Brute Strength Podcast

This week's episode covers tips from Brute’s strong boys – Jeff Wittmer and Matt Bruce.Olympic Weightlifting is gaining high notoriety in the US as the years go on. Whether you’re new to weightlifting or a seasoned athlete, these guys are here to help you to learn how to assess your body, improve your techniques, and reach new PRs. Be sure to check out the Brute OLY program after the episode! Topics of discussion: [2:00] Getting introduced to the sport of Olympic Weightlifting [12:00] What makes a good Weightlifting program? [17:20] How to get the most out of an online program like Brute OLY [19:43] Listen to your body – how to recognize when you’re over training [21:59] Assessing your performance & avoiding a plateau [21:59] Tips to help you get through your first competition [26:42] Biggest mistakes people make the week before competition [29:00] Triple Extension vs. the Catapult Method [36:25] Dynamic strength vs. Absolute strength [42:16] Weightlifting for CrossFit athletes (programming) [46:16] How t