Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Trexler interviews Wil Fleming, a level five senior international coach with USA Weightlifting. They discuss Wil's journey into Olympic weightlifting, the importance of mental resilience, and the technical aspects of teaching Olympic lifts. Wil shares insights on managing arousal levels during competitions, the significance of routines, and many other factors that contribute to successful weightlifting at the highest level.

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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
2:42 The Journey into Olympic Weightlifting
7:28 Teaching the Olympic Lifts: Progressions and Prerequisites
32:10 Mental Aspects of Weightlifting: Building Resilience
48:22 The Importance of Pre-Performance Routines
54:30 Mentally Preparing for Setbacks in Competition
58:32 Managing Arousal Levels in Competition
1:05:42 Water cuts in weightlifting
1:09:42 Final Thoughts and Book Info