The Deadlift: Understanding, Benefits, Mechanics, and Variations
The deadlift is a foundational, full-body strength exercise involving lifting a loaded weight from the floor to a standing position, renowned for buil...
By Hart
Category: Weightlifting
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The Clean in Weightlifting: Understanding, Benefits, and How to Perform This Olympic Lift
The clean in weightlifting is a dynamic, multi-joint Olympic lift that brings the barbell from the floor to the front rack position through five disti...
By Alex
Weightlifting: Understanding Weight Classes, IWF Categories, and Competition Strategy
Weight classes in weightlifting categorize athletes by body mass to ensure fair competition, emphasize relative strength and technique, and prevent ad...
By Alex
Panda Pulls: Technique, Benefits, and Programming for Olympic Weightlifting
Panda Pulls are a specialized Olympic weightlifting accessory exercise designed to refine the clean's "scoop" and second pull, emphasizing e...
By Alex
Barbell Clean: Technique, Strength, Mobility, and Programming for Improvement
Improving your barbell clean involves meticulous technical refinement across all phases, targeted strength and power development, enhanced mobility, a...
By Hart
Clean and Jerk Lift: Understanding, Phases, Muscles, and Benefits
The Clean and Jerk is an Olympic Weightlifting movement involving a two-part lift: the 'Clean' from the floor to the shoulders, and the 'Jerk' from th...
By Hart
Sandbagging in Weightlifting: Definition, Motivations, and Ethical Implications
Sandbagging in weightlifting is the deliberate act of performing below one's true capabilities in competitive settings to gain strategic advantage or ...
By Hart
Weightlifting Footwear: Why Trail Running Shoes Are Not Recommended for Lifting
While technically possible, lifting weights in trail running shoes is generally not recommended due to their excessive cushioning, aggressive tread, a...
By Alex
Hook Grip for the Clean: Anatomy, Application, Benefits, and Challenges
The hook grip on a clean involves wrapping the thumb around the barbell first, then securing it with fingers, to create a mechanical lock that enhance...
By Hart
