Strength Agenda Radio

On part two of our interview with Ursula Garza Papandrea, she takes the time to answer the questions you and other listeners submitted, plus she's subjected to the lightning round. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet [episode 29], head back and start there first. See you in a few weeks for Season 4, and thanks for listening! Thank you to Onyx Straps for keeping this podcast free for your enjoyment. Pick up a pair at www.OnyxStraps.com! People are loving 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get technique delivered to your inbox weekly, designed to take your snatch from "meh" to meet ready! See you there. Find Ursula on Instagram over at @texasbarbellclub Weightlifting Wise [www.weightliftingwise.com]

A high-level lifter, an elite coach, and now high in the ranks of USAW and IWF, Ursula Garza Papandrea has crossed so many barriers in the sport of weightlifting. We were lucky enough to sit down with her, and we covered the gamut of her history in the sport, her passion for bringing more women into weightlifting (and keeping them), and the new initiatives she is bringing in her time serving on the Executive Board of USAW and as IWF Vice President. Ursula is a titan of this sport, and for good reason. You won't want to miss this episode. Stay tuned for Part 2, where Ursula answers your questions and is also subjected to the lightning round. People are loving 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get technique delivered to your inbox weekly, designed to take your snatch from "meh" to meet ready! See you there. Find Ursula on Instagram over at @texasbarbellclub Weightlifting Wise: www.weightliftingwise.com

Spencer Tyler is one of the best Highland Games athletes in the world. From record-breaking performances at the Arnold to too many victories to count, Spencer's rise in the pro ranks probably hasn't even hit its peak yet. Listen in as he talks training, balancing work and raising a family, and what it's like to be a pro in the Highland Games. On the top of the show, Tom talks about his favorite piece of advice for athletes, especially when you're frustrated after a tough training day. People are loving 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get technique delivered to your inbox weekly, designed to take your snatch from "meh" to meet ready! See you there. Find Spencer on Instagram over at @spencerjtyler HG Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoY2yXeqdouZku_k96R3Tkw Shop ThrowBros.com for your throwing needs! And use "StrengthAgenda" at www.theHVIII.com to save 15% on your next order and support athletes like Spencer and Tom.

If you've ever wanted to open a weightlifting business, this is the episode for you. We're sitting down with Beth Sroka, my lovely wife and the monkey wrangler behinds all things The Strength Agenda. We talk about how we grew from a blog that made a few hundred dollars it's first year to the profitable gym and online coaching business we have now. We answer listener questions on topics like the biggest mistakes fitness businesses make, how to get people in the door, how do we make money, and how do you know you're ready to open a gym. It's a great episode that you'll really enjoy. Plus, on the top of the show Tom talks about the phrase "Must be nice...". He doesn't mince words and it just might be the pep talk you need to stop feeling sorry for yourself and start achieving more. If you want to grab one of the free consulting spots we're offering, email tom@thestrengthagenda.com using "Talk to Me" in the subject line. We're taking the first 10 listeners to write in! Follow Beth on Instagram @BethSroka, myself at @iamtomsroka, and the gym page @thestrengthagenda!

In 2004 Zach threw at the 2004 Olympic Trials, then dove straight back into school, getting his PhD in neurophysiology. He followed that up with a postdoctorate fellowship in bioengineering and now is a professor who is still actively involve in research. Along with that and his roles as a husband and father, Zach has continued to train and is a pro Highland Games athlete. Tune in as he and Tom chat about how to be smarter in training, why recovery is more important than anyone believes, and the right mindset to have, especially after a big injury. On the top of the show, Tom answers a listener's question: How do I know when to find a new coach? People are loving 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get technique delivered to your inbox weekly, designed to take your snatch from "meh" to meet ready! See you there. Find Zach on Instagram over at @zachary.riley https://www.instagram.com/zachary.riley/

On today's episode, Jeb Simmons (CrossFit Games athlete, gym owner, probably stronger than you) and I spend our time talking about business, and specifically how he and his wife went all in on their affiliate and turned it from an average CrossFit to a thriving, profitable hub with over 300 athletes in a tiny Wisconsin town. We talk about making hard and uncomfortable business decisions, onboarding coaches successfully, and the debate on unpaid internships, plus Jeb shares two pieces of advice for future gym owners. On the top of the show, Tom shares a surprising opinion on steroid and PED use in the elite CrossFit world. People are loving 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to http://snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get technique delivered to your inbox weekly, designed to take your snatch from "meh" to meet ready! See you there. Follow Jeb & Northfit Creamery on instagram @north_fit or check them out on their website: www.northfitcreamery.com

If you like Louie Simmons and Joe DeFranco, you're going to dig this episode. Kerry Overfelt is a strength and conditioning coach, gym owner, and former Pro Highland Games athlete. Tom and KO really dig into why football strength and conditioning methods are outdated, when the Olympic lifts are appropriate, and how to cut through the garbage and get to the true heart of getting stronger. If you're working with youth and teen athletes, this is a must-listen. On the top of the show, Tom gives advice to a listener who is feeling burnt out and not wanting to train. Sound familiar? People are loving 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get technique delivered to your inbox weekly, designed to take your snatch from "meh" to meet ready! See you there. facebook.com/kerry.overfelt instagram.com/kerryoverfelt

Janel Vegter is a Licensed Massage Therapist, specializing in bodywork for athletes. She's also probably stronger than you. When she's not working with clients or traveling to speaking engagements, Janel is training or competing in Highland Games or MAS Wrestling. She's a former world record holder in Powerlifting and has totaled over 1100 lbs raw (weighing less than 150 lbs.). Janel's combined her love of athletics and her passion for helping people into a career, and we think you'll enjoy hearing her perspective on being an athlete, training for multiple sports, and getting outside of comfort zones. On the top of the show, Tom answers a listener's question and settles the debate on more technique vs more weight. The answer might surprise you. Be sure to sign up for 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get started. See you there! Follow Janel on instagram @jcvegterlmt and be sure to stay tuned for when she announces her new blog launch!

The strongest person you've probably never heard of. The first time I met Curtis in person I watched him power snatch 150 kilos on straight legs, with no hookgrip... simply because he didn't know any better. I've watched him rise to the top of the stacked US shot put scene, most recently taking 3rd at Nationals and crossing the elusive 70 foot barrier in the shot. I've also watched him dabble in the US weightlifting arena, and I'm interested to see where that goes. Whether you're a thrower, lifter, Highland Gamer, or a coach, you'll find a lot of takeaways on getting straight up strong. On the top of the show, I talk about motivation and where to find it when all you want to do is quit. Be sure to sign up for 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get started. See you there! (http://snatch.thestrengthagenda.com) Follow Curtis on instagram @gripnrip_usa (www.instagram.com/gripnrip_usa)

Zack Telander is a strength and conditioning coach at Texas A&M who has roots in the Weightlifting and CrossFit communities. Zack runs a popular YouTube channel with over 30k subscribers, and has an interesting perspective on weightlifting as a strength modality, beyond just as a sport. This episode digs into a technical discussion of weightlifting, from technique to loads to programming. Tom and Zack also touch on career development in the strength & conditioning world, as well as weightlifting specifically. On the top of the show, Tom offers can't-miss career advice for anyone in the fitness and strength and conditioning worlds, but that everyone can learn from. As always, visit www.strengthagendaradio.com for more resources and offers from our sponsors. The White Moment on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=wNiyLvK7rRk To talk to Zack about booking a seminar: coachzacktelander@gmail.com IG: coach_zt https://www.patreon.com/zacktelander Thank you to Onyx Straps for keeping this podcast free for your enjoyment. Pick up a pair at www.OnyxStraps.com!

We need your help! We want to answer your questions and get your ideas into the world. Our first topic is the state of USAW. Call into our hotline with your questions or opinions at 815-797-2346, and you may be featured on a show with a VERY special guest. We're coming back to your ears next week, July 3rd. In the meantime, listen in as we share our killer line-up. Train hard and lift heavy! More resources at www.strengthagendaradio.com

Find Syn on instagram @Afrobrutality and @mr.syn, or shop AFROBRUTALITY at www.Afrobrutality.com. See if you qualify to save big on your life insurance. Visit healthiq.com/Agenda to start your application. Get the best chalk around with Hand Armor Chalk. www.handarmorchalk.com and use AGENDA to save 15%. Want to follow Tom’s programs to get stronger? Check out our basic strength, weightlifting, and master’s programs, starting at just $25/month. [http://www.thestrengthagenda.com/weightlifting-programming]

We're sitting down with AFROBRUTALITY founder, early CrossFit adopter, no-nonsense wisdom giver Syn Martinez. Syn's experiences as a high-level earner and one of the early adoptees of CrossFit methodologies put him in the position to launch AFROBRUTALITY, to change his community for the better, and be a source of advice and motivation for athletes and entrepreneurs all over the world. This is Part 1 of 2 episodes, so tune into Episode 20 to hear his shot in the Lightning Round. In an homage to Syn, Tom starts the top of this episode off with some motivation for you. Tune in, buckle up, and be prepared to have your mind blown with this one.   Find Syn on instagram @Afrobrutality and @mr.syn, or shop AFROBRUTALITY at www.Afrobrutality.com. See if you qualify to save big on your life insurance. Visit healthiq.com/Agenda to start your application. Get the best chalk around with Hand Armor Chalk. www.handarmorchalk.com and use AGENDA to save 15%. Want to follow Tom’s programs to get stronger? Check out our basic strength, weightlifting, and master’s programs, starting at just $25/month. http://www.thestrengthagenda.com/weightlifting-programming/

Justin Metts, the self-proclaimed Gym Gypsy, is a physique bodybuilder, nutrition and strength coach, former weightlifter, former MMA athlete, and 2nd biggest WWE fan on the planet (behind host Tom Sroka). Listen in as he and Tom talk about building interesting and profitable careers in the fitness industry while designing a life you love. They also nerd out on Power Rangers, belt squats, and WWE wrestling. On the top of the show, Tom shares his three pieces of advice for anyone wanting to own a gym or be a fitness entrepreneur. Find Justin on instagram @justinmetts and www.LiftandLetLiveFit.com See if you qualify to save big on your life insurance. Visit healthiq.com/Agenda to start your application. Get the best chalk around with Hand Armor Chalk. www.handarmorchalk.com and use AGENDA to save 15%. Want to follow Tom's programs to get stronger? Check out our basic strength, weightlifting, and master's programs, starting at just $25/month. http://www.thestrengthagenda.com/weightlifting-programming/

Dan McKim is a 5x World Champion and 6x National Champion in the Highland Games. He's also a dad joke connoisseur and one of the funniest, strongest humans on the planet. In this episode, we talk with Dan about how he rose up the Highland Games ranks, why his training and recovery protocol was unique, what he plans on doing after his retirement, and why he's so dang funny. Plus, on the top of the show, Tom shares some insight on a healthy competition mindset, and offers tips on how to stay focused on "running your own race." To learn more about Dan, visit his site at www.believethrower.com, or check him out on instagram @mckimdaniel and @strengthshorts. Behemoth: Power Training for Strength Athletes by Daniel McKim - Buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2EysWHJ

Dave Spitz has been quietly engineering an entire generation of weightlifters, from the elite to the everyday. Whether he's preparing athletes for the NFL Combine, the World Weightlifting Championships, or simply producing weightlifting WODs for CrossFit athletes, Dave has been a strong undercurrent in the strength world for years. Listen in as he and Tom talk about how California Strength was able to leverage social media and some big personalities to set the stage for his current weightlifters, what he thinks the U.S. needs as a weightlifting organization, and the one thing every business owner or coach needs before starting a weightlifting program.   Find Dave and his team at:   @calstrength on Instagram www.californiastrength.com https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/#/crossfit-workouts/the-barbell-wod See if you qualify to save big on your life insurance. Visit healthiq.com/Agenda to start your application. Get the best chalk around with Hand Armor Chalk. www.handarmorchalk.com and use AGENDA to save 15%. Want to follow Tom's programs to get stronger? Check out our basic strength, weightlifting, and master's programs, starting at just $25/month.

Bonnie Schroeder is a natural 57kg USAPL powerlifter and coach with a 466 Wilks coefficient. Suffice to say, she is one strong person. Bonnie has built up a large following on instagram, which has provided her a platform to follow her own role models, inspire other athletes, and unfortunately, become the target of criticism and uneducated opinions. We talk about how she handles the "haters," why social media can be an amazing thing for athletes, and which comic book hero she thinks should hit the gym. Follow Bonnie or get in touch with her via instagram, @bonschro. https://www.instagram.com/bonschro/ See if you qualify to save big on your life insurance. Visit healthiq.com/Agenda to start your application. Get the best chalk around with Hand Armor Chalk. www.handarmorchalk.com and use AGENDA to save 15%. Want to follow Tom's programs to get stronger? Check out our basic strength, weightlifting, and master's programs, starting at just $25/month.

On the top of the show, Tom answers a listener's question about whether to cut to a new weight class and why it really doesn't matter. During the interview, Kevin Doherty of Hassle Free Barbell Club drops in to share how he built an incredibly successful, if not THE most successful youth weightlifting program in the United States. Learn how he and his club helped lifters like Jenny Arthur, Donovan Ford, Ian Wilson and D'Angelo Osorio hit the elite levels within USAW, and how they're developing an entirely new crop of youth and junior lifters who are poised for more incredible records and podium finishes. Plus, Tom and Kevin talk about the USAW event calendar and the changes they'd like to see, discuss the impending weight class changes, and what Kevin would like to see from the High Performance Director. Kevin Doherty on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kevin.doherty.7773) Hassle Free BBC on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hasslefreebbc) www.hasslefreebarbell.com See if you qualify to save big on your life insurance. Visit healthiq.com/Agenda to start your application. Get the best chalk around with Hand Armor Chalk. www.handarmorchalk.com and use AGENDA to save 15%. Want to follow Tom's programs to get stronger? Check out our basic strength, weightlifting, and master's programs, starting at just $25/month.

Courtney Kendal (nee Valerious) is a perennial national weightlifter, owner and coach at Dog House CrossFit in Chicago, a mom, and a former D1 athlete. Having been a lifter before the big resurgence in American weightlifting, and now a coach + CrossFit owner contributing to it, she has some incredible insight into the sport, the mindset of a great athlete, and how simple (but not easy) it is to make continual progress. For any athlete struggling mentally, or any frustrated coach, this is a fantastic listen as Courtney and Tom share advice, encouragement and a little bit of that no-nonsense Chicago sensibility. You can find Courtney at DogHouseCrossFit.com, or follow her weightlifting team @DogHouseWeightlifting on Instagram. See if you qualify to save big on your life insurance. Visit healthiq.com/Agenda to start your application. Get the best chalk around with Hand Armor Chalk. www.handarmorchalk.com and use AGENDA to save 15%. Want to follow Tom's programs to get stronger? Check out our basic strength, weightlifting, and master's programs, starting at just $25/month. www.thestrengthagenda.com/weightlifting-programming/

In 2003, Adriane Wilson was on the edge of big things. She was poised to graduate college with a four year degree, consistently ranked in the top three or four throwers in the US, and was a favorite for the 2004 Olympic team in Greece, until she found out she had Hodgkins Lymphoma. Listen as one of the strongest women in the country talks about going from training for the Olympics to chemotherapy to becoming a 5x World Champion in the Highland Games. We talk about her journey working with Charles Poliquin and getting back to the Olympic Trials (placing fifth while declaring remission!), moving to Arizona and training under Olympic medalist John Godina, then to becoming one of the top Highland Games athletes in the world. We also ask Adriane for her take on women in strength sports to what the future holds for female athletes. We're digging in on this one and loving what she has to say. You can find Adriane and her wealth of guidance at Athlete's Arena in Irmo, SC or Fit413. PlayAgain /// ig: @AdriSue See if you qualify to save big on your life insurance. Visit healthiq.com/Agenda to start your application. Get the best chalk around with Hand Armor Chalk. www.handarmorchalk.com and use AGENDA to save 15%. Want to follow Tom's programs to get stronger? Check out our basic strength, weightlifting, and master's programs, starting at just $25/month. www.thestrengthagenda.com/weightlifting-programming/

Dan Tennison has come up quickly in the Highland Games ranks and is looking to dominate on the pro circuit this year. Listen in as he and Tom talk about the basics of strength and programing, his mentality and approach on acquiring new skills, and how Dan is on a mission to rid the world of Idaho potatoes (kidding.) Season 2 is here, get your listen on! See if you qualify to save big on your life insurance. Visit healthiq.com/Agenda to start your application. Get the best chalk around with Hand Armor Chalk. www.handarmorchalk.com and use AGENDA to save 15%. Want to follow Tom's programs to get stronger? Check out our basic strength, weightlifting, and master's programs, starting at just $25/month. http://www.thestrengthagenda.com/weightlifting-programming/

From June 2012 to March 2016, Glenn Pendlay assembled a group of lifters with some of the best potential in the country, and they trained full-time. It was an interesting experiment that changed the way elite-level lifters train and live today. We're talking with some of the team, including 2016 Olympian Morghan King, World Team member and multiple-time National Champ James Tatum, along with various national-level medalists Kaleb Whitby, Tayler Harris, Sean Rigsby, Mike Szela, and your host, Tom Sroka. The gang relives their favorite memories, talks about the best and worst things to come out of their days at MuscleDriverUSA, what their plans are for the next quad, and the injuries and impact of full-time training. Don't miss the lightning round, where you won't stop laughing at the gang's antics. Plus, on the top of the show, Tom talks about the BEST barbell club in US history, York Barbell -- the team that launched the "professional" lifting movement. As we wrap up an amazing season 1 of Strength Agenda Radio, we want to give a shoutout to our #1 sponsor, Hand Armor Chalk. As sponsors of USA Weightlifting, as well as projects like this, they not only make amazing products but are giving back to the sport in big ways. Support them by shopping at www.handarmorchalk.com and use "AGENDA" to save at checkout. If you're interested in training with Tom, we encourage you to check out our programs on TrainHeroic (https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/#/olympiclifting-workouts/everyday-weightlifting) We also want to thank our other episode sponsors: Blonyx & Normatec. Visit www.normatecrecovery.com and use “strengthagenda” to save $100 on a unit! Pickup Blonyx HMB+ Creatine, Tom’s favorite supplement, at www.blonyx.com. Don’t forget to use “strengthagendaradio” to save 10% on your purchase.

If you haven't been following Matt Vincent, you are missing out. Matt really became a prominent figure in the strength world as a top-level Highland Games athlete, but has a background in throwing and strongman. As he traveled, often meeting with giants in the industry like Mark Bell, Adam Nelson and Kelly Starrett, Matt created helpful, unique videos that ultimately led to the creation of HVIII Brand Goods. Matt's seize the moment, no-bullshit philosophy has inspired a new generation of strength athletes and you'll be motivated just by listening to his story. On the top of the show, Tom shares his thoughts on some recent hazing scandals, and the larger responsibility that coaches have on building a program with integrity. Shop www.thehviii.com and use STRENGTHAGENDA to score 15% off. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mvincent4130 Find Matt on instagram @ihviiimattvincent Special thanks to our favorite sponsor www.HandArmorChalk.com (use AGENDA at checkout to save big!). Legs constantly tired from heavy squats? Check out the Normatec Pulse Recovery System. Use “strengthagenda” to save $100 on a unit! (Plus, if you’re a gym owner, you can create another stream of revenue for your business while helping your clients feel better!) Visit www.normatecrecovery.com.

In the first episode of a two part series, we're talking less about fitness and coaching and more about building a successful business that you're passionate about. As the co-founder of both HVIII Brand Goods (www.thehviii.com) and Throw Bros (www.throwbros.com), Mike Beech has discovered how to tap into small markets and put out high quality products, resulting in brands with a cult-like following -- all while not taking himself too seriously. We're talking Highland Games, archery, business, dolphin maritime law, whether Batman used a titanium SlingShot, and the allegorical nature of Power Rangers. This episode is not to be missed. On the top of the show, Tom delivers a statement to all youth strength coaches. Enough is enough, we all need to do better. Shop www.thehviii.com and use STRENGTHAGENDA to score 15% off. Special thanks to our sponsors www.HandArmorChalk.com (use AGENDA at checkout), and www.Blonyx.com (use "strengthagendaradio" when shopping).

"We're only as strong as what we can recover from." In one of our most interesting episodes, Zach Greenwald, a corrective exercise specialist, explains why junk volume and even too much corrective exercise can chronically fatigue athletes. Learn the secret to determining when your program has too much volume, and why Zach and Tom believe in simplified, periodized programs. We're also talking about pushing vs pulling movements, and why major programming imbalances can cause big injuries. On the top of the show, Tom talks about Phil Andrews, the current CEO of USA Weightlifting, and the leadership skills he displays that we can all learn from. Strength Ratio's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA25D5WeQ6834d1AFZTq4dQ Learn more about Zach & Strength Ratio on their website: http://strengthratiohq.com/ Be sure to shop www.HandArmorChalk.com the next time you need to purchase chalk for yourself or your gym. As the official chalk of USA Weightlifting and TeamSAW, Hand Armor is providing high-quality products for serious athletes. Use "AGENDA" at checkout to save some cash! Pickup Blonyx HMB+ Creatine, Tom's favorite supplement, at www.blonyx.com. Don't forget to use “strengthagendaradio” to save 10% on your purchase.

Tom sits down with Kegan Dillon, an advanced CrossFit coach who now runs the competitor program at Krissy Mae Cagney's Black Iron Gym, and also handles the programming for Butt Stuff Monthly, alongside Alexandra LaChance. After being injured as an Army paratrooper, Kegan slowly discovered CrossFit and fell into the world of competitive programming. Listen to his insights on how CrossFit has changed the weightlifting, strongman and powerlifting landscape, and why CrossFit is here to stay (despite what people may think). On the top of the show, Tom dives into the mental game and explains why a comparative mindset can mean big problems for athletes. Find Kegan here on Instagram @KeganDillon. Learn more about Butt Stuff Monthly, via the TrainHeroic platform here. [https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/#/bodybuilding-workouts/buttstuff] Learn more about Black Iron Gym and their CrossFit program here. [http://blackirongymnv.com/] Be sure to pick up the best chalk for barbell and gymnastics athletes at www.HandArmorChalk.com. Use AGENDA to knock 10% off your purchase! Legs constantly tired from heavy squats? Check out the Normatec Pulse Recovery System. Use “strengthagenda” to save $100 on a unit! (Plus, if you’re a gym owner, you can create another stream of revenue for your business while helping your clients feel better!) Visit www.normatecrecovery.com.

From top level athlete in multiple sports to a well-known youth coach in weightlifting, throwing and football, Dane Miller has some serious experience. Listen as he shares his expertise on creating structured programs for youth athletes, conditioning + training football players, and how to be a better youth coach. On the top of the show, Tom shares his thoughts on making athletes puke in training. Do you agree? Find Dane and his business ventures here: www.garagestrength.com www.earthfedmuscle.com Follow the Garage Strength Team on Instagram @garagestrength https://www.instagram.com/garagestrength/ Pickup Blonyx HMB+ Creatine at www.blonyx.com and use the code "strengthagendaradio" to save 10% on your next order! Digging the show? Leave us a rating or review!

If you don't know who Jack Cambra is, prepare to be blown away by this man's unpretentious yet sage advice. At Fifty Barbell, Jack's gym in Oahu, he's churning out accomplished, explosive athletes in powerlifting, weightlifting, football and other sports. And the most surprising thing? They all follow similar plans. We're obsessed with his methods (host Tom Sroka works with Jack personally to create his own training plan), and we think he is one of the most underrated strength coaches walking the planet. Follow Jack on Instagram here. www.instagram.com/fiftybarbell Hand Armor Chalk is the best an athlete can get. Their liquid chalk is mess-free, anti-microbial, and offers superior grip. Show now with "AGENDA" to save 10%. www.handarmorchalk.com Looking for a well-rounded strength program to bring out the athlete in you? Check out Everyday Strength, one of our Everyday Training programs. Smart training means better results. Get it now on the TrainHeroic platform. https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/#/generalfitness-workouts/everday-strength (CrossFit athlete? Join our Everyday Intensity team. https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/#/crossfit-workouts/everday-intensity Weightlifters, grab Everyday Weightlifting now. https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/#/olympiclifting-workouts/everyday-weightlifting )

Mark Valenti is a top level Highland Games athlete, owner of a successful strength-based fitness facility, and host of the Refined Savage podcast. He and Tom talk about how to step by step implement the Conjugate Method into training for any sport (or general fitness), what Mark learned from Louie Simmons, and how he gets average joes benching over 400 lbs. They also discuss Mark's recent trip to Iceland for the Highland Games Masters World Championships, and talk about the stones and why they are a must-visit for strength athletes. On the Top of the Show, Tom doesn't hold back when discussing Westside for weightlifting. Stock up on the best chalk on the market. Shop www.handarmorchalk.com and use "AGENDA" to save 10% on both block chalk and liquid chalk! Legs constantly tired from heavy squats? Check out the Normatec Pulse Recovery System. Use "strengthagenda" to save $100 on a unit! (Plus, if you're a gym owner, you can create another stream of revenue for your business while helping your clients feel better!) Visit www.normatecrecovery.com/shop/pulse-system/

Asst Technical Director of USAW, Mike Gattone shares stories from his career as an elite weightlifting coach. Mike oversaw the weightlifting events at the '96 Olympic Games in Atlanta, coached Tara Nott to a gold medal in 2000, has had several positions within USA Weightlifting, Gatorade, the Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago Metro YMCA. A must-listen for any coach who hopes to make weightlifting a career. On the Top of the Show, Tom shares the best piece of advice he received from Dave Spitz on how to beat a bad day in the gym. Get the best chalk in the business, used at all national-level USAW meets, Hand Armor Chalk. Use code AGENDA to save 10% and thank them for sponsoring this free podcast. www.handarmorchalk.com Looking for weightlifting, strength or functional fitness programming that gets you results without hours in the gym? Check out our teams on TrainHeroic and get access to the best programming on the market for just $25/month! https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/#/team/everday-intensity

Tom opens up the Top of the Show with a frank discussion on drugs and international competitiveness, and why the lack of drugs in the U.S. might not be to blame for our lack of medals on the world stage. He also discusses recent drug suspensions, how they're changing medals and placements years after the fact, and how that affects athletes, including our guest on the show, Adam Nelson. In our interview with Adam, he and Tom talk about how he became a multiple time World Champion and Olympian, why mindset is so critical, and how the business of athletics can really pollute your mind. Adam shares a sentiment about his Olympic medals that might shock you, and talks about his current adventure as the CFO/COO of D10. He also talks about attitude and how to treat fans of your sport and how to build a legacy, and his advice is a must-listen for any athlete. In the lightning round, Adam shares what his walkout song would be if he was a professional wrestler, favorite 90's jam, and whether Batman or Spiderman would win in a fight. To learn more about Adam's new endeavor D10, visit theD10.com. Shop our sponsors: www.HandArmorChalk.com and use "AGENDA" for 10% off www.Blonyx.com and use "strengthagendaradio" to save 10% your purchase

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