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The Working Man's Weightlifting Show

The Working Man's Weightlifting Show

Written by: Nick Wiley and Stephen Wiley
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 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 26+ 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.© 2023 Working Man's Media, LLC Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Kettlebells vs. Everything

    Kettlebells vs. Everything
    Apr 1 2025

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    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 down
    • The "secret sauce" movements of kettlebells
    • Competition-style vs. hard-style kettlebells
    • Adjustable kettlebells provide tremendous value
    • Planning alternate workout options helps eliminate excuses and maintain consistency

    Our links:

    Instagram: @workingmansweightlifting

    Discord: discord.workingmansweightlifting.com

    Website: www.workingmansweightlifting.com

    Merch: shop.workingmansweightlifting.com

    Support the show: support.workingmansweightlifting.com

    Recommended gear and supplements: links.workingmansweightlifting.com

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    44 mins
  • Weightlifting Tips for Manual Laborers

    Weightlifting Tips for Manual Laborers
    Mar 3 2025

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    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 and avoiding burnout
    • Encouragement to listen to your body and adjust as needed

    Our links:

    Instagram: @workingmansweightlifting

    Discord: discord.workingmansweightlifting.com

    Website: www.workingmansweightlifting.com

    Merch: shop.workingmansweightlifting.com

    Support the show: support.workingmansweightlifting.com

    Recommended gear and supplements: links.workingmansweightlifting.com

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    44 mins
  • Barbell vs. Dumbbell

    Barbell vs. Dumbbell
    Feb 24 2025

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    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 isolation training
    • Using training logs for progress tracking
    • Recommendations on adjusting rep schemes for various exercises
    • Managing dumbbell expectations

    Our links:

    Instagram: @workingmansweightlifting

    Discord: discord.workingmansweightlifting.com

    Website: www.workingmansweightlifting.com

    Merch: shop.workingmansweightlifting.com

    Support the show: support.workingmansweightlifting.com

    Recommended gear and supplements: links.workingmansweightlifting.com

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    39 mins
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