Olympic Lifting vs Powerlifting Olympic lifting and powerlifting are two strength disciplines that boost power, strength, and mental toughness. Both sports are incredibly popular and, in this article, we will understand what is the difference between weightlifting and powerlifting, their essence, features, pros & cons. Let's go! The quick answer is that while Olympic... Tags: Training Tips - Updated on January 25, 2023
The Conjugate Method 101: How It Works and Benefits The conjugate method is sometimes called the Conjugate Westside-Bar method or Conjugate Westside method. This cutting-edge approach for athletes, powerlifters & bodybuilders was elaborated by Louis Simmons, owner of the Westside Barbell Gym in Ohio. The Westside approach implies the rejection of the widespread principle of breaking the annual cycle... Tags: Training Tips - Updated on January 11, 2023
Olympic Weightlifting Weight Classes We'll discuss the olympic weightlifting classes for men, women, and young lifters in Olympic weightlifting in this article. We'll also cover how to select the weight class that's appropriate for you and how to accomplish that class comfortably. Athletes in Olympic weightlifting compete in weightlifting divisions based on their body... Tags: Competition tips, Training Tips - Updated on January 05, 2023
My Pre-Competition Tips This article also available as audio. Check this out! Subscribe and listen it anywhere: The rise in popularity of Olympic weightlifting over the past 10 years has greatly increased the accessibility of the competition: today, in many countries, there are practically no barriers to participation in local competitions,... Tags: Competition tips, Training Tips - Updated on October 12, 2022
What is Mental Preparation Checklist? Being prepared mentally is as important part of your training as the actual physical training. It should begin at the same time that you decide that you want to enter a competition and become an integral part of your lifting training cycles. You need to start developing mental toughness while... Tags: Competition tips, Training Tips - Updated on September 10, 2022
INTENSO CYCLE RELEASE This article also available as audio. Check this out! Subscribe and listen it anywhere: My coach used to say: “Everything new is well-forgotten old.” A good coach is a person who is always seeking and trying out new training methods and their combinations. However, it doesn’t stem from... Tags: training, Training Tips - Updated on August 02, 2022
TOP 8 TIPS FOR WRIST STRENGTH IN WEIGHTLIFTING This article also available as audio. Check this out! Subscribe and listen it anywhere: For high weightlifting results, we constantly seek new tips and methods to improve technique and figure out the most beneficial individual angles, follow different ways to make legs and back more explosive, develop shoulder... Tags: Training Tips - Updated on July 26, 2022
WHAT IS AN OLYMPIC MEDALIST LIKE? This article also available as audio. Check this out! Subscribe and listen it anywhere: I’m not sure if you all know but I have been a postgraduate for more than a year. I’m really into science now so one of my goals for the next 4 years... Tags: Training Tips - Updated on July 05, 2022
CHOOSING A TRAINING PROGRAM This article also available as audio. Check this out! Subscribe and listen it anywhere: When someone wonders how it all started with my training programs, I always go ahead with this “ancient” story. When I moved from the junior national team to the senior one, my... Tags: training, Training Tips - Updated on May 31, 2022
DEADLIFT - MUST HAVE DRILL This article also available as audio. Check this out! Subscribe and listen it anywhere: The deadlift is a must-have exercise for beginners since it builds up the strength of the biggest body muscles. Nevertheless, it is essential for advanced athletes too – the progress of all other... Tags: training, Training Tips - Updated on May 03, 2022
