Articles in Olympic Weightlifting
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Core Training for Weightlifting


While the term core is often used to imply the abdominal musculature, it actually refers to all of the structures of the lower torso and pelvic region... Continue reading
Staying Erect


We all know at this point that we need to maintain lumbar extension during the squat and during pulls… and pretty much during most physical act... Continue reading
Third Snatch from the Sun


The internet is amazing. It’s one of the most important technological developments in the history of modern society, and almost anybody can use ... Continue reading
Nice Snatch


Nice Snatch! A phrase that I hope I would never utter to a female athlete but one that would be shouted in praise of a male with an outstanding lift. ... Continue reading
Chromosomes, Clean and Jerks, and Coaching


In 1992, a writer named John Gray published a book called Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. The book was a massive success because it focused o... Continue reading
Snatch Pulls and the Loch Ness Monster: A look at some of the fact and fiction of weightlifting


My grandfather tells me that Adolph Hitler is still alive. In fact, my grandfather knows exactly where he lives. One of the men I work with tell... Continue reading
Strong Through The Middle: Effective Ways to Improve Turnover in the Olympic Lifts


“Big pull!” “Finish the pull!” “Pull and extend!” “Explosive second pull!” “Tight pull off t... Continue reading
Olympic Lifting in Sunnyvale — 1960s version


Catalyst Athletics in Sunnyvale, California. And pretty close to where Bayshore Freeway and Lawrence Expressway meet. Now, that’s something real... Continue reading
Jerk Blocks


Jerk blocks are a somewhat mythical piece of equipment—their numbers are extremely small and there appears to be a constant search for plans to ... Continue reading
The Olympic Lift Starting Position


The starting position (and first pull by relation) is a topic that has attracted a considerable degree of confusion, skepticism and attitude within th... Continue reading
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