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PERIODIZATION, Part 1

  Preparation periodization is a creative process that allows you to control the process of reaching your peak athletic shape, taking into account the calendar of competitions.     The rational periodization  basis lies in the construction of a training process that provides adaptation from varying the сharge and methods...

Tags: halterofilia, torwod, training, Training Tips, weightlifting - Updated on July 07, 2018

Starting position

This article also available as audio. Check this out! Subscribe and listen it anywhere:         Small mistakes at the bottom give rise to big mistakes over the head - my favorite quote about the starting position.     Choosing the correct starting position is important, as it greatly...

Tags: halterofilia, torokhtiy, torwod, training, Training Tips, weightlifting - Updated on May 25, 2018

NUTRITION and RECOVERY

    The intensity of a weightlifter's loads significantly affects metabolism. The heavier the training process - the harder the body works - the more protein (nitrogenous compounds), water-soluble vitamins, electrolytes (especially potassium and sodium) and hormone-like substances (dopamine, norepinephrine and adrenaline) are used up by the body’s natural processes....

Tags: halterofilia, Nutrition, torokhtiy, torwod, training, weightlifting - Updated on April 07, 2018

SNATCH&HANDS

    In all seriousness I can say that hands and snatch is a very philosophical question. Years of my coaching practice show: strong arms may not only not help, but also might prevent progress.     Of course, the work of your arms in snatch is a complex coordination...

Tags: halterofilia, torokhtiy, torwod, Training Tips, weightlifting - Updated on February 24, 2018

FOOD and BRAINWORK

    Balanced nutrition is the key not only to abundant energy, health and an excellent appearance, but also for the proper function of the most important organs. Taking into consideration the intensive training process, every athlete should understand what foods should be included in the diet to keep your...

Tags: halterofilia, Nutrition, torokhtiy, torwod, training, weightlifting - Updated on February 16, 2018

TORWOD HISTORY

    I was invited into the National Olympic Weightlifting Team at the age of 16. At that time, I had a "fresh" title of “national champion” in my weight class among juniors under 20 years old. My experience in the national team started with the preparations for the European...

Tags: halterofilia, torokhtiy, torwod, training, Training Tips, weightlifting - Updated on January 31, 2018