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Interview: Jordan Wissinger
Jordan Wissinger has been making a lot of noise on the US weightlifting scene over the last few years. His path into the sport is the typical story we hear all the time these days: He was a CrossFitter, then he figured out he had a talent for the lif... Continue reading
Jordan Wissinger has been making a lot of noise on the US weightlifting scene over the last few years. His path into the sport is the typical story we hear all the time these days: He was a CrossFitter, then he figured out he had a talent for the lif... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 177
Ricky Asks: My question is about programming variations in the lifts. Certain variations like hangs don’t seem to ever translate to the classic lifts for me. But blocks and pauses do, so is that something I should just incorporate more and cut ... Continue reading
Ricky Asks: My question is about programming variations in the lifts. Certain variations like hangs don’t seem to ever translate to the classic lifts for me. But blocks and pauses do, so is that something I should just incorporate more and cut ... Continue reading
Too Many Chefs in the Weightlifting Kitchen
Over the years, I’ve seen plenty of highly talented athletes burst onto the weightlifting scene. And when I say “burst” onto the scene, I’m talking about a specific kind of situation. Just follow me on this one. Let&r... Continue reading
Over the years, I’ve seen plenty of highly talented athletes burst onto the weightlifting scene. And when I say “burst” onto the scene, I’m talking about a specific kind of situation. Just follow me on this one. Let&r... Continue reading
Chiropractic and Olympic Weightlifting Performance
Olympic weightlifting can be a brutal endeavor. Anyone who has trained as a weightlifter has no doubt had some serious soreness, random joint aches and pains, and at times even more serious injuries. As is the case in most sports, competitive weightl... Continue reading
Olympic weightlifting can be a brutal endeavor. Anyone who has trained as a weightlifter has no doubt had some serious soreness, random joint aches and pains, and at times even more serious injuries. As is the case in most sports, competitive weightl... Continue reading
Pelvic Floor Care for Female Athletes
“Ok, I want you to inhale and brace like you’re going to lift. Ready?” I inhaled and braced as well as I could, considering that instead of getting ready to lift a barbell, I was naked from the waist down and lying flat on ... Continue reading
“Ok, I want you to inhale and brace like you’re going to lift. Ready?” I inhaled and braced as well as I could, considering that instead of getting ready to lift a barbell, I was naked from the waist down and lying flat on ... Continue reading
Ask Greg: Issue 176
Jason Asks: I started weightlifting through CrossFit, and unfortunately had picked up some bad habits that took me a long time to unlearn (my own fault). One of the things I'm struggling with right now is achieving something that looks like one o... Continue reading
Jason Asks: I started weightlifting through CrossFit, and unfortunately had picked up some bad habits that took me a long time to unlearn (my own fault). One of the things I'm struggling with right now is achieving something that looks like one o... Continue reading
The Purpose of the Program
Watered down adult programs are not suitable for youth athletes. I'd label them as a detriment to long-term success and sustainability of the athlete because youth athletes have very different physiological needs as compared to adults. T... Continue reading
Watered down adult programs are not suitable for youth athletes. I'd label them as a detriment to long-term success and sustainability of the athlete because youth athletes have very different physiological needs as compared to adults. T... Continue reading
Your Personal Weightlifting Identity and Reputation
Not too long ago, I was listening to a speech from Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Kurt Warner. For those of you who don’t know anything about Warner, he’s got a pretty interesting history. He had legendary success throughout his career, win... Continue reading
Not too long ago, I was listening to a speech from Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Kurt Warner. For those of you who don’t know anything about Warner, he’s got a pretty interesting history. He had legendary success throughout his career, win... Continue reading
Role Models
When I started lifting weights in 1997, I remember printing off photos on our home computer (we’re talking bad 1997 print quality). I printed photos of Tara Nott, Cara Heads, Melanie Roach, and Robin Goad. I taped them on a poster board with &l... Continue reading
When I started lifting weights in 1997, I remember printing off photos on our home computer (we’re talking bad 1997 print quality). I printed photos of Tara Nott, Cara Heads, Melanie Roach, and Robin Goad. I taped them on a poster board with &l... Continue reading
Competition: The Platform Defines Us
Must you compete in order to be considered a weightlifter? Let’s dive into this oddly contentious topic! The simple answer is yes; you must compete in order to be considered a weightlifter. And, I’ll extend that answer to powerli... Continue reading
Must you compete in order to be considered a weightlifter? Let’s dive into this oddly contentious topic! The simple answer is yes; you must compete in order to be considered a weightlifter. And, I’ll extend that answer to powerli... Continue reading
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