Olympic Weightlifting Book Recommendations

In Episode #9 of the 70’s Big Podcast Glenn Pendlay was asked what weightlifting books he recommended (question is at 48 min in the podcast).

His recommendations:

• The Weightlifting Encyclopedia: A Guide to World Class Performance by Arthur Drechsler

If you are only going to buy one book about Olympic Weightlifting “The Weightlifting Encyclopedia” by Arthur Drechsler is the best book. It’s everything you ever wanted to know about weightlifting from A to Z.

• Power Trip: A guide to weightlifting for coaches,athletes and parents by Don McCauley

If you are looking for a book about technique, pulling technique in particular buy Don McCauley’s Power Trip

• Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches by Greg Everett

Greg Everett’s book is more general, about the sport of weightlifting overall.
It’s easier to read than the WLE and oriented towards the beginner.