OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING
When it comes to fitness and working out, the importance of strong and stable hips cannot be overstated. This is especially true when it comes to weightlifting, and just as important for all other sports and any kind of physical...
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If you’ve done weightlifting for any period of time, you’ll most likely have done what coaches and athletes refer to as a lifting “complex” at some point. A complex is multiple variations of a lift done in one set and...
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For the most part, weightlifting is a strength and power sport which requires short high intensity efforts followed by periods of long rest. Many athletes and coaches will use this as an excuse to not program any longer duration aerobic...
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The snatch, clean, and the jerk are some of the most complex movements that require a lot of practice. Athletes need to train frequently enough to refine the skill as well as lift heavy often enough to cultivate their strength...
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The front squat is one of the key accessory exercises in Olympic Weightlifting. If you want to be good at weightlifting, you need to have a great front squat. However, the position of the barbell in the front squat compared...
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