The Programming and Organization of Training For Weightlifters
09/02/2010

The importance of correctly programming one's training cannot be overemphasized. Many times training advice is offered that is quantitative, very specific, and most often takes only a short term approach. As a result, one is often presented with a "one size fits all" training regimen that yields at best temporary gains and at worst leads to a fall in the standard of progress. The purpose of this article is to... Read more...

A Description The First Pull In The Snatch
09/02/2010

Many of the email questions I receive about Olympic Weightlifting revolve around the Snatch. And more specifically, how one should lift the bar from the floor. Never wanting to disappoint, here is a brief, technical, description of what should occur during the execution of the first pull in the Snatch:The starting position in the Snatch:The starting position will depend on the lifters height, body proportions, and... Read more...

The Process Of Developing Olympic Weightlifters Pt. 1
08/25/2010

We live in a world of instant gratification. Where patience and progressive development are thought of as archaic concepts. We want it, and we want it now. The world of sports is not immune to this ugly reality. Coaches are constantly being fired for not producing championships right away. Teams mortgage their future and trade away their prospects for more seasoned players so they can win right now. There is one... Read more...

Weightlifting Mechanics vs. Weightlifting Technique: The Science and Art of Coaching and the State of US Weightlifting
08/23/2010

Weightlifting is one of the few endeavors both the scientist and artist can fall in love with because its beauty lies in both realms. The scientist is drawn to its order. It has a distinct beginning and desired end, and everything in the middle can be measured with precision. Based on these measurements, the scientist can describe with great accuracy the best way to achieve this end. The artist is drawn to its... Read more...

Funtional Training or Porn?
08/19/2010

Paraphrasing Dr Mel Siff from Facts and Fallacies Fitness, the term Functional Training came out of the scientific and therapy worlds from the terms “structure” or form referring to the "phenomenon of growth of the substance forming the organism, and function referring to the way in which the organism operated."If we apply these definitions to training for sport, structural training would be directed towards... Read more...

Do You Want Know The 7 Secrets For Losing Fat… Then Read On
08/18/2010

The secret is...there are no secrets! Sorry to disappoint you. You are actually going to have to break a sweat! But these seven things will help you reduce your body-fat which is important if you compete in a sport with weight classes such as Olympic Weightlifting.1. DO NOT buy any books or manuals that tell you how to loose fat, you don’t need them. If you already have, then you will be better served eating them... Read more...

A Great Few Months For Some Of The Phat Elvi
08/17/2010

Some members of the Phat Elvis Weightlifting Team have had some interesting things going on over the last few months.Leslie Musser received her Masters in Kinesiology from Long Beach State.  She is now teaching Grad level Motor Learning and taking over John Garhammer's Strength and Conditioning class (which by the way I got a freaking B in when I took the class from John in 1995 because I was unable to perform... Read more...

My Article In This Months Musclemag
08/17/2010

Musclemag has posted a teaser on their website of the article I was part of. To view "Load Up The Plates" click here. Fight until your very last breath!-Wax-Sean Waxman is the owner of Waxman’s Gym. It’s an Olympic Weightlifting and Sports Performance gym located in Southern California near the Los Angeles airport. Its the only gym in Southern California dedicated to all things Olympic Weightlifting!