Articles in Olympic Weightlifting
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The Two-Way Street of Technical Weightlifting Development


Perfecting your technique is an endless quest in Olympic weightlifting. You might not know this if you’re in the new/intermediate stages, but it... Continue reading
The Value of Heavy Snatch Doubles for Older Masters Lifters


I think it is worthwhile to review why doing heavy doubles is such an effective repetition number for training the snatch. This should be especially m... Continue reading
How to Safely Cut Weight Before a Meet


Just like your training and nutrition needs, cutting weight for a meet is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. And, surprise... it’s ... Continue reading
Weightlifting News: Issue 167


Upcoming National Meets Dec. 6-9 AO Finals in Milwaukee, WI   USAW Certifications (all certifications are Sports Performance Coach unless in... Continue reading
Catalyst Athletics and Your Career: Ten Years of Taking Risks


I’m writing this article on October 8th, 2018. Believe it or not, I published my first article with Performance Menu in October 2008. Yup, you r... Continue reading
The Importance of The Front Squat


I am the absolute champion of the front squat, but it wasn’t always this way. I used to find front squatting incredibly difficult. It is a movem... Continue reading
The Dark Side of Discipline


As weightlifters, we are familiar with popular athletic adages such as “Put your head down and work,” “Get it done,” and &ldqu... Continue reading
Weightlifting News: Issue 166


Upcoming National Meets Dec. 6-9 AO Finals in Milwaukee, WI   Upcoming International Meets November 1-10 IWF World Championships Ashgabat, Tu... Continue reading
Bulgarian Training: Can It Work for You?


Ivan Abadjiev died in 2017. I’m going to assume many of you know who he was. For those of you who don’t, Abadjiev is probably the most leg... Continue reading
Starting Out: Weightlifting Tips for Masters Women


Although weightlifting has increased in popularity in recent years, female masters lifters—particularly beginners—are still comparatively ... Continue reading
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