Issues

December 2018
Issue 167 Volume 14



Ask Greg: Issue 167


Vaughn Asks: Beginner question - is the rattle of the barbell during hip contact indicative of perfect or ideal timing? I’m told that timing can... Continue reading
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
How to Develop Mental Toughness for Athletic Performance


It wasn’t just in my weightlifting, but in the beginnings of my military training, playing soccer, and initially my career as a CrossFit coach, ... 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
Interview: Amanda Braddock


Almost all our Performance Menu interviews are with American coaches and lifters, but that’s not intentional. We’re trying to get more int... 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
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