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This week on the USA Weightlifting Podcast, we’re speaking with another elite USA Weightlifting International Coach, Cara Heads. Cara competed in the 2000 Olympic Games, and is a two-time Junior National Champion as well as an eight-time National Champion. Cara has been able to do a beautiful job using her knowledge and experience as an elite athlete to transition and make a big name for herself in the coaching world. In this episode we’ll be diving into her first experiences as a coach, and
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discussing some of her favorite correctives when it comes to addressing common faults amongst weightlifters. There is a lot to take away from this episode for both coaches and athletes alike. Enjoy the show!
Topics:
03:30 - Getting into coaching
23:00 - Molding the perfect weightlifter
28:00 - Increasing strength vs. mobility vs. technique
37:00 - Addressing common faults
57:00 - Coaching Obstacles
1:05:00 - Remote training
1:12:00 - Reflecting on athletic career
Notable mentions:
Instagram - @CHFPweightlifting & @caraheadsslaughter
Facebook - CH Fitness and Performance
Website - www.chfitnessandperformance.com
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