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ATG All Things Gym Weightlifting Podcast

60 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings

A podcast about Olympic weightlifting, travel, and food (not necessarily in that order), with lots of behind-the-scenes competition recordings and special guests from all aspects of the sport.

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Episodes

Sexualization in Weightlifting

May 12, 2023 02:46 - 37 minutes - 21.5 MB

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/ Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

ATG Podcast 2022 Asian Championships Episode 1

October 07, 2022 21:05 - 1 hour - 59 MB

Episode 1 from 2022 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Bahrain. Episode Notes Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/ Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

ATG Podcast Pan Ams 2022 Episode 1

July 24, 2022 00:35 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MB

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/ Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

ATG Podcast Worlds 20212 Episode 3

December 09, 2021 05:05 - 1 hour - 33.3 MB

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/ Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

ATG Podcast Worlds 2021 Episode 2

December 06, 2021 17:42 - 1 hour - 32.4 MB

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/ Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

Worlds 2021 Field Report Episode 1

December 03, 2021 15:26 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/ Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

The Science of Cluster Sets for Olympic Weightlifting! With James Tufano, PhD

October 27, 2021 16:07 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

We talk all about CLUSTER SETS with Dr James Tufano, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biochemistry at Charles University in the Czech Republic. Cluster sets are a great way to add repetitions (and therefore volume) while maintaining speed and power with heavier weights. Dr Tufano—an expert on this topic—goes deep into the research behind cluster sets and when, how, and why to use them. This is an episode absolutely filled with insights about strength training for any...

Strength Training! with Claire Zai, MS, of Barbell Medicine

August 27, 2021 18:02 - 2 hours - 113 MB

Claire Zai's Instagram and 4-part series of articles on training and the menstrual cycle. And if you want to help her out with her current research you can take this short survey here. All Things Gym Patreon. 

Junior Worlds Part 2 Live from the Venue

May 27, 2021 21:27 - 39 minutes - 22.3 MB

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/ Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

Banned from Uzbek Networks (Junior Worlds Episode 1)

May 19, 2021 17:38 - 2 hours - 72.1 MB

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/ Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

We made it home! Asian & Pan Am Championships Wrap Up + How to Beat Jet Lag

May 02, 2021 17:46 - 2 hours - 120 MB

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/ Dr Boffa:  https://www.instagram.com/dr_boffa/ Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

2020.5 Asian Weightlifting Championships Field Report Episode 3 - Lu & Li

April 21, 2021 19:31 - 2 hours - 82.7 MB

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/ Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

2020.5 Asian Weightlifting Championships Field Report Episode 2

April 19, 2021 20:25 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

Nat: https://www.instagram.com/natarem/ Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ hookgrip:  https://www.instagram.com/hookgrip/

2021 Asian Weightlifting Championships Field Report Episode 1

April 15, 2021 18:50 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

Nat's list of covid test providers for Uzbekistan https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hFuYzYA6sDHRhLUK7wJBNx7h8FP-XOKj_JQft-woAR4/edit#gid=0 ATG Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsgym ATG Shirts https://store.hookgrip.com/product-category/atg/

Power Clean Deep Dive! Interview with Power Clean Expert Dr Paul Comfort

February 18, 2021 20:22 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

20 minute video on our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/power-clean-deep-47718217

The IWF is Ruining Weightlifting + A Discussion on Our Role as Media Companies

October 19, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

Nat Arem (hookgrip), Dr Boffa (ATG), and Gregor (ATG) discuss the recent developments in the IWF and also take a look at our role as media companies. Featuring special guest: Paula Aranda (USAW President). 00:00- 43:30: Ousting of IWF interim president Ursula Papandrea Corruption at IWF Future of IWF / The Olympics The McLaren report. 43:45-end: Our Role as Media Companies Responding to Spencer Arnold's post. Powered by ATG Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsgym ATG Merch o...

Training Camp with Kate Nye, Harrison Maurus & Co in Georgia - Part 1

June 26, 2020 10:20 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Powered by ATG Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/allthingsgym ATG Merch on hookgrip store: https://store.hookgrip.com/product-category/atg/ One Kilo: https://www.instagram.com/one_kilo_/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ Jen: https://www.instagram.com/itsjennym/ Dr Boffa: https://www.instagram.com/dr_boffa/

The Mclaren Report: Blowing the Lid Open on IWF Corruption

June 05, 2020 23:20 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

ATG Summary of the Report: https://www.allthingsgym.com/mclaren-report-on-international-weightlifting-federation/ Brian writes here: https://www.insidethegames.biz/writers/24088/brian-oliver ATG Merch https://store.hookgrip.com/product-category/atg/  

Corona'd Pt.3 - Olympic Games Postponed!

March 25, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

Topics: the Lu Xiaojun / Li Dayin equation. A year in mid 30s is a big difference compared to a year in your 20s Another year of recovery for Moradi, if he’s still in it What does it mean for worlds? How will the IWF change the qualification process Maybe there will be worlds in 2020? What about sanctioned countries and that timeframe? What is the impact on drug testing? Home Gyms Nat’s idea: 5 scores to count You have to meet a min percentage of your prior roby points sometime next...

Corona'd Pt.2 - Corona Virus in the (Weightlifting) World - What the IWF should do

March 09, 2020 02:01 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

Show Notes: Comprehensive Article about Corona: https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/03/dont-panic-the-comprehensive-ars-technica-guide-to-the-coronavirus/ Exponential Growth & Corona Video:  https://youtu.be/Kas0tIxDvrg Exponential Growth : https://www.worldpopulationbalance.org/understanding-exponential-growth 45 min ABS News video about how Corona started in China: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycrqXJYf1SU A Warning From a Scientist Who Saw the Coronavirus Coming:  https://slate.co...

Corona'd! Junior Worlds Cancelled

February 29, 2020 23:22 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

Masks Nat recommended: https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/safety/breathing/disposable-respirators/n95-particulate-respirator-plus-nuisance-oz-2400n95 NYT Cruise Ship Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/22/world/asia/coronavirus-japan-cruise-ship.html Latest WHO Situation Reports: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports INSTAGRAMs One Kilo: https://www.instagram.com/one_kilo_/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ hookgrip:  https://www...

Organizing interviews with Jourdan Delacruz and Spencer Arnold; and how popular is weightlifting?

January 31, 2020 11:39 - 1 hour - 31.1 MB

One Kilo: https://www.instagram.com/one_kilo_/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/itsjennym/ Dr Boffa: https://www.instagram.com/dr_boffa/ Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/

What it's like to train with Loredana Toma with Special Guest Yazmin Stevens

January 31, 2020 11:36 - 30 minutes - 14 MB

Instagram Accounts Mentioned: Yazmin: https://www.instagram.com/yazmin.stevens/ Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_the.strong.panda/ One Kilo: https://www.instagram.com/one_kilo_/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/itsjennym/ Dr Boffa: https://www.instagram.com/dr_boffa/ Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/

Roma Cup 2020 Behind the Scenes Check In and Buffet Chatter

January 28, 2020 22:27 - 1 hour - 36.8 MB

YKS Media: https://www.instagram.com/yks.media/ Julius: https://www.instagram.com/imjulius/ One Kilo: https://www.instagram.com/one_kilo_/ ATG: https://www.instagram.com/atginsta/ Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/itsjennym/ Dr Boffa: https://www.instagram.com/dr_boffa/ Gregor: https://www.instagram.com/gregorwinter/

Breakfast check-in from the AO Finals!

December 06, 2019 18:24 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

A little chat over breakfast at the start of the American Open Finals in Salt Lake City. Guests include Nat Arem of hookgrip, Jen Marchese of One Kilo, and Ethan “Big Dog” Sigmon. Enjoy! also on iTunes!

Field report! Greg drives to Switzerland

October 24, 2019 19:03 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Gregor, Nat, and Dr Boffa check in while Gregor makes the drive from Berlin to Tramelan, Switzerland, for the 49th “Challenge 210” competition—a Bronze level Olympic qualifier that will feature many (most?) athletes from China’s A squad (seriously). Random musings, conversations about Gregor’s rental car, and road noise ensue. Enjoy! also on iTunes!

2019 Worlds post-event report TWO from Bangkok!

October 02, 2019 19:14 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

Even MORE ramblings from Bangkok! Some thoughts on the competition and who may end up in Tokyo 2020, among other topics. Recorded in a less-than-ideal restaurant setting, so audio is a little bit dicey at times, but (with any luck) the solid gold content still comes through. Enjoy! also on iTunes!

2019 Worlds POST-event report from Bangkok!

September 29, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

Just a little breakfast café chat post-2019 Worlds from Bangkok. Includes Nat Arem, Dr Boffa, Steve Galvan, and Gregor Winter. Enjoy! also on iTunes!

2019 Worlds Field Report #6!

September 25, 2019 18:34 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

A few of us (finally) left the compound hotel grounds for some food after the women’s 81A and men’s 102A. Banter ensued, as well as a surprise visit by an Olympic Champion. Enjoy! also on iTunes!

2019 Worlds Field Report #5!

September 22, 2019 20:15 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Some late-night ramblings following a couple of *amazing* days of lifting. We try to cover everything: Shi Zhiyong and the men’s 73s, Kuo Hsing-chun and the women’s 59s, Deng Wei and the Tomanator in the 64s, and of course Lu Xiaojun and the 81s. Enjoy! also on iTunes!

2019 Worlds Field Report with 55kg bronze medalist Hidilyn Diaz!

September 22, 2019 18:07 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

A quick breakfast conversation with Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines, bronze medalist in the 55kg class, recorded the morning after her competition. Enjoy! also on iTunes!

2019 Worlds Field Report #3!

September 20, 2019 17:01 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

Quick update with some random recordings—including a little chat with Meso’s physio—at the 2019 Worlds! The packed schedule and astonishingly slow internet have made podcasting a bit challenging, but with any luck there will be more soon! Enjoy! also on iTunes!

2019 Worlds Field Report #2!

September 17, 2019 18:09 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Some (very) random updates from the first day when we’re all in Thailand. Includes lots of incoherent and jet-lagged ramblings by podcast regulars as well as some special new guests. Enjoy! also on iTunes!

2019 Worlds field report with Gregor (ATG) and Nat (hookgrip!)

September 15, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 36 MB

The first field report from the 2019 Worlds in Thailand, before the meet has even begun! Gregor of ATG and Nat of hookgrip are already on the ground sharing their thoughts. Enjoy! also on iTunes!

2019 Worlds preview with the Commentating team!

September 14, 2019 22:39 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

A little pre-2019 Worlds in Thailand podcast with (most of) the commentating team: JP Nicoletta, Sean Waxman, Mike Choi, and Dr Boffa. We go over some behind-the-scenes prep aspects and then talk about the sessions and lifters we’re most excited about (which is nearly all of them). Enjoy! Also on iTunes!

Another visit to Nat Arem and the Hookgrip Palace!

July 27, 2019 15:59 - 1 hour - 51 MB

I return to the Hookgrip Palace cafeteria for more weightlifting talk with Nat Arem. We go over some predictions and thoughts on the upcoming (or currently happening) Pan Am Games and American Open Series 2, speculate on potential Olympic hopefuls, and then dive into some crazy results from Junior athletes in the 1980s. Enjoy! Also on iTunes! Like weightlifting? Then be sure to support ATG on Patreon for more great weightlifting content!

ATG and Team USA update with Gregor!

July 22, 2019 00:08 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

Gregor of ATG and I were on a call and decided to record it for a little podcast episode. We talk about visiting some of Team USA as they prepare for the upcoming PanAm Games (Jourdan Delacruz, Harrison Maurus, Kate Nye, and Mattie Sasser), Kate Nye’s huge training lifts from the session, some upcoming ATG projects, and what it’s like filming in a training hall (along with a digression on what I used to film the athletes). Enjoy and thanks for listening! Also on iTunes! Be sure to support...

Field report! A visit to hookgrip palace and Nat Arem

May 26, 2019 10:36 - 2 hours - 147 MB

While on a trip to New Jersey I stopped down in the southern part of the state to visit Nat Arem at the hookgrip palace. We recorded a nearly three-hour podcast episode while enjoying some fine NJ-diner dining; topics included the upcoming Junior Worlds, the 2020 Qualification system, defining a “great” weightlifter, the HBO show “Chernobyl,” and much more. Enjoy! one half of the palace… Also on iTunes! Be sure to support ATG on Patreon for more great weightlifting content!

More USAW Nationals 2019! Second Field Report

May 12, 2019 08:08 - 2 hours - 94.9 MB

Another post-competition update from Memphis, Tennessee. After 28-ish minutes of rambling conversations—including a discussion of my hotel check-in issues—we eventually get to talking about weightlifting, including Hunter Elam’s performance in the 59s, Travis Cooper in the 81s, some other highlights from the day, our expectations for the final day of the competition, and our efforts at teasing out the logic of the Olympic Qualification procedure for Tokyo 2020. Enjoy! Also on iTunes! Remem...

USAW Nationals 2019! Field report

May 11, 2019 08:39 - 1 hour - 70 MB

Checking in from Memphis, Tennessee, at the 2019 USAW National Championships. Our truly rambling discussion covers a little bit of weightlifting, memories from Rio 2016, credit card points, airplanes, and more. Also includes a quick bonus visit from Cara Heads Slaughter. Enjoy! Also on iTunes! Remember to support ATG on Patreon for more great weightlifting content!

Field Report 6! The biggest episode yet!

April 27, 2019 19:18 - 3 hours - 82.4 MB

Nat and Gregor check in with a HUGE three-hour update from the Asian Championships in Ningbo, China. Topics include: their police interview! Recapping the 109kg session with Akbar Djuraev 6/6 with Junior World Records and Ali Hashemi’s 225kg. video reviews in weightlifting (first implemented in Las Vegas at Youth Worlds) Women’s 87kg with Wang Zhouyu’s dominance and the implications for Zhang Wangli’s chances of making the Chinese Olympic team the price of iPhones in China The Ararefug...

Field Report 5! Another huge update from the Asian Championships

April 26, 2019 19:54 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

Weightlifting and Chinese banking experts Nat and Gregor check in with more shenanigans from the Asian Championships in Ningbo, China. After a discussion of a police visit to the hotel room the weightlifting content starts at about minute 30. Enjoy! Weightlifting talk starts at 30 minutes Before that we talk about having police visit us in our hotel room what were exciting sessions so far women’s 76kg session with Zhang Wangli and Rim Jong Sim THE key to Chinese weightlifting success P...

Field Report 4! Heavy lifting at the Asian Championships

April 25, 2019 21:09 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

Nat and Gregor check in from the Asian Championships in Ningbo, China. Topics include: a lengthy treaty on the Chinese banking system and trying to exchange 100USD opening a Chinese bank account! weightlifting talk (starting around minute 32) a recap of the Men’s 96 session: Meso vs Tian Tao, Meso 174 and his bomb out, Tian Tao and his 181 and 231 miss Gregor is put on the spot with weightlifting trivia highest snatch and clean & jerk over bodyweight short discussion of the best ever...

Field report 3! Still more from the Asian Championships in China

April 24, 2019 19:41 - 2 hours - 65.6 MB

Nat and Gregor check in with more updates! Highlights include: Deng Wei and Toshiki Session recap Meso vs Tian Tao Ilya’s comeback ATG shirts back in stock soon Working on the Hookgrip store Zhang Wangli vs Rim Jong Sim Acquiring weightlifting memorabilia on trips Enjoy! And support ATG on Patreon if you’d like more great weightlifting coverage. Also on iTunes!

Field Report 2! Another update from the Asian Championships

April 23, 2019 16:03 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

The second update from Ningbo, China, and the 2019 Asian Championships. Topics covered include a recap of the previous day’s sessions, the upcoming sessions (M81 and W59), Chinese Olympic qualification potential, what a sport is (and isn’t), and how to fix the CrossFit Games. Enjoy! Support ATG on Patreon! Also on iTunes!

Field report! Nat and Gregor check in from the Asian Championships

April 21, 2019 16:09 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Nat (Hookgrip guy) and Gregor (ATG guy) report on what’s happening at the Asian Championships in Ningbo, China. Check out a great discussion of what the media situation is like in China and (just as important) what the food situation is. Enjoy! Support ATG on Patreon for more great weightlifting content like this! Also on iTunes!

Update TWO from Taiwan trip to visit Kuo!

March 21, 2019 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Another update from Taiwan! Enjoy some rambling musings about the drive back from Taitung City to Kaohsiung, our interview with Coach Lin, and the training hall here. Support ATG on Patreon! Also on iTunes!

Special update from TAIWAN trip to visit KUO

March 20, 2019 13:49 - 25 minutes - 14.6 MB

Greetings from Taiwan! In this short episode, Gregor (of ATG) and I update you on our current trip to visit Kuo Hsing-Chun and her coach. We go over what we’ve done and seen (and eaten) so far, from Taipei to Kaohsiung to Taitung. Enjoy! If you want to support this and future projects, become an ATG patron on patreon.com/allthingsgym Also on iTunes! (and probably most other podcast places)

On location from the American Open Finals 2018!

December 09, 2018 06:39 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Nat Arem, Mike Choi, Ethan Sigmon, and I sat down for some Thai food and recapped the first couple days of the American Open Finals out in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enjoy the banter and the ambiance! https://the2doctors.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/2018-ao-finals-mixdown-1.mp3 Also on iTunes!

[Special Episode 11] We get the 2018 Worlds band back together!

November 19, 2018 18:37 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Now that we’ve all settled in post-World Championships we got together (online) for a little more podcasting. I’m joined by Gregor, Sean Waxman, JP Nicoletta, Mark Cannella, Mike Choi, and Dr Westbrook. We go over our memories of the Worlds and generally just ramble, as is our habit. Enjoy! https://the2doctors.files.wordpress.com/2018/11/2018-worlds-post-recap_01.mp3 Also on iTunes.