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

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Training Tips #4 - should you deload?

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

Training Tips #3 - getting under the bar in the snatch

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

Training Tips #2 - something about the deadlift

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

Training Tips #1 - importance of the lats

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.

Episode 7: Chinese weightlifting, w Manuel (part 2)

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.

Episode 6: Chinese Weightlifting w Manuel (part 1)

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

Episode 5: 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.

Episode 4: Steve Maxwell (part 2)

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.

E3 - Steve Maxwell (part 1)

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?

Episode 2 - Dave Tate (part 2)

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.

Episode 1 - Dave Tate

We talk about all things lifting here. Powerlifting, weightlifting, lifting for sports and for recreation. Expect training concepts covered in detail, complicated systems made simple, as well as interviews with some of the biggest names in the industry.

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