Training Highlights | Team 813 Weightlifting
Miscellaneous Team 813 Weightlifting training Jon clean & jerk, Pat clean & jerk, Gen clean & jerk, Paivy clean & jerk, Ian snatch balance + OHS
Tag: USAW
2015 University National Championships Recap, Team 813 Weightlifting
Last week, Team 813 Weightlifting ventured to Ogden, Utah for the USA Weightlifting University National Championships. University Nationals is one of the three big national tournaments that takes place in the United States. In order to participate in these events, athletes must achieve a designated score, otherwise known as […]
Rachel Snatch Highlights
Rachel (-63kg) working up to a heavy single with a little behind the scenes commentary.
Women of Team 813 Weightlifting Highlights
Meet some of the ladies of Team 813 Weightlifting! Gen snatch, Paivy power snatch, Rachel snatch.
A Guide to Working with Beginners
As a coach, you will find individuals with varying experiences with the snatch and clean & jerk; some who may have done them with their high school weightlifting team, some who may have been exposed to them through CrossFit, and others who are starting from square one and have never attempted them […]
Tampa Bay Area Classic FAQs
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 a Power Clean // Bridging the Gap Between Catching High and Catching Right
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 […]
Yoga for Weightlifters…Or Just Yoga for Yoga’s Sake
So, I took my first yoga class this afternoon. While I’ve always known that yoga is both challenging and can be very beneficial to just about everyone, I had never taken a full on sixty minute practice with an actual instructor before. I had only just goofed around with some […]
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 […]