
And so a meme was born.Shout out to reader Giovanni de Matteis who shared it on Facebook. … [Continue reading]
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And so a meme was born.Shout out to reader Giovanni de Matteis who shared it on Facebook. … [Continue reading]
Here is an introduction to the snatch, in Spanish.The video is from the Columbian Weightlifting Federation. The progressions they use are easy to understand even if you don't speak Spanish.via Waxmans's Gym … [Continue reading]
Check out Donny Shankle's post on the Drop Snatch.A weightlifting warm-up exercise you should be doing.5 sets, 2-3 reps … [Continue reading]
Dr. Michael Hartman and Nick Horton talk squats on Episode 3 of the Weightlifting Academy. Pros and cons of front, high bar, low bar back squats. Audio Version: link to mp3 (right click + 'save as') … [Continue reading]
Kelly Starrett works ankle mobility. Nothing fancy, just camping out in good position (not letting the arch collapse and knees come in).This pretty much describes my ankle issues.Too tight to let me reach proper squat depth … [Continue reading]
Check out Lu Xiaojun's back on the cover of MILO 19.4. Reminds me of that iconic IronMind poster "Backs are to lifters what biceps are to bodybuilders." MILO 19.4 cover: Lu Xiaojun (China) bangs away on some snatch pulls in the training hall at the … [Continue reading]
Derek Poundstone is also ready for the 2012 Arnold Strongamn ClassicHere is a training teaser. … [Continue reading]
Last Sunday at the Super Training Open ...Max Aita 705 lbs Raw Squat at 220 lbsJesse Burdick 804 lbs Deadlift @ 275 lbs … [Continue reading]
Charles Poliquin posted something about low squatting a.k.a. squatting. Because if it ain't low it's not a squat.In tip 3 he suggests using the calf raise machines (seated & standing) to get a maximum stretch.Standing Calf Raise … [Continue reading]