Welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. In this episode we have British Olympic weightlifter and World and European silver medalist, Sarah Davies.
Weightlifting is a technical sport which requires years of dedication to master the skill of the lifts and develop the necessary strength to move heavy loads quickly. In this episode, Sarah Davies takes us through her weightlifting journey which has culminated in her competing at the Tokyo Olympics, and achieving silver medals at both the 2021 European and World championships. And she is just getting started. She details what training has led to her success, how to break down weightlifting skill learning, and how going to a max lift every-time you train may be negatively affecting your development.
In this episode, we discuss:
1:06 - Introduction to Sarah Davies and competing at Tokyo and the World Champs
4:40 - What it’s like competing on the world stage
5:55 - Getting into Weightlifting
9:34 - Starting out in weightlifting
15:50 - Reaching the International level in Weightlifting
18:40 - Training for the Olympics
24:32 - What is a rolling start?
27:14 - Can focus and intent affect different aspects of training?
29:21 - Sarah’s approach when needing to work on new skills
31:53 - Sarah’s current focus
35:33 - Common mistakes in weightlifting
39:44 - Issues with going to max lifts too often
42:20 - How to contact Sarah
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