episode in light of a new ruling by the IAAF and the Sports on Fire episode "She Runs Like A Man". The IAAF, the International governing body of track & field, has decided to require a downregulation of naturally occurring testosterone in intersex women. Read more about it here:
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The greatest powerlifter of all-time, Ed Coan, shares with us some of the tenets of his training.
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Chad and Max recap the 2018 Pan-Am Games and 2018 USA Weightlifting Nationals, as well as the impact that Jack Clark's words have had on Max's coaching.
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UC Berkeley Strength & Conditioning Coach Joel Smith joins us to discuss training for speed and explosive power, how the weightroom influences speed, how speed training effects strength and ways that they may work against each other.
Dr. Mike Israetel discusses the importance of taking ownership of your own training, rather than making excuses and placing blame. This clip comes from episode #27 Dr. Mike Israetel | Scientific Muscle Building. Listen to the full episode here:
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Chad cracks open a Hopulent IPA from Epic Brewing Co and discusses his biggest mistake in his own powerlifting career. Plus, Cobra Kai is the Thing of the Week.
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Max and Chad head to Marin Heavy Athletics in Marin County, CA to talk with Coach/USAW Board Member Jasha Faye about his lifting career, USAW's place in international lifting and the shifting world of weightlifting.
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Stan Efferding discusses the little things that are so important to achieving success in strength sports. This clip comes from episode #41 Stan Efferding | The Rhino Swims with Sharks. Listen to the full episode here:
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Chad sips on a Don Julio Skinny Margarita (because health) and discusses the Kern US Open; breaking down his lifters' performances, equipment issues, meet strategy and more. Plus he gives a simple mental exercise to help you improve your technique.
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Mike Guadango has grown from athlete, to intern, to highly respected coach. With a tremendous coaching pedigree, learning under Joe Defranco, Buddy Morris and James Smith, Mike brings a well rounded knowledge and great passion to his preparation of athletes. We talk with Mike at his facility, Freak Strength in Oakland, NJ about his early training/learning under Joe Defranco (2:00), his time interning with Buddy Morris and James Smith at the University of Pittsburgh (6:52), how he structures training for NFL and MLB players (17:00), how he views the current state of High Performance Training (30:29) and who he is learning from now (45:10).
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Jack Clark, Head Coach of Cal Rugby, lays out his definition of leadership and how his team's axiom, "Expect Everyone to Lead" has helped the Golden Bears win 23 National Championships in his 33 years as Head Coach.
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Chad drinks some I'm Peach Double IPA, a Limited Edition from Stone Brewing Co and discusses his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training. Plus, he introduces a new segment, Thing of the Week.
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We sit down with legendary University of California-Berkeley Rugby Coach Jack Clark. Clark has been the head coach for the Golden Bears for 33 years, in which they've won 23 National Championships. He shares with us the foundation of their success, their team culture. Cal's Team Culture is built on several axioms that they live on a daily basis the foundation of which is Grateful for Everything, Entitled to Nothing (2:10). The value system they have established help inform all of their decisions (5:35) and some of those values include Loving Conditionally (6:50), Team First, Self Last (9:30), Creating a Shared Vocabulary (11:50) and Expecting Everyone to Lead (15:52). He shares with us some of his favorite resources to learn about leadership (20:20) and we are truly grateful that this icon took the time to talk with us.
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2018 Olympian in the Bobsled, Carlo Valdes sits down with Chad, drink some Pizza Port Brewing Swami IPAs and discuss his transition from Track & Field to Cool Runnings impersonator and what it takes to slide down the ice with the best in the world.
We visit Max's Gym in Oakland, CA to discuss training the Snatch and developing Bar Trajectory. Today's episode is brought to you by Hyphy and Hypertrophy. Max defines Bar Trajectory (2:20), shows some drills to improve this quality (4:10), discusses how/when to implement drills and variations into your training (9:15). The guys go on to answer the fan's questions including structuring weekly training between strength and skill (18:45), how should the hips make contact with the bar (21:00), using tactile coaching cues (25:10), using variations to manage fatigue (28:20), how to fix jumping backwards in the snatch (31:20) and more. Get everything you need for a calming shower, smooth shave and minty clean bum at https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/JuggLife
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Jesse Burdick has played many roles in many eras of powerlifting. Jesse began as an equipped (Single Ply and Multi Ply lifter) in the mid 2000s where he achieved Elite status in 5 different weight classes. As powerlifting has changed from the multiply era to the raw era, Jesse changed with it, competing raw, coaching, running a gym and directing meets. In today's episode, brought to you by Big Heads and Banded Deads, we visit Jesse at his home base of CSA Gym in Dublin, CA and discuss Jesse's athletic background and how he came to run PowerWOD (3:32), his introduction to Powerlifting (6:54), the early days of Powerlifting information on the internet (8:50), Jesse's transition from Multi Ply to Raw (12:45), the differences in Multiply and Raw culture (15:05), differences in equipped and raw training (26:00) and how Powerlifting meets can be better/more marketable (38:30). Enjoy!
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Chad drinks Stone Brewing Co's Exalted IPA and discusses some of his highlights from this week's JuggLife episode with Jesse Burdick, as well as the podcasts he listens to.
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Jesse Burdick had played many roles in many eras of powerlifting. Jesse began as an equipped (Single Ply and Multi Ply lifter) in the mid 2000s where he achieved Elite status in 5 different weight classes. As powerlifting has changed from the multiply era to the raw era, Jesse changed with it, competing raw, coaching, running a gym and directing meets. In today's episode, brought to you by Big Heads and Banded Deads, we visit Jesse at his home base of CSA Gym in Dublin, CA and discuss Jesse's athletic background and how he came to run PowerWOD (3:32), his introduction to Powerlifting (6:54), the early days of Powerlifting information on the internet (8:50), Jesse's transition from Multi Ply to Raw (12:45), the differences in Multiply and Raw culture (15:05), differences in equipped and raw training (26:00) and how Powerlifting meets can be better/more marketable (38:30). Enjoy!
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Chad fires up the cast iron to cook a New York strip, habanero sausage and Brussels Sprouts with Three Weaver Expatriate IPA to wash it down as he discusses how a relationship with NCAA Strength & Conditioning coaches can benefit USA Weightlifting and more.
We head to OutLift Athletics, a fantastic facility on Long Island, for a squat workshop and JuggLife LIVE.
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Zach Even Esh aka The Underground Strength Coach, is a pioneer of the warehouse gym and unique training methods. He was a great inspiration to Chad as a young coach and it was great speaking with him today.
Who are the most influential powerlifters through each significant era of the sport? Chad drinks Knee Deep Brewing's Lupilin River Imperial IPA and tells you who he thinks deserves to be immortalized in stone on the side of a mountain.
Chad and Max visit JDI Barbell in Queens, NY for a Snatch Workshop and special LIVE episode of The JuggLife discussing developing time to fixation in the Snatch and Clean & Jerk, as well as answering attendees questions.
Chad drinks Stone Brewing Co's Inevitable Adventures Double IPA and discusses his recent trip to New York/New Jersey, as well as Defranco's impact on him as a young coach and the creation of Juggernaut.
One of the pioneers of the Strength & Conditioning industry and one of the greatest inspirations in starting Juggernaut, Joe Defranco, joins The JuggLife from his facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Chad drinks Knee Deep Brewing Co's Hop Trio Triple IPA and tells you about his trip to Australia, what's on his DVR and rants about people complaining about lack of representation in the media.
Top Australian Powerlifters Critta Stamatiou (75kg National Record Total) and Alex Deken (90kg National Record Total) join Chad in Melbourne, AUS on the eve of Pro Raw X to discuss Australian Powerlifting, how they view American lifters and more.
Chad hangs out in the Australian Capital, drinking Evil Eye IPA from Capital Brewing Co, with Australian Powerlifters/Coaches/Gym Owners John Sheridan (Burley Strength) and Thomas Lilliey (PTC Gold Coast).
The team returns from The Arnold Sports Festival and we look back at our powerlifter and weightlifter's performances, along with other top moments from the event.
Chad drinks Moscow Mules and recaps The Arnold Sports Festival, suggesting ways to better structure the powerlifting competition and shining some light on some inconsistencies in USAW's doping control.
Mattie Rogers, World Championships Silver Medalist and Multiple Time US National Champion, joins the JuggLife to discuss her training, the state of USA Weightlifting and more.
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We kick off our bonus series of JuggLife episodes, Beers with Chad, with a discussion of Dana Linn Bailey and her place in the USAPL, as well as what chad would be doing if he hadn't started Juggernaut. Tonight's beer is Scorpion Bowl IPA by Stone Brewing Co. Cheers!
Chad and Max answer your questions including:
1. Why do I keep broad jumping when I snatch?: 00:00:56
2. Differences building up to a top set vs doing straight sets, how do down sets fit in the equation: 02:19
3. As a golfer, incorporating med ball throws: 18:31
4. Elaborate on the role of deadlift & bench in weightlifting training: 25:28
5. (For a weightlifter early in their career) if you have a lengthy gap between competitions (5 months) would it make more sense to spend that time on hypertrophy or should you structure your training to include a mock meet at the midway point: 30:38
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Max and Chad visit Black Iron Gym in Reno, NV, home to Team Juggernaut lifters Quiana Welch and Alexandra LaChance for a special LIVE episode of The JuggLife.
Bo Sandoval, Strength & Conditioning Director at the UFC Performance Institute, joins us to discuss High Performance and balancing the many needs of a UFC fighter.
John Broz is a walking encyclopedia of Weightlifting history, as well as producing some of the strongest lifters in America. Today, he joins us for a new episode of The JuggLife.
Stan Efferding, one of our most popular guests ever, invites us into his garage gym in Las Vegas, NV to discuss working with 4x World's Strongest Man Brian Shaw, his client needs assessment protocols and goal setting processes.
Fresh off his strong performance at the LA Fit Expo, Brandon Allen joins Chad and Max to discuss the ups and downs of his powerlifting career.
IPF Worlds Competitor, former World Record Holder and coach Garrett Blevins joins us to discuss his training, competition mindset and more.
Max and Chad discuss long term training considerations for youth athletes towards general development and some unique considerations for long term development of weightlifters.
Powerlifter and Chiropractor, Jordan Shallow aka The Muscle Doc, joins us to discuss common misconceptions in movement/prehab/rehab for strength athletes and more.
Max and Chad discuss the differences in training for Male and Female athletes and their implications on program design.
Max and Chad recap some of the most important and impactful stories in the world of strength in 2017.
Dr. James Hoffmann of Renaissance Periodization joins us to discuss the process of recovering from and adapting to training and how to best optimize these processes.
Chad and Max recap the 2017 World Weightlifting Championships that just concluded in Anaheim, CA.
Dr. Mike Israetel joins us to discuss some foundational ideas for beginners in Training and Nutrition to set themselves up for long term success.
Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, MD of Barbell Medicine joins us to discuss misconceptions about Starting Strength and merging his medical knowledge with coaching.
48kg National Champion Weightlifter Alyssa Ritchey joins us to discuss her transition from weightlifting to CrossFit, dieting down to the 48kg class and more.
Juggernaut Head Coach Max Aita is joined by weightlifters Alyssa Ritchey, Quiana Welch, Kristi Brewer, Kalynn Pepito and Janyce Okamoto for a special Q&A during their training camp in Park City, UT.
IPF World Champion and Best Lifter at 2017 World Championships, Jen Millican, joins us after her victory at 2017 USAPL Raw Nationals.
Fresh off her 510 Wilks at USAPL Nationals, Team Juggernaut Powerlifter/Coach Kristen Dunsmore, joins us to discuss her back rehab and powerlifting career.
Esteemed powerlifter and coach Mike Tuchscherer joins us to discuss misconceptions about RPE, the evolution of his programming and how RTS is educating coaches.
The proper selection and timing of variation in training is critical to avoid adaptive resistance and maximize long term success.
A trio of America's best shot putters join the JuggLife including, Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Crouser, Olympian Darrell Hill and 2x World Champion Ryan Whiting.
Dan Brown, owner of Lift Lab Co, an Indianapolis, IN based Weightlifting Club with 150+ members joins us to discuss his advice for those wanting to grow their club.
Max and Chad answer listeners questions including a vigorous debate over who would win in a deathmatch tournament between various 80s/90s action movie heroes.
Team Juggernaut Weightlifters Kalynn Pepito and Kristi Brewer join us to discuss how they got into weightlifting and their tips for success as a remote athlete.
Quiana Welch (@chuckiewelch), American Open Champion Weightlifter, joins Chad and Max to discuss her transition from CrossFit and short but accomplished weightlifting career.
Chad and Max discuss some important concepts in regards to peaking training and taking a successful mindset into competition.
Dr. Andy Galpin, specialist in Muscle Biopsies, joins us to discuss fiber types impact on training and his new book, Unplugged, and technologies impact on training.
Chad and Max discuss 8 valuable lessons they've learned about training, business and life in the 8 years since Chad founded Juggernaut.
Max and Chad analyze and discuss the new Netflix documentary, Icarus, which looks at the systematic doping program in Russia.
Chad and Max take listener questions including the efficacy of training opposite techniques, like Sumo for Conventional pullers.
Former Navy Seal, Collegiate Strength Coach and all-around badass, Jeff Nichols, joins Chad and Max to discuss his military service, mental toughness, recovery and lessons that athletes can learn from the Navy SEALs.
HVIII Brand Creator and 2x Highland Games World Champion, Matt Vincent, joins Chad and Max to discuss his knee injuries, transition away from competitive Highland Games and creating your own brand.
Mark Bell joins Chad and Max to discuss his current training, the 'war on carbs' and steroids.
Max and Chad take questions from the fans including the efficacy of Daily Undulating Periodization and whether or not you can use RPE when training for weightlifting.
Marisa Inda has risen to the highest level of powerlifting. She has claimed her 1st IPF World Championship in dramatic fashion, defeating a stacked field in the 52kg class. She joins Chad and Max to recap the event.
The relationship between academia and training is important but sometimes flawed. Dr. Mike Israetel has been at every level of the process from undergrad through PhD and now a professor. He joins us, along with Masters student and Natural Pro Bodybuilder, Jared Feather, to reflect on their experiences in education and share their advice.
Weightlifting has been marred by controversy over doping in recent years, including 50 positives through retroactive testing from the 2008 and 2012 Olympics combined. Now the IOC is taking a stand and telling weightlifting that they have 6 months to clean up their act or face potential expulsion from the 2024 Olympics, as well as having already reduced the number of competitors for the 2020 Games in Tokyo. Max and Chad discuss the implications of these new actions by the IOC and the potential impact on the sport.
Chad and Max tackle the complex issue of gender identity in sport as the prevalence of transgender athletes dominating female competition increases.
Max and Chad take questions from fans ranging from how to assess if a weightlifter needs more strength or technique, as well as our favorite sports movies.
Max Aita is the Head Weightlifting Coach for Juggernaut Training Systems. He has a diverse training and coaching background, including being coached by the infamous Ivan Abadjiev.
US Open Champion Ben Pollack has quickly risen the ranks to become one of the best powerlifters in the World. He has his eyes set on some of Ed Coan's records and joins Chad and Max to discuss his training, nutrition and life beyond the barbell.
Team Juggernaut had a great performance at USAW Nationals including 3 National Champions (Mike Fox, Alyssa Ritchey and Colin Burns) plus 14 Medals won, both of which were the most of any club. In this episode of The JuggLife Podcast, Chad and Max recap the team's performance and give an overview of the event.
The greatest powerlifter of all-time, Ed Coan, joins us to discuss his training, legacy and the current state of powerlifting.
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What is the benefit of powerlifting/hypertrophy cycle if you're isocaloric
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What Powerlifter/weightlifters impress you the most
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What are your recommendations for training immediately after a powerlifting meet
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Do you implement any kind of isometric training for your athlete's powerlifting or weightlifting program
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Should Powerlifters and weightlifters include explosive movements like sprints, jumps, and throws in their training and what block would they be included in
Meg Gallagher aka MegSquats has quickly grown into a 1 woman fitness empire, learn how she did it and what she sees as her responsibility to lifters everywhere.
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Our good friend, Dr. Quinn Henoch, DPT, joins us to discuss the creation of ClinicalAthlete.com and his new book, Weightlifting Movement: Assessment and Optimization.
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Stan Efferding has conquered powerlifting, bodybuilding and business, learn some lessons from this icon.
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This weekend brings us the biggest powerlifting meet of all-time, the USPA US Open, with over $200k of prize money. Who are the favorites to take home the cash in this historic event.
A big Super Total is a surefire way to cement yourself as a strength icon. In this episode of The JuggLife, Max and Chad discuss how to train simultaneously for Powerlifting and Weightlifting.
Max and Chad discuss the passing of two legends of strength and take questions from the listeners.
Marisa Inda, Jennifer Thompson, Kimberly Walford and Bonica Lough are 4 of the best female powerlifters in the World and join Chad and Max during their Iron Sisters Seminar Tour to discuss their training backgrounds, biggest challenges and advice they have for female lifters.