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Why Olympic Weightlifting Can Benefit Everyone

Why Olympic Weightlifting Can Benefit Everyone

Olympic Weight Lifting is something the general population tends to think is only reserved for olympic athletes, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Olympic lifting can show us many things and because of this it becomes a very useful tool not only for...
Improve Your Training in 3 Steps

Improve Your Training in 3 Steps

Prioritise Good Movement Mechanics   Many people believe weight lifted, reps performed and completing a session are the main factors in what progresses you towards your goals. Load the bar up , do the reps, complete the set. Often we find this approach leads to achy...
9 Steps to Reduce Injury

9 Steps to Reduce Injury

Have you ever been injured during training? We want to share some simple things you can work on to reduce this risk and improve your performance.   Musculoskeletal Check List   Pre and Post Exercise Routines Prioritise good movement Complete accessory work Regular...
Bench Row

Bench Row

The Setup Lying face down on the bench Hips tucked under Grabbing the bar with your hands, pull the bar off of the J-Hooks by pulling your scapular together Coaching Points Think of pulling with speed Quality Criteria Shoulder blades must stay retracted throughout the...
Squat

Squat

The Setup   Set the bar to a height somewhere between you chest and collar bone Find your grip, generally narrower than your bench press (depending on mobility) Step under the bar, wedging the bar between your hands and back (bar resting on traps, not neck) With...