Sika Strength
Episodes
Sika Strength Podcast 49 "Mindset" Step 5:5 Of How To Up Your Game
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today sees the final installment in the Upping your Game series!! If you would like to find more content like this you can go look at our Instagram a...
Sika Strength Podcast 48 Questions And Answers
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today sees a return to our usual audio quality, we have invested in a new setup so we can remotely record from different locations. What better way to...
Sika Strength Podcast 47 "Fad Diet Fallacies" Part 1 Of 3
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now we know that this week's podcast was due to be part 5 in our "How to step up your game series, but unfortunately due to our situations at present,...
Sika Strength Podcast 46 "Peers & Mentors" Step 4:5 Of How To Up Your Game
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the penultimate episode in our series of How to up your Game! We talk mentors and peers, what makes good ones, what makes bad ones and how ...
Sika Strength Podcast 45 "Environment" Step 3:5 Of How To Up Your Game
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 3rd instalment is coming at you here today of our 5 part series on How to Up Your Game. In this weeks' episode, we talking Environment, not just t...
Sika Strength Podcast 44 "Programming" Step 2:5 Of How To Up Your Game
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we continue on our 5 part series on How to Up Your Game. This weeks' focus is on your training program, how to make tweaks and adjustments that ...
Sika Strength Podcast 43 "Nutrition" Step 1:5 Of How To Up Your Game
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we start our 5 part series on How to Up Your Game. Over the next 5 weeks, we will be looking at Nutrition, Programming, Environment, Role-Models...
Sika Strength Podcast 42 Coach Zack Telander
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to the world famous Zack Telander, if you haven’t already seen his videos then be sure to go and check out Zack’s Youtube Channel ht...
Sika Strength Podcast 41 "Answering Questions... "
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about getting some of your questions answered. If you would like to find more content like this you can go look at our Instag...
Sika Strength Podcast 40 BONUS EPISODE "Doping In Weightlifting "
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we chat about the recent revelations with regards to the IWF doping scandal. If you would like to find more content like this you can go look a...
Sika Strength Podcast 39 "Coach - Athlete Relationship"
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about the coach-athlete relationship, some poor examples from the past and some great examples we can aspire to today. If you would lik...
Sika Strength Podcast 38 "How To Audit Your Training"
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak about how to take a good hard look at your training, to see what's working, what's not working and what may work in the future. If you ...
Sika Strength Podcast 37 "Onset Of Athletisism In Adulthood"
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak about the new phenomenon of OOAA's, or people who take up sports later in life. If you would like to find more content like this you c...
Sika Strength Podcast 36 "What We Did Last Year"
11 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we draw a line under 2019, we talk PB's, favourite podcasts and Tuckin'. If you would like to find more content like this you can go look at ou...
Sika Strength Podcast 35 "2019 A Year In Review"
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you would like to find more content like this you can go look at our Instagram and Youtube Accounts: https://www.instagram.com/sikastrength www....
Sika Strength Podcast 34 "My First Powerlifting Competition"
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we chat through and recap our first experience of lifting at a Powerlifting Competition. If you would like to find more content like this you c...
Sika Strength Podcast 33 "Methodological Aspects Of Training The Kazakhstan Select Team"
14 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about a favourite paper of Eoin, it's a translation of a study which was done on the Kazakhstan national team following the 2004 Athens ...
Sika Strength Podcast 32 The Athletic Performance Blueprint
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak to the Authors of a new book coming out, The Athletic Performance Blueprint. This is something we think you guys will genuinely be inte...
Sika Strength Podcast 31 Science And Training Reflections
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we do a quick little catch-up, we chat about some interesting strength training studies, and we finish up with a Training Reflections. If you w...
Sika Strength Podcast 30 "Questions And Answers"
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the 3rd installment in our Questions and Answers podcast series. If you would like your questions to be answered just send us a message! If...
Sika Strength Podcast 29 "How Not To Change The Game"
26 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we chat about a recent documentary called Game Changers. This documentary is possibly the most scientifically flawed, inaccurate and damaging th...
Sika Strength Podcast 28 "How To Train Around Injuries"
05 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about injuries, and how to train around them. We touch on points like "Why you shouldn't ask us how to fix yourself", "What to do to sta...
Sika Strength Podcast 27 "Questions And Answers"
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a further installment of our Questions and Answers series. If you would like to have your question answered then DM us on Instagram! If you w...
Sika Strength Podcast 26 "World Championships 2019"
29 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about what stood out for us as we watched Weightlifting World Championships 2019. This is by no means a comprehensive review, just a lot...
Sika Strength Podcast 25 "How To Get Hyped For Training"
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about levels of psychological and physiological arousal for both training and competition settings. Here's the Paul O'Connell dressing ...
Sika Strength Podcast 24 Questions & Answers
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first time we are releasing a Questions and Answers style podcast, let us know what you think! If you enjoyed these then head over to our ...
Sika Strength Podcast 23 "Training While On Holiday"
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about training while on holiday, or on the road in general. We share some examples of what has worked for us and our athletes in the pas...
Sika Strength Podcast 22 "How To Train A Group Or Team"
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is more focus towards our Coach listeners. We have to tips and experiences to share from our years of coaching teams, groups and class...
Sika Strength Podcast 21 How To Plan your Off - Season
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we break down what factors you need to account for in your Off-Season. We talk timing, duration, intensity and volume, as well as ...
Sika Strength Training Reflections 9 "PB Hang Cleans"
17 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about training in the SHED or HPC! ;) To watch the accompanying video clips follow the link below. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo...
Sika Strength Podcast 20 "Doing Your First Competition"
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about what to take into account when picking, preparing for, training towards and signing-up to your first competition. If you'd like t...
Sika Strength Training Reflections 8
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we reflect on a bog-standard training day, why we did the movements and how we hope to progress them going forward. If you'd like to support th...
Sika Strength Podcast 19 "Hookgrip's Nat Arem" Part 2/2
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of the Sika Strength Podcast with Hookgrip's Nat Arem, if you haven't already listened to part 1 we would highly recommend listening to...
Sika Strength Podcast 19 "Hookgrip's Nat Arem" Part 1
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Nat Arem, the founder of the World Famous Hookgrip! This is one to treasure with some great behind the scene stories of some of the m...
Sika Strength Training Reflections 7
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about training at home, Gurph's squats and why you shouldn't do them. We also chat about our ventures into Patreon and some new developm...
Sika Strength Podcast 18 "How To Set Up A Home Gym"
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about the different approaches to setting up a training space at home, whether you want to train at home full-time or maybe just do some...
Sika Strength Podcast 17 "Importance Of Going SLOW!"
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Going slowly in training, obviously, we are talking about rate of progression! Not bar speed.
Sika Strength Training Reflections 6 "120kg Strict Press"
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about Gurph's 120kg strict press, the journey it took to achieve it and the session itself.
Sika Strength Podcast 16 "Goal Setting"
07 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about Goals, what they are, how to set them and how powerful a tool they can be for Athletes.
Sika Strength Training Reflections 5 "The 190kg Clean And Jerk"
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's reflection, we look back on the session where Gurph hit his 190kg Clean and Jerk! Yes, that's right, one hundred and ninety kilos.
Sika Strength Podcast 15 "How To Train While Having A Full - Time Job (or Studying)"
29 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we break down what is important when you're training and also have a full-time job, or are studying full-time. There are some great nuggets of i...
Sika Strength Podcast 14 "Meso Hassona"
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Meso Hassona joins us today to speak about his experiences as an elite level weightlifter. What it takes to be an Olympian and how his coaches train h...
Sika Strength Podcast 13 Review Of Our Trip To Qatar
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down a few days after coming back from training with Meso Hassona and his coaching team in Qatar. As usual, we talk about pretty much everythin...
Sika Strength Podcast 12 "Ibrahim Hassona" Olympian And Coach Of Meso Hassona
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Podcast, we are in Qatar, our guest is Ibrahim Hassona is a former international weightlifter, an Olympian and a hugely successful coach in...
Sika Strength Training Reflections Episode 4
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's reflections are on our second session here in Qatar. We talk about basically everything except weightlifting and our sessions.
Sika Strength Episode 11 "Weightlifting Equipment"
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11 was a recap of the equipment we have used or currently use for our training, we talk shoes and sleeves, wraps and straps, and don't hold ba...
Sika Strength Training Reflections Episode 3
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast is a super short reflection on our first session in Qatar, training with Asian Championships Winner and Junior World Champion Meso Has...
Sika Strength Podcast 10 "Importance Of Strength Training"
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we spoke about the importance of Strength Training for everyone. What groups should focus on strength training, when in your season it is import...
Sika Strength Training Reflections Podcast 2
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Friday 31st of May
Sika Strength Training Reflections Podcast 1
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The first in a new series of short-form podcasts, today we launch "Training Reflections" these podcasts will serve as a debrief from the days training...
Sika Strength Podcast 9 "Mental Preparation For Training"
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Podcast deals with how to mentally prepare yourself for training, what things you should focus on, how you should structure your Pre Performan...
Sika Strength Podcast 8 "How To Program Your Training Load"
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast, we talk about how to write your own program. We point out the important things you need to take into account, we break down what's...
Sika Strength Podcast 7 "Squat University"
18 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast was recorded with the genius Aaron Horschig of the famous Squat University page. Whether it's through Instagram, Youtube, in his clini...
Sika Strength Podcast 6 "Recovery Methods"
12 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast was a brief dive into the various factors that affect your recovery. We talk training load, sleep, diet, supplements and much more!
Sika Strength Podcast 5 "The Role Of Genetics"
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast is about the role of genetics in sport. How can someone just be so far ahead of their competition, how do we have champions who stay d...
Sika Strength Podcast 4 "How We Structure Our Training"
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just a quick chat about how we structure our own training, what our programs generally look like and what we found to be the best ways of progressing
Sika Strength Podcast 3 Euro's Recap
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recap of 2019 European Championships with a fair amount of opinion, a lot of rumour and some review of actual facts.
Sika Strength Podcast 2 "Gabriel Sincraian" ft. Clarence Kennedy and Dan Mocan
13 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin and Daire speak with Olympic Medalist Gabriel Sincraian about all things weightlifting, training for the Olympic Games, growing up as a Romania n...
Sika Strength Podcast 1 "An Introduction"
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first in the series of The Sika Strength Podcast, where your hosts Eoin "Gurph" Murphy and Daire Fitz speak about Weightlifting, Powerlift...