Olympic Weight Lifting

Weightlifting, also called Olympic-style weightlifting, or Olympic weightlifting, is an athletic discipline in the modern Olympic programme in which the athlete attempts a maximum-weight single lift of a barbell loaded with weight plates.

The road to success in Olympic weightlifting is often a complex one to navigate. There are many routes to take, some more direct than others. An experienced lifting coach can help you map out your journey, particularly as he or she will have traveled enough paths enough times to be able to provide you with both direction and directions.  

Olympic Wightlifting - Master the Snatch and the Clean and Jerk With Our Step-by-Step Guide.

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Training principles, program, technique and more for Olympic Weightlifting

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Weightlifting Classes give you the most platform time possible. After conquering the basics (snatch and Clean and Jerk) you will spend time refining these movements then supplementing them with strength or mobility/stability exercises. Our weightlifting program is heading up by Jack Gaines, Assistant Coach of the Texas Barbell Team (2014 National Champs!). All levels can participate in this program.

The snatch and the clean and jerk are difficult movements. So before you load a barbell and try one of them, give these progression lifts a go. They'll help you develop the speed, mobility, and power to be successful.

BoxLife Magazine training and tips for Olympic Weightlifting

Olympic-weightlifting exercises and workouts. Learn from experts using our Olympic-weightlifting exercise database filled with detailed instructions and video.