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True or False: Creatine Supplementation Can Improve Your Strength and Sports Performance


Creatine (most often in the form of creatine monohydrate) is a popular sports supplement. It’s been widely available since the 1990s and has become so commonplace that it’s now included in many pre- and post-workout products marketed to a... Continue reading
Training with Lupus


I’ve had the privilege of training with a lupus patient for just over a year now, and it has been both a challenging and rewarding journey. The objective of this article is to share some of my initial questions and advice for coaches new to cli... Continue reading
Weightlifting for Contact Sports Athletes


Weightlifting has a place in every weight room. I mean, I’m slightly biased because I love the sport, but I also think that it is one of the best forms of education, not just for physical exercise, but also for many other components of life. Le... Continue reading
Taste and Nutrition Test: Food Bars


Nutrient-dense food on the go isn’t a problem if you have the foresight to hard boil eggs, make your own jerky, prepare protein-rich salads in advance, or just hire someone to cook for you. But even if you normally do all of your food prep in a... Continue reading
Interview: Meriah McLeish


I’ve been saying it for years…all the weightlifters out there who didn’t find the sport until they were in their late 20s have a bigger advantage than they think they do. Sure, they’re probably not going to make the Olympic T... Continue reading
True or False: Sprinters are Born, Not Made


This month, we ask why is it that some people seem to be effortlessly fast and explosive, while others struggle to generate the same “pop” in their movements despite their best efforts. Is it the case that some people are naturally faster... Continue reading
Rotational Exercise for Postural Strength


Postural strength is a very important factor in sports performance. Not only does a strong trunk protect our internal organs from injury, but if we are able to maintain a stiff torso while being put under external forces—think of a rugby union ... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 157


Christoffer Asks: Hey, I was wondering how much your body mass matters in weightlifting and how much of an impact a few less or extra pounds can make on your performance. I also wonder if you should have other priorities about your weight if you are ... Continue reading
Reorganizing Your Weightlifting Goals…Because You’re Forced To


People in weightlifting usually have short memories. I’ve always noticed this. Most of the lifters and coaches in the sport have no idea who the top names were 10 years prior to their time on the scene. They might recognize a few old champions ... Continue reading
The Box Squat: Applications to Weightlifting


In the world of Olympic weightlifting, the box squat has been on the receiving end of a great deal of criticism and suspicion. This is potentially due to its popularization by Louis Simmons at Westside barbell, where budding weightlifters were instan... Continue reading
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