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Life and Training from 2 average joes Constant talk about different training styles and about how we utilize the weight room ourselves.

Brandon Merrick


    • Jan 31, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Hookgrip and Rip

    Meet Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 39:38


    JTs first competition, and an exciting weekend revolving purely around weightlifting.

    We. Are. Back.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 47:36


    The boys are back in town

    Pros and Cons of a training partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 48:52


    Please give us feedback. silvers.fit@gmail.com dunkerfan@aol.com Hookgrip and Rip on YouTube

    Weightlifting Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 60:14


    Apologies for the long hiatus…

    20th Episode Extravaganza: Interview with Dr. Zach Riley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 54:24


    You don't want to miss this.

    Competitive Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 58:36


    JT interviews me on current training and how I will approach my first competition.

    Who's your top 10?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 48:08


    Our favorite weightlifters

    Part 3: The US Method

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 54:26


    JT and I talk a lot about how the US method came to be.

    Romanticizing the Bulgarians

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 57:44


    JT and I talk about the Bulgarian and Romanian weightlifting systems.

    The Russians and the Chinese

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 61:06


    JT and I start another mini series and talk about some of the tendencies that we see the Russians and Chinese implement when training.

    Interview with Kyle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 61:46


    Second interview ever with Hanover College alumnus and retired Hanover football player. Make sure to follow him on twitch and Twitter. If you have any questions please reach out to me or JT: dunkerfan@aol.com and silvers.fit@gmail.com

    Rants and Raves

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 59:23


    JT and I talk about a few instances that grind our gears.

    Training through injury and managing imbalances

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 42:08


    Link to the training session last week. https://youtu.be/qqjBpyOPsuE Please reach out to us and give us questions for upcoming episodes!

    Part 3: How much ya press?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 57:00


    JT and I talk about the intricacies of the press for all types of athletes.

    Part 2 of 3 (squat, pull, press): The pull

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 54:29


    JT and I follow the same format as our squatting episode from last week. We talk about the pull for sports, weightlifting, and recreational athletes. If you have any questions please get ahold of us.

    Good things come to those who squat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 65:37


    JT and I explore the mechanics of squatting for different athletes and how the squat will benefit you in life.

    Interview with River VanZant!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 70:52


    We cover training specificity, stress, and recovery in depth with River. We follow River's PhD pursuits at the University of Georgia as well. Find River @rivmv7 on instagram, JT @silvers.fit on Instagram, and Brandon @bmerr_77. Please reach out to us!

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