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Training
JuggLife Classic | Youth Training Considerations
We throw it back of one of our favorite episodes, #77 Youth Training Considerations. Today a great book, Range by David…
powerlifting
The JuggLife | Maddy Forberg
Maddy Forberg joins us as she prepares to represent the US at IPF Classic Worlds in the Junior 57kg division. We talk…
weightlifting
How Does A Weightlifter Qualify for the Olympics?
The recently passed Pan Am Championships in Guatemala were a critical checkpoint in the qualifying process for the…
weightlifting
Alyssa Ritchey | 2019 Pan Ams
Alyssa Ritchey had a historic performance at the 2019 Pan-Am Championships in Guatemala, breaking American and Pan-Am…

weightlifting
Programming for Weightlifting
Programming for Weightlifting requires striking a balance between developing strength, speed, technical qualities, as…
powerlifting
The JuggLife | IPF Worlds Ladies’ Q&A
We are joined by Team Juggernaut’s contingent of ladies as they prepare to head to Sweden and represent the USA at the…

weightlifting
Programming for Weightlifting | Training Load
Max Aita concludes his discussion of the process of organizing training for the Team Juggernaut Weightlifters. This is…

weightlifting
Programming for Weightlifting | Exercise Selection & Sequencing
Max Aita continues his discussion of the process of organizing training for the Team Juggernaut Weightlifters. This is…
Football
Sport Performance Pillars
What do athletes need to focus on to succeed? Understanding the movement and energetic demands of different sports and…

Sports Training
Overview of Chad’s BJJ & Lifting
Take a look at how Chad is combining BJJ and Lifting in his current training structure.

Build Muscle
Nutrition for Physique and Performance
Training hard in a well structured plan is very important but if you aren’t fueling your body properly and paying…

weightlifting
Programming for Weightlifting | Long Term Planning
Max Aita takes a deep dive into his process of organizing training for the Team Juggernaut Weightlifters. This…