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The Coach-Athlete Relationship: What You Need, and What You’ll Put Up With
Many years ago, I was a young weightlifter just getting started in the sport. Unlike most of you, my earliest beginnings in Olympic lifting were completely self-driven. I grew up in a small town in the middle of nowhere. There were no weightlifting g... Continue reading
Many years ago, I was a young weightlifter just getting started in the sport. Unlike most of you, my earliest beginnings in Olympic lifting were completely self-driven. I grew up in a small town in the middle of nowhere. There were no weightlifting g... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 168
Adam Asks: It's common to hear coaches say you should keep a training log/diary, but very little is said what these logs and diaries are supposed to look like. My question, what should they look like? What are all the details I should be keeping ... Continue reading
Adam Asks: It's common to hear coaches say you should keep a training log/diary, but very little is said what these logs and diaries are supposed to look like. My question, what should they look like? What are all the details I should be keeping ... Continue reading
Weightlifting News: Issue 168
Upcoming National Meets February 28- March 3, American Open Series 1 in Columbus, OH March 7- 10, National University and Under 25 Championships in Las Vegas, NV May 9-12 National Championships in Memphis, TN July 24-28 American Open Seri... Continue reading
Upcoming National Meets February 28- March 3, American Open Series 1 in Columbus, OH March 7- 10, National University and Under 25 Championships in Las Vegas, NV May 9-12 National Championships in Memphis, TN July 24-28 American Open Seri... Continue reading
Interview: Brian Reisenauer
It’s been a known fact for years that gymnastics is a great recruiting area for Olympic weightlifters. Several of our top US female lifters are former gymnasts. I’ve always been a big believer that wrestling was probably full of lightweig... Continue reading
It’s been a known fact for years that gymnastics is a great recruiting area for Olympic weightlifters. Several of our top US female lifters are former gymnasts. I’ve always been a big believer that wrestling was probably full of lightweig... Continue reading
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’t be taught and is different for everyone. What can I do to work on my timing in the snatch a... Continue reading
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’t be taught and is different for everyone. What can I do to work on my timing in the snatch a... 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 international contributors, and our good Maple Leaf friends from the north never let us down. So&hellip... Continue reading
Almost all our Performance Menu interviews are with American coaches and lifters, but that’s not intentional. We’re trying to get more international contributors, and our good Maple Leaf friends from the north never let us down. So&hellip... 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 indicated “ASPC” before course instructor’s name) December 1-2 Austin, TX ... Continue reading
Upcoming National Meets Dec. 6-9 AO Finals in Milwaukee, WI USAW Certifications (all certifications are Sports Performance Coach unless indicated “ASPC” before course instructor’s name) December 1-2 Austin, TX ... 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, too. I would look to others and wish I had the fortitude they did: the grit, the toughness, the resi... Continue reading
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, too. I would look to others and wish I had the fortitude they did: the grit, the toughness, the resi... 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 meaningful for Masters lifters, age 60 years and older, who are wary of performing too many heavy sin... Continue reading
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 meaningful for Masters lifters, age 60 years and older, who are wary of performing too many heavy sin... 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 not for everyone. Cutting Weight Like A Pro Since some competitive weightlifters t... Continue reading
Just like your training and nutrition needs, cutting weight for a meet is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. And, surprise... it’s not for everyone. Cutting Weight Like A Pro Since some competitive weightlifters t... Continue reading
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