The Olympic weight lifts are the most complex and oldest. But, there is a reason they have withstood the test of time. Two words come to mind: EXPLOSIVE POWER. The motions require you to perform complex moves and a great deal of athleticism to complete. So if you want to look athletic with more explosiveness
Is there a perfect amount that you should be training the snatch and clean & jerk each week?
Lately, there has been a large influx of new followers on the Facebook page, and with that inevitably comes questions regarding the frequency of training.
Basic guide to Eat to Perform, an ideal diet for those who Crossfit or do any sort of weight training or resistance training. Diet is based on carb loading around your workouts and not restricting anything.
This Olympic weightlifting routine is an example of how Olympic-style lifts can be incorporated into a strength training program.
Olympic lifts are designed to give athletes more full-body strength and power. Two renowned Olympic coaches show us proper power-clean form.
How to improve stability and strength in the overhead position of the snatch, overhead squat and weightlifting
Olympic lifts are designed to give athletes more full-body strength and power. Two renowned Olympic coaches show us proper power-clean form.
The value of the heaving snatch balance to improve strength, speed, stability, balance and position for the snatch in Olympic weightlifting.
Having trouble getting under the bar on snatches and cleans? These tips will help you get more out of your positions and lifts!
2 x 15 Kg Olympic Bumper Plates in Yellow colour (30 Kg Total)
A clean, much like the snatch, is one of the best training options available for developing strength and power. Learn how to perform a barbell clean.
Getting proficient at the Olympic lifts doesn't just involve doing the same two things over and over. These six "foundation lifts" are the keys to building up to picture-perfect versions of the full lifts.
A look at some reasons why your weightlifting progress may have stalled, and what you can do to get it moving again.
Crossfit has divided the strength and conditioning community. On the one hand many argue it’s the ultimate hybrid of Olympic Lifting, cardio and gymnastics that’s designed to create this super human. On the other people argue with no specificity you don’t significantly improve in any area. Many quoting the old adage, “A jack of all […]
Olympic lifts are designed to give athletes more full-body strength and power. Two renowned Olympic coaches show us proper power-clean form.
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Olympic lifting (weightlifting) is a crucial part of many popular workout routines. Discover 6 Olympic weightlifting exercises that make up the major lifts
Alright guys let’s face it; the Olympic lifts have long been looked at as hazardous by many college and high school strength coaches. The reasoning for this is not that their athletes cannot perform these lifts. It is because the coaches lack the sufficient understanding of the lifts and do not feel comfortable teaching the technique.
How the snatch and clean & jerk relates to squat strength and ranges for the lifts relative to each other for Olympic weightlifting.
Olympic lifts are designed to give athletes more full-body strength and power. Two renowned Olympic coaches show us proper power-clean form.
Olympic lifting has gained tremendous momentum over the last few years. To excel in Crossfit it’s now mandatory for you to be highly efficient in the…
Olympic lifts are designed to give athletes more full-body strength and power. Two renowned Olympic coaches show us proper power-clean form.
The Olympic lifts are complex but not complicated - what does that even mean and does it matter?
Whether you use it to improve strength, muscle size, or power production, Olympic lifting has a lot to offer. Learn why and how to add the snatch and the clean and jerk to your training program!
Today’s article is a guest-blog by Rob Panariello, a regular contributor to this site. Rob wrote an excellent article pertaining to Olympic lifts and improved athletic performance. I hope you...
The health & fitness benefits of strength training cannot be over-emphasized. Strength training can supplement & enhance other activities to improve performance regardless of an individual’s goals.
Olympic Wightlifting - Master the Snatch and the Clean and Jerk With Our Step-by-Step Guide
“The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” —Chinese Proverb. As we start a New Year, many of our goals focus on our training and ways to increase our numbers. If you have...
Teaching the body instead of the brain to correct errors in the snatch, clean or jerk
To build strength and muscle, as well as avoid injuries, you must train all six patterns. Does your program include them all?
There are tons of trainers on Instagram these day, but these top-tier fitness experts will fill your feed with serious fitness.
Do you know what your feet are/should be doing during the snatch and clean & jerk? Check it out this poster from FuBarbell
Olympic Wightlifting - Master the Snatch and the Clean and Jerk With Our Step-by-Step Guide
