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Ask Greg: Issue 165


Linden Asks: Like a lot of people, I'm having a giant challenge with my jerks. I have a 124kg jerk, but its frustrating because I know I have enough strength. I have a 156 front squat, 100 push press, 100 snatch, 175 back squat, and 120 clean and... Continue reading
Bulgarian Training: Can It Work for You?


Ivan Abadjiev died in 2017. I’m going to assume many of you know who he was. For those of you who don’t, Abadjiev is probably the most legendary weightlifting coach in history. He started the Bulgarian program from basically nothing in th... Continue reading
Starting Out: Weightlifting Tips for Masters Women


Although weightlifting has increased in popularity in recent years, female masters lifters—particularly beginners—are still comparatively rare. Now that you've decided to take up weightlifting, you'll face a few challenges that ar... Continue reading
Interview: Stephanie Lemmen


I first noticed Stephanie Lemmen when I was helping Greg Everett and the Catalyst Athletics team in the warmup room at the National Championship and Olympic Trials around 2014-2016. At the time, we were working with Jessica Lucero in the 58 kg class,... Continue reading
Improving the Timing of the Catch in the Snatch


I’ve never consciously had to think much about the timing in my snatches. I believe I’ve developed quite well in that timing has never been much of an issue for me. I’ve always had to focus much more on correct technique and strengt... Continue reading
Legal Drugs in Weightlifting: Why They’re Still Dangerous


Over the last few months, I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about drugs.   Giggle giggle, chuckle chuckle… I know that’s an odd statement to start off an article, but I’m serious about it. Let me tell you what ... Continue reading
Why We All Should Strive to Be A Little More Gymnasty


They fly through the air with the greatest of ease, first on floor routines and balance beams, and now on sporting event courts and, well, pretty much anywhere and everywhere.   It's true. Gymnasts seem to have picked the best extracurricu... Continue reading
Weightlifting News: Issue 164


Upcoming National Meets Sept. 13-16 AO Series 3 in Las Vegas, NV Dec. 6-9 AO Finals in Milwaukee, WI   Upcoming International Meets Sept. 20-23 FISU World University Championships in Biala Podlaska, Poland   Catalyst Athletics Se... Continue reading
Interview: Neil Kanterman


Since we started including athlete/coach interviews in this magazine several years ago, we’ve been fortunate to get contributions from a lot of big names. National Champions, Olympians, Hall of Famers, etc. It’s been great to share the st... Continue reading
Why Bone Broth is an Essential Part of an Athlete's Diet


Bone broth is one of the new kids on the health and wellness scene. It has claimed benefits for skin, bone, and joint health, making it popular as an anti-aging food. Some athletes even credit bone broth for reducing joint pain and injury risk, as we... Continue reading
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