The Clean and Snatch — The First Pull

The Clean and Snatch — The First Pull

The first pull in the clean and snatch is crucial because it sets the body up for the second — the most explosive portion of the lift. Poor positioning from the beginning can lead to missed lifts, which can often be hard to fix the longer the movement pattern remains...
Weightlifting for Women — Top 5 Myths

Weightlifting for Women — Top 5 Myths

1. WOMEN LIFTING WEIGHTS WILL MAKE THEM BULKY Excess bulk and weight gain come from eating a surplus of calories, not from lifting weights. Consuming more calories than you burn will always tip the scales in the wrong direction, and the longer you stay in a caloric...
Best Squat Technique for Your Body Shape

Best Squat Technique for Your Body Shape

Are you struggling with your squat technique? Ever feel like your back squat form looks more like a good morning? Do you feel off-balance when trying to maintain proper squat form with the bar? There is no one size fits all principle when it comes to proper squat...