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The Weighting Game
by Brandon
A podcast where attempt to bring more dialog to the world of Olympic weightlifting and share my experiences and perspectives in the sport and resistance training in general. It was a perspective that I wish was more accessible during my earlier years of training, so here is my attempt to provide value to those that may be seeking it.
Episodes
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#72 - Staying on Course / Why We Fall Off the Wagon
In this episode I talk from experience about habits and staying on course. I talk about my successes and failures in the past when to comes to this manner, and how I like to approach forming new habits now.
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#71 - Don't Discount Strength / My Approach to Squat Progression
In this episode, I talk on the importance of strength in Olympic weightlifting. I talk on how I have approached training in the past, recommendations, and why it is important. Want more weekly weightlifting content? Sign up to my newsletter: Click Here
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#70 - Catching the Dragon / Max Attempts and How to Approach Them
In this episode I tell the story of when I attempted to 'catch the dragon'... Missing multiple attempts in a row, in the hopes of eventually hitting a personal best. Want to subscribe to my weekly newsletter? Click Here
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#69 - Becoming a Better Competitor / Perspective, Composure, Presence
In this episode I talk about becoming a better competitor. From gaining perspective to shift your frame of mind about competing. To maintaining composure. To staying present. I touch on other topics that are intangible when it comes to this becoming a better competitor. Want more weekly...
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#68 - Raise Your Minimums / How Many Misses are Worth One Make?
In this episode I talk about the value in raising your minimums, as opposed to being fixated on hitting new personal bests. I draw from personal experience in lifting and competing at the elite level. Want more weightlifting content? Click below to join my free weekly newsletter: Click Here
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#67 - Four Common Causes of Pre Competition Stress / Bad Sessions, Bodyweight & Heavy Weights
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#66 - How to Approach Your First Competition / How I'd do it Differently
In this episode I talk about approaching your first ever weightlifting competition. I talk on how I would approach it if I were to have my time again.
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#65 - The Power of Momentum / Building in 2024
In this episode, I talk about the power of momentum. Both in the positive, and negative direction. I talk on my experience with both.
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#64 - Imposter Syndrome on the Weightlifting Platform / Perception & Expectations
In this episode I talk about imposter syndrome in the context of weightlifting, and my personal experience when it comes to this.
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#63 - Should you Train or Rest Over the Holidays? / Resting When Necessary
In this episode I talk about the upcoming holiday period, and whether it is best to train through, or give yourself a short break. I talk from previous experience where I have taken both approaches.
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#62 - How the Push Press Transformed my Split Jerk / Timing, Confidence, Strength & Stability
In this episode, I talk about how the split jerk transformed my split jerk for the better. Talking on the obvious tangible improvements, and also the intangibles that I helped develop my split jerk both technically and of course, with more weight on the barbell.
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#61 - Patience, Potential, Athlete Identity & Process Orientation / On 'The Process Podcast' with Ed Haynes
This is a recent episode from 'The Process Podcast' with Ed Haynes, featuring myself. We speak about patience, discovering potential in athletes, athlete identity and process orientation. If you'd like to listen to more of The Process Podcast, follow through this link below:...
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#60 - Why Programming 'Fun' is Optimal for Performance / Enjoyment and Results
In this episode, I talk about why adding 'fun' to a program can be better for performance, than purely programming for performance from a theoretical perspective.
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#59 - Staying the Course / Constantly Changing vs Consistency
In this episode I talk about the value in staying on course, and the distraction of making constant changes. Whether that be coach, program or something that plays a role in your approach to improving in weightlifting. Want to free trial training with me and my team? Use 20% promo code for post...
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#58 - Exercising Discipline / Resting When Necessary
In this episode I talk on discipline. Not in the sense of always 'going the extra mile', but the opposite. It isn't always pushing that requires discipline, but also knowing when you should rest when necessary.
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#57 - The First Pull / Speed Isn't Your Friend
In this episode, I talk about the first pull of the snatch and clean. Specifically, the speed in which they are executed. I talk of the challenges when the speed of execution is too great for the athlete's technical capability.
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#56 - The Problem with 'All or Nothing' / Consistency Beats Intensity
In this episode, I talk on my experience in adopting an 'all or nothing' mindset when it comes to my training in Olympic Weightlifting. With that, I compare it to the reality of the process of goal achievement, and how focusing on doing what is 'good enough' beats such a black and white approach.
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#55 - How to Progress from Intermediate to Advanced / Less = Better
In this episode I talk about my experience from progressing beyond the intermediate level in my weightlifting career. I talk about the process of elimination and narrowing my focus to improve on what I prioritised.
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#54 - My Past 13 Years of Tracking Training / Why I Started, What I've Learnt, How it's Changed
In this episode I talk about my history of tracking my training, nutrition, sleep and other metrics. I talk on why I started, what I have learnt from this practice, and how my approach has changed over the many years. Not to mention, the challenges I have faced along the way.
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#53 - Power in Sharing Your Story / Social Media & False Ideals
In this episode, I talk about the importance of sharing your story and journey. It's is very common to let social media and the false ideals that are promoted inhibit you from sharing real life stories, successes, lesson and failures on your journey. I talk about what I personally find...
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#52 - More Ways to Measure, More Ways to Win / Tracking Progress & Positive Reinforcement
In this episode I talk on the impacts of tracking progress, to the depths in which I track, and how it has positively reinforced consistency in training. Alongside the increases it has given in motivation.
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#51 - The Short Lived 'Motivation Surge & Crash' / The Trenches / How to Sustain Motivation
In this episode, due to the World Championships finally coming to an end, and spectators motivation perhaps starting to take a fall, I talk on my interpretation of motivation. Through my definition and how I try to sustain and find out throughout my training process.
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#50 - World Championships / Lifters Weighing in, but Not Competing? This is Why
In this episode, I talk about this years World Championships and why you may have seen lifters present at the event, and not competing. Plus I talk about why you may be seeing more lifters than usual who compete, but miss all their attempts. This all have to do with next years Olympic Games.
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#49 - Weightlifting World Championships / Emulating Other Lifters Technique
In this episode, I talk about the act of emulating other weightlifters technique, and the issues that arise in that.
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#48 - Leo Isaac / The 11 Training Guidelines for Olympic Weightlifters
In this episode, I have Leo Isaac back on the podcast to discuss a recent article of Leo's on his website Training Weightlifting. The article was name 'Training Guidelines for Athletes in Olympic Weightlifting. We take a deeper dive into these 11 guidelines, which gave great insight into training...
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#47 - Value in Having a 'Bad' Competition / Purpose in Pursuit
In this episode I talk from personal experience about having a 'bad' competition. Through that, I talk on the value it is given me long term in becoming a better athlete, and finding enjoyment in pursuit.
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#46 - Specificity in Weightlifting Training / Intent, Transference & Losing Focus
In this episode, I talk about the element of specificity involved in weightlifting training, when I have lost track of this, and how I think of it now.
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#45 - International Weightlifting Experiences / The Interesting, Crazy & Odd
In this episode, I talk about some of my personal weightlifting experiences when travelling internationally. Some interesting, some crazy, and some that were just odd.
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#44 - Nothing is Promised on the Platform / Expectation, Outcomes & Fulfilment
In this episode, I talk on personal experience about setting goals predicated on achieving a desired outcome. I then compare the feeling of momentary accomplishment to having fulfilment through appreciating the training process regardless of outcome.
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#43 - Overrated or Underrated / Weightlifting Exercises and Accessories
In this episode, I play a game of overrated/underrated when it comes to weightlifting. This includes my personal experience when it comes to weightlifting exercises and accessories.
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#42 - My Weightlifting Superpower / Technique, Mobility, Strength or Remaining Injury Free
In this episode I talk about what weightlifting superpower I would choose if it were to be between flawless technique, incredible mobility, impressive leg strength, or the ability to remain injury free. Want a copy of my free learn to snatch beginners ebook? Find this, and more here:...
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#41 - Negative Self Talk / False Ideals, Expectation & Process Orientation
In this episode I cover the topic of negative self talk in weightlifting training. I talk on false ideals, comparison, expectation and focusing on the process.
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#40 - The 'Enhanced' Games / Is it Legitimate?
In this episode, I do a deep dive into the 'Enhanced Games', an upcoming sporting event aiming to rival the Olympic Games through a 'no drug testing' policy. I talk about their plan, motivations and their proclaimed 'revolution' they have stated to be starting. Wanting help with your lifting?…
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#39 - Do Good Athletes Make Good Coaches? / Curiosity, Empathy and an Open Mind
In this episode, I answer the question, "do good athletes make good coaches", and "do you need to be a former athlete to be a good coach?"... Giving advantages, disadvantages, challenges and personal stories from experience.
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#38 - Strength Exercises For Weightlifting / Timing, Intensity & Specificity
In this episode, I talk about my process and personal philosophy behind strength exercises in a weightlifting program. From specific exercises, my intent while doing them, plus when and why I perform them.
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#37 - 5 Traits that Make a Great Weightlifter / Beyond Physical Attributes
In this episode, I talk about the intangible traits that I believe make a great weightlifter, looking beyond just physical qualities. Want a free beginners snatch ebook/program? Click the top link provided here! https://linktr.ee/brandonwakeling This ebook includes: - 6 Sessions - 18 Progressions…
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#36 - Mastering the Mundane / Lifestyle of Being a Weightlifter
In this episode, I talk about the 'not so fun' aspects about being a weightlifter. Not necessarily talking only on the gym and the work around your weightlifting program, but I also talk on the lifestyle of an athlete, and how training is just one slice of the pie.
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#35 - When to Deviate from the Training Program / Striking When the Iron is Hot
In this episode, I talk about personal experiences when I have deviated from the written training program when opportunities arise. Plus I talk about personal philosophy on the training program and its place in my day to day training.
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#34 - The Mid Competition Energy Crash / Pulling Through for Clean & Jerks
In this episode, I talk on the mid competition energy crash that can happen on occasion. I talk on personal experience, and a variety of ways this crash can/has happened.
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#33 - Self Limiting Beliefs / Mental Hurdles as an Athlete
In this episode I talk about self limiting beliefs that I have personally worked to overcome, and also touch on common ones to those involved in weightlifting.
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#32 - Winning at Weightlifting / Different Approaches Providing Results
In this episode I talk about a couple differing approaches in weightlifting that I have seen on my international travels. Some that go against conventional thinking or what we are used to. All however provided results... But all had commonalities nonetheless.
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#31 - Leo Isaac / Olympian, Coach, Learnings After 50 Years of Experience
In this episode I sit down with Leo Isaac. He is an Olympian, Commonwealth Games athlete, with several other competition appearances over a long, successful athletic career. Post athletic career, he has also coached over 500 athletes, plus has been the head coach for Australia several times....
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#30 - 6 Competition Taper Week Tips / Preparation and Priming for Performance
In this episode, I talk about 6 different competition taper week tips/hacks to ensure you're prepared for when unexpected instances arise, plus some other things to mindful of when you're in a different environment leading into a competition.
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#29 - Weightlifting is Hard / What is 'Hard' Supposed to Feel Like?
In this episode I talk about how hard weightlifting is (upon personal reflection). The concept of hard varies by the person and can be challenging at times. I reflect on my own personal journey at those points that were such a challenge physically and mentally.
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#28 - How Long Should You Train For Before Competing in Weightlifting? / Importance of Competition
In this episode I talk about the question most in their early days of weightlifting seem to dwell on, and that is, "how long should I wait until I enter my first weightlifting competition". https://youtu.be/cGCEnemlK-E
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#27- How to be Confident on the Competition Platform / Relationship with Success & Failure
In this episode, I talk about confidence on the weightlifting platform. I reflect on past experiences and what has led me to grow confidence in a competition environment over time. Want to watch this episode on YouTube? https://youtu.be/MICuRwCQHa4
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#26 - 3 Weightlifting Bag Essentials on a Deserted Island / Plus Honourable Mentions
In this episode, I answer the question of, 'if I was stuck on an island and could only bring three weightlifting bag items to train with, what would they be?'
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#25 - Weightlifting Pet Peeves / The Silly, Annoying and Disturbing
In this episode, I talk about weightlifting pet peeves, 11 in particular. From silly little aspects of training, to ones more concerning personally. Want to watch the video episode on YouTube? Link Below: https://youtu.be/-qIyuSgPCGw
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#24 - Happiness vs Relief / Achieving Goals in Weightlifting
In this episode, I talk about feeling true happiness when achieving a goal, as opposed to only feeling relief. I reflect on personal experiences on both situations, using my two biggest achievements to date, being competing at my first Commonwealth Games, and then the Olympic Games. Want to watch...
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#23 - The Snatch / 3 Biggest Lessons and Technical Breakthroughs
In this episode, I talk about the snatch and the three biggest factors that have led to my biggest improvements. From mobility to specific technical factors, there have been a number of times that has proven to be instrumental in developing my technique over the years. Want any additional...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast where attempt to bring more dialog to the world of Olympic weightlifting and share my experiences and perspectives in the sport and resistance training in general. It was a perspective that I wish was more accessible during my earlier years of training, so here is my attempt to provide value to those that may be seeking it.
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Brandon
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