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Interview: Edward Baker


When I started Olympic weightlifting back in the late 1980s, I found out almost immediately about a place called Coffee’s Gym in Georgia. Coffee’s was the dominant force in US women’s weightlifting for several years, basically ownin... Continue reading
Weightlifting News: Issue 149


Upcoming National Meets June 22-25 USAW Youth Nationals (Atlanta, GA ) July 28-31 AO Series 2 (Miami, FL) September 8-10 AO Series 3 (Grand Rapids, MI) December 7-10 AO Championships (Anaheim, CA)   Upcoming International Meets June 1... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 148


Jonathan Asks: What are your thoughts on how much technique should be emphasized and reinforced to athletes ranging from intermediate to advanced level lifters? Should advanced level athletes be able to make the decisions about technique along side w... Continue reading
Long-Term Weightlifting Development…and Money


When you’re involved in Olympic weightlifting in this country, there are a lot of harsh truths you have to face. One of them is the fact that this country doesn’t really have a system set up for long-term development of weightlifters, fro... Continue reading
When to Fire an Athlete


Coaching manuals tell you what to look for when conducting athlete movement assessments, what cues are beneficial, and how to train special populations or youth. How often do you see a manual or article telling coaches how to fire an athlete? It&#... Continue reading
Stop Letting Loyalty Kill Your Weightlifting Performance


Recently I’ve become concerned by the number of people who seem to have forgotten that Weightlifting is a sport. A real world-wide sport forming part of the Olympic Games. A competitive activity in which, with the right talent and commitment, y... Continue reading
True or False: Clicking or Cracking of Joints Is A Sign Of Damage


Working as an osteopath, I’ve found that one of the most common issues my patients ask about is clicking joints. Many people worry that the noise might be a sign of damage, or that it means they’re getting arthritis. Let’s have a lo... Continue reading
Unpopular Opinion: Yes, You Sometimes Should Get in Shape Before You Start Training in A Sport


There’s an oft-repeated adage that the best way to get in shape for a sport is to participate in the sport, especially if it’s a year-round activity. If you ask questions on online forums for fitness advice, or casually lurk like me, you&... Continue reading
Interview: Phil Sabatini


One of the things I learned very early in my weightlifting career is that you have to be extremely selfish if you want to be a successful athlete. You have to see your training as the most important thing in the world, above anything else. This isn&r... Continue reading
Weightlifting News: Issue 148


Upcoming National Meets May 11-14 USAW Nationals (Chicago, Illinois) June 22-25 USAW Youth Nationals (Atlanta, GA ) July 28-31 AO Series 2 (Miami, FL) September 8-10 AO Series 3 (Grand Rapids, MI) December 7-10 AO Championships (Anaheim, CA) ... Continue reading
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