WEIGHTLIFTING NEWS

In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo is flying solo while Cait is away, giving listeners a deep dive into training philosophies drawn from decades of experience in weightlifting and coaching.

In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait sit down with special guest Carissa Gordon Gump. Carissa is an Olympian, longtime friend, and a major presence in the world of weightlifting and strength and conditioning. Carissa shares her journey from starting weightlifting at age 12 to representing Team USA at the 2008 Olympic Games, and her ongoing impact within the sport.

In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait take a deep dive into the storied history and ongoing evolution of weightlifting camps—a topic close to their hearts!

In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait are joined by Dr. Chris Taber—longtime friend, teammate, and the Graduate Program Director of Exercise and Sports Science at Sacred Heart University.

In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait dive into the third and final part of their "Keep It Simple Seriously" series on teaching and performing the Olympic lifts.

In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait dive into the intricacies of teaching Olympic lifts, focusing on simplifying technique.

In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait dive headfirst into episode six & introduce us to KISS.

In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait welcome their first-ever guest to the show - Phil Sabatini! 

In this episode, Leo, a two-time Olympian and key figure in USA Weightlifting, shared reflections on his Olympic experiences.

Through this episode, Leo and Cait explore the different methods of mental training, from self-talk to visualization, and how athletes can i

We’re kicking things off with a deep dive into Leo Totten’s early weightlifting journey, filled with firsts and life-shaping lessons that la

In this first episode, Cait (a longtime athlete & coach under Leo’s mentorship) and Leo sit down to talk about why they started the podcast

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new podcast, Totten Talks Podcast: Lifting Legacies & Life Lessons, hosted by Leo Totten and Ca