Ep 349 - Elite Weightlifting: An Inside Look (ft. Wil Fleming)

In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Trexler interviews Wil Fleming, a level five senior international coach with USA Weightlifting. They discuss Wil's journey into Olympic weightlifting, the importance of mental resilience, and the technical aspects of teaching Olympic lifts. Wil shares insights on managing arousal levels during competitions, the significance of routines, and many other factors that contribute to successful weightlifting at the highest level.Be sure to support our friends over at elitefts.com by using our discount code (MRR10) to save 10% on your next order of lifting gear or apparel.Head over here to check out Wil's new book:www.strongmindtraining.comChapters0:00 Introduction2:42 The Journey into Olympic Weightlifting7:28 Teaching the Olympic Lifts: Progressions and Prerequisites32:10 Mental Aspects of Weightlifting: Building Resilience48:22 The Importance of Pre-Performance Routines54:30 Mentally Preparing for Setbacks in Competition58:32 Managing Arousal Levels in Competition1:05:42 Water cuts in weightlifting1:09:42 Final Thoughts and Book Info