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How to Weather Any Crisis: Radical Acceptance and Flexibility
Back when I was an army paratrooper, we used to say “no plan ever survives first contact.” Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson also famously said, “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” If COVID-19 and the... Continue reading
Back when I was an army paratrooper, we used to say “no plan ever survives first contact.” Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson also famously said, “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” If COVID-19 and the... Continue reading
How To Adapt Your Lifestyle To Get Better At Weightlifting
One of the most frustrating yet rewarding parts of Olympic weightlifting is that it requires commitment and dedication in order to achieve good results. It is a difficult, technical sport, and there is a saying that it takes 10,000 repetitions to dia... Continue reading
One of the most frustrating yet rewarding parts of Olympic weightlifting is that it requires commitment and dedication in order to achieve good results. It is a difficult, technical sport, and there is a saying that it takes 10,000 repetitions to dia... Continue reading
Upper Body Accessory Program: A Concept for Larger and Smaller Athletes
Over the years of coaching, I have been fortunate enough to come across a number of weightlifting coaches who happen to be very experienced and much smarter than I am. I’ve been lucky enough to intern under them, audit their coaching in the tre... Continue reading
Over the years of coaching, I have been fortunate enough to come across a number of weightlifting coaches who happen to be very experienced and much smarter than I am. I’ve been lucky enough to intern under them, audit their coaching in the tre... Continue reading
Rolling with the Red Dragon: Training Through the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
If you’re a woman who works out, or a man who associates himself with women who work out, you need to read this. PERIOD. See what I did there? Feeling uncomfortable? That’s okay. You’re allowed. Talking about the curse has ... Continue reading
If you’re a woman who works out, or a man who associates himself with women who work out, you need to read this. PERIOD. See what I did there? Feeling uncomfortable? That’s okay. You’re allowed. Talking about the curse has ... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 186
Alec Asks: What exercises ("accessory" or otherwise) do you use to build speed for the change in direction to get into the receiving position? Mostly talking about building confidence for this transition/movement in the snatch, as I tend to... Continue reading
Alec Asks: What exercises ("accessory" or otherwise) do you use to build speed for the change in direction to get into the receiving position? Mostly talking about building confidence for this transition/movement in the snatch, as I tend to... Continue reading
How Much Does Pressing, Squatting, and Deadlifting Help Your Snatch and Clean and Jerk?
I competed in my first Olympic weightlifting meet when I was 17 years old. I was completely self-taught, didn’t have a coach, and basically didn’t know what the hell I was doing. My technique was atrocious, as you could probably guess, bu... Continue reading
I competed in my first Olympic weightlifting meet when I was 17 years old. I was completely self-taught, didn’t have a coach, and basically didn’t know what the hell I was doing. My technique was atrocious, as you could probably guess, bu... Continue reading
10 ways to improve confidence for weightlifting
It requires a certain type of person to persist with weightlifting. It is technically a very challenging sport and, once you’re past the beginner’s stage, results do not come easily or quickly. It can also be considered a humbling sport: ... Continue reading
It requires a certain type of person to persist with weightlifting. It is technically a very challenging sport and, once you’re past the beginner’s stage, results do not come easily or quickly. It can also be considered a humbling sport: ... Continue reading
Interview: Travis Cooper
When I decided to interview Travis Cooper, I knew I needed to do some research on his career. Travis has been around forever, you see. I’ve been seeing him at the national level for literally longer than I can remember, which is why I wanted to... Continue reading
When I decided to interview Travis Cooper, I knew I needed to do some research on his career. Travis has been around forever, you see. I’ve been seeing him at the national level for literally longer than I can remember, which is why I wanted to... Continue reading
A Squat for Every Occasion
Ever wondered what squats you should be using to target different muscles? This article will help you decide on certain squats and squat variations as well as how to make the lift as efficient as possible. Conventional Back Squats • &nb... Continue reading
Ever wondered what squats you should be using to target different muscles? This article will help you decide on certain squats and squat variations as well as how to make the lift as efficient as possible. Conventional Back Squats • &nb... Continue reading
Think Your Shoulders are doing the Work? You May Be Breathing Your Way to a Shoulder Injury.
Last month, I wrote an article about breathing technique and bracing for bigger lifts. But breathing technique goes far beyond that. In fact, it can help during any lift where you are loading your spine with weight. This includes shoulder presses and... Continue reading
Last month, I wrote an article about breathing technique and bracing for bigger lifts. But breathing technique goes far beyond that. In fact, it can help during any lift where you are loading your spine with weight. This includes shoulder presses and... Continue reading
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