weightlifting

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

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.

Even though they are both legitimate, there is a difference when considering the utility and risks of each method.

What does chocolate have to do with the most important fitness articles of the week? Read on to find out!

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.

I feel the need to discuss some common mistakes that I see occurring frequently at local weightlifting meets.

I once heard a comedian say, “There is a weirdo on every city bus…and if there isn’t, you’re it.”

Prior to a national weightlifting competition, I took a non-traditional approach to my training. What follows is an outline of the program I created.

It is often possible to catch yourself, take a breath, and recover. At other times you may pass out.

As a lifelong follower of weightlifting, I can say interest in the sport is at an all-time high. So there will continue to be a need for competent instruction.

Most laypersons will bet that weightlifters have little jumping ability. They are just too big and slow, right? This is now refuted frequently, but the Soviets actually refuted it decades ago.

It is increasingly common to see children beginning a serious sport career. However, the age a child can start weightlifting is not a function of chronological years, but one of biological years.

Physiologically, adults and kids are both made up of bone and muscle tissues, they have the same organs, and they need the same fuels. So, why is it you can’t train them both the same way?

Today I discuss the benefits of yoga for strength athletes with Ana Forrest, founder of Forrest yoga. Learn how yoga can make your muscles smart, not just strong and stupid.

I don't believe that weightlifting coaching for competition can be done properly online no matter how developed the quality of the medium. Here's why.

The HumanX X3 Competition Gloves are ideal for athletes who switch between many types of grips and devices during their workouts.