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The hook grip and why we use it

The hook grip and why we use it

General, Getting started, Training TipsAlex AdamsApril 26, 2021hookgrip, grip, training, training tips, strength, Weightlifting, snatch, lifting tape

Post Lockdown; don't go out too hard...

Post Lockdown; don't go out too hard...

Getting started, General, Training TipsAlex AdamsApril 19, 2021training, LOCKDOWN, strength, conditioning, performance, gym, WeightliftingComment

Weightlifting is boring...

Weightlifting is boring...

General, Getting startedAlex AdamsApril 16, 2021Weightlifting, Lifting, competing, competitions, training, repetitionComment

Lessons from 'For the Love of weightlifting' by Cyril Martin

Lessons from 'For the Love of weightlifting' by Cyril Martin

Coaching, Round Up, ReviewsAlex AdamsApril 12, 2021coaching, books, Weightlifting, Cyril Martin, pullsComment

Is strength ever a weakness?

Is strength ever a weakness?

General, Training TipsAlex AdamsApril 9, 2021strength, strength ratios, lifting, Weightlifting, trainingComment

Lessons from #CoachesOnly - Day 2

Lessons from #CoachesOnly - Day 2

Coaching, General, Round UpAlex AdamsApril 1, 2021weightliftinghouse, Weightlifting, coachesonly, C|O, education, seminarComment

Intra-workout nutrition; justified?

Intra-workout nutrition; justified?

General, Training TipsAlex AdamsMarch 18, 2021nutrition, protein, intra-workout, performance, WeightliftingComment

Lessons from #CoachesOnly - Day 1

Lessons from #CoachesOnly - Day 1

Round Up, GeneralAlex AdamsMarch 15, 2021coachesonly, Weightlifting, weightliftinghouse, seminar, conference, educationComment

Rest periods; how long is too long?

Rest periods; how long is too long?

General, Training TipsAlex AdamsMarch 8, 2021rest periods, recovery, training, training tips, ProgrammingComment

Strong and immobile or flexible but weak?

Strong and immobile or flexible but weak?

Getting started, Training Tips, GeneralAlex AdamsMarch 5, 2021starting out, mobility, strength, Training

When to film your lifts and when to put your effing phone away...

When to film your lifts and when to put your effing phone away...

General, Training TipsAlex AdamsMarch 1, 2021video, filming, lifting, feedback, coachingComment

The programme for double gains

The programme for double gains

Programmes, Training TipsAlex AdamsFebruary 25, 2021Programming, example programme, strength, power, trainingComment