Articles in Olympic Weightlifting
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Nothings (Un)fair in Love and Weightlifting: The Case for Trans Inclusion


It’s time for us to say it out loud: Weightlifting as an Olympic sport has an inclusion problem. It always has. For a sport that considers itsel... Continue reading
From the Archives: Back Training for Weightlifting


Because the classic lifts and common supplemental exercises such as squats and pulls naturally provide a considerable workload for the muscles of the ... Continue reading
Tokyo Olympic Headlines and Predictions


The Olympics are right around the corner.   Damn, it feels good to say that. As we all know, there was a time not too long ago when we wondered... Continue reading
Are You Taking Off-Seasons?: The Importance of Transition Periods, Unstructured Training, and Play


In the years that I’ve spent coaching and managing a weightlifting club, I noticed that most athletes that I end up working with, tend to train ... Continue reading
Share the Platform: Part II


 In Part I of “Share the Platform,” we explored the way the participation of transgender athletes in sports mirrors the broader exper... Continue reading
From THe Archives: The Role of Strength in Weightlifting


While the premise of this article may at first strike readers as odd, considering that weightlifting, despite considerable elements of skill and speed... Continue reading
Interview: Mary Theisen-Lappen


When Mary Theisen-Lappen showed up at the Arnold in 2020, most of the weightlifting community didn’t know much about her. She wasn’t a mar... Continue reading
Highly Intelligent People Who Can’t Figure Out Weightlifting


Think of the two or three smartest people you’ve ever known. Seriously, take a second and come up with a few names. The sharpest cookies you&rsq... Continue reading
Virtual Competitions: Reflections and Lessons Learned


Needless to say, this past year has been a whirlwind for competitive weightlifters and coaches at all levels. Athletes and coaches scrambled to refocu... Continue reading
Share the Platform: Part I


Transgender athletes belong in strength sports. Transgender athletes belong in sports generally. There has been quite a bit of rhetoric surrounding wh... Continue reading
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