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There is No Spoon: The Illusion of Weightlifting Technique


"There is no spoon" is a line from the original Matrix movie. As Neo is waiting to see the Oracle, he watches a child bend a spoon using onl... Continue reading
Your Rounded Back Makes Me Clinically Depressed


Hot diggity dog! I came up with a great idea for an article two days ago. I made the mistake of watching the NBA because it was the final game of the ... Continue reading
The Soviet System Vs. The Bulgarian System of Weightlifting


The Soviet system versus the Bulgarian system has been the question in the minds of weightlifting coaches, athletes, and administrators in this countr... Continue reading
Weightlifting Mesocycles Part 4: Competition Phase for Weightlifters


Last month’s topic, the value of power, is followed with this month’s pinnacle topic of the competition phase. The three previous mesocycl... Continue reading
You Have No Idea How This Feels


I have to start this month’s article with a story that’s near and dear to my heart. Back when I was in the top years of my weightlifting c... Continue reading
Weightlifting Mesocycles Part 3: Power Phase for Weightlifters


Last month’s topic, the significance of general strength, is followed with this month’s topic of power. After four weeks of general prepar... Continue reading
The Mother of Invention


New inventions. They’re great little things, aren’t they? Where would our society be if it wasn’t for some creative thinkers who dec... Continue reading
Weightlifting Mesocycles Part 2: General Strength for Weightlifters


Last month’s topic was the importance of general physical preparation (GPP). This month, we will focus on the significance of general strength. ... Continue reading
One and One and One Is Three (And Other Complicated Ideas About Power Snatches)


A couple of nights ago, I was sitting in a bar with my wife and some friends of ours. We were listening to a band that played mostly classic rock from... Continue reading
Weightlifting Mesocycles Part 1: General Physical Preparation (GPP) for Weightlifters


All coaches would like to see their athletes perform their best on the day of competition. A comprehensive, well-planned training program will ensure ... Continue reading
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