Forum: Olympic Lifting

Hey guys, I've been power cleaning for about a year, but up until recently I learned that I was not doing it correctly. I was exploding all the way from the bottom instead of just when the bar reaches my thigh. Therefore, I figure I would upload a video of my new form and get some critques from...

Hey guys, Im new to Olympic Lifting and ive tried incorporating some OL into the Starting Strength Program. I am open to all criticism on my form, as i am eager to learn and make my technique as good as possible. Thanks

Hi there, I've been weight training for almost 2 years, mainly in the form of powerlifting. Recently, I became very interested in the Olympic weightlifting (seeing those lifters life 2-3x their own body weight above their heads really inspired me) so I want to ask some specific training...

Right now I'm finishing up high school powerlifting. Pretty avid powerlifter, but I'm interested in getting into some olympic lifting. Are there any gyms or teams in Boise I could get involved with? Thanks

Hey fellas, sort of new to Olympic lifts and have only just started doing the second acceleration (bar hitting/brushing upper thighs and hip flexor) My legs are bruising up like crazy, there black and swollen at the moment :p wondering if there is anything you guys do to stop this from happening...

well guys i was just wondering if you guys use power shrugs at all for assistance for your power cleans really trying to break the school record this year

This big, burly black guy at my gym said that a lower body fat % leads to a stronger core. I'm struggling with my high-bar squats right now because I can't keep my back straight as I go down. Is there any truth to his wisdom?

Need some new knee sleeves. What do you guys recommend? Id prefer not to get the rehband blue ones. Anything else that is fairly priced, comfy, and durable?

figured it was worth posting to see if anyone who speaks russian could translate edit: it looks like old footage from a previous video with different commentary and some newer clips. Ujo2yofH0yM

Just thought I would have a quick look to see how much an Olympic set would cost. http://www.pullum-sports.co.uk/bars-and-discs/olympic-training/nelco-black-olympic-bumper-training-disc/prod_677.html £95 for 1 25kg bumper plate - that is crazy! No wonder more people dont get into this with...

.... I've fallen in love lol!! Seems that even though I'm not making quick progress on the strength part (since I'm really worried about my form) of the lifts, all of my other power lifts feel better and making new PR's quicker. Only problem I have is with snatches. I still have to muscle it up a...

Was referred to this section for help on proper form. Please provide me with constructive feedback because I am here to learn and improve =). This is me. I kept it light on the weights since it's only my second day doing power cleans. looking back on the vide, i think i rack a little late so...

I think Olympic weightlifting could fare a little better, especially for the guys who weigh 100+ kilos. Instead of changing every few years and reducing the weight classes, the IWF should share the same weight classes as the IPF. Post 2011 IPF Weight Classes Men; 59 kg, 66 kg, 74 kg, 83 kg,...

Hey guys, Im new to Olympic Lifting but have recently been intrigued after watching "Brozknows" and their amazing lifting and massive legs/athleticism. Im currently on a beginner program, Starting Strength, after just finishing my American Football season and was wondering if it is possible to...

First off I just want to say I am blessed to have great friends and connections where I was given all the material I need to build a platform. This is honestly a dream come true to have the equipment readily available to me, so I can lift at my convenience. Although I am working fulltime during...

Hi all! I've been Oly-lifting during 4 week with my coach. He has teached me the snatch and C&J. I have "strong" (relative) legs and I think a weak back. During my snatches and cleans i enter down the bar with great speed, i can take without problems on a low height stance. The problem its...

Evenin all, I have been gradually working my way up slowly in the Olympic lifts and their variations. Recently invested in some Oly shoes as well. My single goal at the moment is to increase my C & J and Snatch. I am hardly doing any isolation hypertrophy work. I've just realised I can't...

Started incorporating snatches in my workout just last week after about a month of doing it with a broomstick every day in my flat, could do with some feedback. First half is more of power snatching, second half I try to drop as low as possible. Thanks guys. SB9PV2C1bHg

So my jerk is the reason that I suck at weight lifting. I recorded these today, but keep in mind that this was at the end of a very heavy week with a lot of pressing and jerking. My mechanics really break down on all of my jerks, so hopefully this will help you guys notice all my weak points. I...

I'm just wondering which one is better (or the differences) if any one here has used both of the bars. The Eleiko training bar including shipping is = 815 euro (1104 dollars) And the Pendlay bar including shipping is = 550 euro (745 dollars) (Does anyone know where I can get them cheaper that...

I tweaked my rotator cuff recently (90% sure its the rotator cuff at least). After doing weeks of heavy snatches and jerks it evolved from a very miniscule pain to a bit more of an annoyance. I don't think I necessarily tore it or anything, maybe more on the line of a tweak. I've layed off of...

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Guys, I am no Clarence0, Jared Enderton or anything special, but I am out of school for summer and lifting in my garage and want to share videos of my workouts and some of my lifts. I am looking for positive feed back and criticism. Here is most of my workout from yesterday, and your feedback is...

I have had my bar now for about a month, Today I notice it wasn't spinning as well as when I first got it, so I brought it home and took off the collars to clean and lube. Taken the collars off was very easy 2 C-clamps and it's off. When I took off the first clamp and removed the the cap I saw A...