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USA Weightlifting; Youth World Champions men and women, 16 medals. History made. #thenewnornal

The new “Challenge” rule which debuted at Youth Worlds was empowering for coaches, but waiting for the video review lead to some anxious moments. #iwf

It was great having #TeamUSA in Olympic City USA this past weekend! >> go.teamusa.org/2KVdJY1

Training a youth weightlifter is the same as following proper training for any other youth sport athlete. 10 year old addiej.09 exhibits great weightlifting technique which we focus on with light and medium loads,… instagram.com/p/B8zzHejARmc/…

Training a youth weightlifter requires balance between teaching the skill of the sport (technique) and physical qualities (gpp)

Post training general strength work helps keep the weightlifter balanced, and is especially important for junior level athletes

Lifts from low blocks are great to develop an efficient “lift off”. The challenge is to push with the legs, and resist lifting immediately with the back

Addie is 10 years old and has been training with us 1 year. Well balanced training and sound progressions have lead her to this.

It’s back to base phase after AO 1 and we are focusing on higher volumes and partial exercises to reinforce positions and build back our physical base.

First triple digit overhead for Junior lifter Amy with this 100 kgs. Last spring she hurt her posterior hip hurdling in track and no matter how much rehab we did, split jerks hurt. At that point we switched exclusively to this style of jerk.

Have a few spaces left for next weeks special “closed” on-line L1 course for collegiate and professional strength and conditioning practitioners only. Please message me with questions if interested. Course is Monday… instagram.com/p/B_GAWUTnAD2/…

An amazing group of speakers on a diverse group of topics that will help you be a better coach, health & fitness professional, or just help you learn more to hep your own performance. Check out the USA Weightlifting… instagram.com/p/B_1GcqPABr8/…

I was in my first official season as an Assistant SC with Coach Vermeil when this went down. I remember the hoopla when MJ showed up at the Berto Center.

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Just posted a photo @ Hamad International Airport instagram.com/p/CU85PtJg4Xb/…

A great couple days of testing at Marquette University for USA Weightlifting. Thanks Kristof Kipp for the work and partnership!

rey_annonymose is working hard and staying focused as we begin strength cycle for Junior… instagram.com/p/BMk4wUwBn0q/

Many practical liftsessions @ day 2 of Eleiko strength coach education. Thnx coach Mike mike gattone for your expertise, coach eye & feedback

Upper back strength and stability is important for weightlifters. We use various exercises for… instagram.com/p/BbvYBSch658/