OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING
Warming up is essential for not only a productive workout, but for injury prevention as well. All athletes in every sport has a specific routine they go through to prepare their bodies for the physical demands of their practices. It...
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The hookgrip is the most common way for an Olympic Weightlifting to hold the barbell during the lifts. With the thumb wrapped around the bar and held by the first 2 fingers, the hookgrip allows a very mechanically secure grip...
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Mobility is something that many beginners looking to get into Olympic Weightlifting struggle with. The lifts themselves require not only mobility but also stability in the extreme joint ranges of motion. It’s important that coaches take the time to allow...
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Squatting is one of the main accessory exercises for Olympic lifters to build general leg strength. The front squat in particular specifically builds posture strength that carries over well to the Clean and Jerk. It would be impossible to find...
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Encouraging youths to start lifting weights offers a number of different benefits, from learning safe lifting technique early on to proper use of different gym equipment. It also acts as a great injury prevention strategy. Having a good instructor or...
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