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Olympic Weightlifting
The competition lifts and their teaching progressions.
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FreeAlternatives to Olympic Liftsopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
To Olympic lift or not to Olympic lift? This debate has gone on in sport performance forever. The TeamBuildr staff weighs in and provides some alternatives for coaches looking to generate power.
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FreeCoaching Olympic Lifting for High Schoolersopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Many athletes have begun training for the Olympics at a young age. Learn how to successfully coach the basics of Olympic lifting to high schoolers!
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FreeFrom the GA's Desk: Olympic Lifting: It's Deeper than Poweropens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Viewing sports performance programming from a big picture perspective can provide valuable insight for coaches. Coach Jimmy English explains why we need to change our perspective on Olympic lifting.
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FreeGuest Blog: Olympic Lifts vs. Loaded Jumps For Power Developmentopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Olympic lifts have been the standard for power development, but what if there is a better way? Guest author Harrison Elias discusses why loaded jumps may be the answer.
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FreeMastering Hang Snatch: Elevate Your Team's Performanceopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Teach your team the hang snatch, a pivotal Olympic lift. Our guide offers a step-by-step approach to the full hang snatch for athletic performance.
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FreeOlympic Lifting for Beginners: Advice From Noah Lyle’s Strength Coachopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Olympic lifting is an explosive use of power, but it can be dangerous if done improperly. Get beginner's tips from a professional trainer!
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FreeSimplified 12-Week Intro to Olympic Weightliftingopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
A beginner-friendly 12-week plan to introduce athletes to Olympic weightlifting, focusing on foundational techniques and performance benefits.
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FreeSo You Want to Olympic Lift Your Team Part 2: 6 Steps to Power Cleanopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Teaching athletes to perform Olympic lifts from the floor has been a long debated topic in sport performance. Coach Ryan Metzger describes her 6 step process for teaching the clean from the floor.
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FreeSo You Want to Olympic Lift Your Team: Part 4 - The Power Snatchopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Implementing the Snatch in the team setting can be intimidating for sport performance coaches. Coach Ryan Metzger gives a simple progression to get the most out of teaching the snatch to your team.
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FreeSo You Want to Olympic Lift Your Team Part 5: The Jerkopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
When executed properly, the jerk is a versatile and valuable tool for performance coaches. Coach Ryan Metzger lays out a progression for teaching the jerk and its variations.
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FreeWhy Your Strength and Conditioning Program Needs Olympic Liftingopens blog.teambuildr.com in a new tab
Find out why your strength and conditioning program needs olympic lifting, and how your athletes can benefit from these exercises.