olympic weightlifting

The Olympic Weightlifting

By: Bern Ortiz | 2011-05-23 | Muscle Building
While weight lifting is used in many sports and athletic training, Olympic weightlifting is the name of the official sport name. In competition, the athletes try to lift the maximum weight possible in the form of a barbell loaded with weight plates. read more

Olympic Weightlifting Workout Program - Explore Different Olympic Weightlifting Exercises

By: Muscle Gaining Expert | 2010-09-30 | Muscle Building
If you wish to take part in Olympic weightlifting exercises, the good news is that there are many of them to benefit from. The snatch a the clean & jerk are two categories where people actually are able to compete in the Olympic Games. The snatch is a very common move in weightlifting that you have probably seen done if you haven't actually taken part in it yourself. read more

Olympic Weightlifting Performance in XIXth Commonwealth Games

By: Khizar Hayat | 2010-10-19 | Extreme
Commonwealth Games ended with startle closing ceremony on 14th of this month at Jawahar Lala Stadium Delhi. Both Opening and closing ceremonies were wakening signal to international viewers and sports families it was really impressive and an organized show. All the arrangements were as per international standard. Weightlifting competitions started on 4th October and ended on 11th October. Eight days people witnessed the best competitions. read more

Olympic Style Weightlifting & Importance of Plyometrics

By: Khizar Hayat | 2010-12-17 | Extreme
Some lifters have reported improvements from using plyometrics, but many champions never used them at all. It is probably too early in this existence of this kind of training for us to draw any conclusions regarding the effectiveness of plyometrics for weightlifters. However in any view, great caution must be employed because of their potential for injuring and athlete. read more

Russian Training Methods in Olympic Weightlifting (P I)

By: Khizar Hayat | 2010-09-24 | Extreme
Russian dominated in Olympic style weightlifting near about 4 decades the methods of training which was used for the preparation of lifters is being discussed in detail in this article. read more

Russian Training Methods in Olympic Weightlifting (P II)

By: Khizar Hayat | 2010-09-24 | Extreme
Russian dominated in Olympic style weightlifting near about 4 decades the methods of training which was used for the preparation of lifters is being discussed in detail in this article. read more

Russian Training Methods in Olympic Weightlifting (P III)

By: Khizar Hayat | 2010-09-24 | Extreme
Russian dominated in Olympic style weightlifting near about 4 decades the methods of training which was used for the preparation of lifters is being discussed in detail in this article. read more

Intensity of Load in Olympic Weightlifting (Average Weight of the Bar)

By: Khizar Hayat | 2010-10-02 | Extreme
Russian dominated in Olympic style weightlifting near about 4 decades the methods of training which was used for the preparation of lifters is being discussed in detail in this article. read more

Weightlifting Records

By: Daniel Waser | 2010-03-26 | Muscle Building
Records are concepts that apply to professional competitions or personal evolution, but in both cases there is something motivational about them. In the much wider context of weightlifting contests, records should normally stimulate an athlete to improve personal performance. read more

Weightlifting Equipment

By: Daniel Waser | 2010-03-26 | Bodybuilding
Weightlifting equipment is complex and varied; the machines and the weights are meant to help the athlete train for personal purposes or for competitions. When making purchases for gyms, business owners are interested in the features of the equipment as well as in the quality and the warranty conditions for the purchased items. read more

Weightlifting Gloves

By: Daniel Waser | 2010-03-26 | Fitness Equipment
Make sure you know what the purpose of such equipment is before throwing your money away. Weightlifting is about firm, steady grips regardless of whether you work on the bench, you are working in a standing position or using a machine. read more

Weightlifting Bench

By: Daniel Waser | 2010-03-26 | Bodybuilding
Weight training depends on items of equipment such as the weightlifting bench, which is highly functional despite its very common look. The weightlifting bench serves for the performance of special exercises meant to strengthen the pectorals, and the equipment also gives the name of the exercises: bench presses. read more

Weightlifters - Are Women More Committed Weightlifters?

By: Daniel Waser | 2010-03-26 | Bodybuilding
Women weightlifters may seem like a rarity, but it is definitely a false idea and a prejudice to assume that force training is just for men. Well, this opinion may be shattered pretty soon if the number of female weightlifters increases; in fact, according to statistics women are more committed weightlifters than men. read more

Lifting Maximum Weight in Olympic Weigtlifting

By: Khizar Hayat | 2010-10-02 | Extreme
Russian dominated in Olympic style weightlifting near about 4 decades the methods of training which was used for the preparation of lifters is being discussed in detail in this article. read more

Another Olympic Games

By: Gianni Truvianni | 2011-03-09 | Recreation & Sports
An article about how I believe a third set of Olympic games should be added to the summer and winter games. read more