Tag: weightlifting

Snatch Grip Deadlift to Hip

Olympic Weightlifting movements have become a popular method of training for people of all ages. The two lifts (Snatch and Clean & Jerk) comprise similar phases, which makes it easier to break down the movement into distinct...

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Top-Down Deadlift to Knee

Olympic Weightlifting movements have become a popular method of training for people of all ages recently. The two lifts (Snatch and Clean & Jerk) comprise similar phases which make it easier for those doing the movements to...

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Snatch Grip Romanian Deadlift

Olympic Weightlifting movements have become a popular method of training for people of all ages recently. The two lifts (Snatch and Clean & Jerk) comprise similar phases which make it easier for those doing the movements to...

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Bent-Over Row

Equipment needed: Barbell Muscle groups used: Latissimus dorsi, trapezius, rhomboids, biceps How to Perform: Hold the bar with palms down, hands and feet set shoulder width apart. Starting position is with a flat back parallel...

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A Trainer and Her Clients

There’s a special bond that I have with every single client I have/have had. It’s sort of like a 1 hour/week best friendship I have where we exchange life stories. I just happen to be kicking their butts while that happens. When...

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Exercise: Good Mornings

Good Mornings are part of a series of exercises for improving Olympic Weightlifting. Target Body Part: Lower body/ Low Back Primary Muscles: Hamstrings Secondary Muscles: Erector Spinae, Abdominals Equipment Needed: Barbell...

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