When extending through the top of a lift, we need to generate force with the legs, but also DIRECT it, which is a two-fold process. Both the legs and arms have a role to play, but the majority of the work is done with the legs. We need to stay […]

This past weekend, Keep Pulling had a Remote Athlete from Minnesota competing at the 2018 USA Weightlifting American Open Finals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Same competed in the -73kg A session and this was his second AO appearance and third national event! LIFTS: Snatch: 102, 106x, 107 CJ: 143, 148, 153x Total: […]

The phrase, “Stay over the barbell,” has been widely used in many different situations. It mostly refers to keeping one’s chest and shoulders over or ahead of the barbell during a snatch or clean, but let’s take a look at what it means for the elbows. The nature of Weightlifting […]