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Ask Greg: Issue 188


Jon Asks: I love weightlifting and wish I could dedicate more time to it, but I have to balance work, life and training. Do you have any tips on taking a training program and reducing the amount of time it takes to complete a session? Greg Says: S... Continue reading
Weightlifting: Dealing With the End


I’m a big believer in structure. Weightlifting, writing, life…I like it all organized, orderly, and consistent. Chaos isn’t my thing. I can handle it, but I don’t like it. I suspect many of you are the same way. I’m t... Continue reading
Ketogenic Diet and Olympic Weightlifting Performance


2020 has been one crazy year so far! We have had citizens throwing down in grocery stores over whether or not they should be wearing a mask, protesting in the streets of most major cities over race relations, crazy online political conspiracy theorie... Continue reading
Mental Training for Weightlifting


When it comes to gaining a competitive advantage in sport, it’s hard to go wrong utilizing mental training as part of your daily training plan. Many athletes seek a sports psychologist when they want to enhance their physical performance. These... Continue reading
Converting CrossFit Athletes into Weightlifters & The Associated Challenges


Over the last decade, we have all noticed the recent explosion in weightlifting popularity. From meet attendance to Instagram followers, we all see the numbers growing, and that is a good thing! In my opinion, a big thank you should be given to the C... Continue reading
Understanding Your Personal Ceiling


In psychology, the term 'personal ceiling' describes the metaphorical barrier between where a person is now and where they want to get to. The person is comfortable with where they are now, though they realize they could potentially achieve m... Continue reading
Interview: Estelle Rohr


One of the brightest spots of USA weightlifting is the number of talented young athletes we have rising through the ranks. New ones are popping up every month, putting up numbers on the platform that show the potential for serious results in the futu... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 187


Tristan Asks: Bar height doesn't SEEM to be an issue, but I often find in the jerk and snatch that the bar will "sink" into me during the catch. What would you suggest to fix this?   Greg Says: This is usually caused by one or bo... Continue reading
How to Weather Any Crisis: Radical Acceptance and Flexibility


Back when I was an army paratrooper, we used to say “no plan ever survives first contact.” Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson also famously said, “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” If COVID-19 and the... Continue reading
Naim Suleymanoglu: His Story, and Your Weightlifting Life


Most of you are weightlifting fans. You watch the superstars of our sport with awe and admiration, frequently getting your mind blown at how strong they are. You have your favorites, both domestically and internationally. And most of these favorites ... Continue reading
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