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Quality Time in the Weight Room (Athlete Journal 29)
The PanAmerican Championships are right around the corner, so I am trying to get in more alone time in the gym.
Terry Hadlow
It's Time to Face the Hard Reality of Fitness
Facing the truth was a common and important theme from this past week's writing, so here are my picks for your must-read articles.
Becca Borawski Jenkins
The Problem of Power, Money, and Integrity in Weightlifting
Every so often we get somebody drifting into our sport who thinks he is going to get rich.
Dresdin Archibald
A New Canadian Record (Athlete Journal Entry 28)
I set a new Canadian record at a recent meet, and plan to try for the world record in June.
Terry Hadlow
The Pan-American Youth Weightlifting Championships and the Wonder of Youth Itself
Looking back from my current stage of life, much has now changed for youth weightlifters.
Dresdin Archibald
Erring on the Side of Caution (Athlete Journal 27)
My next competition is less than two weeks away, and I'm feeling pretty confident but still being cautious.
Terry Hadlow
The Road to a 300kg Back Squat - Pat Mendes (Friday Flick)
"The programming for my squats has just one major guideline: everyday, lift as much as you can handle." - Pat Mendes
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When Training Goes Right (Athlete Journal Entry 18)
This week I started rolling harder, lifting more, and dialing in my diet. It was a good week.
James Kearns
Heavy Snatch Session (Athlete Journal 26)
I spent all week preparing for a heavy snatch session on Saturday, and was pleased with the results.
Terry Hadlow
Music and Weightlifting Don't Mix (Or Do They?)
Like the music itself, this is highly subject to the tastes of its listeners. If it helps, use it. If it doesn't, don't.
Dresdin Archibald
Small Band Load Increases Power and Speed
In a new study, use of elastic tubing during the clean pull improved performance in competitive Olympic weightlifters.
Doug Dupont
When Typing Interferes With Training (Athlete Journal 25)
The week ended with a bit of pain in my elbow and wrist, but otherwise it was a solid training week.
Terry Hadlow
How to Brace and Breathe Properly for Weightlifting
Bracing is important, but it isn’t the only piece of the puzzle to creating a trunk that is stable enough to stand up with massive weights on the chest or overhead.
Wil Fleming
Training Within My Parameters (Athlete Journal 24)
This week I focused on listening to the messages my body is giving me and adjusting my training accordingly.
Terry Hadlow
What Does "Certification" Mean?
The public seems to demand that all instructors are certified. This seems to provide comfort, but how useful is it?
Dresdin Archibald
5 Pieces of CrossFit Gym Etiquette You Need to Know
I once heard a comedian say, “There is a weirdo on every city bus…and if there isn’t, you’re it.”
Patrick McCarty
A Tale of Two Lifters and Their Coaches
I feel the need to discuss some common mistakes that I see occurring frequently at local weightlifting meets.
Bob Takano
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