The Working Man's Weightlifting Show
Brothers Nick and Stephen Wiley invite you to The Working Man's Weightlifting Show, a relatable podcast for ordinary people who are committed to realistically incorporating health and fitness into their already busy lives. In an industry crowded by flashy aesthetics, photo-shopped abs, full-time camera crews, and misleading marketing, Nick and Stephen leverage their combined 30+ years of weightlifting experience to help clear the air on everyday fitness issues. Common discussion topics include no-nonsense nutrition, exercise tips for the manual labor workforce, best practices for office workers, building home gyms, recovering from injuries, workout programming, and much more.
Episodes
86 episodes
Kettlebells vs. Everything
In episode 80, hosts Nick and Stephen compare kettlebells to everything else. Topics include:• Picking the right tool for the job: kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells• Kettlebells allow for extended workouts without setting the weight d...
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Episode 80
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43:51
Weightlifting Tips for Manual Laborers
In episode 80, hosts Nick & Stephen tackle the challenges of balancing weightlifting with the demands of manual labor. Topics include:• Strategies for scheduling workouts around labor intensity • Tips for achieving recovery...
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Episode 80
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43:58
Barbell vs. Dumbbell
In episode 79, hosts Nick and Stephen visit the age-old question of barbell vs. dumbbell training. Topics include:• Benefits of barbells for strength and incremental loading • Advantages of dumbbells for muscle symmetry and iso...
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Episode 79
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39:14
Weightlifting Frequency & Volume
In episode 78, hosts the Working Men discuss the interplay between training frequency and volume, highlighting how each affects strength gains and recovery. Topics include:• Importance of frequency in workout routines • Effe...
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Episode 78
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37:43
How to Train When Time Runs Out
In Episode 77, the Working Men share tips on how to steer a workout session that's cut short on time. Topics include:• Discussion on the significance of training efficiently • Strategies for short, impactful workouts • ...
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Episode 77
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42:38
Building a Working Dad's Program in Realtime
In episode 76, Stephen takes Nick to school and builds a program in realtime. Topics include:Strategies for building effective dad-friendly workout routinesImportance of muscle memory after breaks from lifting
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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36:43
Holiday Home Gym Buyer’s Guide 2024
In Episode 75, hosts Nick and Stephen jump on the Holiday Buyer’s Guide bandwagon. Unsponsored links below:Titan Dip Stand Stationhttps://titan.fitness/products/equ...
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Season 3
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Episode 75
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46:25
Bonus: Life, Lifting, and Music Update
Bonus episode!Nick shares a quick update from half of the Dynamic Duo on taking a hiatus, having a 2nd child, and releasing new music. Expect to hear about:Where have we been for the last few months?The Wiley Bros.'...
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7:54
StrongLifts for the Working Man
In episode 74, hosts Nick and Stephen offer their humble review of the StrongLifts weightlifting program. Topics include:StrongLifts 5x5 vs MadcowReview of the StrongLifts mobile appStrongLi...
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Episode 74
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45:50
Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger for the Working Man
In episode 73, hosts Nick and Stephen offer their humble review of Mike Matthews’ Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger weightlifting program. Topics include:Program structureStephen’s experience and outcomes on BB...
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Episode 73
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43:05
Finding Passion After D1 Basketball w/ Landon Harris
In episode 72, hosts Nick and Stephen welcome former Division 1 athlete, Landon Harris, to the guest microphone. Topics include:Finding passion in strength training after the “full time job” of Division 1 athletics
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Episode 72
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46:58
Unhinged BBQ Christmas 2023 w/ Our Dad
In episode 71, hosts Nick and Stephen welcome The Man, The Myth, The Legend… Danny Hoots Wiley (their father) to the show. You’ll learn very little about weightlifting and you’ll have a great time doing it. Enjoy this glimpse into the mind of t...
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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43:06
More Coffee More Lifts w/ Caleb Carson
In episode 70, hosts Nick and Stephen welcome lifter and entrepreneur Caleb Carson, owner of Six Plates Coffee, to discuss lifting and caffeine. Topics include:Who is Caleb Carson?Recent obsessionsCaffeine’s effect...
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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1:13:13
Nutrition Fueled Strength w/ Pia Marangoni
In episode 69, hosts Nick and Stephen welcome champion powerlifter and South African nutrition coach Pia Marangoni to share her thoughts on fueling strength training with proper nutrition. Topics include:Who is Pia Marangoni? <...
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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1:07:38
What The Heck Is A CGM? w/ Carlee Hayes
In episode 68, hosts Nick and Stephen welcome guest registered dietician Carlee Hayes, RDN, to discuss Continuous Glucose Monitors. Topics include:Who is Carlee Hayes? What's it like being a registered dietician?What is glu...
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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1:00:22
Rows! Rows! Rows!
In episode 67, hosts Nick and Stephen take on rows head-first. Topics include:Types of rowsNecessary equipmentWhere to start if you’re new to rowsWhy do rows?Links:Instagram:
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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34:46
New Year New Program
In episode 66, hosts Nick and Stephen talk new challenges for 2023 and how they’ve come around to a new weightlifting program for 2023.StrongLifts 5x5Madcow 5x5Challenges of lifting after becoming a father.
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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30:02
Back For 2023!
In episode 65, hosts Nick and Stephen shed some light on why they took an 8-month-long break and discuss the future of the podcast.Nick’s a dad!Job and life updates for both hostsPlans for shorter, more focused epi...
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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24:06
We interrupt this program...
A quick update before co-host Nick becomes a father to let you know where we’ve been and when we’ll be back. Links:Instagram: @workingmansweightlifting<...
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1:07
Genetics And Weightlifting
In episode 64, hosts Nick and Stephen dip their toes into the science of weightlifting genetics.Articles discussed:https://www.t-nation.com/t...
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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38:55
Least Favorite Auxiliary Lifts
In episode 63, hosts Nick and Stephen each take a crack at listing their least favorite auxiliary exercises.Decline bench pressCalf raisesSmith machine and other guided movementsAdding bands and chains to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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44:05
Our COVID Experience
In episode 62, we share our experiences (so far) recovering from COVID-19 infection.Symptoms we experiencedTesting positiveOur wive’s experienceHow it’s affected our weightlifting and stamina<...
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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40:11
Everyday Active Recovery
In episode 61, the Wiley brothers give real-world suggestions for maximizing active recovery.N.E.A.T. definitionHousehold choresSports/active gamesPark further awayTake the stairsStanding...
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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42:41