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The Purpose of the Program


Watered down adult programs are not suitable for youth athletes. I'd label them as a detriment to long-term success and sustainability of the athlete because youth athletes have very different physiological needs as compared to adults.   T... Continue reading
Dogs at The Gym


This world has gone to the dogs. If you’re anything like me, then you couldn’t be happier. Everyone with half a heart lights up at the sight of a furry four-legged companion. How many of you bring your dog to the gym or have members that ... Continue reading
Interview: Juliana Riotto


Juliana Riotto is one of the top up-and-coming weightlifters in the United States. Over the last few years, she’s been crushing American records in the junior division and winning multiple medals at the Junior Worlds and Junior Pan Ams. A 106 k... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 176


Jason Asks: I started weightlifting through CrossFit, and unfortunately had picked up some bad habits that took me a long time to unlearn (my own fault). One of the things I'm struggling with right now is achieving something that looks like one o... Continue reading
Your Personal Weightlifting Identity and Reputation


Not too long ago, I was listening to a speech from Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Kurt Warner. For those of you who don’t know anything about Warner, he’s got a pretty interesting history. He had legendary success throughout his career, win... Continue reading
The Mindset of Success


You’ve observed yourself initially training a few times a week, then quickly progressing up to several times per week and all of a sudden are magically following seven different programs and rowing a 10k on your rest days. You stop seeing progr... Continue reading
Kettlebell Applications and Programming for Weightlifters


Why would a weightlifter use kettlebells in their training? Actually, there are many reasons and I’ll cover them now. I’ll share specifically how I use kettlebell training to support my skills with weightlifting and how any lifter can eas... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 175


Charlie Asks: Thanks for putting all of your knowledge out there and making it accessible. My question pertains to body type. Specifically long limbed people with short torsos who struggle getting their knees out of the way in the first and seco... Continue reading
How to Handle the Motivational Struggles of Weightlifting


Every once in a while, I like to write articles that are based on memorable quotes I’ve heard throughout my weightlifting career. After 30 years in the game, I’ve heard some doozies, both positive and negative. I’ve heard pearls of ... Continue reading
Should We Change Our Start Position to Look More Like a Deadlift?


The Elephant in the Room   This article will deal with a study that compared the effects of two start positions. Let’s begin by dealing with the elephant in the room: a weightlifter’s start position will be heavily influenced by th... Continue reading
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