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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…

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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…

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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…

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Alyssa Ritchey | 2019 Pan Ams

Alyssa Ritchey had a historic performance at the 2019 Pan-Am Championships in Guatemala, breaking American and Pan-Am…

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Programming for Weightlifting

Programming for Weightlifting requires striking a balance between developing strength, speed, technical qualities, as…

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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…

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Programming for Weightlifting | Training Load

Max Aita concludes his discussion of the process of organizing training for the Team Juggernaut Weightlifters. This is…

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Programming for Weightlifting | Exercise Selection & Sequencing

Max Aita continues his discussion of the process of organizing training for the Team Juggernaut Weightlifters. This is…

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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.

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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…

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Programming for Weightlifting | Long Term Planning

Max Aita takes a deep dive into his process of organizing training for the Team Juggernaut Weightlifters. This…