Articles in Olympic Weightlifting
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Bigorexia: Male Body Issues in Weightlifting


You know who Jessica Lucero is, right? US National Champion, World Team member, one of our top American female weightlifters for a long time…I&... Continue reading
Stop Stopping at the Bottom of Your Clean


One of the problems I experienced when I first started Olympic lifting was that I would often stop still at the bottom of a clean. This can become a h... Continue reading
Having a “Blue Head:” How to Make Decisions to Better the World


Fire and ice. Darkness and light. Strong and weak. We divide the world into binaries. As humans, this typically helps us to understand what is safe an... Continue reading
Retirement


The word retirement was never in my vocabulary. It still isn’t. When someone asks if I am retired from weightlifting, I say, “No, I’... Continue reading
Weightlifting News: Issue 171


Upcoming National Meets   May 9-12 National Championships in Memphis, TN July 24-28 American Open Series 2 in Albuquerque, New Mexico Septemb... Continue reading
When It’s in Your Blood: Dealing with Internal Conflict in Weightlifting


Back when I was competing on the national scene in the 90s, I had a conversation with another lifter that I’ve never forgotten. Know what I mean... Continue reading
Weightlifting for Contact Sports Athletes


Weightlifting has a place in every weight room. Of course, I’m slightly biased because I love the sport, but I also think that it is one of the ... Continue reading
Social Media, Comparison, and Self Destruction


Social Media is a very powerful tool. It can either build you up or tear you down.   15 years ago, social media was a fairly new concept and My... Continue reading
What Should My Elbows Be Doing in the Jerk?


The rack and dip positions are absolutely essential in increasing the likelihood that your jerk will be successful, but there are lots of factors to t... Continue reading
Weightlifting News: Issue 170


Upcoming National Meets   March 7- 10, National University and Under 25 Championships in Las Vegas, NV May 9-12 National Championships in Memp... Continue reading
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