Team 813 Weightlifting Training Video
A collection of training videos of CrossFit 813 Weightlifting from February 2015.
Author: Patrick Costello
8 Things New Weightlifters Should Know
The sport of Olympic-style Weightlifting is starting to explode. There are a few major contributing factors to this — the biggest two being 1) the rising availability and accessibility through social channels and 2) CrossFit. Yes, CrossFit. Whether or not you think the two communities should be intertwined, the truth […]
The Importance of Weightlifting Shoes
If you have ever asked yourself, “Should I buy a pair of Weightlifting shoes?”, then this article is for you. Most of the time, the answer is 100% yes; especially if you perform any of the Olympic lifts, their derivatives, or squats of any kind on a fairly consistent basis. The […]
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DIY: Rolling Weight Trays
Let me just say this: I LOVE organization. Creating a place for everything is something that makes me happy more and more as the days go on. Naturally, after acquiring a ton of weights and bumper plates, the next logical jump in my mind is, “Where do I put them all?” […]
The Discipline of Doing Nothing
We often make jokes about weightlifters being fundamentally lazy, but there’s more than one reason why you’ll see a training hall full of lifters sitting on their asses. This article could really apply to any sport, not just weightlifting, but since my bias is clearly obvious, guess what you’re going […]
What is Olympic Weightlifting? – Part 2
As I outlined in Part 1 of What is Olympic Weightlifting, the sport of Weightlifting itself is competitive by nature. Now, that doesn’t mean that you will necessarily be competitive, but for someone that is truly involved in the sport, they will participate in events that are considered competitions. The majority of people I […]
2014 Gainesville Open
A gallery of athletes coached by Patrick Costello competing in the 2014 Gainesville Open at The Ark School of Fitness. Photo credit: Cristina Ruiz-Poveda
DIY: Pulling Blocks On A Budget
A full set of pulling/jerk blocks can be a big undertaking. Though, in some cases, you might be limited by space — not necessarily by time or budget. For those of us who are limited on space, here is a quick and easy alternative using those popular Rogue High-Temp bumper plates […]
Trust The System and Stick With The Program
As I sit here eating an entire “Gourmet Cinnamon Bun” platter from the Publix bakery while feeling sorry for myself after three solid weeks of getting my soul crushed by my training program, I want to let you know that you are not alone. I’ll be the first to say it: […]