On part two of our interview with Ursula Garza Papandrea, she takes the time to answer the questions you and other listeners submitted, plus she's subjected to the lightning round. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet [episode 29], head back and start there first. See you in a few weeks for Season 4, and thanks for listening! Thank you to Onyx Straps for keeping this podcast free for your enjoyment. Pick up a pair at www.OnyxStraps.com! People are loving 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get technique delivered to your inbox weekly, designed to take your snatch from "meh" to meet ready! See you there. Find Ursula on Instagram over at @texasbarbellclub Weightlifting Wise [www.weightliftingwise.com]

A high-level lifter, an elite coach, and now high in the ranks of USAW and IWF, Ursula Garza Papandrea has crossed so many barriers in the sport of weightlifting. We were lucky enough to sit down with her, and we covered the gamut of her history in the sport, her passion for bringing more women into weightlifting (and keeping them), and the new initiatives she is bringing in her time serving on the Executive Board of USAW and as IWF Vice President. Ursula is a titan of this sport, and for good reason. You won't want to miss this episode. Stay tuned for Part 2, where Ursula answers your questions and is also subjected to the lightning round. People are loving 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get technique delivered to your inbox weekly, designed to take your snatch from "meh" to meet ready! See you there. Find Ursula on Instagram over at @texasbarbellclub Weightlifting Wise: www.weightliftingwise.com

Spencer Tyler is one of the best Highland Games athletes in the world. From record-breaking performances at the Arnold to too many victories to count, Spencer's rise in the pro ranks probably hasn't even hit its peak yet. Listen in as he talks training, balancing work and raising a family, and what it's like to be a pro in the Highland Games. On the top of the show, Tom talks about his favorite piece of advice for athletes, especially when you're frustrated after a tough training day. People are loving 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get technique delivered to your inbox weekly, designed to take your snatch from "meh" to meet ready! See you there. Find Spencer on Instagram over at @spencerjtyler HG Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoY2yXeqdouZku_k96R3Tkw Shop ThrowBros.com for your throwing needs! And use "StrengthAgenda" at www.theHVIII.com to save 15% on your next order and support athletes like Spencer and Tom.

If you've ever wanted to open a weightlifting business, this is the episode for you. We're sitting down with Beth Sroka, my lovely wife and the monkey wrangler behinds all things The Strength Agenda. We talk about how we grew from a blog that made a few hundred dollars it's first year to the profitable gym and online coaching business we have now. We answer listener questions on topics like the biggest mistakes fitness businesses make, how to get people in the door, how do we make money, and how do you know you're ready to open a gym. It's a great episode that you'll really enjoy. Plus, on the top of the show Tom talks about the phrase "Must be nice...". He doesn't mince words and it just might be the pep talk you need to stop feeling sorry for yourself and start achieving more. If you want to grab one of the free consulting spots we're offering, email [email protected] using "Talk to Me" in the subject line. We're taking the first 10 listeners to write in! Follow Beth on Instagram @BethSroka, myself at @iamtomsroka, and the gym page @thestrengthagenda!

In 2004 Zach threw at the 2004 Olympic Trials, then dove straight back into school, getting his PhD in neurophysiology. He followed that up with a postdoctorate fellowship in bioengineering and now is a professor who is still actively involve in research. Along with that and his roles as a husband and father, Zach has continued to train and is a pro Highland Games athlete. Tune in as he and Tom chat about how to be smarter in training, why recovery is more important than anyone believes, and the right mindset to have, especially after a big injury. On the top of the show, Tom answers a listener's question: How do I know when to find a new coach? People are loving 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get technique delivered to your inbox weekly, designed to take your snatch from "meh" to meet ready! See you there. Find Zach on Instagram over at @zachary.riley https://www.instagram.com/zachary.riley/

On today's episode, Jeb Simmons (CrossFit Games athlete, gym owner, probably stronger than you) and I spend our time talking about business, and specifically how he and his wife went all in on their affiliate and turned it from an average CrossFit to a thriving, profitable hub with over 300 athletes in a tiny Wisconsin town. We talk about making hard and uncomfortable business decisions, onboarding coaches successfully, and the debate on unpaid internships, plus Jeb shares two pieces of advice for future gym owners. On the top of the show, Tom shares a surprising opinion on steroid and PED use in the elite CrossFit world. People are loving 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to http://snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get technique delivered to your inbox weekly, designed to take your snatch from "meh" to meet ready! See you there. Follow Jeb & Northfit Creamery on instagram @north_fit or check them out on their website: www.northfitcreamery.com

If you like Louie Simmons and Joe DeFranco, you're going to dig this episode. Kerry Overfelt is a strength and conditioning coach, gym owner, and former Pro Highland Games athlete. Tom and KO really dig into why football strength and conditioning methods are outdated, when the Olympic lifts are appropriate, and how to cut through the garbage and get to the true heart of getting stronger. If you're working with youth and teen athletes, this is a must-listen. On the top of the show, Tom gives advice to a listener who is feeling burnt out and not wanting to train. Sound familiar? People are loving 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get technique delivered to your inbox weekly, designed to take your snatch from "meh" to meet ready! See you there. facebook.com/kerry.overfelt instagram.com/kerryoverfelt

Janel Vegter is a Licensed Massage Therapist, specializing in bodywork for athletes. She's also probably stronger than you. When she's not working with clients or traveling to speaking engagements, Janel is training or competing in Highland Games or MAS Wrestling. She's a former world record holder in Powerlifting and has totaled over 1100 lbs raw (weighing less than 150 lbs.). Janel's combined her love of athletics and her passion for helping people into a career, and we think you'll enjoy hearing her perspective on being an athlete, training for multiple sports, and getting outside of comfort zones. On the top of the show, Tom answers a listener's question and settles the debate on more technique vs more weight. The answer might surprise you. Be sure to sign up for 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get started. See you there! Follow Janel on instagram @jcvegterlmt and be sure to stay tuned for when she announces her new blog launch!

The strongest person you've probably never heard of. The first time I met Curtis in person I watched him power snatch 150 kilos on straight legs, with no hookgrip... simply because he didn't know any better. I've watched him rise to the top of the stacked US shot put scene, most recently taking 3rd at Nationals and crossing the elusive 70 foot barrier in the shot. I've also watched him dabble in the US weightlifting arena, and I'm interested to see where that goes. Whether you're a thrower, lifter, Highland Gamer, or a coach, you'll find a lot of takeaways on getting straight up strong. On the top of the show, I talk about motivation and where to find it when all you want to do is quit. Be sure to sign up for 30 Days to a Better Snatch, our free technique challenge. Head to snatch.thestrengthagenda.com to get started. See you there! (http://snatch.thestrengthagenda.com) Follow Curtis on instagram @gripnrip_usa (www.instagram.com/gripnrip_usa)

Zack Telander is a strength and conditioning coach at Texas A&M who has roots in the Weightlifting and CrossFit communities. Zack runs a popular YouTube channel with over 30k subscribers, and has an interesting perspective on weightlifting as a strength modality, beyond just as a sport. This episode digs into a technical discussion of weightlifting, from technique to loads to programming. Tom and Zack also touch on career development in the strength & conditioning world, as well as weightlifting specifically. On the top of the show, Tom offers can't-miss career advice for anyone in the fitness and strength and conditioning worlds, but that everyone can learn from. As always, visit www.strengthagendaradio.com for more resources and offers from our sponsors. The White Moment on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=wNiyLvK7rRk To talk to Zack about booking a seminar: [email protected] IG: coach_zt https://www.patreon.com/zacktelander Thank you to Onyx Straps for keeping this podcast free for your enjoyment. Pick up a pair at www.OnyxStraps.com!

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