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True or False: A Difference In Leg Length Often Causes Back Pain
Whether we’re aware of it or not, most of us have a slight difference in the length of our legs. In the majority of cases, this is relatively small – the average difference is about half a centimeter or so (and, in case you were wondering... Continue reading
Whether we’re aware of it or not, most of us have a slight difference in the length of our legs. In the majority of cases, this is relatively small – the average difference is about half a centimeter or so (and, in case you were wondering... Continue reading
How Weightlifters Develop the Same Personalities as their Coaches
Let’s talk a little bit about the personality dynamics we see in our glorious life of Olympic weightlifting, shall we? As I write this article, I’m approaching my 29th year in the game. Serving that amount of time brings about a lot of th... Continue reading
Let’s talk a little bit about the personality dynamics we see in our glorious life of Olympic weightlifting, shall we? As I write this article, I’m approaching my 29th year in the game. Serving that amount of time brings about a lot of th... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 149
Rene Asks: How do I fix awkward foot position when catching a snatch or a clean? The inner side of my foot is always first in the ground and my foot is also turned out too much. Thanks. Greg Says: Usually this is a combination of immobility ... Continue reading
Rene Asks: How do I fix awkward foot position when catching a snatch or a clean? The inner side of my foot is always first in the ground and my foot is also turned out too much. Thanks. Greg Says: Usually this is a combination of immobility ... Continue reading
Weightlifting News: Issue 149
Upcoming National Meets June 22-25 USAW Youth Nationals (Atlanta, GA ) July 28-31 AO Series 2 (Miami, FL) September 8-10 AO Series 3 (Grand Rapids, MI) December 7-10 AO Championships (Anaheim, CA) Upcoming International Meets June 1... Continue reading
Upcoming National Meets June 22-25 USAW Youth Nationals (Atlanta, GA ) July 28-31 AO Series 2 (Miami, FL) September 8-10 AO Series 3 (Grand Rapids, MI) December 7-10 AO Championships (Anaheim, CA) Upcoming International Meets June 1... Continue reading
Questions to Ask Before Opening Your Own Gym
The turf is always greener in another sports performance facility, right? Many strength sport business owners seem to think so. That, coupled with egos, are why you see a new sports performance facility or organized sports club popping up every time ... Continue reading
The turf is always greener in another sports performance facility, right? Many strength sport business owners seem to think so. That, coupled with egos, are why you see a new sports performance facility or organized sports club popping up every time ... Continue reading
Just enter your first weightlifting competition already (and then forget about it)
Weightlifters who put off competing are doing things all backwards, as far as I’m concerned. The point of training as a weightlifter surely ought to be to compete. The competitive experience is so essential to Olympic weightlifting that it&rsqu... Continue reading
Weightlifters who put off competing are doing things all backwards, as far as I’m concerned. The point of training as a weightlifter surely ought to be to compete. The competitive experience is so essential to Olympic weightlifting that it&rsqu... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 148
Jonathan Asks: What are your thoughts on how much technique should be emphasized and reinforced to athletes ranging from intermediate to advanced level lifters? Should advanced level athletes be able to make the decisions about technique along side w... Continue reading
Jonathan Asks: What are your thoughts on how much technique should be emphasized and reinforced to athletes ranging from intermediate to advanced level lifters? Should advanced level athletes be able to make the decisions about technique along side w... Continue reading
Long-Term Weightlifting Development…and Money
When you’re involved in Olympic weightlifting in this country, there are a lot of harsh truths you have to face. One of them is the fact that this country doesn’t really have a system set up for long-term development of weightlifters, fro... Continue reading
When you’re involved in Olympic weightlifting in this country, there are a lot of harsh truths you have to face. One of them is the fact that this country doesn’t really have a system set up for long-term development of weightlifters, fro... Continue reading
When to Fire an Athlete
Coaching manuals tell you what to look for when conducting athlete movement assessments, what cues are beneficial, and how to train special populations or youth. How often do you see a manual or article telling coaches how to fire an athlete? It&#... Continue reading
Coaching manuals tell you what to look for when conducting athlete movement assessments, what cues are beneficial, and how to train special populations or youth. How often do you see a manual or article telling coaches how to fire an athlete? It&#... Continue reading
Stop Letting Loyalty Kill Your Weightlifting Performance
Recently I’ve become concerned by the number of people who seem to have forgotten that Weightlifting is a sport. A real world-wide sport forming part of the Olympic Games. A competitive activity in which, with the right talent and commitment, y... Continue reading
Recently I’ve become concerned by the number of people who seem to have forgotten that Weightlifting is a sport. A real world-wide sport forming part of the Olympic Games. A competitive activity in which, with the right talent and commitment, y... Continue reading
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