Plains of Perception
When I look at a Jackson Pollock painting I don’t know how it is considered art. The above painting is considered his best work of art....
Perspective Part 2
In part 1, I wrote about my first weightlifting coach Richard Sorin. Specifically, how he helped a shy, hypersensitive, autistic young...
Unconventional Weight Loading For PR's
Both bars are loaded with 500 pounds (227 kg). Which one looks less intimidating? The first time I squatted 500 pounds was with my first...
Perspective
Around my sophomore year in high school I was well on my way to achieving my dream of becoming an Olympic champion in weightlifting…or so...
A HUGE MISTAKE USA weightlifting would like you to forget
This video shows Casey making 223 kg in the jerk to win overall silver and clean & jerk gold at the 2007 Pan Am Games held in Brazil. He...
Why athletes should train with weightlifting movements
1. Rate of force production 2. Force absorption 3. Stability 4. Learning technical skills at high speed 5. Coordination Developing...
Debunking Strength coaching myths about Weightlifting
Myth #2 It takes too much time Learning how to powerclean and/or powersnatch involves learning skills no more difficult than blocking or...
Debunking Strength Coaching Myths About Weightlifting
Myth #1 We don’t need weightlifting movements to increase athleticism Producing maximum force in minimal time & the ability to switch...
Technique moves the bar
I'll begin tackling this issue with a Question. Can Lasha Talakhadze snatch 223 kg officially (225 in training) on the basis of strength...
3 Important Training Principles
Don't Train Through Pain Specifically acute joint or muscle pain. It’s not tough or savage, it’s just stupid. General preparation to...
