You could learn how to snatch in under an hour. Learning how to snatch may seem too complex, but when you break it down into smaller, simpler chunks of the lift, you can actually learn the snatch very fast. The key is starting with the basics, and adding complexity once you have demonstrated the proper technique with each previous phase of the progression. This article will outline the entire snatch progression I use with beginners, but if you want something more comprehensive with pictures...
9 months ago • 19 min read
Olympic weightlifting programming can seem like a mystery, and if you are short on time, even more so. With limited time to train, you need to make sure that you don’t do a single wasted rep, exercise, or training block. Whether it’s because you need to fit in other workouts like CrossFit or endurance into your training, because you have a stressful job but need to make time for yourself, or because you want to have enough time to spend with your family, being efficient with your time is...
9 months ago • 21 min read
Olympic weightlifting can be a difficult thing to train for. How often should you do the lifts, how do you balance strength work and accessories, and how do you improve your speed? It can be a lot to manage, so I figured I’d share my 5-Day Olympic Weightlifting Split that I use in our OlyStrong Team! This split has helped me train multiple athletes to compete at the state, national, and international level. Feel free to try it yourself and let me know what you think! Day 1: Volume Olympic...
9 months ago • 3 min read