Best of Olympic Weightlifting
Six Month ago Demus had a complete biceps rupture at the elbow. One of the uglier injuries I don't ever want to happen to myself.Snatching Straddle Planche 6 months after bicep repair.I tried to do a straight arm felge on rings and kind of pushed up … [Continue reading]
It's still in its infancy with just a couple of programs, but still check out the Workout Program Picker. … [Continue reading]
Charles Poliquin wrote a post about techniques bodybuilders have been using for decadesThree mechanisms of muscle growth.Mechanical tension experienced based on intensity of load and time under tension causes muscle fiber damage, which results … [Continue reading]
While we are talking about Chinese Weightlifting Methods....Here is Lu Xiaojun (77kg weight class) setting world records in the 2009 World Weightlifting Championships. 174kg Snatch (WR)+ 204 kg Clean and Jerk (w/ Power … [Continue reading]
Danell Leyva had a nice High Bar routine at the 2011 Visa Championships … [Continue reading]
Kirk from lifthard.com who trained under Chinese Weightlifting Coach Wu answers questions about the Chinese Olympic weightlifting training methods. Update: See below. The basic outline Yes, we do max as much as possible, and training is … [Continue reading]
Chad Vaughn is coaching the Snatch Pull Under. A great drill to work on that speed under the bar as it isolates the extreme extension portion of the snatch. Shrug up on the toes and the lean back to make room for a straight bar path. … [Continue reading]
In his post "Forget the Fads" at Elite FTS Chad Howse has some down to earth advice the fitness industry doesn't want you to know.Whenever you read something fitness / strength sports related that claims to be revolutionary, do yourself a favor … [Continue reading]
Jami Tikkanen has a nice shoulder capsule mobility drill using a band to improve your front rack position. … [Continue reading]