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Getting Started on Your Own
Weightlifting is becoming an increasingly popular sport, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less intimidating for a beginner than it ever was. The snatch and the clean and jerk are undoubtedly tough lifts to learn; they require a perfect comb... Continue reading
Weightlifting is becoming an increasingly popular sport, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less intimidating for a beginner than it ever was. The snatch and the clean and jerk are undoubtedly tough lifts to learn; they require a perfect comb... Continue reading
Training Legs for Olympic Lifters Over 60
There are two types of Masters weightlifters: those that can go in the hole and catch full squat snatches and full squat cleans, and those who can’t. By the time many long-time lifters reach 60, their knees and hips have too much wear and te... Continue reading
There are two types of Masters weightlifters: those that can go in the hole and catch full squat snatches and full squat cleans, and those who can’t. By the time many long-time lifters reach 60, their knees and hips have too much wear and te... Continue reading
Strength and Conditioning for Law Enforcement
Strength and conditioning has become a major profession over the past few decades. One of the big buzz phrases in the strength and conditioning field is “sports specificity,” which is quite an elusive concept. Specialty personal training ... Continue reading
Strength and conditioning has become a major profession over the past few decades. One of the big buzz phrases in the strength and conditioning field is “sports specificity,” which is quite an elusive concept. Specialty personal training ... Continue reading
Interview: Cheryl Haworth
Cheryl Haworth is legend material in American weightlifting. Almost nobody can compare with her record of success. She was unbeatable on US soil throughout her career, eventually becoming a World Champion and Olympic medalist. I think I firs... Continue reading
Cheryl Haworth is legend material in American weightlifting. Almost nobody can compare with her record of success. She was unbeatable on US soil throughout her career, eventually becoming a World Champion and Olympic medalist. I think I firs... Continue reading
Weightlifting News: Issue 160
Upcoming National Meets May 24-27 2018 National Championships in Overland Park, KS June 14-17 National Youth Championships in Grand Rapids, MI July 26-29 AO Series 2 in King of Prussia, PA Sept. 13-16 AO Series 3 in Las Vegas, NV Dec. 6-9 AO F... Continue reading
Upcoming National Meets May 24-27 2018 National Championships in Overland Park, KS June 14-17 National Youth Championships in Grand Rapids, MI July 26-29 AO Series 2 in King of Prussia, PA Sept. 13-16 AO Series 3 in Las Vegas, NV Dec. 6-9 AO F... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 159
Wayne Asks: What are some of the best exercises you prescribe your athletes to strengthen lower backs? My weak lower back is more obvious from snatching than cleaning. Greg Says: I choose different exercises in different circumstances. First, figu... Continue reading
Wayne Asks: What are some of the best exercises you prescribe your athletes to strengthen lower backs? My weak lower back is more obvious from snatching than cleaning. Greg Says: I choose different exercises in different circumstances. First, figu... Continue reading
Give Yourself an Attitude Check Before It’s Too Late
The story I’m starting this article with is one of those situations where I’m not going to mention any names…but I would really like to. Actually, it wouldn’t matter much if I told you the name of the guy this story is about ... Continue reading
The story I’m starting this article with is one of those situations where I’m not going to mention any names…but I would really like to. Actually, it wouldn’t matter much if I told you the name of the guy this story is about ... Continue reading
So You’re JUST Lifting Now?
“So you’re JUST lifting now?” A fellow gym member asked me this question about a year ago, and it left me bewildered and confused. What does ‘just lifting’ mean? Either this person had no idea what it takes to snatch and... Continue reading
“So you’re JUST lifting now?” A fellow gym member asked me this question about a year ago, and it left me bewildered and confused. What does ‘just lifting’ mean? Either this person had no idea what it takes to snatch and... Continue reading
True or False: Gluten is Bad for Your Health
Gluten is the name given to a class of proteins found in wheat and several other grains. It’s got some bad press in recent years, and in recent years gluten-free diets have become something of a health fad. Some popular health movements have cl... Continue reading
Gluten is the name given to a class of proteins found in wheat and several other grains. It’s got some bad press in recent years, and in recent years gluten-free diets have become something of a health fad. Some popular health movements have cl... Continue reading
Should You Work Out with a Cold?
One of the most common questions I get from my athletes is, “Should I come in to train when I’m sick?” The easy answer is usually no, and with some illnesses, it’s pretty clear whether you should be taking it easy. But when th... Continue reading
One of the most common questions I get from my athletes is, “Should I come in to train when I’m sick?” The easy answer is usually no, and with some illnesses, it’s pretty clear whether you should be taking it easy. But when th... Continue reading
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