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Champions Change Their Character


When striving to be the best we can be athletically, we need a plan. One of the obvious elements to this plan is the physical training. We are going to need programming that schedules practice of skills, strength building, and conditioning. A common ... Continue reading
True or False: Natural Fruit Sugars Are Better for You Than Refined Sugar


In recent years, sugar has become the latest bogeyman of the healthy eating movement. There’s an increasing amount of evidence that, when consumed to excess, sugar can have a negative effect on your health, not to mention athletic performance. ... Continue reading
Mental Models: Simplifying Complexity in Sport


Could you pass the Beckham test?   First of all, what is the Beckham test? David Beckham is arguably one of the most famous and recognizable athletes in the world, having graced the stage for the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA G... Continue reading
When to Rehab Yourself & When to See A Physical Therapist


The following may be a sensitive subject for some coaches, athletes, and physical therapists to discuss without getting into a heated argument. However, as both a physical therapist assistant and an athlete, I want to address the topic of athletes ta... Continue reading
Interview: Dionne Dunham


Over the last few years since I’ve been doing these athlete interviews for this magazine, I’ve often chosen interviewees based simply on top national ranking. I know many of you are weightlifting fans, and you like to read about the peopl... Continue reading
Weightlifting News: Issue 162


Upcoming National Meets July 26-29 AO Series 2 in King of Prussia, PA Sept. 13-16 AO Series 3 in Las Vegas, NV Dec. 6-9 AO Finals in Milwaukee, WI   Upcoming International Meets July 6-14 Junior World Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekis... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 161


Mark Asks: Many weightlifting podcasts, training manual and books spend a lot of time focusing on how to train and perfecting form, while other aspects of the weightlifting life are overlooked or brushed over, such as recovery and nutrition. My quest... Continue reading
Sharing Warmup Platforms at Weightlifting Meets: The Mine-Mine-Mine Generation


Many of you are on social media, and some of you might be on my Facebook friend list. If you are, you probably read a little post I wrote on my page a few weeks ago. I called it my “Weightlifting Thought of the Day” because I wanted it to... Continue reading
Build and Maintain Culture in Your Gym: An Athlete’s Perspective


cul·ture ˈkəlCHər/ noun the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively. “The Iron never lies to you. You can walk outside and listen to all kinds of talk, get told that you're a ... Continue reading
True or False: Lifting with a Flexed Spine is Bad for Your Back


We’ve all heard that correct deadlift form involves keeping your back straight. We’ve seen that guy in the gym pulling way too much weight off the floor with his knees practically straight and his spine a perfect semi-circle. You know the... Continue reading
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