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Role Models
When I started lifting weights in 1997, I remember printing off photos on our home computer (we’re talking bad 1997 print quality). I printed photos of Tara Nott, Cara Heads, Melanie Roach, and Robin Goad. I taped them on a poster board with &l... Continue reading
When I started lifting weights in 1997, I remember printing off photos on our home computer (we’re talking bad 1997 print quality). I printed photos of Tara Nott, Cara Heads, Melanie Roach, and Robin Goad. I taped them on a poster board with &l... Continue reading
Maximizing the Push Press for the Jerk
Olympic-style weightlifting is often referred to as a predominantly lower body strength sport. However, we cannot ignore the fact that upper body strength plays a big role as well, if not an equal one. We need a significant amount of upper body stren... Continue reading
Olympic-style weightlifting is often referred to as a predominantly lower body strength sport. However, we cannot ignore the fact that upper body strength plays a big role as well, if not an equal one. We need a significant amount of upper body stren... Continue reading
The Purpose of the Program
Watered down adult programs are not suitable for youth athletes. I'd label them as a detriment to long-term success and sustainability of the athlete because youth athletes have very different physiological needs as compared to adults. T... Continue reading
Watered down adult programs are not suitable for youth athletes. I'd label them as a detriment to long-term success and sustainability of the athlete because youth athletes have very different physiological needs as compared to adults. T... Continue reading
Dogs at The Gym
This world has gone to the dogs. If you’re anything like me, then you couldn’t be happier. Everyone with half a heart lights up at the sight of a furry four-legged companion. How many of you bring your dog to the gym or have members that ... Continue reading
This world has gone to the dogs. If you’re anything like me, then you couldn’t be happier. Everyone with half a heart lights up at the sight of a furry four-legged companion. How many of you bring your dog to the gym or have members that ... Continue reading
Interview: Juliana Riotto
Juliana Riotto is one of the top up-and-coming weightlifters in the United States. Over the last few years, she’s been crushing American records in the junior division and winning multiple medals at the Junior Worlds and Junior Pan Ams. A 106 k... Continue reading
Juliana Riotto is one of the top up-and-coming weightlifters in the United States. Over the last few years, she’s been crushing American records in the junior division and winning multiple medals at the Junior Worlds and Junior Pan Ams. A 106 k... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 176
Jason Asks: I started weightlifting through CrossFit, and unfortunately had picked up some bad habits that took me a long time to unlearn (my own fault). One of the things I'm struggling with right now is achieving something that looks like one o... Continue reading
Jason Asks: I started weightlifting through CrossFit, and unfortunately had picked up some bad habits that took me a long time to unlearn (my own fault). One of the things I'm struggling with right now is achieving something that looks like one o... Continue reading
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Athletes
Stress, anxiety, and depression can happen to anyone, even athletes! We are not superheroes. There is no such thing as a superhero. (Sorry to all you Marvel fans out there.) There is a stigma with mental health that causes many to shy away from th... Continue reading
Stress, anxiety, and depression can happen to anyone, even athletes! We are not superheroes. There is no such thing as a superhero. (Sorry to all you Marvel fans out there.) There is a stigma with mental health that causes many to shy away from th... Continue reading
The Mindset of Success
You’ve observed yourself initially training a few times a week, then quickly progressing up to several times per week and all of a sudden are magically following seven different programs and rowing a 10k on your rest days. You stop seeing progr... Continue reading
You’ve observed yourself initially training a few times a week, then quickly progressing up to several times per week and all of a sudden are magically following seven different programs and rowing a 10k on your rest days. You stop seeing progr... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 175
Charlie Asks: Thanks for putting all of your knowledge out there and making it accessible. My question pertains to body type. Specifically long limbed people with short torsos who struggle getting their knees out of the way in the first and seco... Continue reading
Charlie Asks: Thanks for putting all of your knowledge out there and making it accessible. My question pertains to body type. Specifically long limbed people with short torsos who struggle getting their knees out of the way in the first and seco... Continue reading
How to Handle the Motivational Struggles of Weightlifting
Every once in a while, I like to write articles that are based on memorable quotes I’ve heard throughout my weightlifting career. After 30 years in the game, I’ve heard some doozies, both positive and negative. I’ve heard pearls of ... Continue reading
Every once in a while, I like to write articles that are based on memorable quotes I’ve heard throughout my weightlifting career. After 30 years in the game, I’ve heard some doozies, both positive and negative. I’ve heard pearls of ... Continue reading
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