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Weightlifting Program Design: A Case Study


Program design is one of those topics that is overwhelming both to read and write about. Most literature is necessarily nebulous and vague, and indivi... Continue reading
When the Olympic Lifts aren't Appropriate


The Olympic lifts are not for everyone. I’m sure that sounds funny considering the source—most people who don’t train in our facilit... Continue reading
Beginning Weightlifting as an Adult


In my dreams, I coach in a system like the Chinese, in which I have a few dozen elite lifters handed to me between the ages of 18-20 after they’... Continue reading
Isolation Exercises


Black and white statements can generally be dismissed as ignorant, if not downright stupid. Those making such statements may not be stupid—they ... Continue reading
Back Training for Weightlifting


Because the classic lifts and common supplemental exercises such as squats and pulls naturally provide a considerable workload for the muscles of the ... Continue reading
Shoulder Solutions


Easily one of the most common problems I’m asked to address by aspiring weightlifters is limited shoulder mobility. This can be one of the most ... Continue reading
2009: A Year in Review


My usual practice of blasting out last-minute articles as I suddenly realize the new issue of the PM is due out shortly has been failing me this month... Continue reading
The Importance of Technique for the Generalist


It seems all too common to hear generalists use their decision to not specialize in any given sport or discipline as a reason to not pursue any consid... Continue reading
Teaching the Olympic Lifts in the CrossFit Setting


Now that we got all that silliness out of the way, we can get back to talking shop. But first—the last parts of this article received some comme... Continue reading
Teaching the Olympic Lifts in the CrossFit Group Setting Part 2


Before we continue on this particular adventure, I want to provide some clarification on a few items from the first part of the article. It has been p... Continue reading
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