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The Five Main Sources of Bad Weightlifting Performances
Let’s take a little trip back in time, shall we? The year was 1994. The internet was about two years old, Bill Clinton was our president, Kurt Cobain had just killed himself, OJ was getting ready to kill his wife, and I felt like killing somebo... Continue reading
Let’s take a little trip back in time, shall we? The year was 1994. The internet was about two years old, Bill Clinton was our president, Kurt Cobain had just killed himself, OJ was getting ready to kill his wife, and I felt like killing somebo... Continue reading
How to Cope with Injuries
Being injured sucks, especially if sports or movement are a big part of your life. I’ve recently been there, and I suspect many of you reading this can relate. If you haven’t gotten injured, that’s amazing, and I hope you never do! ... Continue reading
Being injured sucks, especially if sports or movement are a big part of your life. I’ve recently been there, and I suspect many of you reading this can relate. If you haven’t gotten injured, that’s amazing, and I hope you never do! ... Continue reading
True or False: Exposure to Cold Weather Can Increase Your Chance of Catching a Cold or Flu
It’s a commonly held belief that being exposed to cold weather (especially with a sudden change in temperature) can make you sick. When I was a child, my mother would always look horrified if I went out in winter without wearing a coat. “... Continue reading
It’s a commonly held belief that being exposed to cold weather (especially with a sudden change in temperature) can make you sick. When I was a child, my mother would always look horrified if I went out in winter without wearing a coat. “... Continue reading
Getting Started on Your Own
Weightlifting is becoming an increasingly popular sport, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less intimidating for a beginner than it ever was. The snatch and the clean and jerk are undoubtedly tough lifts to learn; they require a perfect comb... Continue reading
Weightlifting is becoming an increasingly popular sport, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less intimidating for a beginner than it ever was. The snatch and the clean and jerk are undoubtedly tough lifts to learn; they require a perfect comb... Continue reading
Training Legs for Olympic Lifters Over 60
There are two types of Masters weightlifters: those that can go in the hole and catch full squat snatches and full squat cleans, and those who can’t. By the time many long-time lifters reach 60, their knees and hips have too much wear and te... Continue reading
There are two types of Masters weightlifters: those that can go in the hole and catch full squat snatches and full squat cleans, and those who can’t. By the time many long-time lifters reach 60, their knees and hips have too much wear and te... Continue reading
Strength and Conditioning for Law Enforcement
Strength and conditioning has become a major profession over the past few decades. One of the big buzz phrases in the strength and conditioning field is “sports specificity,” which is quite an elusive concept. Specialty personal training ... Continue reading
Strength and conditioning has become a major profession over the past few decades. One of the big buzz phrases in the strength and conditioning field is “sports specificity,” which is quite an elusive concept. Specialty personal training ... Continue reading
Interview: Cheryl Haworth
Cheryl Haworth is legend material in American weightlifting. Almost nobody can compare with her record of success. She was unbeatable on US soil throughout her career, eventually becoming a World Champion and Olympic medalist. I think I firs... Continue reading
Cheryl Haworth is legend material in American weightlifting. Almost nobody can compare with her record of success. She was unbeatable on US soil throughout her career, eventually becoming a World Champion and Olympic medalist. I think I firs... Continue reading
Weightlifting News: Issue 160
Upcoming National Meets May 24-27 2018 National Championships in Overland Park, KS June 14-17 National Youth Championships in Grand Rapids, MI 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 F... Continue reading
Upcoming National Meets May 24-27 2018 National Championships in Overland Park, KS June 14-17 National Youth Championships in Grand Rapids, MI 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 F... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 159
Wayne Asks: What are some of the best exercises you prescribe your athletes to strengthen lower backs? My weak lower back is more obvious from snatching than cleaning. Greg Says: I choose different exercises in different circumstances. First, figu... Continue reading
Wayne Asks: What are some of the best exercises you prescribe your athletes to strengthen lower backs? My weak lower back is more obvious from snatching than cleaning. Greg Says: I choose different exercises in different circumstances. First, figu... Continue reading
Give Yourself an Attitude Check Before It’s Too Late
The story I’m starting this article with is one of those situations where I’m not going to mention any names…but I would really like to. Actually, it wouldn’t matter much if I told you the name of the guy this story is about ... Continue reading
The story I’m starting this article with is one of those situations where I’m not going to mention any names…but I would really like to. Actually, it wouldn’t matter much if I told you the name of the guy this story is about ... Continue reading
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