It's a shame to see a lifter pull a huge weight but not quite make the lockout. Here are some of the causes and solutions.

Put aside gender stereotypes and pick up a barbell, because weightlifting can be a woman's best friend.

Regardless of your physical makeup, the way you train can still have great influence on your level of flexibility.

We've talked about the ratios of the deadlift and squat in relationship to your Olympic lifts, but what about in relation to each other? If you can squat X, how much should you be able to deadlift?

What does being an endo-, ecto-, or mesomorph have to do with your weightlifting? Quite possibly a lot.

Don't believe the hype. Hang cleans are hard, but they ain't THAT hard. Anyone can learn to do a decent hang clean - Anyone. And you only need to know three steps to do it!

Learning the Olympic lifts is only possible after the lifter knows the positions at the completion of each movement. This article focuses on three exercises that teach the “feeling” of the bottom.

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

Injury when weightlifting, like all other sports, is to be avoided. The instance of injury will be minimal if you take all possible steps that eliminate the chances for them to occur first place.

Since we spend roughly a third of our lives asleep, I think it is important that we understand this process more, especially with regard to recovery from physical exercise.

The sport of weightlifting is growing faster than the supporting structure, but it's a good problem to have.

While not prevalent in the USA, weightlifters have a surprising history of political activity abroad.

How can we compare the greatest sprinter and greatest swimmer in Olympic history?

If you've caught the weightlifting bug, here's all you need to know to get started.

Thoughts on my experience officiating at both the American and Canadian Weightlifting Olympic Trials.

Bewildered and discouraged at your start in weightlifting? Here are some ways to improve like a pro, even if you're brand new.

Your preparation going into your next meet is as essential to your success as strength.