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The Pulls Broken Down Pt. 2

Continuing our discussion in Part 1, we will now do a total breakdown of the 2nd pull of the lifts and the most important components that the athlete will need in order to be successful. If you haven’t read Part...

The Pulls Broken Down Pt. 1

The lifts can be broken down essentially into 3 pulls: First pull: Lifter starts from the floor and pulls the barbell to mid-thigh in the snatch or the contact point on the thigh during the clean (usually somewhere between the...

5 Exercises to Help Improve Your Back Squat

The back squat is one of the main assistance exercises for weightlifters as overall leg strength makes every part of a lift easier. Strength is a prerequisite to power since one has to be able to produce force before they...

Preparing For Your First Olympic Weightlifting Competition

If you are reading this, you are probably thinking about competing or is a new coach that may be a little anxious about taking your athletes through their first weightlifting competition. Being nervous is completely normal and to be expected...

5 Ways to Improve your Overhead Squat

The snatch is the most difficult barbell movement and requires the most joint mobility and strength in extreme ranges of motion. There is a very small margin for error in the snatch. Many lifters fail their Personal Record attempts not...