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Ask Greg: Issue 185


Nolan Asks: Should I prioritize clean deadlifts (bending more at knee) or traditional deadlifts that prioritize hip hinge? Or is a combination ideal for building strength in the Olympic lifts? Greg Says: I look at this pretty simply: To build stren... Continue reading
Two Sides to Every Story: Another Look at Doping in Weightlifting


There’s a ton of weightlifting information on the internet, as you know. Some of it is great, and some of it is crap. One of the online spots I’ve really been impressed with lately is insidethegames.biz. This is a site with an extensive l... Continue reading
Weight Cutting for Competition Day


Weight cutting is a weird and janky thing. Weight classes in strength sports were introduced just after the Olympics in 1920, as a means of making sure that competitors were competing with others their size—which is perfectly logical—but ... Continue reading
COVID-19 Business Resources For Gym Owners


Small businesses are the backbone of our economies. As a gym owner, personal trainer, or coach your income is dependent on socialization and in-person attendance. That’s why COVID-19 is so devastating to our community. The fitness industry reli... Continue reading
Setting Realistic Expectations for Masters Athletes


Let me guess: you’re as old as dirt but you feel young and strong and you’re more driven to compete than ever. You work your butt off as you watch all the younger lifters in your gym and on the ‘gram making progress and smashing out... Continue reading
Tough Times Don’t Last. Tough People Do. The COVID-19 Pandemic in Weightlifting


As I sit down to write this article, it’s April 5th, 2020. Why is that significant? Because we’re right smack dab in the middle of the craziest, scariest time period most of us have ever seen. You already know what I’m talking about... Continue reading
Training Advice from a 60-Year-old Masters Lifter


Strength training can provide benefits at any age, but training the Olympic lifts in your 50s, 60s, and beyond presents some additional challenges. However, with proper attention to five key areas you can experience improved fitness levels and better... Continue reading
Training Considerations for Masters Lifters at the National Level


Masters, old folks, geezers…The definition of “master” can mean a lot of things. According to Merriam-Webster, it can be a noun, an adjective or a verb. However, in the weightlifting world, it means just one thing. It means you&rsq... Continue reading
What I Learned from Participating in 12 Local Weightlifting Meets in 2019 as a Masters Lifter


I started Olympic weightlifting in September 2017 when I was 62 years old. I had lifted weights continuously for the past 25 years, competing in a few powerlifting meets, but generally just consistently lifting weights three to four days a week. But ... Continue reading
Interview: Aria Bremner


The streak continues! We’ve had yet another month where the athlete we interviewed for this magazine produced a tremendous lifetime best performance right after the interview. Last month, it was Meredith Alwine. This month, it’s Aria Brem... Continue reading
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