DiscoverPhilosophical Weightlifting PodcastEp. 311: Seb Ostrowicz | Shaking Up International Weightlifting
Ep. 311: Seb Ostrowicz | Shaking Up International Weightlifting

Ep. 311: Seb Ostrowicz | Shaking Up International Weightlifting

Update: 2025-11-09
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This week, I’m joined by Seb Ostrowicz of Weightlifting House to break down the IWF’s new bodyweight categories and what they mean heading into LA 2028.


We get into:

  • - Why the new classes were created and how the IOC forced the reshuffle

  • - The 65/75/85/95/110/+110 and 53/61/69/77/86/+86 structure and where it makes zero sense

  • - Who wins, who gets screwed, and why some lifters now have to make insane jumps

  • - How stricter testing, body size, and talent pools are reshaping top-end performances

  • - A quick life + projects catch-up, including my PhD work and what’s next for Weightlifting House


If you care about elite weightlifting, qualification strategy, or how these changes will shape the next generation of freaks on the platform, this one’s for you.


Enjoy.


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Ep. 311: Seb Ostrowicz | Shaking Up International Weightlifting

Ep. 311: Seb Ostrowicz | Shaking Up International Weightlifting

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