#97 Joel Smith
UC Berkeley Strength & Conditioning Coach Joel Smith joins us to discuss training for speed and explosive power, how the weightroom influences speed, how speed training effects strength and ways that they may work against each other.
45m May 29, 2018
45m
Taking Ownership of Your Training
Dr. Mike Israetel discusses the importance of taking ownership of your own training, rather than making excuses and placing blame. This clip comes from episode #27 Dr. Mike Israetel | Scientific Muscle Building. Listen to the full episode here: http://www.jtsstrength.com/articles/2017/01/12/jugglife-scientific-muscle-building/ Train with Team Juggernaut: https://store.jtsstrength.com/collecti...
4m May 27, 2018
4m
Beers with Chad #12-My Biggest Powerlifting Mistake
Chad cracks open a Hopulent IPA from Epic Brewing Co and discusses his biggest mistake in his own powerlifting career. Plus, Cobra Kai is the Thing of the Week. This week's JuggLife episodes are brought to you by Simple Contacts, visit SimpleContacts.com/JuggLife or use the code JUGGLIFE to save $30 on your first order.
31m May 25, 2018
31m
#96 Jasha Faye
Max and Chad head to Marin Heavy Athletics in Marin County, CA to talk with Coach/USAW Board Member Jasha Faye about his lifting career, USAW's place in international lifting and the shifting world of weightlifting. Today's episode is brought to you by Simple Contacts. Visit http://simplecontacts.com/jugglife or use code JUGGLIFE to renew your contacts without trip to the doctors.
34m May 22, 2018
34m
The Process of Being Successful
Stan Efferding discusses the little things that are so important to achieving success in strength sports. This clip comes from episode #41 Stan Efferding | The Rhino Swims with Sharks. Listen to the full episode here: https://thejugglife.com/stan-efferding/ Check out our Online Coaching for Powerlifting, Weightlifting, Strongman, SuperTotal and Powerbuilding here: https://juggernautcoaching....
3m May 20, 2018
3m
Beers with Chad #11-US Open Reflections
Chad sips on a Don Julio Skinny Margarita (because health) and discusses the Kern US Open; breaking down his lifters' performances, equipment issues, meet strategy and more. Plus he gives a simple mental exercise to help you improve your technique. This week’s episode of The JuggLife is brought to you by Zip Recruiter, the smartest way to hire. Visit ziprecruiter.com/JuggLife and find a qualif...
45m May 17, 2018
45m
#95 Mike Guadango
Mike Guadango has grown from athlete, to intern, to highly respected coach. With a tremendous coaching pedigree, learning under Joe Defranco, Buddy Morris and James Smith, Mike brings a well rounded knowledge and great passion to his preparation of athletes. We talk with Mike at his facility, Freak Strength in Oakland, NJ about his early training/learning under Joe Defranco (2:00), his time int...
55m May 15, 2018
55m
What Is Leadership?
Jack Clark, Head Coach of Cal Rugby, lays out his definition of leadership and how his team's axiom, "Expect Everyone to Lead" has helped the Golden Bears win 23 National Championships in his 33 years as Head Coach. Listen to the full episode: https://thejugglife.com/94-jack-clark/ Check out our sponsor Dollar Shave Club to look, feel and smell your best: https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/JuggLife
5m May 14, 2018
5m
Beers with Chad #10-CWS & BJJ
Chad drinks some I'm Peach Double IPA, a Limited Edition from Stone Brewing Co and discusses his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training. Plus, he introduces a new segment, Thing of the Week. This week's episodes are brought to you by Dollar Shave Club visit https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/JuggLife to look, feel and smell your best.
36m May 13, 2018
36m
#94 Jack Clark
We sit down with legendary University of California-Berkeley Rugby Coach Jack Clark. Clark has been the head coach for the Golden Bears for 33 years, in which they've won 23 National Championships. He shares with us the foundation of their success, their team culture. Cal's Team Culture is built on several axioms that they live on a daily basis the foundation of which is Grateful for Everything...
28m May 10, 2018
28m
Beers with Chad #9-Carlo Valdes
2018 Olympian in the Bobsled, Carlo Valdes sits down with Chad, drink some Pizza Port Brewing Swami IPAs and discuss his transition from Track & Field to Cool Runnings impersonator and what it takes to slide down the ice with the best in the world.
50m May 04, 2018
50m
#93 JuggLife LIVE-Oakland
We visit Max's Gym in Oakland, CA to discuss training the Snatch and developing Bar Trajectory. Today's episode is brought to you by Hyphy and Hypertrophy. Max defines Bar Trajectory (2:20), shows some drills to improve this quality (4:10), discusses how/when to implement drills and variations into your training (9:15). The guys go on to answer the fan's questions including structuring weekly t...
46m May 01, 2018
46m
Gear to Raw Transition | Jesse Burdick
Check out the full episode: https://thejugglife.com/jesse-burdick/ Jesse Burdick has played many roles in many eras of powerlifting. Jesse began as an equipped (Single Ply and Multi Ply lifter) in the mid 2000s where he achieved Elite status in 5 different weight classes. As powerlifting has changed from the multiply era to the raw era, Jesse changed with it, competing raw, coaching, running a...
6m Apr 27, 2018
6m
Beers with Chad #8-My Favorite Podcasts
Chad drinks Stone Brewing Co's Exalted IPA and discusses some of his highlights from this week's JuggLife episode with Jesse Burdick, as well as the podcasts he listens to. Check out DollarShaveClub.com/JuggLife to support the show.
21m Apr 26, 2018
21m
#92 Jesse Burdick
Jesse Burdick had played many roles in many eras of powerlifting. Jesse began as an equipped (Single Ply and Multi Ply lifter) in the mid 2000s where he achieved Elite status in 5 different weight classes. As powerlifting has changed from the multiply era to the raw era, Jesse changed with it, competing raw, coaching, running a gym and directing meets. In today's episode, brought to you by Big ...
52m Apr 24, 2018
52m
Beers with Chad #7-NCAA Athletics and Weightlifting
Chad fires up the cast iron to cook a New York strip, habanero sausage and Brussels Sprouts with Three Weaver Expatriate IPA to wash it down as he discusses how a relationship with NCAA Strength & Conditioning coaches can benefit USA Weightlifting and more.
18m Apr 19, 2018
18m
#91 JuggLife LIVE-Long Island
We head to OutLift Athletics, a fantastic facility on Long Island, for a squat workshop and JuggLife LIVE. Visit ZipRecruiter.com/JuggLife
46m Apr 17, 2018
46m
#90 Zach Even Esh
Zach Even Esh aka The Underground Strength Coach, is a pioneer of the warehouse gym and unique training methods. He was a great inspiration to Chad as a young coach and it was great speaking with him today.
43m Apr 10, 2018
43m
Beers with Chad #6-Mount Rushmore of Powerlifting
Who are the most influential powerlifters through each significant era of the sport? Chad drinks Knee Deep Brewing's Lupilin River Imperial IPA and tells you who he thinks deserves to be immortalized in stone on the side of a mountain.
31m Apr 05, 2018
31m
#89 JuggLife LIVE-Queens
Chad and Max visit JDI Barbell in Queens, NY for a Snatch Workshop and special LIVE episode of The JuggLife discussing developing time to fixation in the Snatch and Clean & Jerk, as well as answering attendees questions.
51m Apr 03, 2018
51m
Beers with Chad #5-Defranco's and Juggernaut Origins
Chad drinks Stone Brewing Co's Inevitable Adventures Double IPA and discusses his recent trip to New York/New Jersey, as well as Defranco's impact on him as a young coach and the creation of Juggernaut.
28m Mar 29, 2018
28m
#88 Joe DeFranco
One of the pioneers of the Strength & Conditioning industry and one of the greatest inspirations in starting Juggernaut, Joe Defranco, joins The JuggLife from his facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
1hr 7m Mar 27, 2018
1hr 7m
Beers with Chad #4-Empowerment & Entitlement
Chad drinks Knee Deep Brewing Co's Hop Trio Triple IPA and tells you about his trip to Australia, what's on his DVR and rants about people complaining about lack of representation in the media.
41m Mar 22, 2018
41m
#87 Men From A Land Down Under
Top Australian Powerlifters Critta Stamatiou (75kg National Record Total) and Alex Deken (90kg National Record Total) join Chad in Melbourne, AUS on the eve of Pro Raw X to discuss Australian Powerlifting, how they view American lifters and more.
23m Mar 20, 2018
23m
Beers with Chad #3-Canberra, AUS
Chad hangs out in the Australian Capital, drinking Evil Eye IPA from Capital Brewing Co, with Australian Powerlifters/Coaches/Gym Owners John Sheridan (Burley Strength) and Thomas Lilliey (PTC Gold Coast).
34m Mar 15, 2018
34m
#86 2018 Arnold Recap
The team returns from The Arnold Sports Festival and we look back at our powerlifter and weightlifter's performances, along with other top moments from the event.
1hr 8m Mar 13, 2018
1hr 8m
Beers with Chad #2-The Arnold
Chad drinks Moscow Mules and recaps The Arnold Sports Festival, suggesting ways to better structure the powerlifting competition and shining some light on some inconsistencies in USAW's doping control.
29m Mar 08, 2018
29m
#85 Mattie Rogers
Mattie Rogers, World Championships Silver Medalist and Multiple Time US National Champion, joins the JuggLife to discuss her training, the state of USA Weightlifting and more. Check out our sponsor HealthIQ at HealthIQ.com/JuggLife and use JUGGLIFE to save on Life Insurance and support the show.
46m Mar 06, 2018
46m
Beers with Chad #1-DLB in the USAPL
We kick off our bonus series of JuggLife episodes, Beers with Chad, with a discussion of Dana Linn Bailey and her place in the USAPL, as well as what chad would be doing if he hadn't started Juggernaut. Tonight's beer is Scorpion Bowl IPA by Stone Brewing Co. Cheers!
36m Mar 01, 2018
36m
#84 Q&A | Bench Press and Deadlift for Weightlifting
Chad and Max answer your questions including: 1. Why do I keep broad jumping when I snatch?: 00:00:56 2. Differences building up to a top set vs doing straight sets, how do down sets fit in the equation: 02:19 3. As a golfer, incorporating med ball throws: 18:31 4. Elaborate on the role of deadlift & bench in weightlifting training: 25:28 5. (For a weightlifter early in their career) if yo...
49m Feb 27, 2018
49m
#83 JuggLife LIVE-Reno
Max and Chad visit Black Iron Gym in Reno, NV, home to Team Juggernaut lifters Quiana Welch and Alexandra LaChance for a special LIVE episode of The JuggLife.
1hr 5m Feb 20, 2018
1hr 5m
#82 Bo Sandvoal: UFC Performance Institute
Bo Sandoval, Strength & Conditioning Director at the UFC Performance Institute, joins us to discuss High Performance and balancing the many needs of a UFC fighter.
1hr 9m Feb 13, 2018
1hr 9m
#81 John Broz
John Broz is a walking encyclopedia of Weightlifting history, as well as producing some of the strongest lifters in America. Today, he joins us for a new episode of The JuggLife.
1hr 3m Feb 06, 2018
1hr 3m
#80 Stan Efferding: Return of the Rhino
Stan Efferding, one of our most popular guests ever, invites us into his garage gym in Las Vegas, NV to discuss working with 4x World's Strongest Man Brian Shaw, his client needs assessment protocols and goal setting processes.
54m Jan 30, 2018
54m
#79 Brandon Allen
Fresh off his strong performance at the LA Fit Expo, Brandon Allen joins Chad and Max to discuss the ups and downs of his powerlifting career.
59m Jan 24, 2018
59m
#78 Garrett 'Blessings' Blevins
IPF Worlds Competitor, former World Record Holder and coach Garrett Blevins joins us to discuss his training, competition mindset and more.
59m Jan 16, 2018
59m
#77 Youth Training Considerations
Max and Chad discuss long term training considerations for youth athletes towards general development and some unique considerations for long term development of weightlifters.
1hr 14m Jan 09, 2018
1hr 14m
#76 Jordan Shallow | The Muscle Doc
Powerlifter and Chiropractor, Jordan Shallow aka The Muscle Doc, joins us to discuss common misconceptions in movement/prehab/rehab for strength athletes and more.
46m Jan 02, 2018
46m
#75 Differences in Male and Female Training
Max and Chad discuss the differences in training for Male and Female athletes and their implications on program design.
47m Dec 26, 2017
47m
#74 Top 5 Strength Stories of 2017
Max and Chad recap some of the most important and impactful stories in the world of strength in 2017.
1hr 24m Dec 19, 2017
1hr 24m
#73 Dr. James Hoffmann | Recovery Adaptive Strategies
Dr. James Hoffmann of Renaissance Periodization joins us to discuss the process of recovering from and adapting to training and how to best optimize these processes.
47m Dec 12, 2017
47m
Bonus: 2017 World Weightlifting Championship Recap
Chad and Max recap the 2017 World Weightlifting Championships that just concluded in Anaheim, CA.
55m Dec 07, 2017
55m
#72 Dr. Mike Israetel | Training and Nutrition for Beginners
Dr. Mike Israetel joins us to discuss some foundational ideas for beginners in Training and Nutrition to set themselves up for long term success.
58m Dec 05, 2017
58m
#71 Jordan Feigenbaum
Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, MD of Barbell Medicine joins us to discuss misconceptions about Starting Strength and merging his medical knowledge with coaching.
50m Nov 28, 2017
50m
#70 Alyssa Ritchey
48kg National Champion Weightlifter Alyssa Ritchey joins us to discuss her transition from weightlifting to CrossFit, dieting down to the 48kg class and more.
46m Nov 14, 2017
46m
Bonus Episode: Weightlifting Q&A with Team Juggernaut
Juggernaut Head Coach Max Aita is joined by weightlifters Alyssa Ritchey, Quiana Welch, Kristi Brewer, Kalynn Pepito and Janyce Okamoto for a special Q&A during their training camp in Park City, UT.
37m Nov 10, 2017
37m
#69 Jen Millican
IPF World Champion and Best Lifter at 2017 World Championships, Jen Millican, joins us after her victory at 2017 USAPL Raw Nationals.
28m Nov 07, 2017
28m
#68 Kristen Dunsmore
Fresh off her 510 Wilks at USAPL Nationals, Team Juggernaut Powerlifter/Coach Kristen Dunsmore, joins us to discuss her back rehab and powerlifting career.
36m Oct 31, 2017
36m
#67 Mike Tuchscherer
Esteemed powerlifter and coach Mike Tuchscherer joins us to discuss misconceptions about RPE, the evolution of his programming and how RTS is educating coaches.
38m Oct 24, 2017
38m
#66 Strategic Exercise Variation
The proper selection and timing of variation in training is critical to avoid adaptive resistance and maximize long term success.
58m Oct 17, 2017
58m