Cuppa Joe Weightlifting

I had a great experience at the
I set at least 4 state records M55/70 (New category standards weren’t posted yet, but I exceeded the records at the higher class of 71kg).

Sn**ch ✅69, ❌72, ✅72 SR
CJ ✅ 90 SR, ✅93 SR, ❌96 (close but Reds)
Total Record 165 (162 also)

I enjoyed sharing the warm-up platform with teammate, Kurt Huebschman & catching up with Art. Many thanks to Nadeem who helped out in the warm-up area.

I then switched gears into officiating mode for the rest of the day and saw some awesome lifting. Florida has quite the weightlifting scene. The FL WSO put on a great event.

🧰 Una de las cosas que más me interesa de comparar métodos de enseñanza es que varios atletas puede llegar a una misma técnica después de haber aprendido a través de diferentes métodos. El movimiento final es el mismo, pero el camino para llegar hasta él, no. En su libro “The Weightlifting Encyclopedia”, Drechsler compara diferentes métodos de enseñanza (no son los únicos) y llega a la conclusión de no se trata de encontrar una receta universal, sino de entender qué principio queremos enseñar y cuál es la mejor herramienta disponible para hacerlo en ese momento. El problema aparece cuando una metodología se convierte en una estructura cerrada y el atleta tiene que adaptarse a ella. Si el atleta no encaja en ese modelo, sus posibilidades de aprendizaje pueden quedar limitadas. Lo que hace a un buen entrenador es tener una metodología de enseñanza (no es lo mismo que método) que le permita trabajar con una estructura común, pero también desviarse de ella cuando sea necesario y disponer de múltiples herramientas que pueda utilizar según las capacidades y necesidades de su alumno. No podemos pretender que atletas con experiencias, capacidades y formaciones deportivas diferentes aprendan exactamente de la misma manera. La enseñanza debería construirse desde el atleta hacia el movimiento, y no imponer un modelo rígido por encima de todo. #halterofilia #weightliftingcoach #metodosdeenseñanza #crossfitcoach #levantamientodepesas

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None of this comes in a bottle. For years I was trained to reach for a prescription pad first. But your body already runs the most sophisticated pharmacy on earth — it just needs the right inputs, and most of them are sitting right in front of you for free. Sunlight does more for your mood than people give it credit for. A short walk after dinner can blunt a blood sugar spike better than most people expect. And muscle — muscle may be the single best predictor of how long you live, and how well you live it. We built a health care system that’s extraordinary at treating disease and almost silent on how to create health. That gap is where all of this lives. Save this list. Pick one. Start today.

You’re never too old to start building muscle. Muscle acts as a metabolic reservoir, storing and utilizing glucose efficiently, preventing insulin resistance, and protecting against chronic disease. The study found that muscle mass—not BMI—was the strongest predictor of survival, independent of fat mass, cardiovascular risk factors, and metabolic markers. I used to think lifting weights was just for bodybuilders—I didn’t love the gym and thought cardio was enough. But when I learned that strength training activates longevity pathways like mTOR and AMPK, protects mitochondria, and triggers the release of myokines—hormone-like compounds that reduce inflammation and enhance brain function—I realized it wasn’t just about looking fit. It was about living longer, stronger, and healthier. You don’t need a gym or fancy equipment. Strength training—whether it’s bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, or lifting weights—builds muscle, protects your metabolic health, and safeguards your future. At the end of the day, it’s not just about living longer—it’s about living better. DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.02.007

It’s about to go down at the
I’m joining in the fun as an official today.

Shut up, suit up, and show up. @hubermanlab

Just a few pics of some of my favorite people who were at the USA Masters Elite Invitational.

I had an incredible experience at the It was an honor to be invited to this first of its kind competition, where the top 100 lifters in the country do battle within their age groups. I competed against every other 55-59 lifter covering all weight categories.
One of my competitors was my good friend & archrival Gunther. We typically battle in the same weight class. Gunther set the new M55/70kg National records at the Nationals earlier this year.
I broke the Sn**ch record twice with 71 & 73. It was a back & forth battle with Gunther making a record sn**ch at 72. Gunther wound up breaking his own record on the total.
I managed to win Silver, with Gunther taking Bronze based on the overall formula for this meet. It was a great experience, competing in this new type of meet & simply catching up with so many old friends.