In two previous posts (http://wp.me/p1XfMm-4A and http://wp.me/p1XfMm-4F ), we covered the training of a beginning Olympic lifter using the kind of exercise variety and progressive, systematic training that used to be employed....
This post is meant to be a continuation of http://wp.me/p1XfMm-4A . The idea is to show how to systematically develop technique and a physical foundation for Olympic lifting using some of the...
This will the first in a fun series of posts looking at the old school approach to training Olympic lifters. Between Cross Fit, using the Olympic lifts for athletics, and Bulgarian/Chinese/Flavor of...
The Olympic lifts and their variations are used extensively in the strength and conditioning of athletes. They are performed quickly (barbell velocity of 2-4 meters per second) and generate great power (depending...
In what is probably the opening salvo of this, Otto et al published an article in the May issue of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research looking at the effectiveness of...