Browse Articles
Showing 251 — 260 of 1362
The Four Training Partners


It's hard to overstate the influence and importance of training partners. They give you extrinsic motivation to help get your ass in gear when you'd rather be on the couch with bonbons and a book. They holler encouragement when you're att... Continue reading
New Year, New You…


New Year’s Resolutions are these pesky things that many people in the fitness community love to hate.   For one, it’s hard to sustain goals for an entire year. Either they’re too easy and get accomplished within just a few mo... Continue reading
Interview: Brian Reisenauer


It’s been a known fact for years that gymnastics is a great recruiting area for Olympic weightlifters. Several of our top US female lifters are former gymnasts. I’ve always been a big believer that wrestling was probably full of lightweig... Continue reading
Weightlifting News: Issue 168


Upcoming National Meets   February 28- March 3, American Open Series 1 in Columbus, OH March 7- 10, National University and Under 25 Championships in Las Vegas, NV May 9-12 National Championships in Memphis, TN July 24-28 American Open Seri... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 167


Vaughn Asks: Beginner question - is the rattle of the barbell during hip contact indicative of perfect or ideal timing? I’m told that timing can’t be taught and is different for everyone. What can I do to work on my timing in the snatch a... Continue reading
The Two-Way Street of Technical Weightlifting Development


Perfecting your technique is an endless quest in Olympic weightlifting. You might not know this if you’re in the new/intermediate stages, but it’s true. I’m sorry if this rains on the parade for some of you newbies who might have be... Continue reading
How to Develop Mental Toughness for Athletic Performance


It wasn’t just in my weightlifting, but in the beginnings of my military training, playing soccer, and initially my career as a CrossFit coach, too. I would look to others and wish I had the fortitude they did: the grit, the toughness, the resi... Continue reading
The Value of Heavy Snatch Doubles for Older Masters Lifters


I think it is worthwhile to review why doing heavy doubles is such an effective repetition number for training the snatch. This should be especially meaningful for Masters lifters, age 60 years and older, who are wary of performing too many heavy sin... Continue reading
How to Safely Cut Weight Before a Meet


Just like your training and nutrition needs, cutting weight for a meet is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. And, surprise... it’s not for everyone.   Cutting Weight Like A Pro   Since some competitive weightlifters t... Continue reading
Interview: Amanda Braddock


Almost all our Performance Menu interviews are with American coaches and lifters, but that’s not intentional. We’re trying to get more international contributors, and our good Maple Leaf friends from the north never let us down. So&hellip... Continue reading
Showing 251 — 260 of 1362
Search Articles


Article Categories


Sort by Author


Sort by Issue & Date