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Understanding Your Personal Ceiling


In psychology, the term 'personal ceiling' describes the metaphorical barrier between where a person is now and where they want to get to. The person is comfortable with where they are now, though they realize they could potentially achieve m... Continue reading
Interview: Estelle Rohr


One of the brightest spots of USA weightlifting is the number of talented young athletes we have rising through the ranks. New ones are popping up every month, putting up numbers on the platform that show the potential for serious results in the futu... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 187


Tristan Asks: Bar height doesn't SEEM to be an issue, but I often find in the jerk and snatch that the bar will "sink" into me during the catch. What would you suggest to fix this?   Greg Says: This is usually caused by one or bo... Continue reading
How to Weather Any Crisis: Radical Acceptance and Flexibility


Back when I was an army paratrooper, we used to say “no plan ever survives first contact.” Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson also famously said, “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” If COVID-19 and the... Continue reading
Naim Suleymanoglu: His Story, and Your Weightlifting Life


Most of you are weightlifting fans. You watch the superstars of our sport with awe and admiration, frequently getting your mind blown at how strong they are. You have your favorites, both domestically and internationally. And most of these favorites ... Continue reading
Functional Overreaching


As I enter my final year of graduate school, I am developing a greater appreciation for scientific research, especially when it deals with periodization. I love implementing and sharing the knowledge that I gain through peered reviewed articles and p... Continue reading
Pain from the Back Down and What Might Be Causing It


We have all experienced some sort of back pain. Some of us are fortunate enough to return to a pain free or almost pain free state after sleeping funny, sitting in a weird position for a little too long, or after a slight shift or breakdown in form d... Continue reading
What’s Good for the Goose Isn’t Necessarily Good for the Gander


Undoubtedly, we have all noticed the growth in awareness and participation within the sport of weightlifting. Masters lifters have been a massive portion of that growth, as evidenced by the 1,000+ who are signed up for the 2020 National Masters Weigh... Continue reading
Upper Body Accessory Program: A Concept for Larger and Smaller Athletes


Over the years of coaching, I have been fortunate enough to come across a number of weightlifting coaches who happen to be very experienced and much smarter than I am. I’ve been lucky enough to intern under them, audit their coaching in the tre... Continue reading
How To Adapt Your Lifestyle To Get Better At Weightlifting


One of the most frustrating yet rewarding parts of Olympic weightlifting is that it requires commitment and dedication in order to achieve good results. It is a difficult, technical sport, and there is a saying that it takes 10,000 repetitions to dia... Continue reading
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