The Compound Interest Snatch Workout: How To Train Hard And Smart At The Same Time
Last week I wrote an article that can be summed up like this: work harder if you want to achieve your goals. It seems simple
How To Train Like A Pro, Without Training Like A Pro
With the Olympics just around the corner there will soon be living rooms filled with wannabe athletes intent on shaking off their slovenly past, ready
Athlete Journal: Holley Mangold, Entry 2 – My Travels
EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of Olympic weightlifter Holley Mangold. Holley is part of Team USA headed to London this summer. Follow her
Karate Kid Weightlifting: Why I Can’t Teach Patience, But You CAN Learn It
“Problem: Attitude.” – Mister Miyagi In the totally awesome 1980s martial arts movie “The Karate Kid,” the main character, Daniel, was told by his Karate
Weightlifting Straps Review, Part 2: My Top 4 Favorite Brands
In last weeks article, I wrote up all the primary reasons you should at least own a pair of straps if you plan to lift
Weightlifting Straps Review, Part 1: What They Are and Why I Love Them
You need to lift more weight. And you need to lift more weight more often. Sorry, I’m just not going to sugar coat it for
The 5 Best Olympic Weightlifting Shoes for Under $200 in 2012
When I first started Olympic weightlifting, there were very few choices for weightlifting shoes. It was basically Adidas…or Adidas! And they were NOT cheap. But
Are Coaches REALLY Worth the Money?
Coaches like me are expensive. We charge big money and then turn right around and make YOU do all the work. What gives? On the
Sports Psychology Warning: Do NOT “Psych Up” ‘Til You Read This
You see it all the time. The big guy with the hairy back starts screaming and yelling, grunting and screeching…and he hasn’t even grabbed the
Everyday Squatting for the Everyday Athlete
The year 2011 was a great one for the promotion of heavy, daily training. Olympic weightlifting continued its rise in popularity, CrossFit partnered with Reebok,
What Charlie Brown Can Teach You About Weightlifting: Look Up!
Charlie Brown just can’t get a break. He can’t kick the football, he can’t get a good Christmas tree, he can’t even control his dog!
The Map Is Not the Territory: Plan Less, Lift More
Back in my bodybuilding days, before I saw the light and switched over to strength sports, I used to train with a couple of buddies:
