Team placing strategy can often conflict with individual ambitions. Let's break down how this can happen.

The training program is only a part of the process of developing a weightlifter. A large part of the magic lies in the implementation of the plan.

You think the only Brazilian sports worth mentioning are fútbol or beach volleyball? Jorge Califrer is pioneering the sport of weightlifting in Brazil.

Some days I feel confident and walk away from my training with a smile, and others are more of a challenge. The key is to keep my momentum.

Weight is important. But speed of movement is an informative index to evaluate efficacy of training.

Complacency and lack of consideration of all aspects of competition can cost you many kilos on your total.

Many lifters pull the bar upward unevenly. This is not ideal. In weightlifting, symmetry is everything.

This week was all about knowing my limitations and working around them so I could continue with my training.

Weightlifting does not really have a competitive season. So the question arises for newcomers: "How often should we compete?"

With the New York Summer Open about a month away and an event in a few weeks, I've been spending a lot of time training.

Pain and discomfort made my training difficult this week, but I managed to work around it.

Is the consistency of the "get set" method better? Or the risk and reward of the "dive" method?

The hardest thing for almost every competitor to do is to square away their diet, but it's also one of the most important training aspects.

We must make sure the sport is appealing and safe for the child - and matches the parent’s expectations.

My body was feeling good this week, and I planned my workouts carefully to get in as much volume as I could.

Great bars and bumpers are a given. But what other factors should be considered when opening your own weightlifting gym?

Recently, I came across a joke specific to our sport that will get a nervous laugh, especially for those of masters age.