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Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast

Joshua Gibson
Weightlifting
Strength Training
Athletic Development
International Weightlifting Federation World Cup
Sex Differences In Training
Sport Coaching
Skill Acquisition
Mental Health
Female Athlete Wellness
Menstrual Cycle
Powerlifting
Covid-19
Motor Learning
High School Weightlifting
Hormonal Influences
Virus
Coaching Techniques
Exercise Sequencing
Athlete Training
Sports Science

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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In this episode, I’m joined by Max Aita for a wide-ranging coaching conversation sparked by our trip to Seoul, South Korea for IDFPA Worlds. We talk peaking and tactics, why the best programs often look “boring,” and how better execution beats better... more

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This week, I was joined by Brandon Victorian — Team USA weightlifter and one of the most physically imposing athletes in American weightlifting — to talk about the journey from garage to world stage.

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This week, I sat down with Shyam Chavdar for a deep dive into applied sport science in elite weightlifting.

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This week, I sat down with Andrew Stuart to talk about what sport science looks like outside of the lab.

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Brandon Victorian
Elite weightlifter with aspirations for the LA28 Olympic Games
Episode: Ep. 321: Brandon Victorian | Chasing the LA28 Olympic Games
Ruslan Nurudinov
Olympic champion weightlifter and world record holder
National Weightlifting Team of Uzbekistan
Episode: Ep. 318: Sets, Reps, & Exercises of an Olympic Champion | Sergii Putsov, PhD
Stephanie Mock Grubbs
Strength coach in Major League Baseball and presenter at the Power and Strength Summit.
Houston Astros
Episode: Ep. 314: Maintaining High Performance in the MLB | Steph Mock Grubbs
Lee Bell
Senior lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science and prolific researcher in sports science
Sheffield Hallam University
Episode: Ep. 313: What We Get WRONG About Deloads (& Overreaching) | Lee Bell, PhD
Seb Ostrowicz
Weightlifting expert and commentator
Weightlifting House
Episode: Ep. 311: Seb Ostrowicz | Shaking Up International Weightlifting
Dr. Christopher Taber
Expert in strength training and researcher at Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University
Episode: Ep. 310: Why Hypertrophy Still Matters in Strength Sports | Dr. Chris Taber
Dani Myers-Glenn
Competitive powerlifter and athlete.
Onyx Weightlifting Co.
Episode: Ep. 295: REAL Coach-Athlete Relationships, Training Remotely, & 2025 Nationals | Red Gauge Crossover
Mike Young
Renowned sports scientist, coach educator, and performance director
Athletic Lab
Episode: Ep. 292: Utilizing Plyometrics | Mike Young, PhD
Dr. Steven Hayes
Psychologist and developer of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Episode: Ep. 284: Six Keys to Enhance Psychological Well-Being & Resilience | Steven Hayes, PhD

Host

Joshua Gibson
Host of the discussions around strength training, sports science, and their philosophical implications, frequently offering insightful perspectives on the mind-body connection in athletics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 137 ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    Episode with Michael Roberts is great-interesting, informative and relevant to everyone’s training. Joshua and Jesse are top hosts, asking relevant questions and linking the science back to training.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kenbo_12
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Excellent

    PW potentiates my brain one episode at a time 😀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TriumphAthletics
    United States2 years ago
  • Essential listening

    The most thoughtful and far-ranging podcast for Olympic weightlifting. Interviews are insightful and don’t let the philosophical throw you. There is great practical and training info in every show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rcsnyder
    United States2 years ago
  • Distilling Complex Information Into Bite Sized Pieces

    Josh consistently distills complex information down into bite sized pieces and marrying up theory with practice. Huge fan of his work. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heavily caffeinated lifter
    United States4 years ago
  • Download this one!

    This podcast is a perfect show for those of us who want intelligent conversation that inspires the workouts we do as well as the art of weightlifting. It is a perfect blend of great conversation that takes the sport serious but has that atmosphere of a relaxing message.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Polnik
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners find the blend of science and personal anecdotes to be both enriching and engaging.
Insiders appreciate the thoughtful exploration of psychological and philosophical angles in athletic performance.

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Ep. 319: Grassroots Sport Science | Andrew Stuart, PhD
Q: How do grassroots settings establish effective performance monitoring programs?
Grassroots settings can implement simplified assessments and utilize session RPE, training loads, and basic tracking methods to effectively monitor performance without overwhelming resources.
Ep. 319: Grassroots Sport Science | Andrew Stuart, PhD
Q: What skill sets are developed in internships that help sports scientists work across various sports?
Internships help develop an understanding of the demands of different sports, athlete profiling, and appropriate assessments to monitor performance effectively.
Ep. 311: Seb Ostrowicz | Shaking Up International Weightlifting
Q: When do these new categories come into effect?
The categories don't come into effect until August 1st, 2026, allowing for current classes to continue until then.
Ep. 311: Seb Ostrowicz | Shaking Up International Weightlifting
Q: Can you talk about the implications of the weight category changes?
It's impactful because the Olympic Committee allowed for a sixth Olympic category, leading to shifts in how weight classes are organized.
Ep. 307: The Art of Going 6 for 6 | Jessie Stemo
Q: What is your approach to a competition and how do you prepare athletes psychologically?
Having clear goals and expectations set prior to competition enhances preparation and performance.

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2. Ruslan Nurudinov
3. Stephanie Mock Grubbs
4. Lee Bell
5. Seb Ostrowicz
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