Here is a list of frequently asked questions surrounding a Weightlifting meet. Of course, if there is any question at all, please feel free to contact us. Where will the meet be held? The TBAC will take place at the Tampa Convention Center. The address is 333 South Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33606 […]
The clean is an exercise that is widely used in sports for strength and power development. The same could be said about the snatch, but it is not as frequently in sport applications for fear of overhead ramifications or injury. The clean, however, can be seen in virtually every football […]
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?” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]