Recent Posts
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Quality of work: A key factor for success in Olympic Weightlifting
Towards a definition of quality Training programs typically specify the exercises to be performed, the quantity of work and the intensity to be reached but rarely describe the quality of…
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The Effect of Torque on Stability
The effect of the athlete's body position on balance and stability in the receiving position.
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Motor Learning Theory in Olympic Weightlifting
Motor Program Theory and Dynamical Systems Theory - how do they apply in Olympic Weightlifting?
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Training guidelines for athletes in Olympic Weightlifting
Guidelines on how to train sensibly and consistently to achieve long-term performance objectives.
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Concepts of the Pull in Olympic Weightlifting
A video about key concepts of pull technique - pull phases, acceleration and force, issues of horizontal bar movement and key coaching cues.
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The Business of Olympic Lifting
In the last 20 years, significant changes have occurred within the sport of Olympic Weightlifting in Australia. Without doubt, these changes have also occurred in most democratic nations of the…
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Press in Split Position
The Press in Split Position is an easy and suitable place for beginners to start learning the Jerk receiving position.
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Limitations of Australian Weightlifting
Identifying factors that limit the potential of the Australian Weightlifting system to produce high performance athletes.
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Important Decisions for Athletes
Key advice on the decisions that need to be made to pursue high performance in Olympic Weightlifting.
