Overreaching and Olympic Lifting
It’s very difficult for high-level Olympic lifters to continue to make gains as a result of training. In a classic study, Hakkinen et al had determined that an elite strength and power...
weigthlifting
Classic Article: What Makes A Weightlifter Elite?
The things that make one an elite weightlifter are fascinating to study. In 1984 Kauhanen et al published a study looking at 13 Finnish weightlifters. Seven of the lifters were elite lifters,...
Warming Up for the Clean
Warming up properly is important for injury prevention and for performance. This is true in strength training just like any other mode of exercise. This post is going to cover suggestions on...
Using Combination Exercises for the Clean
The power clean and its variations is a great strength and conditioning exercise for an athlete. Usually this exercise is done in conjunction with lower body and upper body exercises in a...