Totten Talks Podcast

The Power of Mental Training: Enhancing Weightlifting Performance with Leo Totten and Cait Finn

Totten Season 1 Episode 3

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Totten Talks podcast, where hosts Leo Totten and Cait Finn delve into the profound impact of mental training on athletic performance. With a combined experience of over 70 years in weightlifting, strength, and conditioning, Leo and Cait discuss the often-overlooked but crucial aspect of mental training in sports.


In this episode, Leo recounts his personal journey into mental training, from his early days as a competitive weightlifter to discovering the transformative power of visualization and positive affirmations. His story, influenced by a serendipitous meeting with a sports psychologist, underscores the importance of integrating mental practices with physical training.


  • Introduction to the Totten Talks podcast and hosts
  • Discussion on the importance of mental training in sports
  • Benefits of positive affirmations and mindset for athletes
  • Leo Totten's personal experience with mental training and visualization
  • Adaptation and practice of mental training techniques for weightlifting
  • The interplay of mental training across different sports
  • Development and customization of mental training tools by Totten Training
  • Upcoming availability of the "Mental Training for Olympic Lifting" audio download on the Totten Training website.



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