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Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast
Ep. 195: The Bane of Weightlifting | Zach Caswell (Optimus Barbell)
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Zach Caswell is the head coach of Optimus Barbell, a strength coach for three high schools in the state of Michigan, and a man who has been in the weightlifting and sport performance trenches for decades.
In this episode of the podcast we discuss Zach's athletic background, how his ability to outwork was developed, what got him into weightlifting, and why he's relatively unknown in the sport.
This is the first podcast that Zach has been on and it did not dissapoint. If you like his approach to weightlifting and sport performance, follow him here:
Optimus Barbell (@optimus.barbell) | Instagram
Zach Caswell (@ciniman_waffle) | Instagram
Optimus Barbell l Detroit's Premiere Olympic Weightlifting Gym
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In this episode of the podcast we discuss Zach's athletic background, how his ability to outwork was developed, what got him into weightlifting, and why he's relatively unknown in the sport.
This is the first podcast that Zach has been on and it did not dissapoint. If you like his approach to weightlifting and sport performance, follow him here:
Optimus Barbell (@optimus.barbell) | Instagram
Zach Caswell (@ciniman_waffle) | Instagram
Optimus Barbell l Detroit's Premiere Olympic Weightlifting Gym
Save 20% on all Virus products using the code PHILWL
VIRUS // Performance - Official Online Store (virusintl.com)
Onyx:
https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% off
https://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/
Buy our book:
https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/
Support me by using my code when you make a purchase through Weightlifting House:
https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL
Earth Fed Muscle:
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Follow Max and get coaching!
https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/
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1 year agoZach Caswell is the head coach of Optimus Barbell, a strength coach for three high schools in the state of Michigan, and a man who has been in the weightlifting and sport performance trenches for decades.
In this episode of the podcast we discuss Zach's athletic background, how his ability to outwork was developed, what got him into weightlifting, and why he's relatively unknown in the sport.
This is the first podcast that Zach has been on and it did not dissapoint. If you like his approach to weightlifting and sport performance, follow him here:
Optimus Barbell (@optimus.barbell) | Instagram
Zach Caswell (@ciniman_waffle) | Instagram
Optimus Barbell l Detroit's Premiere Olympic Weightlifting Gym
Save 20% on all Virus products using the code PHILWL
VIRUS // Performance - Official Online Store (virusintl.com)
Onyx:
https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% off
https://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/
Buy our book:
https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/
Support me by using my code when you make a purchase through Weightlifting House:
https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL
Earth Fed Muscle:
https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/
Follow Max and get coaching!
https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/
Follow me and get coaching!
https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/
Check out the AI:
https://weightlifting.ai/
In this episode of the podcast we discuss Zach's athletic background, how his ability to outwork was developed, what got him into weightlifting, and why he's relatively unknown in the sport.
This is the first podcast that Zach has been on and it did not dissapoint. If you like his approach to weightlifting and sport performance, follow him here:
Optimus Barbell (@optimus.barbell) | Instagram
Zach Caswell (@ciniman_waffle) | Instagram
Optimus Barbell l Detroit's Premiere Olympic Weightlifting Gym
Save 20% on all Virus products using the code PHILWL
VIRUS // Performance - Official Online Store (virusintl.com)
Onyx:
https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% off
https://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/
Buy our book:
https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/shopusa/weightlifters-guide-to-the-snatch/
Support me by using my code when you make a purchase through Weightlifting House:
https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL
Earth Fed Muscle:
https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/
Follow Max and get coaching!
https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/
Follow me and get coaching!
https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/
Check out the AI:
https://weightlifting.ai/
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