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How Does Resistance Training Rank in Terms of Safety?
Here is why resistance training increases athletic performance while reducing relative risk for an injury.
Jimmy Pritchard
Arousal Management: The Science Behind Getting Mad at the Bar
Getting mad at the bar isn't just for the bros in the gym. It has an actual purpose related to your "arousal level."
Dresdin Archibald
Were You Taught the Power Position Wrong?
If you practice these movements and internalize the feeling when you perform the lift at full speed, the body will open with a natural fluidity into the power position.
Jesse Irizarry
Bodybuilding and Olympic Weightlifting Aren't Mutually Exclusive
Adding bodybuilding work to your weightlifting practice has its benefits, both ways.
Jesse Irizarry
Should You Be Lifting Overhead?
When it comes to shoulder flexion, patience is key.
Emily Beers
Front Squat Like You Know It Matters
Understand weight ratios and frequency of lifting between front and back squats. Make your clean and jerk roar.
Bob Takano
Respect the Bar: Create Your Set Up Checklist
A more methodical approach to our training will give us a chance to process what’s going on and get more out of every rep.
Pete Hitzeman
Can I Train Both Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlifting?
Learn a little history about competitive strength sports while pondering the question. Can you be competitive at both?
Dresdin Archibald
Lessons From Four Generations of Weightlifters
If you want to put up big numbers, it doesn't hurt to come from a line of people who have done the same.
Dresdin Archibald
Olympic Weightlifting and the Recreational Athlete
This is not a sport that can be taken lightly or approached with indifference.
Chris Holder
Use Olympic Lifts to Increase Speed and Agility
Many athletes realize that Olympic-style weightlifting is not just weightlifting
Antonio Squillante
Why You Need Olympic Lifts in Your Workouts
Why are Olympic-style weightlifting exercises mostly neglected when it comes to young athletes.
Antonio Squillante
Love To Lift Challenge - Day 100 Of 100
It's finally here. 100 days, 20 weeks, and all for the love of lifting!
Bob Takano
Love To Lift Challenge - Day 99 Of 100
One more day after this and the volume is at peak level today.
Bob Takano
Love To Lift Challenge - Day 98 Of 100
A quick triplet of lift schemes today with some sprints to keep you on your toes.
Bob Takano
Love To Lift Challenge - Day 97 Of 100
You have volume and intensity today which is just the way it should be at this stage in the challenge.
Bob Takano
Love To Lift Challenge - Day 96 Of 100
It's the final stretch of this challenge. You should have the hang of it by now.
Bob Takano
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