Articles in Olympic Weightlifting
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Setting Realistic Expectations for Masters Athletes


Let me guess: you’re as old as dirt but you feel young and strong and you’re more driven to compete than ever. You work your butt off as y... Continue reading
COVID-19 Business Resources For Gym Owners


Small businesses are the backbone of our economies. As a gym owner, personal trainer, or coach your income is dependent on socialization and in-person... Continue reading
Training Advice from a 60-Year-old Masters Lifter


Strength training can provide benefits at any age, but training the Olympic lifts in your 50s, 60s, and beyond presents some additional challenges. Ho... Continue reading
Training Considerations for Masters Lifters at the National Level


Masters, old folks, geezers…The definition of “master” can mean a lot of things. According to Merriam-Webster, it can be a noun, an... Continue reading
What I Learned from Participating in 12 Local Weightlifting Meets in 2019 as a Masters Lifter


I started Olympic weightlifting in September 2017 when I was 62 years old. I had lifted weights continuously for the past 25 years, competing in a few... Continue reading
Trying to Coach Weightlifting and Compete at the Same Time


I never understood how hard coaching was until I started doing it myself. I’ve been a coached athlete since I was 13 years old. High school foot... Continue reading
Writing the Book on Coaching an Adaptive Weightlifter


“She’s an adaptive athlete.” That is all I knew about Genny Tidwell before I stalked her Facebook page last August. Genny called Who... Continue reading
Interview: Meredith Alwine


I’m proud to say we’re on a hot streak with our athlete interviews for this magazine. The last few lifters we’ve interviewed have hi... Continue reading
Things You Need to Know Before the 2020 Olympics


A few months from now, the world will gather once again for the Olympic Games. The 2020 Games will take place in Tokyo, and weightlifting will be ther... Continue reading
Energy Systems Approach to Nutrition and Supplementation for Olympic Weightlifting


Olympic weightlifting is one of the most athletic activities an individual can participate in. Like all sports, both training and nutrition are critic... Continue reading
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