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Weightlifting and Social Media


Not too long ago, I did an interview with USA weightlifting legend Jessica Lucero. As most of you know, Jess has been one of our top American lifters for the last 10 years. She’s won multiple national championships, broken several American reco... Continue reading
The Importance of Sleep for Optimal Weightlifting Performance


The internet is filled with every possible diet plan, training program, and supplement regimen, all promising to make you bigger, faster, and stronger. Athletes looking for the competitive edge are always willing to spend money on the best coaches, t... Continue reading
The Protestant Work Ethic, PEDs, and Olympic Weightlifting: A New Perspective


A week prior to the time of writing, the secretariat of the IWF-Masters Weightlifting Federation published the most recent list of banned athletes as a result of doping tests from the 2019 IWF Pan Am Masters Championship in Orlando and World Masters ... Continue reading
Should Strength Athletes Do Cardio?


Cardio, also known as “aerobic exercise” or “endurance training,” is probably a pretty loathed word around your local weightlifting club. Cardiovascular training can be defined as “physical conditioning that exercises th... Continue reading
Interview: Jessica Lucero


I interview a lot of rising stars for this magazine. Readers like to know about the hot new talent that’s coming up through the ranks, so I seek out young studs who are breaking into the big time and seeking greatness. This month, we’re g... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 188


Jon Asks: I love weightlifting and wish I could dedicate more time to it, but I have to balance work, life and training. Do you have any tips on taking a training program and reducing the amount of time it takes to complete a session? Greg Says: S... Continue reading
Weightlifting: Dealing With the End


I’m a big believer in structure. Weightlifting, writing, life…I like it all organized, orderly, and consistent. Chaos isn’t my thing. I can handle it, but I don’t like it. I suspect many of you are the same way. I’m t... Continue reading
Ketogenic Diet and Olympic Weightlifting Performance


2020 has been one crazy year so far! We have had citizens throwing down in grocery stores over whether or not they should be wearing a mask, protesting in the streets of most major cities over race relations, crazy online political conspiracy theorie... Continue reading
Mental Training for Weightlifting


When it comes to gaining a competitive advantage in sport, it’s hard to go wrong utilizing mental training as part of your daily training plan. Many athletes seek a sports psychologist when they want to enhance their physical performance. These... Continue reading
Converting CrossFit Athletes into Weightlifters & The Associated Challenges


Over the last decade, we have all noticed the recent explosion in weightlifting popularity. From meet attendance to Instagram followers, we all see the numbers growing, and that is a good thing! In my opinion, a big thank you should be given to the C... Continue reading
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