weightlifting

Learn to change direction quickly, without hesitation, and you will be able to jerk anything you can clean.

Did you know that the average junior world record is 97.5% of the corresponding senior world record?

Your mental climate during workouts is one of the most significant factors for success. Here's how to optimize it.

Is there any case for only concentrating on your strong points? I am going to say, “Yes."

Your energy could be put to better use by engaging in lifts that will actually make you a better weightlifter.

Did Paul Anderson really squat double what anyone else even thought of squatting, several times a day?

When people ask me what I think of wearing belts, I feel the need to explain some of the fundamental concepts behind them.

Weightlifting coaching cannot be learned over a weekend, and even to practice it at entry level takes considerable preparation.

When decisions go against you or your athletes, you can feel like you’ve been unjustly penalized.

You have to do a certain amount of every lift to ensure strength and skill development. But how do you know which is weakest and how to adapt your training?

Are you making mistakes or missing elements in your training and coaching that you're not even aware of? Not after you read this article!

What are you doing with all those numbers in your lifting journal? Do you know the formulas you should be using to plan your training?

There is a phenomenon in CrossFit that is remarkably consistent across all time zones, borders, and accents. It’s the hitch and bounce.

First, I’m going to tell you how a warm up should go. Then, I’m going to discuss all the factors you aren't considering that might have you get injured.

Watching fellow lifters perform can be problematic. Get used to being watched, but don’t watch too many failures.

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

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