July 2020
Issue 186 Volume 16
Ask Greg: Issue 186
Alec Asks: What exercises ("accessory" or otherwise) do you use to build speed for the change in direction to get into the receiving positio... Continue reading
Alec Asks: What exercises ("accessory" or otherwise) do you use to build speed for the change in direction to get into the receiving positio... Continue reading
How Much Does Pressing, Squatting, and Deadlifting Help Your Snatch and Clean and Jerk?
I competed in my first Olympic weightlifting meet when I was 17 years old. I was completely self-taught, didn’t have a coach, and basically didn... Continue reading
I competed in my first Olympic weightlifting meet when I was 17 years old. I was completely self-taught, didn’t have a coach, and basically didn... Continue reading
10 ways to improve confidence for weightlifting
It requires a certain type of person to persist with weightlifting. It is technically a very challenging sport and, once you’re past the beginne... Continue reading
It requires a certain type of person to persist with weightlifting. It is technically a very challenging sport and, once you’re past the beginne... Continue reading
A Squat for Every Occasion
Ever wondered what squats you should be using to target different muscles? This article will help you decide on certain squats and squat variations as... Continue reading
Ever wondered what squats you should be using to target different muscles? This article will help you decide on certain squats and squat variations as... Continue reading
Rolling with the Red Dragon: Training Through the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
If you’re a woman who works out, or a man who associates himself with women who work out, you need to read this. PERIOD. See what I did... Continue reading
If you’re a woman who works out, or a man who associates himself with women who work out, you need to read this. PERIOD. See what I did... Continue reading
Coaching the Olympic Lifts in Strength & Conditioning Programs
Implementing the Lifts If you want to enhance your power and strength, it is hard to look past the snatch and the clean and jerk. Some coaches view... Continue reading
Implementing the Lifts If you want to enhance your power and strength, it is hard to look past the snatch and the clean and jerk. Some coaches view... Continue reading
Think Your Shoulders are doing the Work? You May Be Breathing Your Way to a Shoulder Injury.
Last month, I wrote an article about breathing technique and bracing for bigger lifts. But breathing technique goes far beyond that. In fact, it can h... Continue reading
Last month, I wrote an article about breathing technique and bracing for bigger lifts. But breathing technique goes far beyond that. In fact, it can h... Continue reading
Interview: Travis Cooper
When I decided to interview Travis Cooper, I knew I needed to do some research on his career. Travis has been around forever, you see. I’ve been... Continue reading
When I decided to interview Travis Cooper, I knew I needed to do some research on his career. Travis has been around forever, you see. I’ve been... Continue reading
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