Articles in Olympic Weightlifting
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How to Weather Any Crisis: Radical Acceptance and Flexibility


Back when I was an army paratrooper, we used to say “no plan ever survives first contact.” Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson also famou... Continue reading
Naim Suleymanoglu: His Story, and Your Weightlifting Life


Most of you are weightlifting fans. You watch the superstars of our sport with awe and admiration, frequently getting your mind blown at how strong th... Continue reading
Functional Overreaching


As I enter my final year of graduate school, I am developing a greater appreciation for scientific research, especially when it deals with periodizati... Continue reading
What’s Good for the Goose Isn’t Necessarily Good for the Gander


Undoubtedly, we have all noticed the growth in awareness and participation within the sport of weightlifting. Masters lifters have been a massive port... Continue reading
Upper Body Accessory Program: A Concept for Larger and Smaller Athletes


Over the years of coaching, I have been fortunate enough to come across a number of weightlifting coaches who happen to be very experienced and much s... Continue reading
How To Adapt Your Lifestyle To Get Better At Weightlifting


One of the most frustrating yet rewarding parts of Olympic weightlifting is that it requires commitment and dedication in order to achieve good result... Continue reading
How Much Does Pressing, Squatting, and Deadlifting Help Your Snatch and Clean and Jerk?


I competed in my first Olympic weightlifting meet when I was 17 years old. I was completely self-taught, didn’t have a coach, and basically didn... Continue reading
10 ways to improve confidence for weightlifting


It requires a certain type of person to persist with weightlifting. It is technically a very challenging sport and, once you’re past the beginne... Continue reading
Rolling with the Red Dragon: Training Through the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle


If you’re a woman who works out, or a man who associates himself with women who work out, you need to read this. PERIOD.   See what I did... Continue reading
Coaching the Olympic Lifts in Strength & Conditioning Programs


Implementing the Lifts If you want to enhance your power and strength, it is hard to look past the snatch and the clean and jerk. Some coaches view... Continue reading
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