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What is a “Snatch Balance” and why do we do them? This might sound like simple questions because everyone knows the answer.

There are many words that have the suffix “ability” attached to it. And they all have significant meanings. Immediately a few come to mind –

t has been several weeks since we lost Kobe Bryant. I have been a long-time admirer of him as an athlete, father and man.

Putting It ALL Together - the SNATCH We have discussed all of the key positions and “putting it all together” for the CLEAN, now let’s...

Putting It ALL Together - the CLEAN It is one thing to know the key positions and the transition from one to the next, but now we need to...

"Leo Totten has always had a fondness for athleticism. As a child, he knew he wanted to be a teacher and coach, so after completing his...

Fred Hatfield, renowned lifter, coach and educator, once told me, “Training is all about being either good, better or best”. How true! ...

How many times do you find yourself worrying about things that have happened to you in the past? As you are walking down the path of...

Receiving Positions and the Transition from Full Extension Now our focus will be on the transition from the Full Extension of the pull to...

The RDL (Romanian Deadlift) has lots of benefits. No other exercise hits the hamstrings so well in a coordinated fashion with glutes.

I must admit, I’m a hugger. Throughout my teaching and coaching career, I have always been someone who gives a hug, a friendly pat on the ba

Power Position, Full Extension and the Transition between the two Continuing on in our series of Key Positions and the transition from...

We all have been inundated with information on how beneficial the Olympic lifts can be as part of the strength coach’s repertoire – an...

This week, I have a question for everyone that I would love to hear input on. Everyone grew up in a different environment. Some are rich,...

Knees, Power Position and the Transition between the two As we mentioned in Weightlifting Key Positions - Part Two, the start position...

In December we announced a new partnership with Rad Roller and featured Leo's first video. This month Leo and Rad Roller discuss shoulder...

A few years back, a publication of the USOC called the Olympic Coach had a great picture of a weightlifter on the cover coming up with a...

OK, here I go again, stealing something I saw on social media somewhere. But this one hit home for me. We all work hard to be the very...

Floor, Knees and the Transition Between the Two Many lifters lose lifts right off the floor! The optimal start position from the floor...

One of my favorite things to do first thing in the morning is to tune in to Mike and Mike on ESPN. I like to catch up on the latest...