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In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait dive headfirst into episode six & introduce us to KISS.

1968 Olympic Book

1986 S&H some top USA lifters and coaches.

In this episode of Totten Talks, Leo and Cait welcome their first-ever guest to the show - Phil Sabatini! 

Several lifters that made the Junior World Team and one in particular who went on to make Senior World Teams.

Throwback Thursday: 1981 Hoffmans High Protein Ad

I'm not a martial arts guy by any means (although wrestling was and still is a major interest for me)

A great book from my undergrad days that helped spark my interest in sport psychology.

1981 pic from S&H magazine of a former world record holder for the U.S.  Do you remember who this is?

In this episode, Leo, a two-time Olympian and key figure in USA Weightlifting, shared reflections on his Olympic experiences.

1981 pic of an impressive back at rest. Do you know who that famous lifter is? (hint: he was one of my all time favorites!)

1979 World Championships Team

One of the most energetic lifters you would ever see, Lennard Dahlgren of Sweden was pretty excitable after making a good lift at the 1976

Through this episode, Leo and Cait explore the different methods of mental training, from self-talk to visualization, and how athletes can i

We’re kicking things off with a deep dive into Leo Totten’s early weightlifting journey, filled with firsts and life-shaping lessons that la

In this first episode, Cait (a longtime athlete & coach under Leo’s mentorship) and Leo sit down to talk about why they started the podcast

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new podcast, Totten Talks Podcast: Lifting Legacies & Life Lessons, hosted by Leo Totten and Ca

1999 the Pan Ams in Winnipeg

A little momento from The Silver Dragon competition

Back in the early 2000's, I was honored to speak at the University of Hawaii Strength and Conditioning Conference. I treasure this gift fro