Breaking Muscle Radio

When it comes to weightlifting coaches, they don't come better than our three panelists for this podcast - Bob Takano, Greg Everett, and Ursula Garza Papandrea. These three icons of the sport have paved the way for the weightlifting coach of today. Through trial, error, and experience, they have not only set the standards but more than that, they have carved out the role of what a weightlifting coach should be.In this episode, these three world-leading coaches share their experiences and expertise with Managing Editor Becca Borawski Jenkins and Coach Chet Morjaria.00:33 - Introduction to guests01:43 - Background and athletic careers of guests12:03 - Advice for those wanting to be a weightlifting coach18:30 - How coaching works in the Eastern bloc versus USA24:37 - How to put better systems in place for coaches and athletes 31:51 - CrossFit and the increasing number of coaches and athletes33:30 - Using the Olympic lifts to do conditioning work34:45 - Weightlifting from an early age37:52 - The simplicity of coa