Articles in Olympic Weightlifting
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Your Personal Weightlifting Identity and Reputation


Not too long ago, I was listening to a speech from Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Kurt Warner. For those of you who don’t know anything about Warn... Continue reading
Role Models


When I started lifting weights in 1997, I remember printing off photos on our home computer (we’re talking bad 1997 print quality). I printed ph... Continue reading
Competition: The Platform Defines Us


Must you compete in order to be considered a weightlifter? Let’s dive into this oddly contentious topic!   The simple answer is yes; you ... Continue reading
Maximizing the Push Press for the Jerk


Olympic-style weightlifting is often referred to as a predominantly lower body strength sport. However, we cannot ignore the fact that upper body stre... Continue reading
The Purpose of the Program


Watered down adult programs are not suitable for youth athletes. I'd label them as a detriment to long-term success and sustainability of the athl... Continue reading
Interview: Juliana Riotto


Juliana Riotto is one of the top up-and-coming weightlifters in the United States. Over the last few years, she’s been crushing American records... Continue reading
How to Handle the Motivational Struggles of Weightlifting


Every once in a while, I like to write articles that are based on memorable quotes I’ve heard throughout my weightlifting career. After 30 years... Continue reading
Should We Change Our Start Position to Look More Like a Deadlift?


The Elephant in the Room   This article will deal with a study that compared the effects of two start positions. Let’s begin by dealing w... Continue reading
The Mindset of Success


You’ve observed yourself initially training a few times a week, then quickly progressing up to several times per week and all of a sudden are ma... Continue reading
Competing Often: Great Opportunity or Recipe for Disaster?


It’s the summer of 2019, and the international weightlifting scene is red hot. Athletes from all around the world are starting to put together t... Continue reading
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